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Little Mates Child Development Center

3025 North St, Morgantown, PA 195434.7· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
142
open each week
5 days

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About Little Mates Child Development Center

Little Mates Child Development Center is a child care center in Morgantown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 142 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 5 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
142 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
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity142 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Mates Child Development Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
142 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00260280
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Background checks 5
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Aug 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 29, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “During a renewal inspection on 7/29/26-7/30/26 Child 3's most recent child service report or OCDEL approved assessment was completed 10/13/25, and Child 4 most recent child service report or OCDEL approved assessment was completed 2/14/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “During a renewal inspection 7/29/26-7/30/26 review of children's files determined that Children 1, 2 & 3's emergency contact forms did not have the full address for the release persons listed on their respective emergency contact forms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “During a renewal inspection on 7/29/26-7/30/26 review of Facility Person files revealed that Facility Person #1 did not have a valid DHS FBI clearance. Facility Person # 1's previous DHS FBI clearance was dated 3/23/21. Facility Person #1 has an Department of Education FBI clearance dated 5/13/24, however this is not acceptable for use when working in a child care setting. Facility Person # 1 obtained their DHS FBI clearance dated 7/29/26, however this was after Facility Person #1 was observed to be providing care to children on 7/29/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2026

  3. Apr 15, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “During a unannounced monitoring inspection 4/15/26-4/23/26 Cert rep noted more than 60 days between fire drills the following time: 11/6/25-1/6/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “During a unannounced monitoring inspection 4/15/26-4/23/26 Cert rep noted more than 30 days between fire detection testing the following times: 12/6/25-1/6/26, and 1/6/26-2/6/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #1 has completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet), however the mandated reporter training does not meet the minimum of three hours and is not intended for an appropriate target audience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026

  4. Aug 4, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During a renewal inspection on 8/4/25-8/6/25 the facility did not have a written policy which addressed the prevention and identification of child maltreatment”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “During a renewal inspection on 8/4/25 Staff 1 did not complete mandated reporter training within 60 months of the previous training date. This is evidenced by mandated reporter trainings on file being dated 3/13/19 and 7/16/24. Staff 2 had direct contact with children between 3/13/24-7/16/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “During a renewal inspection 8/4/25-8/6/25 Staff 2 had NSOR clearances dated 1/14/20, and 4/4/25, which is more than 60 months between clearance dates. Staff 2 served as Staff between 1/14/25-4/4/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “During a renewal inspection on 8/4/25 Cert rep observed the thermometer in the refrigerator in the Dolphins Room read at 52° F”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

      “During a renewal inspection on 8/4/25-8/6/25 Cert rep noted Child 1's Health assessment dated 7/11/24 was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. Child 1 is a school aged child(See LIS code sheet for DOB).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “During a renewal inspection 8/4/25 Cert rep observed a Staff in the Starfish room changing a child's diaper and the staff did not wash the child's hands after diapering.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “During a renewal inspection 8/4/25 Cert rep observed two tubes of expired butt paste in the Sea turtles room. This was evident by the printed expiration dates 5/2022, and 6/2025 on the tubes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During a renewal inspection on 8/4/25 Cert rep observed Dawn dish soap and hand sanitizer on the counter by the sink of the Otters classroom. Both items were labeled "Keep out of reach of children." This location would be accessible to the children who are receiving care in this room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

      “During a renewal inspection on 8/4/25 Cert rep observed the trash can in the Seahorses room did not have a lid, and was not able to be closed Cert rep observed napkins and tissues which appeared to have human secretions on them in the trash can.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “During a renewal inspection on 8/4/25 Cert rep observed a glove on the changing table in the Starfish room, and an open box of gloves on the changing table of the Sea turtles room. These gloves would have been accessible to the children while being changed. The children in these rooms are infants and toddlers who may still be placing objects in their mouths.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “During a renewal inspection on 8/4/25-8/6/25 Cert rep noted the facility was not providing the parents a means to access the regulations electronically.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025

  5. Mar 26, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “During an unannounced inspection on 3/26/25 Cert rep noted fire detection testing had more than 30 days between testings 1/2/25-2/7/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “During an unannounced inspection on 3/26/25 Cert rep noted that Staff 1 had an initial Health assessment dated 3/23/23. This is more than 12 months before date of hire. See LIS Code sheet for Date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025

  6. Aug 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff person #1 completed mandated reporter training on 3/5/19 and again on 5/31/24 which exceeds the requirement of completing mandated reporter training every 60 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “Staff person #2 has a health assessment dated 11/2/21 and an updated one dated 7/26/24 which exceeds the requirement of a health assessment every 24 months. Staff person #3 has a health assessment dated 5/25/22 and an updated one dated 7/18/24 which exceeds the requirement of a health assessment every 24 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024

  7. Aug 28, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “During the renewal inspection on 8/29/23, staff #1 was alone with 11 young and older toddlers during nap time. This amount of children would require two staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 8/29/23, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised at nap time. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR with a PQAS approved trainer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023

  8. Apr 5, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm

      “On 4/5/23, staff person #1 witnessed staff person #2 spank a child when the child had an accident in her pants. Staff #1 disclosed that Staff #2 admitted to him that she had spanked other children previously, but did so in the bathroom so it was not on camera. Staff #2 was terminated on the day of the incident.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm

      “On 4/5/23, staff person #1 witnessed staff person #2 spank a child when the child had an accident in her pants. Staff #1 disclosed that Staff #2 admitted to him that she had spanked other children previously, but did so in the bathroom so it was not on camera. Staff #2 was terminated on the day of the incident.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023

  9. Aug 17, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

      “On 8/17/22 during the renewal inspection, the health assessments of staff #1 and #2 indicated a communicable disease with no further information provided.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection on 8/17/22, there were ceiling tiles in the Starfish/Infant room that were stained.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “On 8/17/22 during the renewal inspection, staff #2, #3, and #4 did not have 2 written, nonfamily references attesting to their suitability to serve as a facility person on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 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 Mates Child Development Center

Is Little Mates Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. Little Mates Child Development Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Little Mates Child Development Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Mates Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Mates Child Development Center care for?

142, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Little Mates Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Mates Child Development Center'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 Mates Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 913-7137 to ask.

What is Little Mates Child Development Center's phone number?

(610) 913-7137.

Where is Little Mates Child Development Center?

3025 North St, Morgantown, PA 19543. The nearest other daycare we list is The Goddard School of Morgantown, 1 miles away.

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