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Little Bear Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 14
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Little Bear Learning Center
Little Bear Learning Center is a child care center in Drums, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 14 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11 PM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 14 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 14 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Bear Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 14 children
- License number
- #CER-00259726
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 1, 2026: 12 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Safety and hazards 8
- Records and paperwork 6
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Jul 1, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/1/2026 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/1/2026 observed a gel air freshener child accessible in the bathroom. Corrected on-site 7/1/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/1/2026 observed that the bathroom door frame is in need of repair as the door stuck closed with the certification representative inside the bathroom unable to open the door until the certification representative and two facility staff pushed/pulled to open it.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/1/2026 observed the facility's rest equipment was not labeled for the use of a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/1/2026 observed child #1 and child #2's agreements did not include the services to be provided to the family and the child. Corrected on-site 7/1/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2026
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/1/2026 observed child #1 and child #2's agreements did not specify the date of the child's admission. Corrected on-site 7/1/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2026
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/1/2026 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care, and the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2026
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/1/2026 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/1/2026 observed that the emergency contact information was not present in the child care space for children receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2026
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/1/2026 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the written consent signed by a parent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/1/2026 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/1/2026, the inspector observed the fire drill/detection log and found that the facility did not conduct a manual test of the fire alarms every 30 calendar days. The inspector observed a manual test dated for 5/18/2026 and the next having been dated for 6/18/2026. Manual test was conducted on-site 7/1/2026 and it was operational at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026
Apr 24, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the initial inspection conducted on 4/24/2026 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations, managing financial issues.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the initial inspection conducted on 4/24/2026 observed the electrical outlet in the infant room did not have protective receptacle covers. Corrected on-site 4/24/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the initial inspection conducted on 4/24/2026 observed the facility's refrigerator did not have an operating thermometer placed in it.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2026
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“During the initial inspection conducted on 4/24/2026 observed the facility's emergency plan did not provide for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises and to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2026
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the initial inspection conducted on 4/24/2026 observed the operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2026
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“During the initial inspection conducted on 4/24/2026 observed the facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations of children during an emergency including lock-down and shelter in place.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2026
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“During the initial inspection conducted on 4/24/2026 observed the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by the telephone in the facility. Corrected on-site 4/24/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026
3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“During the initial inspection conducted on 4/24/2026 observed the facility did not have evacuation routes posted in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2026
3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space
“During the initial inspection conducted on 4/24/2026 observed the facility did not have a written plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play shall be established for each group.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2026
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“During the initial inspection conducted on 4/24/2026 observed the facility did not have an emergency parent letter to provide to parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2026
3270.75(c)/3270.75(d) Has all items/On excursions
“During the initial inspection conducted on 4/24/2026 observed the first-aid kit located in the room to the left of the entrance did not include soap and tweezers. Observed the travel first-aid kit located in the room to the right of the entrance did not include scissors and a bottle of water.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2026
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FAQ
Questions about Little Bear Learning Center
Is Little Bear Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Little Bear Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Bear Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 1, 2026, with 12 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Bear Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 2 of 2 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 Bear Learning Center care for?
14, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Little Bear Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Bear Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Bear Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 708-5205 to ask.
What is Little Bear Learning Center's phone number?
(570) 708-5205.
Where is Little Bear Learning Center?
67 W Butler Dr, Drums, PA 18222. The nearest other daycare we list is Country Charm Early Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.