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Little Acorns Child Care
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About Little Acorns Child Care
Little Acorns Child Care is a home daycare in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
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Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Acorns Child Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00256140
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Transportation 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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May 12, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreements for Child #2 and Child #3 did not include information regarding designated release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The Emergency Contact form for Child #1 lacked addresses for the designated release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The two most recent Child Abuse clearances for Staff Person #1 were dated more than 60 months apart (9/10/2020 - 1/12/2026). The most recent FBI clearance for Staff Person #1 was dated more than 60 months ago (5/2/2021).”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The Emergency Contact form for Child #1 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and work telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026
- Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 6, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3290.131(b)(2)/3290.182(1) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #2, a preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2025
3290.131(a)/3290.182(1) Within 60 days/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The initial health report in the file for Child #1 was conducted more than 60 days following the child's first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2025
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“Observed disinfecting wipes, which were accessible to children, on a shelf in the main child care area.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2025
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“Observed a pair of adult scissors, which were accessible to children, on a shelf in the main childcare area.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2025
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“On the day of the renewal inspection (5/6/25), a fire drill had not been conducted within the past 60 days (3/4/25).”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2025
May 22, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
3290.151(c)(1)/3290.192(2) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff # 3 lacked a health report including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2024
3290.131(b)(1) Updated infant health report: every 6 months
“The file for child # 4 a young toddler lacked a current health report. The previous report was dated 6/21/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
3290.124(d) Written emergency plan posted
“Per staff statement the emergency transportation plans was no accompany the staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for child #1 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3290.124(b)(5) Information re: disability
“The file for child # 3 lacked the information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation, on the Emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file for child # 1lacked the work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3290.123(b)/3290.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files for child #1,2,3,4, and 5 contained an original agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2024
3290.31(a)(2) Age and training
“The file for staff # 2 lacked a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate that proofs her education level.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024
3290.31(f) Age and training
“The file for staff # 3 lacked the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024
3290.192(4) Required training
“The file for staff # 2 lacked proof of the 10 hours health and safety training. Per owner's statement staff #2 has already taken the training .”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The file for child # 2 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released on the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3290.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“The file for child # 6 lacked signed parental consent for transportation on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024
3290.24(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for staff # 2 and 3 lacked annual emergency plan training. The last emergency plan training was conducted 11/29/22.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024
3290.65(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“There was a yellow basket with a used tissue contaminated by human secretions.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024
May 12, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked documentation of the annual emergency drills.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3290.24(b) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan was reviewed greater than a year past the previous review.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3290.22(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The Certificate of Compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents was dated 8/8/21-8/8/22.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file for child # 2 is missing a dose of the influenza vaccine.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The file for child # 1 lacked specific persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released on the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3290.113(d) No harsh language
“Household member # 1 used harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3290.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a wonder woman toy without the head.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3290.64(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“There were Clorox disinfecting wipes, Purell hand sanitizer, Wild Berry Tulips body lotion and 5 different sunscreens label " Keep out of reach of children" on the counter accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Household member # 1 contained a Child Abuse Clearance with a volunteer designation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The facility lacked a policy to identify Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3290.131(b)(2) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months
“The file for child # 3 a preschooler lacked an acceptable health report. The file contained a visit summary.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
May 13, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3290.22(b) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“No notice was provided to parents of enrolled children with information on how to access the regulations electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Little Acorns Child Care
Is Little Acorns Child Care licensed?
Yes. Little Acorns Child Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Acorns Child Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Acorns Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 Little Acorns Child Care care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Little Acorns Child Care accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Little Acorns Child Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (724) 941-9787 to confirm.
How much does Little Acorns Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 941-9787 to ask.
What is Little Acorns Child Care's phone number?
(724) 941-9787.
Where is Little Acorns Child Care?
Canonsburg, PA 15317. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.