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Little Cubs Daycare and Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 59
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Little Cubs Daycare and Learning Center
Little Cubs Daycare and Learning Center is a child care center in Rostraver Township, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 59 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 59 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 59 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Cubs Daycare and Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 59 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00244128
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Background checks 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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Aug 12, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The staff file for Staff person #1 contained current first-aid/CPR training dated 2/10/26 which was not renewed on or before the expiration of the previous training certificate on file dated 1/23/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In the Preschool Room adult scissors and a stapler were observed inside an unlocked drawer accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
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 3/13/26 which was conducted more than 24 months from the previously dated 11/22/23 health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The child file for Child #1 lacked a child service report.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
3270.66(b) Original container
“In the Toddler Room, a spray bottle containing a clear liquid, which staff identified as alcohol, was observed to not be labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the Preschool Room, three bottles of Extreme Pro-Expert hairstyling gel, labeled 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' were observed stored on top of a small white filing cabinet accessible to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The staff file for Staff person #1 contained current staff evaluation dated 1/2/26 which was not completed at least once every 12 months from the previous staff evaluation on file dated 12/20/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
Aug 14, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The child file for Child #1 contained a current financial agreement form that lacked the child's admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the Preschool Room, two ceiling tiles near a vent and two ceiling tiles inside the bathroom on the right were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water spots from a previous leak that has since been repaired.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The staff file for Staff person #2 was observed to have a current health assessment on file dated 6/2/25 that lacked examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The staff file for Staff person #1 who is functioning as the director, lacked documentation of 1 year of experience working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025
Jul 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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: 6/12/25 to 7/14/25 (32 days).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2025
Mar 27, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the Toddler Room two diaper cremes labeled, 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' was observed stored in the top portion of a preschool cubby locker and considered accessible to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In the Preschool Room an electrical outlet located between two shelving unit located to the left of the doorway, and accessible to the preschool age children in care, was observed to be missing one protective cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In the Preschool Room a stapler was observed on a shelving unit located to the left of the doorway and accessible to the preschool age children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the Toddler Room, four ceiling tiles were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water spots from a previous leaky roof that has since been repaired.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
Aug 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff person #1 was observed to contain a Child Abuse clearance on file dated 1/16/24 which was not obtained prior to working with children and a State Police clearance dated 1/17/24 and there was no documentation of having applied for the State Police clearance prior to working with children (See IS CODE SHEET) as required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the Toddler Room, a cleaning solution containing 70% alcohol and baby lotion labeled 'Keep Out of Reach of Children' were observed to be on the changing table located at the back of the room and considered accessible to the older toddlers in that room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
Jan 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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, more than 30 days has passed since the last test which was conducted on 12/21/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024
Aug 1, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #2 has not completed the one-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 training by 12/30/22 as required per announcement C-22-06.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2023
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“In the Outdoor Playspace, a Gym Dandy teeter totter that requires embedding per the manufacturer instructions, was observed to lack the loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in the Toddler Room was observed to have a temperature of 48° F. The refrigerator in the School Age Room was observed to have a temperature of 58° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 10:25am in the Toddler Room 2 staff and 11 children were observed. At the onset of supervision/ratio check, when asked to name the children for whom they were responsible for Staff person #1 identified and named 6 children, Staff person #5 identified and named 4 children, omitting 1 child. When staff were asked a second time to identify and name who they were responsible for Staff person #1 identified and named 6 children, Staff person #5 identified and named 4 children, again omitting 1 child. When staff were asked a third time to identify and name who they were responsible for, all children were accounted for. At approximately 10:35am in the Preschool/School Age Room 2 staff and 15 children were observed. At the onset of supervision/ratio check, when asked to name the children for whom they were responsible for Staff person #3 identified and named 5 children, Staff person #4 identified and named 8 children, omitting 2 children. When staff were asked a second time to identify and name who they were responsible for, Staff person #3 identified and named 4 children, Staff person #4 identified and named 9 children, again omitting 2 children. When staff were asked a third time to identify and name who they were responsible for all children were accounted for.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The child file for Child #1 and Child #2 was observed to contain an emergency contact information form that lacked the addresses for two or more of the designated release persons listed.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 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: 5/1/23 - 6/1/23 (31 days).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2023
3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(iv) Bachelor's/Transcript, diploma and letters
“The staff file for Staff person #1, who is functioning as a group supervisor, lacked a bachelor's degree to qualify for the position.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2023
Nov 1, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“In the Infant room one bottle, which is used by an infant in care, was observed to lack the name of the child on the bottle.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022
3270.183(a) Locked cabinet
“The cabinet used to store the child files was observed to not have a lock.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022
3270.123(a) Signed
“The child file for Child #1 lacked an updated financial agreement form at time of new enrollment (See IS CODE SHEET). The child file for Child #2 contained a financial agreement form that lacked the parents' signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In the Toddler room and Preschool room, a children's dress up storage play closet that poses as a tipping hazard was observed not to be secured to the wall or floor surface.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The staff file for Staff person #1 who is functioning as assistant group supervisors, lacked documentation of two years of experience working with children. The staff file for Staff person #2 who is functioning as assistant group supervisors, lacked proof of education and documentation of two years of experience working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The toddler restroom was observed to lack a lidded waste bin.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The staff file for Staff person #3 contained a health assessment that lacked an assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“In the Preschool room an unlined lidded waste bin was observed to have one soiled diaper inside.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022
3270.134(c) Paper towels discarded
“The toddler restroom and preschool restroom were observed to lack paper towels for hand drying.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022
3270.193(a) Confidential; stored in locked cabinet
“The cabinet used to store the staff files was observed to not have a lock.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022
Aug 1, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The facility's four toilets were observed to lack a handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Little Cubs Daycare and Learning Center
Is Little Cubs Daycare and Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Little Cubs Daycare and Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Cubs Daycare and Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Cubs Daycare and Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 Cubs Daycare and Learning Center care for?
59, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Little Cubs Daycare and Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Cubs Daycare and Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Cubs Daycare and Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 798-8122 to ask.
What is Little Cubs Daycare and Learning Center's phone number?
(724) 798-8122.
Where is Little Cubs Daycare and Learning Center?
1737 Rostraver Rd, Rostraver Township, PA 15012. The nearest other daycare we list is Willow Cove Early Learning Center, 0.5 miles away.