Willow Cove Early Learning Center
510 Willowbrook Plaza, Belle Vernon, PA
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Lighthouse Early Learning Center is a child care center in Rostraver Township, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 55 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 55 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Lighthouse Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected
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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3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“More than 30 days has passed since the last test which was conducted on 01/12/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The staff file for Staff person #1 contained current staff evaluation dated 6/4/25 which was not completed at least once every 12 months from the previous staff evaluation on file dated 5/20/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025
3270.66(b) Original container
“In Room 1 (Living Room) a spray bottle containing a clear liquid, which staff identified as bleach water, was observed to lack a label specifying the contents.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In Room 4 (PreK 3) a 6-outlet grounded wall tap adapter located to the left of the TV was observed to lack 4 protective receptacle covers and accessible to the preschool age children under 5 years of age in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 1:15pm in Room 2 (Sun Room) one staff and three children (2 infants, and 1 young toddler) were observed. During the onset of supervision and ratio, when staff was asked to identify and name the children whom they were responsible for, Staff person #4 identified and named 2 infants thus leaving the 1 young toddler unaccounted for. When asked who was responsible for the one unnamed child Staff person #4 said Staff person #1, who was out of the room on their break, was responsible for that child. Staff person #3, who was in an adjacent room (Room 1, Living Room), also confirmed that Staff person #1 was responsible for the young toddler. Therefore, it was determined that Staff person #1 was observed to not be physically present with their assigned group of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The staff file for Staff person #1 lacked a valid Child Abuse clearance; the Child Abuse clearance on file is dated 8/14/20 which is more than 60 months old. The staff file for Staff person #2 contained a current National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) check dated 11/14/25 which was not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 11/4/20 NSOR check on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2026
3270.61(f)/3270.241(a) No business simultaneous use/Requirements specific to school-age programs
“At approximately 10:15am, in Room 3 (Dining Room) which is measured childcare space, one young school age child and one staff person were observed and when asked stated the young school age child was attending cyber school through Commonwealth Charter School therefore the space is being used for a purpose other than childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“An annual emergency drill was observed to be conducted on 8/19/24 which was more than 12 months after the previously documented emergency drill dated 6/19/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The child file for Child #1 contained a current child service report dated 10/22/24 that was not completed every 6 months from the previous report dated 2/6/24. The child file for Child #2 contained a current child service report dated 10/22/24 that was not completed every 6 months from the previous report dated 2/15/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 1/2/25 and a current National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance dated 1/3/25 both of which were not renewed within 60 months of the previously dated 5/6/19 Child Abuse clearance and 12/23/19 NSOR clearance expiring.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“In the Living Room refrigerator three bottles used by an infant in care were observed to not be labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In Room 5 an extension cord located to the right of the refrigerator, which is accessible to the preschool age children 5 years of age or younger when they are in that area to wash their hands, was observed to be missing two outlet covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The child file for Child #1 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews were dated 9/26/23 and 2/4/23. The child file for Child #2 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews were dated 9/19/23 and 1/31/23. The child file for Child #3 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews were dated 9/26/23 and 2/3/23. The child file for Child #4 contained a current financial agreement and emergency contact form that were not reviewed and updated by the parent every 6 months; the two most recent reviews were dated 9/29/23 and 1/31/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Peeling paint was observed in the following areas: Living room to the right of the loft play area on the baseboard, Sun room to the left of the blue chair on the electric baseboard heater, Dining room on the electric baseboard heater below the window and Room 6 underneath the window on the left side of the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The staff file for Staff person #1, Staff person #2, Staff person #3, and Staff person #4 lacked proper documentation of having renewed pediatric first aid/CPR prior to expiring.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training and pediatric first aid/CPR. Staff person #5 has obtained pediatric first aid/CPR training on 1/15/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The child file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 lacked a current child service report every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The child file for Child #2, who is a young toddler at the time, was observed to contain health reports that were conducted more than 6 months apart; those health report dates are dated 7/9/22 and 11/11/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 8/18/23 and 9/20/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“Four windows in Room 6 and one window in the children's restroom, both of which are located on the second floor of the facility, were observed to lack a modification to limit the window from opening 6 or fewer inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“Room 5 was observed to lack a daily activity schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The child file for Child #1 and Child #2 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked an address for one or more of the individuals listed as a designated release person.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The child file for Child #1, who is a young toddler, was observed to lack an updated health report every 6 months; the most recent health report on file is dated 5/31/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The child file for Child #3, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 10/10/22 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 6/24/21 health report on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The staff file for Staff person #1, contained a current health assessment dated 7/23/21 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 6/3/19 health assessment on file. The staff file for Staff person #3, contained a current health assessment dated 10/9/21 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 9/13/19 health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The child file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact information form that was not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6-month period; the dates of the last two reviews were 9/26/22 and 2/22/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Upon review of the facility's fire drill log, the following fire drills were observed to not be conducted at least once every 60 days: 11/2/22 -- 1/4/23 (63).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 3/14/22 - 4/15/22 (32) and 12/1/22 - 1/4/23 (34)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for Staff person #2 contained emergency plan trainings that were not conducted on an annual basis; the last two emergency plan trainings were dated 12/20/21 and 1/2/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility emergency plan lacked information regarding volunteer emergency preparedness and continuity of operations included in their emergency plan. The facility also lacked a handwritten policy and procedure identifying the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“Child file #1 lacked a copy of an updated health report dated every 12 months as required for a preschool child.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2022
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“The garbage can located in the preschool bathroom lacked a plastic lining in the garbage can.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff file #3 lacked requests for West Virginia criminal and child abuse clearances per CPSL prior to hire. A valid WV Health & Human Resources clearance dated 1/4/22 and WV State Police clearance dated 12/29/21 were in the file. Staff person #3 continued to work with children at the facility without valid out of state clearances from 8/9/21-1/4/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“The outlet covers by the television in the toddler room and on the surge protector in the preschool room lacked protective receptacle covers and were accessible to the children 5 years of age and younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2022
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“The toddler room and the nap room lacked emergency contact forms for randomly selected children who were in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Lighthouse Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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.
55, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 929-3676 to ask.
(724) 929-3676.
1632 Ridge Rd, Rostraver Township, PA 15012. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Cubs Daycare and Learning Center, 2.6 miles away.