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Little Hand's Child Care Center

180 Mccracken Run Rd, Du Bois, PA 158015.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
49
open each week
5 days

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About Little Hand's Child Care Center

Little Hand's Child Care Center is a child care center in Du Bois, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 49 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
49 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity49 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Hand's Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Hand's Child Care Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
49 children
License number
#CER-00242984
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Jul 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “The file of staff #1 had documentation of the NSOR clearance after their start date due to the fact it was dated 8-21-25 (see LIS sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “Based on the fire drill log, fire drills occurred more than 60 days apart on the following dates: 10-8-25 to 12-2-25 = 62 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026

  2. Jul 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The file of child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the full complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Based on the testing log, the smoke detection system was tested more than 30 days apart due to the fact it was tested 3-7-25 and 4-7-25 which is 31 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The files of staff #1 and #2 had Mandated Reporter training completed more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated 2-19-25 and 1-21-20 (staff #1); 2-18-25 and 1-23-20 (staff #2).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025

  3. Jul 19, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Based on the smoke detection testing log, the smoke detection system was not tested every 30 days on the following dates: 1-15-24 to 2-15-24 = 31 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “Observed in the preschool room, bitemarks on 2 foam wood patterned blocks and on 2 road puzzle pieces.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “At the time of reviewing the file, the file of child #1 lacked an initial health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

  4. Aug 31, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “The facility file lacked verification that the operator provided the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures and a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023

  5. Aug 17, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “In the outside play space, observed one electrical outlet which lacked a protective receptacle cover. Children 5 years of age and younger play in this play space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(3) Name on bottle

      “In the Young toddler room, observed Orajel which lacked the name of the child for whom the medication was intended.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2022

    • 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 initial health assessment on file for staff #1 was not completed within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. Health assessment is dated 8/12/22. SEE IS CODE SHEET.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “The TB screening on file for staff #1 was not completed within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. TB test result date is 8/15/22. SEE LIS CODE SHEET.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “In the preschool room, observed a pair of sharp scissors which were in a white bin and in reach of children. Thus, causing a threat to the health and safety of the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The facility's emergency plan lacked a continuity of operations plan for the aftermath of a disaster.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022

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 Hand's Child Care Center

Is Little Hand's Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. Little Hand's Child Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Little Hand's Child Care Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 20, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Hand's Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Hand's Child Care Center care for?

49, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Little Hand's Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Hand's Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Hand's Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 375-5539 to ask.

What is Little Hand's Child Care Center's phone number?

(814) 375-5539.

Where is Little Hand's Child Care Center?

180 Mccracken Run Rd, Du Bois, PA 15801. The nearest other daycare we list is Nurturing Nook, 0.6 miles away.

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