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Little Cubs Daycare

111 W Main St, West Newton, PA 15089
licensed capacity
38
open each week
5 days

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About Little Cubs Daycare

Little Cubs Daycare is a child care center in West Newton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 38 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 4 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
38 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity38 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Cubs Daycare

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
38 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00254691
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 18, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Background checks 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. Mar 18, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “During an observed diaper change, Staff #5 used a baby wipe to clean an Older Toddler's hands, when handwashing is required after diapering.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “At the time of inspection, the file for Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 contained an unacceptable format of the disclosure statement after 2/1/25, per Announcement C-25-01.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times

      “Staff #3 and Staff #4, classified as Aides, were observed caring for six infants in the Infant Room without being supervised by an Assistant Group Supervisor at minimum.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026

  2. Sep 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 5/23/25-6/23/25, more than 30 days apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2025

  3. Mar 13, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

      “The health assessment on file for Staff #3 dated 1/7/25 indicated that the physician or health care professional did not conduct a physical examination, making the health assessment invalid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.114 Outdoor Activity

      “After a conversation with the operator, the children are not taken outdoors daily if the weather permits.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “The Emergency Contact forms on file for Child #1 and Child #3 does not include the parent's signature giving written consent for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test

      “The current health assessment on file for Staff #4 dated 1/15/25 indicates that the staff person has a communicable/contagious disease, with no additional information given.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The Emergency Contact forms on file for Child #2 and Child #4 lacked complete addresses for all listed release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff #1 are dated 12/30/22 and 1/3/25, more than 24 months apart. The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff #3 are dated 11/14/22 and 1/7/25, more than 24 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “The Emergency Contact forms for Child #1 and Child #3 not include the parent's signature giving written consent for the facility to obtain emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “The file for Staff #1 contained the Health and Safety Basics: Building Blocks for Quality 6-hour training dated 1/14/19, and the training is only accepted if completed within the timeframe of 9/30/16-6/30/18.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The two most recent NSOR certificates on file for Staff #1 are dated 1/10/20 and 1/14/25, more than 60 months apart. The two most recent State Police clearance (1/21/20 & 2/11/25), FBI clearance (1/15/20 & 2/13/25), and NSOR certificate (2/12/20 & 2/19/25) on file for Staff #2 are dated more than 60 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a)/3270.103 Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects

      “In the Main Room (R), a paper book was observed with torn edges less than one inch in diameter and was accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2025

  4. Mar 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “In the Toddler Room, three bottles used by an infant in care were observed to lack the child's name.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024

  5. Mar 14, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The child file for Child #1 lacked a flu shot for 2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “The Infant/Toddler Room was observed to lack a daily activity schedule.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) Associate's + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The staff file for Staff person #1, who is functioning as a Group Supervisor, lacked documentation of 2 years of work experience with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2023

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Little Cubs Daycare

Is Little Cubs Daycare licensed?

Yes. Little Cubs Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Little Cubs Daycare last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 18, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Cubs Daycare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 care for?

38, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Little Cubs Daycare accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Little Cubs Daycare'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 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 633-2029 to ask.

What is Little Cubs Daycare's phone number?

(724) 633-2029.

Where is Little Cubs Daycare?

111 W Main St, West Newton, PA 15089. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Cubs Daycare, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).