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Little Dreamers Daycare & Preschool

226 E Church St, Somerset, PA 155014.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
119
open each week
5 days

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About Little Dreamers Daycare & Preschool

Little Dreamers Daycare & Preschool is a child care center in Somerset, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 119 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 28 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
119 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

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity119 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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Little Dreamers Daycare & Preschool has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Dreamers Daycare & Preschool

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
119 children
License number
#CER-00248943
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 10, 2025: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 28 rules in all · 28 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 9
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Nov 10, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “Observed staff file #1 contained an incomplete initial health assessment and documentation of a TB test which was more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in the childcare setting. Observed staff file #3 contained an initial health assessment but the TB test was conducted more than 12 months prior to providing initial service in the childcare setting. Observed staff file #6 contained an incomplete updated health assessment which did not have all of the required questions answered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “Observed staff file #6 did not contain 12 clock hours of child care training completed within the previous completed training year.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Observed staff file #2 who has already started in a child care position contained a criminal background check which was listed as request pending and also did not have a copy of the required NSOR verification letter. Observed staff file #4 did not contain a copy of the required Maryland child abuse clearance. Observed staff file #5 contained a required mandated reporter training which was dated more than 60 months ago. Observed staff file #5 contained updated criminal background clearance and FBI fingerprint clearance which were dated more than 60 months after the previous valid clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Observed a bottle of fragrance spray, labeled "keep out of the reach of children", in an unlocked drawer in the downstairs preschool room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed a ceiling vent in the young toddler room and several duct work vents in the infant room which needed to be cleaned. Observed an unstable cabinet door in the infant eating area. Observed 2 exposed screw heads and an unstable drawer in the older toddler room. Observed damaged drywall by the trash can in the upstairs preschool room. Observed in the downstairs preschool room exposed drywall in an unlocked closet, damaged floor trim by the closet, and a damaged electrical cover plate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(d) Training chair - sanitized

      “Observed two training chairs in the bathroom of the downstairs preschool room which were not emptied and sanitized after being used.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Observed in the young toddler room, a large butterfly block with a peeling cover and exposed foam and a damaged wooden shelf. Observed in the infant room, a crib with a loose side support screw.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “Observed in the downstairs preschool room, the teacher did not make sure all of the children washed their hands prior to eating lunch.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2025

  2. Nov 4, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “Observed the facility did not document the annual emergency drill on the department approved form. The drill documentation did not contain all of the required information on the departments form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Observed two wooden toy shelves in the older toddler room which were not securely anchored. Observed a toy shelf in the pre k room which had an exposed metal hinge with a sharp corner.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “Observed plastic bags accessible to young children in an unlocked cabinet under the infant room diaper changing table. Observed plastic bags accessible to children, on a low hook in the young toddler bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “Observed the updated health assessment for child file #1, a young toddler at the time of the update, was dated more than 10 months after the previous valid health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(7) Medication log

      “Observed the facility did not have an established medication log for a child's ibuprofen and tylenol.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “Observed the updated health report for child file #2 was dated more than 15 months after the previous valid health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.37(b)(3) 8th grade + 2 yrs

      “Observed staff file #1, did not contain documentation of an 8th grade education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Observed staff file #2 contained a volunteer child abuse clearance which is not valid for childcare employment. Observed staff file #3 contained an updated child abuse clearance which was dated more than 60 months after the previous valid health assessment. Observed staff file #4 contained a receipt for the criminal background clearance and not the certification of the criminal background clearance page.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(2) Written instructions

      “Observed the facility did not have written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medicine or a prescription label for an epi-pen in the young toddler room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “Observed an electrical outlet in the preschool prep bathroom which did not have a protective receptacle cover.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Observed Vaseline and diaper cream, "labeled keep out of the reach of children", accessible to children in a bag on a low hook in the hallway.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “Observed a spray bottle in the young toddler room which was not labeled with the contents. Observed a bottle of cleaner on the top of the refrigerator next to cereal.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “Observed the outdoor first-aid kit did not contain tweezers or scissors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed multiple exposed bolts on the fence in the outdoor play area. Observed damaged drywall behind the bathroom door in the preschool prep room. Observed a loose hanging swing cord, accessible to crawling infants, was a visible hazard in the infant room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Observed peeling paint on the door sill leading to the outdoor play area in the young toddler room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2024

  3. Apr 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.111(c) Promote development

      “During an interview with staff members, it was revealed that Staff person #1 was witnessed and observed routinely calling older-toddler aged children nicknames such as "Hooker" and referring to their behaviors as "hanky Panky". Staff using these nicknames for and descriptions of children does not promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024

  4. Dec 27, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “The file for staff person #1 did not contain documentation of 12 hours of child care training as evidenced by documentation of 8 hours present in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The file for Child #2 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that did not include the enrolling parent's home address, work address, home phone number or work phone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “The facility was observed to have an emergency plan that provides for the accommodations of infants, however, the emergency plan failed to provide accommodations for toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “The file for child #1 was observed to lack an updated health report at least every 6 months, as evidenced by health reports dated 03/08/23 and 11/08/23 present in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024

  5. Aug 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Dreamers Daycare & Preschool

Is Little Dreamers Daycare & Preschool licensed?

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

When was Little Dreamers Daycare & Preschool last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 10, 2025, with 8 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Dreamers Daycare & Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 28 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 Dreamers Daycare & Preschool care for?

119, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Little Dreamers Daycare & Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Dreamers Daycare & Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Dreamers Daycare & Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 701-2444 to ask.

What is Little Dreamers Daycare & Preschool's phone number?

(814) 701-2444.

Where is Little Dreamers Daycare & Preschool?

226 E Church St, Somerset, PA 15501. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Dreamers Clubhouse, 0.2 miles away.

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