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Little Squirts U
- licensed capacity
- 61
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Little Squirts U
Little Squirts U is a child care center in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 61 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 61 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 61 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Squirts U
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 61 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00255956
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 16, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 corrected
- Safety and hazards 9
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Background checks 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Apr 16, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Multiple pieces of broken glass were observed in the Toddler Grassy Play Space posing a cutting hazard to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file for Staff #6 lacked documentation of TB screening by the Mantoux method.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff #3 contained a health assessment that was conducted more than 24 months after the previous assessment. The file for Staff #6 lacked a Health Assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file for Child #2 contained child service reports that provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided dated more than 6 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #1, a Preschool Aged Child, contained Health Reports that had been updated in an interval greater than 12 months (3/28/25-4/1/26).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 and #7 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 and #7 files contained Health and Safety Training that was deemed unacceptable due to the date it was obtained and therefore have not completed the following acceptable pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Health and Safety Training).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files for Staff #2 and #4 contained a current National Sex Offender Registry Certificate at the time of Renewal Inspection, it was observed that Staff #2 and #4 did not obtain a National Sex Offender Registry Certificate within 60 months of the previous clearance. The file for Staff #5 contained an incomplete PA State Police Clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026
3270.31(g) Professional development certificate
“The file for Staff #1 and #7 contained Health and Safety Training that was deemed unacceptable due to the date that it was obtained.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit located in the Preschool Room lacked tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
Sep 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Prickly weeds were observed inside the fence along the walkway to the outdoor play space; and the vinyl siding along the bottom of the building was protruding from the surface of the building, which posed a potential hazard to children using the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
Apr 30, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The parent letter did not include their plan for a lockdown; a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises; and a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The record for staff #1 lacked a child abuse clearance; and included a current FBI clearance obtained following their first day working in child care position.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
3270.71 Heat Source
“The temperature of the black edging that was used to keep mulch inside the area with embedded play equipment in the large outdoor play space was 130° F.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The following hazards were observed in areas accessible to children in care: a sharp metal bracket was protruding out from the back building into the walkway used by children to access the outdoor play spaces; and a PVC electrical conduit pipe came loose and was hanging freely on the side of the building in the large outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height
“The sinks in the infant and toddler rooms were not at proper heights for the children using them or easily approached by means of platforms or steps.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“Based on a conversation with staff, the facility retained the original agreement for all enrolled children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for shelter in place of children during an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment policy did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises
“The facility's emergency plan did not provide for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“The facility's emergency plan did not provide for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
Apr 16, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“The facility's emergency plan last review updated documentation was dated 12/5/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff # 4 contained a current FBI clearance dated 8/11/21, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior FBI clearance dated 5/25/16.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's policy to identify the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome lacked the Child Maltreatment statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was a broken Light cover in the YT room. The light is close to the changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files for children # 1,2,3,4 and 5 contained the original agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff # 1 contained a current health assessment dated 3/28/23. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 2/8/21. The file for staff # 3 contained a current health assessment dated 11/15/22. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 10/28/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“A copy of the facility emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a cracked plastic basketball hook in the preschool playground. There were two cracked plastic bins in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024
Apr 20, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for staff # 3 lacked 5 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/21 to 12/19/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“There was a string cheese in a plastic bin on top of the toy shelf.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff #1 contained a current health assessment dated 3/14/23. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 3/11/21. The file for staff #2 contained a current health assessment dated 3/7/23. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 2/25/21. The file for staff #3 contained a current health assessment dated 4/23/21. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 12/2/18.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.133(7) Medication log
“The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a nonprescription medication, Lotrimin for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.133(6) Written consent
“The facility lacked written parental consent for administration of a nonprescribed medication, Lotrimin, for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.114 Outdoor Activity
“Based on staff statements, the children were not taken outdoors daily, weather permitting.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The toddler's playground grass has not been trimmed. There were snack wrappers on the ground. The bottom of the right-side wall siting by the young toddler room on the way out to the playground was chipped and detached creating a sharp edge. The left side of the siding wall frame was cracked and has two holes creating a cutting hazard accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility emergency plan lacked the updates regarding the Continuity of Operations requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for staff # 2 contained a current Health and Safety Updated training dated 3/7/23, that was not completed by 12/30/22. The file for staff # 3 contained a current Health and Safety Updated training dated 2/26/23, that was not completed by 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #1 contained a current FBI clearance dated 8/11/21, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior FBI clearance dated 5/25/16. The file for staff #2 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 1/29/21, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior FBI clearance dated 12/3/15. The file for staff #3 contained a current FBI clearance dated 3/28/22, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior FBI clearance dated 10/18/16. The file for staff # 3 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 3/30/23, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior FBI clearance dated 11/17/16. The file for staff # 3 contained a current mandated reporter training certificate dated 3/27/22 that was not obtained within 60 months of the previous certificate dated 10/18/16.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a cracked red sand toy in the preschool playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
Apr 5, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan lacked lock-down during an emergency at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“According to the fire drill log, there has not been a fire drill conducted within the past 60 days. 6/9/21-8/9/21 - 8/9/21-10/11/21 and 10/11/21-12/13/21.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The information on how to access the regulations electronically was not provided to the parents of each enrolled child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The operator was maintaining a written log for testing the fire detection system that passed 30 days. The provider lacked proof of purchase for the smoke detectors.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2022
3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“The file for child #3 lacked the date and signature of the physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP on the health report.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was fencing metal wire pulling from the fence creating poking scraping hazard for the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“The was a green wood frog with peeling paint accessible to the children in care in the young toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was 2 cracked bins in the preschool room, one was holding books and the other was holding lasing toy. There was a pink scooter with a crack on the back wheel plastic cover in the preschool playground.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file for child #1 lacked the child's health insurance coverage and policy number on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The files for child #1 lacked the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for staff #1 and 2 lacked 6 training hours from the 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff #1 and # 2 have 6 child care training hours for the year 2021.Staff #1 and #2 have 12 child care training hours for the year 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked an annual emergency drill log.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Little Squirts U
Is Little Squirts U licensed?
Yes. Little Squirts U is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Squirts U last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 16, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Squirts U had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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 Squirts U care for?
61, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Little Squirts U accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Squirts U'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 Squirts U cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 416-3951 to ask.
What is Little Squirts U's phone number?
(724) 416-3951.
Where is Little Squirts U?
505 Boone Ave, Canonsburg, PA 15317. The nearest other daycare we list is Extended Day Services LLC-South Central Elementary, 0.5 miles away.