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Little Cubs Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 96
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
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 96 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 30 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 96 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 | 96 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
- 96 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00253559
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 3, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 30 rules in all · 30 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Records and paperwork 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Background checks 3
- Safety and hazards 2
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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Sep 3, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Damaged plaster was observed on the wall behind the door in the bathroom in Room 2 near the front door of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026
3270.66(c) Toxic use- no contamination
“A container of Lysol Disinfectant Wipes, a bottle of Lysol Disinfectant spray, and bottle of Lysol Multi-Surface Cleaning Liquid were observed directly on top of the refrigerator, which could cause contamination of the food below if leaking occurred.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In Room 3, a box of individually packed lens wipes labeled, "Keep out of the reach of children" was observed on top of a cart in the bathroom and was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Adult scissors were observed on the teacher's desk in Room 3 and were accessible to children, which may cause injury.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026
Mar 3, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The file for Child #2 contained the original financial agreement when the parent is to receive the original agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The financial agreement form on file for Child #2 lacked persons whom the child can be release to.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The financial agreement forms on file for Child #1 and Child #2 lacked arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
3270.121(b) Given parents in writing
“At the time of inspection, the facility lacked a policy regarding the transfer of care of the child. The policy shall be a written agreement which includes the parent's signature providing consent and placed in the child's file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Peeling paint was observed to the left of the Art center and along the back wall in the Pre-K Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“An unlidded trash can containing used tissues was observed in the Pre-K Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2026
3270.37(b)(3) 8th grade + 2 yrs
“The file for Staff #1, classified as an Aide, lacked documentation of a minimum of an 8th grade education.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“At the time of inspection, the file for Staff #2 contained an unacceptable format of the disclosure statement after 2/1/25, per Announcement C-25-01.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“At the time of inspection, Child #4 was receiving care in Room 2 without their emergency contact information being in the space where they were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact forms on file for Child #2 and Child #3 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The bathroom on the left in the Pre-K Room lacked a handwashing sign at every sink and toilet.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
Mar 26, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“The immunization record on file for Child #1 was dated 3/5/25, more than 60 days after Child #1's date of enrollment (SEE IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Exposed bolts were observed on the inside of the gate in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“An oversized microwave on rolling cart was observed to be wobbly, unstable, and accessible to children, which could cause injury.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The two most recent NSOR certificates on file for Staff #2 (2/27/20 & 3/3/25) and Staff #3 (12/24/19 & 1/31/25) are dated more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The most recent staff evaluation on file for Staff #1 is dated 1/10/24, more than 12 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.35(e) 46 or more children- additional group sups
“At the time of inspection, the facility has more than 45 children enrolled and only employs 1 qualified Group Supervisor who is not the director.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff #3 contained 10.5 of 12 annual childcare training hours during the training timeframe of 12/19/26-12/19/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 lacked a complete address for the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 and Child #4 lacked complete addresses for all listed release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
Jul 29, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Exposed bolts were observed on the fence in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The Emergency Contact form on file for Child #1 lacked the name and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The Emergency Contact form on file for Child #3 and Child #5 lacked complete addresses for all listed release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record for Child #2 (4 yrs) lacked the following vaccines: 1 does of Hep B without a Letter of Exemption in the file. Child #2 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 7/29/24 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The initial health assessment on file for Child #4 lacked a date that the health assessment was conducted, making it invalid.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #1 included a signed disclosure statement which lacked the date it was signed.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024
Oct 18, 2023Inspection1 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: 5/5/23 -6/5/23 (31 Days).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
Oct 20, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility emergency plan contained information regarding volunteer emergency preparedness and continuity of operations included in their emergency plan which was not added to the plan by 7/1/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that lacked the addresses for three of the individuals listed.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“In the Right Room the sink located inside the classroom lacked a handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2022
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FAQ
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 September 3, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Cubs Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 30 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?
96, 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) 633-2247 to ask.
What is Little Cubs Daycare's phone number?
(724) 633-2247.
Where is Little Cubs Daycare?
112 Walnut Ln, West Newton, PA 15089. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Cubs Daycare, 0.1 miles away.