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Learning Tree Childcare
- licensed capacity
- 89
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Learning Tree Childcare
Learning Tree Childcare is a child care center in Du Bois, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 89 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 89 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 89 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Learning Tree Childcare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 89 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00249029
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 12, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 9 visits · 28 rules in all · 27 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Background checks 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Jun 12, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.106(j) Prohibit items in crib
“Observed child #1 an infant sleeping in a crib with a mobile hanging from the crib, a noise machine present in the crib, and a toy attached to the slat of the crib.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Observed child #1 an infant sleeping in a crib with a weighted tube laid across the infant's torso.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Mold and peeling paint on wall in preschool room, hole in building structure allows rainwater to come into facility, and mushrooms growing on carpet in corner where mold and hole are located.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2026
Jun 12, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.106(j) Prohibit items in crib
“Observed child #1 an infant sleeping in a crib with a mobile hanging from the crib, a noise machine present in the crib, and a toy attached to the slat of the crib.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Observed child #1 an infant sleeping in a crib with a weighted tube laid across the infant's torso.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Mold and peeling paint on wall in preschool room, hole in building structure allows rainwater to come into facility, and mushrooms growing on carpet in corner where mold and hole are located.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2026
Nov 21, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file of staff #3 had health assessments more than 24 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 5-21-25 and 4-11-23.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of staff #1 had a late NSOR clearance at the time of hire due to the fact it was dated: 2-7-25 (see LIS code sheet). The file of staff #2 had a late NSOR clearance at the time of hire due to the fact it was dated: sent 8-18-25 and clearance dated 8-27-25 (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“At the time of the inspection, there was not documentation of an emergency drill conducted annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed in the outdoor play space, the right door of the shed had an exposed nail and wood across the bottom detached from the structure.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“At the time of the inspection, there was not documentation the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2025
- May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 20, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“At the time of the inspection, there was not written notification of safe routes posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file of staff #3 had mandated training more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 10-29-24 and 9-12-19.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The smoke detection system was tested more than 30 days apart based on the following documentation: 7-9-24 to 8-9-24 = 31 day.”
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Observed loose sheets in the crib labeled for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of staff #1 had clearances more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 10-17-24 and 9-26-19 for PA State Police; 10-17-24 and 9-26-19 for PA Child Abuse.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2024
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“At the time of the inspection, there was not a first aid kit present in the infant room where children were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“There were no handwashing signs at the tall sink located in the toddler corner and at the 4 toilets in the pre-school space”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file of child #2 lacked an emergency contact form with the parent's home address of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file of staff #2 had health assessments more than 24 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 4-12-24 and 4-4-22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
Sep 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training with 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
May 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.166(5) Six-months-old held
“At approximately 10:05 AM Certification Staff observed a 4-month-old infant lying on the floor while staff fed him/her a bottle.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed Epson Ink bottles which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the top drawer of the two-drawer filing cabinet to the left of the desk which were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
May 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.166(5) Six-months-old held
“At approximately 10:05 AM Certification Staff observed a 4-month-old infant lying on the floor while staff fed him/her a bottle.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed Epson Ink bottles which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the top drawer of the two-drawer filing cabinet to the left of the desk which were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 21, 2024
Nov 28, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“There was more than 30 days between manual checks of the fire detection system which were on 10/1/23 and 11/1/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“There was more than 12 months between health reports on file for child #2, who is of preschool age. This is evidenced by the health report dates on file of 4/27/22 and 6/1/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“In the preschool room, observed a mini trampoline which was blocking an exit door near the bathroom area.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #1, who was a provisional hire, lacked an NSOR within 45 days of hire. SEE IS CODE SHEET. There is now an NSOR on file and dated 10/30/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The parent letter which explains emergency procedures lacks the update regarding accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with medical conditions and children with disabilities.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Observed two bean bag chairs in the Young Toddler Room which can pose a suffocation hazard to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact information on file for child #1, lacked the physician's telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
Jun 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person # 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for staff #2 lacked the one-hour health and safety update which was to be completed by 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023
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Dec 29, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record on file for child #1, lacks verification of a flu shot within the past year as in accordance to the recommendations by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“In the Infant room, observed a child's high chair in front of an emergency exit door. In the Toddler room, observed a child's table and chairs in front of the one of the doors which lead into the Infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022
3270.66(b) Original container
“In the PS Room, observed a container of bleach water which did not specify the contents of the container.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2023
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff #4, who holds the title of assistant group supervisor, lacks 1496 hours of child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files for staff #1, 2, 3 and 5 do not contain the most current disclosure statement as required by the CPSL. The file for staff #4 lacked an FBI clearance on or before initial start date in a child care position SEE LIS CODE SHEET. There is now an FBI clearance on file and dated 11/30/22. The file for staff #5, lacks an FBI clearance on or before initial start date in a child care position. There is no FBI clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Building Blocks for Quality: Getting Started with Center Based Care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“There was more than 30 days between manual checks of the fire detection system which were dated 11/10/22 and 12/16/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“Written notification of safe routes were not posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Observed two infant bottles which lacked a label with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2022
- Nov 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 21, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the gross motor room, observed that there were 3 shelves which were approximately 6 feet tall which could be pulled over by the children causing a potential visible hazard. In the room which is located on the top floor near the office, observed that all of the storage units were not secured to the wall. If the storage units were to tip over, the top bins of the storage unit could fall to the bottom floor where children receive care, causing a visible hazard to the children in care. In the toddler room, observed that there was a soiled area on the carpeting in the middle of the floor and two soiled areas on the carpeting to the left of the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022
3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“An evacuation route was not posted on the second floor of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The hot water at the facility exceeded 110 degrees F and was observed at 113 degrees F.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“All but one electrical outlet in the gross motor room (which will be used by children 5 years of age or younger) did not have protective receptacle covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2022
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“On the main front door windows, observed owl decals which, if were to fall off or be picked off by the children, and when rolled will have a diameter of less than 1 inch, and could become a choking hazard to the children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The disclosure statement on file for staff #1 was not the most recent disclosure statement required by the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Learning Tree Childcare
Is Learning Tree Childcare licensed?
Yes. Learning Tree Childcare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Learning Tree Childcare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 12, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Learning Tree Childcare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 8 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 27 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Learning Tree Childcare care for?
89, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Learning Tree Childcare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Learning Tree Childcare's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Learning Tree Childcare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 503-4177 to ask.
What is Learning Tree Childcare's phone number?
(814) 503-4177.
Where is Learning Tree Childcare?
608 W Dubois Ave, Du Bois, PA 15801. The nearest other daycare we list is Dubois Area YMCA Day Care, 0.5 miles away.