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Little Creative Hands Corp 2
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About Little Creative Hands Corp 2
Little Creative Hands Corp 2 is a group home daycare in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 41 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (570) 442-3248 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Creative Hands Corp 2
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00256123
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 41 rules in all · 41 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Records and paperwork 6
- Safety and hazards 5
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Food and nutrition 1
- Background checks 1
- Transportation 1
- Safe sleep 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 14, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/2026 observed child #3's record did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/2026 observed hand sanitizer on a shelf that is child accessible in the child care space. Corrected on-site 5/14/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026
3280.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/2026 observed two children's bottles in the refrigerator that were not labeled with the child's name. Corrected on-site 5/14/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026
3280.133(6) Written consent
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/2026 observed child #4 had medication on-site but did not have the parents written consent for administration of medication.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/2026 observed that 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 certification representative observed a manual test dated for 4/2/2026 and the next having been dated for 5/4/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/2026 observed child #1 and #2's emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Corrected on-site 5/14/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026
3280.104 High Chairs
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/2026 observed a highchair that was missing the safety straps. Corrected on-site 5/14/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/14/2026 observed cracked tiles along the outside play space floor.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
May 30, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3280.92(a) Portable space heaters
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/30/2025 observed a portable space heater in the childcare space which is not allowed by local ordinance. (Corrected on-site 5/30/2025)”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/30/2025 observed the shed located in the outside play space had chipped wood pieces at the bottom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025
3280.52(a)(1) Primary staff person present
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/30/2025 observed both staff on the premises qualified as secondary staff. There were seven children in care with two secondary staff members.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/30/2025 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/30/2025 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
Nov 27, 2024Complaint investigation8 rules cited
3280.18(a)/3280.18(b) Required to report/Child abuse reporting
“During the unannounced monitoring conducted on 11/27/2024 reviewed information obtained from the provider on 11/14/2024 when it was determined that staff person #2 was terminated from employment on 9/20/2024 when the provider observed video surveillance from 9/11/2024 of her smacking a child #1 on the head. Video surveillance was reviewed by certification representative. The provider stated that she did not report it right away due to the staff person becoming agitated while in the facility when she told her she was terminated.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3280.18(a)/3280.18(b) Required to report/Child abuse reporting
“During the unannounced monitoring conducted on 11/27/2024 reviewed information obtained from the provider on 11/14/2024 when it was determined that staff person #2 was terminated from employment on 9/20/2024 when the provider observed video surveillance from 9/11/2024 of her smacking a child #1 on the head. Video surveillance was reviewed by certification representative. The provider stated that she did not report it right away due to the staff person becoming agitated while in the facility when she told her she was terminated.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3280.191 Individual Records
“During the unannounced monitoring conducted on 11/27/2024 observed that staff person #1 did not have an individual record at the facility. Corrected on-ste 11/27/2024. TA provided on 90-day time frame for the staff person to complete pre-service trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“During the unannounced monitoring conducted on 11/27/2024 observed an air freshener child accessible on top of the bathroom sink. Corrected on-site 11/27/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024
3280.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During the unannounced monitoring conducted on 11/27/2024 reviewed information obtained from the provider on 11/14/2024 when it was determined that staff person #2 was terminated from employment on 9/20/2024 when the provider observed video surveillance from 9/11/2024 of her smacking child #1 on the head. The provider stated that she did not report the incident to the child's parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3280.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation conducted on 11/27/2024 it was determined that staff person #1 smacked child #1 on the head with an open hand after picking him up by his arms from his rest equipment. Certification representative reviewed the video surveillance from the date 9/11/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3280.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation conducted on 11/27/2024 it was determined that staff person #1 smacked child #1 on the head with an open hand after picking him up by his arms from his rest equipment. Certification representative reviewed the video surveillance from the date 9/11/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
20.71(b)(5) Perpetrator in an indicated or founded report of child abuse
“During the complaint investigation conducted on 11/27/2024 it was determined that staff person #1 smacked child #1 on the head with an open hand after picking him up by his arms from his rest equipment. Certification representative reviewed the video surveillance from the date 9/11/2024.Reviewed outside agency determination received on 1/29/25, and staff person #1 has been named as a perpetrator in an indicated report of child abuse.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
Nov 27, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3280.18(a)/3280.18(b) Required to report/Child abuse reporting
“During the unannounced monitoring conducted on 11/27/2024 reviewed information obtained from the provider on 11/14/2024 when it was determined that staff person #2 was terminated from employment on 9/20/2024 when the provider observed video surveillance from 9/11/2024 of her smacking a child #1 on the head. Video surveillance was reviewed by certification representative. The provider stated that she did not report it right away due to the staff person becoming agitated while in the facility when she told her she was terminated.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3280.18(a)/3280.18(b) Required to report/Child abuse reporting
“During the unannounced monitoring conducted on 11/27/2024 reviewed information obtained from the provider on 11/14/2024 when it was determined that staff person #2 was terminated from employment on 9/20/2024 when the provider observed video surveillance from 9/11/2024 of her smacking a child #1 on the head. Video surveillance was reviewed by certification representative. The provider stated that she did not report it right away due to the staff person becoming agitated while in the facility when she told her she was terminated.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3280.191 Individual Records
“During the unannounced monitoring conducted on 11/27/2024 observed that staff person #1 did not have an individual record at the facility. Corrected on-ste 11/27/2024. TA provided on 90-day time frame for the staff person to complete pre-service trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“During the unannounced monitoring conducted on 11/27/2024 observed an air freshener child accessible on top of the bathroom sink. Corrected on-site 11/27/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024
3280.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During the unannounced monitoring conducted on 11/27/2024 reviewed information obtained from the provider on 11/14/2024 when it was determined that staff person #2 was terminated from employment on 9/20/2024 when the provider observed video surveillance from 9/11/2024 of her smacking child #1 on the head. The provider stated that she did not report the incident to the child's parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3280.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation conducted on 11/27/2024 it was determined that staff person #1 smacked child #1 on the head with an open hand after picking him up by his arms from his rest equipment. Certification representative reviewed the video surveillance from the date 9/11/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3280.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation conducted on 11/27/2024 it was determined that staff person #1 smacked child #1 on the head with an open hand after picking him up by his arms from his rest equipment. Certification representative reviewed the video surveillance from the date 9/11/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
20.71(b)(5) Perpetrator in an indicated or founded report of child abuse
“During the complaint investigation conducted on 11/27/2024 it was determined that staff person #1 smacked child #1 on the head with an open hand after picking him up by his arms from his rest equipment. Certification representative reviewed the video surveillance from the date 9/11/2024.Reviewed outside agency determination received on 1/29/25, and staff person #1 has been named as a perpetrator in an indicated report of child abuse.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
May 15, 2024Inspection20 rules cited
3280.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed staff person #1 and #2 both named the same child when asked the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed staff person #2 and #3's files did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. The diplomas on file are foreign diplomas in another language.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
3280.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed staff person #1's record 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: May 30, 2024
3280.182(5)/3280.182(6) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed child #2's record did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff and for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3280.182(3)/3280.182(4) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed child #2's record did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3280.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed the first-aid kit did not include tape.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2024
3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed child #2's record did not contain an initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed the outside play space fence was in disrepair.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
3280.105(f) 2 feet apart
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed the space in between the rest equipment while the equipment is in use measured at 6 inches.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024
3280.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed staff person #1 and #2 both named the same child when asked the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned group.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed child #2's emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2024
3280.26(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed staff person #3's file did not include verification of training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
3280.52(c) Mixed age levels
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed staff person #3 left the room for approximately 2 minutes leaving one staff person alone with 10 children with the youngest being age 11 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024
3280.31(e) Age and training
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed staff person #1 and #2's files did not include verification of the annual 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2024
3280.52(c) Mixed age levels
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed staff person #3 left the room for approximately 2 minutes leaving 1 staff person alone with 10 children with the youngest being age 11 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2024
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed the fire alarm manual testing log showed that the fire alarm manual testing was not conducted within the 30-day time period. One was conducted on 2/22/2024 and the next testing date was conducted on 3/25/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024
3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed child #1, #2, #3, and #4's emergency contact information did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024
3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed child #2, #3 and #4's agreement did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of an updated health assessment conducted within the 24-month time period. The last health assessment on file is dated 3/5/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/15/2024 observed child #2's emergency contact information was not reviewed/updated within the 6-month period. The last review/update was signed on 6/13/2023. Observed child #3's emergency contact information was not reviewed/updated within the 6-month period. The last review/update was signed on 6/28/2023 and the next date was put in for a future date of 6/28/2024. Observed child #5's financial agreement was not reviewed/updated within the 6-month period. The last review/update was signed on 10/11/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
May 8, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3280.106 Refrigerator
“The thermometer in the refrigerator at the facility did not measure below 45 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2023
3280.52(c) Mixed age levels
“During a renewal inspection on 5/17/23, certification rep observed one staff person alone with 3 preschool children, 3 Older Toddlers, and 2 Infants from 10:05 AM to 10:13 AM when another staff person arrived.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2023
3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact forms on file for children # 1 and 2 did not have the physician's phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2023
3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact forms and financial agreements for children 1, 2, 3, and 4 were not reviewed and updated by the parent at least once in a 6 month period. The emergency contact form and financial agreement for child # 1 are dated 9/2022. The emergency contact form and financial agreement for child # 2 are dated 6/2022. The emergency contact form and financial agreement for child # 3 are dated 9/2022. The emergency contact form and financial agreement for child # 4 are dated 6/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms for children # 2 and 3 did not have the release persons' addresses.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2023
Jun 30, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
3280.103 Small Toys and Objects
“There are plastic bags in an unlocked drawer of the staff desk accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2022
3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff person # 1 started at the facility on 5/16/22; there is no health assessment or TB test results on file. Staff person # 2 started at the facility on 6/27/22; there is no health assessment or TB test results on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2022
3280.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“Cert rep observed staff person # 1 change a child's diaper. Staff person # 1 brought the child outside immediately after the diaper change and did not clean the diaper changing surface.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2022
3280.134(a)/3280.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“Cert rep observer staff person # 1 change a child's diaper. Staff person # 1 did not wash their hands or the child's hands after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2022
3280.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff person # 2 started on 6/27/22; there is no proof of education and experience on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2022
3280.111(a)/3280.111(b) Written plan/Posted in area used by parents
“There is no written plan of daily activities posted at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2022
3280.165 Menus
“Facility provides meals and snacks to children while in care. There is no copy of the menu at the facility available to the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2022
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“The cord to the mounted television is accessible to the children. The children are able to reach the cord and pull it.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2022
3280.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There is a toy exercise bike in the outdoor play space that is missing the pedals. The metal rod the pedals are to be mounted on is exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2022
Mar 24, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“There were 3 rusty nails sticking out of the fence in the outdoor play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2022
3280.192(5) Two written references
“There is only one written reference on file for staff person # 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Little Creative Hands Corp 2
Is Little Creative Hands Corp 2 licensed?
Yes. Little Creative Hands Corp 2 is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Creative Hands Corp 2 last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 14, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Creative Hands Corp 2 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 41 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 41 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 Creative Hands Corp 2 care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Little Creative Hands Corp 2 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Creative Hands Corp 2's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (570) 442-3248 to confirm.
How much does Little Creative Hands Corp 2 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 442-3248 to ask.
What is Little Creative Hands Corp 2's phone number?
(570) 442-3248.
Where is Little Creative Hands Corp 2?
Hazleton, PA 18201. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.