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Little Lights Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 44
- open each week
- 6 days
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About
About Little Lights Daycare
Little Lights Daycare is a child care center in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 44 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, Open 24 hours. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Open 24 hours
- Licensed capacity
- 44 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | Open 24 hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages one and up |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool |
| Daily life | Meals provided. Extended care: 24-hour, six-day-a-week childcare including overnight and night-shift care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 2025 |
| Licensed capacity | 44 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Lights Daycare has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Lights Daycare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 44 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00245780
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: 12 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Safety and hazards 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Background checks 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Jul 8, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the Renewal Inspection on 7/8/2026, Staff #1 did not verification on file that they have had completed the required 12 hours of annual childcare training for the training calendar year from April 2025 to April 2026. Staff #1 had verification of 5 hours of annual childcare training on file. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“During the Renewal Inspection on 7/8/2026, the diapering can used for diapering in the infant area was not hands-free.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“On 7/8/2026, Staff #5 had a current health assessment on file dated 4/1/2026 that included a tuberculosis screening, which was dated 4/3/2026. However, this health assessment was conducted after their initial service in a childcare setting. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the Renewal Inspection on 7/8/2026, emergency contact information and the financial agreement on file for Child #2 had not been reviewed and updated in writing by the parent in the previous 6-month period. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the Renewal Inspection on 7/8/2026, Staff #5, #6 and #7 did not have any written nonfamily references on file. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 7/8/2026, the fire drill and fire detection log was in compliance except for one recent lapse in the requirement to manually test the fire alarm system at least once every 30 days as follows: The alarm was tested on 6/3/2026 then not again until 7/7/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the Renewal Inspection on 7/8/2026, Staff #1, #2 and #4 had not completed annual fire safety training. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the Renewal Inspection on 7/8/2026, Staff #5 did not have verification of childcare experience or education prior to service at the facility on file. Staff #6 did not have verification of childcare experience prior to service at the facility on file. Therefore, they were unable to be qualified for the positions they hold without this education and experience. Staff #5 and Staff #6 were both observed working with children on 7/8/2026. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“On 7/8/2026, Staff #2, #3 and #4 did not have any written evaluations on file. All three staff have been employed at the facility for longer than 12 months. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 7/8/2026, there was a table on the outdoor playground that had cracks on the bench seat. The cracks left sharp edges exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the Renewal Inspection on 7/8/2026, Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3 did not have any completed child service reports on file that were completed on a department approved form. All three children have been attending the facility for longer than 6 months. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During the Renewal Inspection on 7/8/2026, the most recent health report on file for Child #1 was dated 6/24/2025. The most recent health report on file for Child #2 was also dated 6/24/2025. Both children are preschool children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
Feb 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During an unannounced inspection on 2/3/2026, a container of Downy Febreze air freshener was observed to be accessible in a bathroom that is used by children. The air freshener was labeled keep out of reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2026
Sep 24, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“It was verified through a recording and staff interviews that on 8/4/2025, Staff #1 made sexually inappropriate comments in the presence of children. Staff #1 was terminated from the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
Aug 13, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“During an unannounced inspection on 8/13/2025, it was verified by the operator that the facility has been without a qualified director since 8/6/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
Jul 16, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“On 7/16/2025, peeling paint was seen on the door to enter the building from the outdoor play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #5 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the Renewal Inspection on 7/16/2025, Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not have the state police, child abuse or DHS FBI clearances on file. In addition, the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance for Staff #1 and #2 were dated 7/11/2025. This clearance was obtained for both staff after they began working at the facility. Staff #3 did not have the state police clearance or the clearance request on file. Staff #1, #2 and #3 were all observed to be working with children on 7/16/2025. Staff #1, #2 and #3 each applied for and received the state police clearance on 7/16/2025. Staff #4 did not have the child abuse, DHS FBI or the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance on file and had previously been working with direct contact and routine interaction with children at the facility. Staff #5 had all of the required clearances on file on 7/16/2025. However, the state police clearance was dated 7/10/2025 and the NSOR clearance was dated 5/14/2025. Both clearances were obtained after the staff began working at the facility. See LIS code sheet for dates of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff #1, #2 and #4 do not have any written, nonfamily references on file. Staff #5 only has one written, nonfamily reference on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff #2 and #4 do not have proof of education on file. See Lis code sheet for dates of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“On 7/16/2025, Staff #2 and Staff #4 did not have the required initial health assessment with a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment on file. See LIS code sheet for dates of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
Mar 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the opening inspection, the operator did not have proof of purchase/installation for the interconnected fire alarm system at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
3270.71 Heat Source
“During the opening inspection on 4/2/2025, the stove in the kitchen did not have a protective stove guard. The located bathrooms that will be used by the children are also located in the kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the opening inspection on 4/2/2025, the outdoor play area had folded-up carpeting in multiple areas on the ground that posed a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Little Lights Daycare
Is Little Lights Daycare licensed?
Yes. Little Lights Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Lights Daycare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with 12 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Lights Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Lights Daycare care for?
44, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Little Lights Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Lights Daycare's hours?
Monday to Saturday, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Lights Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 453-9843 to ask.
What is Little Lights Daycare's phone number?
(570) 453-9843.
Where is Little Lights Daycare?
626 Can-Do Expy, Hazle Township, PA 18202. The nearest other daycare we list is Yanet Ulerio Family Daycare, 1.4 miles away.