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Little Appleseed Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 70
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Little Appleseed Learning Center
Little Appleseed Learning Center is a child care center in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 70 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 70 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 70 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Appleseed Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Appleseed Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 70 children
- License number
- #CER-00259213
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 15, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Background checks 4
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 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 15, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #4 lacked current pediatric first-aid and CPR training that was renewed prior to its expiration date of 1/27/26.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The file for child #1 who is a young toddler lacked a child health report that was completed 6 months from the previous child health report. The child health reports in the file are dated 8/27/24 and 1/6/26.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 who was hired as a group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a child abuse clearance and NSOR verification certificate that were completed 60 months from the previous child abuse clearance and NSOR verification certificate. The child abuse clearances in the file are dated 8/6/20 and 8/10/25. The NSOR verification certificates in the file are dated 6/1/20 and 6/12/25. The file for staff person #2 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid state police clearance. The state police clearance did not have a disseminated date on it. The file for staff person #2 lacked a child abuse clearance and NSOR verification certificate that were completed 60 months from the previous child abuse clearance and NSOR verification certificate. The child abuse clearances in the file are dated 8/6/20 and 8/13/25. The NSOR verification certificates in the file are dated 6/1/20 and 6/12/25. The file for staff person #3 who was hired as an aide on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid disclosure statement. The signed and dated disclosure statement in the file was not the updated disclosure statement form from 1/1/25. The file for staff person #4 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked state police, child abuse, and FBI clearances that were completed 60 months from the previous clearances. The state police clearances in the file are dated 1/21/21 and 3/30/26. The child abuse clearances in the file are dated 1/21/21 and 3/30/26. The FBI clearances in the file are dated 1/21/21 and 4/3/26. The file for staff person #5 who was hired as a group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid disclosure statement. The signed and dated disclosure statement in the file was not the updated disclosure statement form from 1/1/25. The file for staff person #6 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a valid disclosure statement. The signed and dated disclosure statement in the file was not the updated disclosure statement form from 1/1/25. The file for staff person #7 who was hired as a group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was completed 60 months from the previous NSOR verification certificate. The NSOR verification certificates in the file are dated 6/1/20 and 8/6/25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #4 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in the file is dated 1/27/21 and 3/31/26.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for child #2 who is a preschool aged child lacked a child health report that was completed in 2024. The child health reports in the file are dated 11/10/23 and 9/19/25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
May 8, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #4 who is a young toddler lacked a child health report that was completed in the last 6 months. The child health report in the file was dated 3/7/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025
3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #4 lacked a high school diploma.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for child #1 lacked a child health report that was completed no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility (See LIS Code Sheet). The child health report in the file was dated 4/3/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff person #4 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025
3270.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete
“The file for child #2 lacked a health report that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for child #3 who is a preschool child lacked a child health report that was completed 12 months from the previous child health report. The child health reports in the file were dated 4/25/23 and 5/13/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #3 lacked pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that was renewed before the expiration of the previous training. The pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) trainings in the file were dated 5/14/22 and 7/20/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The Fire Drill and Fire Detection 30-day smoke detector check log was observed. There were 50 days between 9/25/24 -11/14/24, 50 days between 11/14/24 - 1/3/25, and 49 days between 1/3/25 - 2/21/25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was completed 60 months from the previous NSOR verification certificate. The NSOR verification certificates in the file are dated 11/6/19 and 4/18/25. The file for staff person #2 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI clearances that were completed 60 months from the previous clearances. The State Police clearances in the file are dated 10/22/19 and 10/30/24. The Child Abuse clearances in the file are dated 11/1/19 and 11/6/24. The FBI clearances in the file are dated 10/29/19 and 11/5/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2025
Jul 18, 2024Visit1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #2 lacked state police and child abuse clearances that were completed within 60 months of the previous clearances. The state police clearances in the file are dated 7/11/18 and 8/29/23. The child abuse clearances in the file are dated 7/11/18 and 9/6/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2023
May 28, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child #3 lacked emergency contact information that was updated by the parent six months from the previous update. The updates in the file were dated 5/4/23 and 1/2/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3270.133(6) Written consent
“A bottle of Children's Allergy Relief was observed in the young toddlers classroom in the locked medicine box that did not have parental written consent for administration of medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file for child #1 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The file for staff person #1 lacked an adult health assessment that included an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a state police clearance that was completed prior to her hire date. The state police clearance in the file is dated 2/7/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for child #2 lacked a health report that was completed 12 months from the previous health report. The health reports in the file are dated 8/29/22 and 11/28/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
May 16, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #4, whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet), lacked an NSOR that was completed within the 45-day provisional period. Staff person #4 was not removed from her childcare position. The NSOR in the file is dated 4/27/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, and #7 have acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2023
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #3 lacked 12 clock hours of child care training between 12/19/21 and 12/19/22. The file contained 6 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child #4 lacked a financial agreement that was updated 6-months from the previous financial agreement. The financial agreements in the file are dated 5/17/22 and 5/1/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff person #3 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 1/22/21 and 5/2/23. The file for staff person #5 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 3/10/21 and 3/24/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2023
3270.133(5) Original label
“In the infants classroom a bottle of Infants Ibuprofen was observed to be expired on 2/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The files for children #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked emergency contact information that was updated 6 months from the previous emergency contact information. The emergency contact information for child #2 in the file was dated 10/4/22 and 5/1/23. The emergency contact information for child #3 in the file was dated 10/7/22 and 5/1/23. The emergency contact information for child #4 in the file was dated 1/8/21 and 2/13/23. The emergency contact information for child #5 in the file was dated 10/3/22 and 5/3/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #6 lacked child service reports that were completed 6 months from the previous child service reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2023
May 31, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the toddler room a plastic bin with toy blocks in it was observed to be cracked causing rough edges and pinch and crush points.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #4 lacked competence in the completion of training of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that was completed before the expiration of the certification. The trainings are dated 3/1/20 and 5/14/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The files for staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 lacked firesafety training that was completed in 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files for staff persons #1, #4, #5 and #6 lacked written evaluations completed by the director within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Little Appleseed Learning Center
Is Little Appleseed Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Little Appleseed Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Appleseed Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 15, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Appleseed Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Appleseed Learning Center care for?
70, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Little Appleseed Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Appleseed Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Appleseed Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 400-2280 to ask.
What is Little Appleseed Learning Center's phone number?
(724) 400-2280.
Where is Little Appleseed Learning Center?
615 Warrendale Rd, Gibsonia, PA 15044. The nearest other daycare we list is Acorn Academy PGH, 0.8 miles away.