Willow Cove Early Learning Center
510 Willowbrook Plaza, Belle Vernon, PA
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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.
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
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 38 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Little Cubs Daycare has not listed its tuition.
State record
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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FAQ
Yes. Little Cubs Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
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.
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.
38, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 633-2029 to ask.
(724) 633-2029.
111 W Main St, West Newton, PA 15089. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Cubs Daycare, 0.1 miles away.