University Early Care and Education Ctr
570 S 11th St, Indiana, PA
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Little Rascals Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 33
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Little Rascals Child Care Center
Little Rascals Child Care Center is a child care center in Rural Valley, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 33 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 38 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 33 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 33 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Rascals Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Rascals Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance (provisional)
- Capacity
- 33 children
- License number
- #CER-00254601
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: 25 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 38 rules in all · 38 corrected
- Safety and hazards 11
- Records and paperwork 9
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Safe sleep 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Aug 13, 2026Inspection25 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“At the time of the inspection, observed a backpack for child #3 with sunscreen labeled "keep out of the reach of children" hanging in a locker accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“At the time of the inspection, the first aid kit in the main room did not have tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“Observed an obstructed interior door in the infant room that exited to the adjacent storage closet which had a second door with direct egress to the hallway. Furthermore, the door of the storage room which lead to direct egress was locked with a slide lock on the exterior side of that door. Therefore, obstructing an exit.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed a kitchen play set in the toddler room across from the infant room. The kitchen play set presented a crush hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed plastic grocery bags in a locker in the main room accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
3270.106(b) No bed linens alone
“Observed blankets as rest equipment for children #1 and #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2026
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Observed staff #2 with 3 older toddlers and 3 preschool aged children in the main room. Staff #1 entered the main room with an infant while staff #2 went into the kitchen for snack. Therefore, staff #1 was over ratio due to the fact staff #1 had 1 infant, 3 older toddlers, and 3 preschool age children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The file of child #3 lacked an agreement with the fee amount.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“The file of child #3 lacked an agreement with the date the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file of child #3 lacked an agreement with the services provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The files of children #1, #3, and #5 lacked agreements with the release persons information.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The files of children #1, #2, #3, and #4 lacked agreements with the dates of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The file of child #4 lacked an emergency contact form with the name of the physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The files of children #1 and #4 lacked emergency contact forms with the enrolling parents' work addresses and work phone numbers. The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the enrolling parent's work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the parent's written consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the health insurance coverage and policy number. The file of child #5 lacked an emergency contact form with the health insurance policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the address of the release person”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“At the time of the inspection there were not copies of emergency contact forms present in the room where the children were observed in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“At the time of the inspection, the transportation plan was not posted in each childcare space, the main room, 2 toddler rooms, and the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
3270.133(4) Locked
“Observed medication for child #2 in a backpack in a locker accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
3270.133(7) Medication log
“There was not a medication log for the medication observed in a backpack for child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file of child #3 lacked an emergency contact form with the parent's written consent for minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“At the time of the inspection, there was not documentation the emergency plan was sent to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The files of staff #1 and #2 lacked documentation reviewing of the emergency plan annually due to the fact the last dates of review were 7/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
3270.123(a) Signed
“The files of children #2 and #3 lacked agreements signed by the operator. The file of child #3 lacked an agreement signed by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
Feb 25, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation was not provided at the time of inspection. Owner/director reported testing fire alarm on 11/5/25, 12/4/25, 1/4/26, 2/3/26, and 2/27/26. There were more than 30 days between fire alarm testing dates. (12/4/25 and 1/4/26)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The water temperature in the restroom was 113°F.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2026
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
Aug 27, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The facility lacked handwashing signs above the 4 toilets and above the diaper changing stations.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2025
3270.82(j) Running water - diapering
“The diaper changing areas in the toddler room(s) lacked a source of running water for handwashing.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There were open outlets in the ladies restroom as well as the hallway accessible to children age 5 and under.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There were cleaning materials labeled "keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked cabinet under the kitchen sink. The kitchen door does not lock making the items accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2025
3270.102(a)/3270.103 Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects
“The diaper changing pad in the infant room was torn exposing the foam under the surface. In the outdoor play area was small pieces of gravel and stone along the side of the building”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The ceiling tiles throughout the facility (in the hall and preschool room) were ripped and exposing the foam base of the tile; In the ladies restroom: in the first stall, there were holes in the wall; there was also some kind of adhesive on the walls in the stalls and in the main restroom area; in the far stall on the right, the hand rail was not attached to the wall making it unstable;”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was peeling paint in the hallway under the windows. There was peeling paint on the top corner of the pink storage unit in the toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The parent letter explaining the emergency plan lacked information about Lockdown procedures and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The building's Fire Detection System was not operable and had not been maintained in accordance with 62 P.S. § 1016(c). The Fire Detection System was unable to be demonstrated at the inspection on 8/27/25. Based on staff statements, the building has an interconnected fire alarm system that is no longer operable.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“First aid kits in all rooms lacked soap, scissors, tape, tweezers, and gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Little Rascals Child Care Center
Is Little Rascals Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Little Rascals Child Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Rascals Child Care Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with 25 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Rascals Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 38 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 38 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 Rascals Child Care Center care for?
33, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Little Rascals Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Rascals Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Rascals Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 422-8539 to ask.
What is Little Rascals Child Care Center's phone number?
(724) 422-8539.
Where is Little Rascals Child Care Center?
208 Cowanshannock Ave, Rural Valley, PA 16249. The nearest other daycare we list is Tammy Powers Nest, 0.6 miles away.