The Little Red Schoolhouse
400 Powell Ave, Cresson, PA
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Mac Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 33
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Mac Learning Center
Mac Learning Center is a child care center in Cresson, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 33 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 46 rules across 4 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
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 33 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Licensed capacity | 33 childrenFrom the state license |
|---|
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Mac Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 33 children
- License number
- #CER-00246135
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: 12 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 46 rules in all · 46 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 16
- Safety and hazards 8
- Records and paperwork 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Background checks 2
- 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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Sep 14, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Staff #1 lacked 2 hours of annual child care training required from May of 2025 through May of 2026. Staff #1 had 2 hours of child care training completed on 8/18/26 used for correction.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file of Child #1, a preschooler, lacked HIB immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1 had no documentation of HIB immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2026
3270.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete
“The health report for Child #1 did not include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2026
3270.133(1) Original container
“On 9/15/26 the prescription medication for Child #1 was not in the original container. It was observed in a ziploc baggie with the child's name written on it.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.133(7) Medication log
“On 9/15/26 the operator did not establish a medication log to administer medication to Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. The facility provided documentation of fire drills being conducted on 8/28/25, 10/21/25, 11/7/25, 1/8/26, 1/9/26, 2/26/26, 4/15/26, 9/9/26. The facility was closed from 5/27/26 to 8/26/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the complete address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The agreement for Child #2 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of Volunteer #2 did not contain a State Child Abuse and Neglect Registry and Sex Offender Registry from the State(s) in which Volunteer #2 resided in the last 5 years.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2026
Sep 8, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact information for Child #5 did not include the work address of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Emergency contact information for Children #3, #4, and #5 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The files of Children #3, #4, and #5 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files of Children #1, #2, #4, and #5 contained the original agreement. The facility did not make a copy for the files and give the original to the parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreement for Child #2 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 9/16/25 observed a chipped green LEGO baseplate with rough edges in the classroom. On 9/16/25 observed wooden blocks with rough edges in the classroom. On 9/16/25 observed a cracked red rectangular magna tile in the classroom. On 9/16/25 observed a red triangular mat with exposed foam in the indoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“On 9/16/25 observed peeling paint on the steps of the slide in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 9/16/25 observed rust on the steps of the slide in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter provided to the parents explaining emergency procedures did not address 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: Sep 29, 2025
Nov 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first-aid kit used for the indoor play space lacked tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2024
Sep 19, 2024Inspection22 rules cited
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The file of Volunteer #2 contained a health assessment which did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The file of Volunteer #2 contained a health assessment which did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file of Staff #1 lacked an initial health assessment which included tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #1 had a Mantoux test read date of 1/9/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file of Staff #1 lacked a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #1 contained a health assessment dated 1/6/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file of Child #1, a 3-year-old, lacked MMR and Varicella immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1 had no documentation of MMR and Varicella immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.131(d)(3)/3270.133(8) Current medication and reason/Special diet - parent's instructions
“The file of Child #2 contained a health report which did not include a list of the child's current medication and the reason for the medication and which did not include if a special diet is prescribed for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the indoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“On 9/23/24 emergency contact information was not present when children were receiving care in the indoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system was inspected by a fire safety professional annually. The facility provided documentation the fire detection system was inspected by a fire safety professional on 3/13/23 and 6/11/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The agreements for Children #3, #4, and #5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreements for Children #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“On 9/23/24 observed foam shapes with bite marks.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“On 9/23/24 observed embedded equipment in the outdoor play space with approximately 3 to 5 inches of rubber mulch. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends 6 inches of mulch as protective surface covering.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 9/23/24 observed 6 wooden blocks with rough edges and splinters. On 9/23/24 observed a red tray in the dress up area with approximately a 2-inch crack creating rough edges and pinch points and a 3-inch piece missing creating rough edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“On 9/23/24 a first-aid kit was not present in the indoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 9/23/24 observed Equate Hand Sanitizer and Hello Bello Hand Sanitizer which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" by the telephone on the cubby which were accessible to children. On 9/23/24 observed Handy Solutions Hand Sanitizer which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in a blue caddy on the cubby which was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files of Volunteers #2 and #3 lacked a disclosure statement signed at the time of initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The files of Volunteers #2 and #3 contained disclosure statements dated 8/29/24. The file of Volunteer #2 lacked a National Sex Offender Registry Certificate prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Volunteer #2 contained a NSOR dated 9/4/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter provided to the parent explaining emergency procedures did not address accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024
3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for Child #5 did not include the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2024
Sep 20, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The files for children #1, #2, #4 and #5 contained agreements that did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility did not possess proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system.”
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #4 did not contain an initial health report. The file for child #2 was observed to contain a health report that was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP, therefore child #2 did not have a valid health report on file.”
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff person #1 did not contain documentation of annual training in 2023. This was evidenced by the only documentation of emergency plan training was dated 08/08/2022.”
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“The File for staff person #1 , who has been employed for more than one year, did not contain documentation that staff person #1 has completed fire safety training.”
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The facility was observed to have a first aid kit in the Main room that did not contain soap.”
3270.123(a) Signed
“The file for child #5 contained an agreement that was not signed by the operator. The file for child #2 contained an agreement that the parent signed as the operator and the operator did not sign the agreement.”
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The facility's Gym and outdoor play space failed to have a written plan of daily activities and routines posted.”
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The facility was observed to have a play kitchen with a facet that was loose creating a pinch point.”
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“The file for child #3 (see LIS Code sheet) contained an initial immunization record dated 08/02/23 which is beyond 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. The file for child #4 did not contain an immunization record.”
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The files for children #2, #4, and #5 contained emergency contact forms that did not include the address of the individual designated to whom the child may be released.”
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The files for children #2, #3, and #5 were observed to contain immunization records that were not in accordance to the ACIP recommendations. This was evidenced by no documentation of a flu immunization in 2022. The file for child #4 did not contain an immunization reccord.”
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 all contained original agreements.”
Sep 28, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“During the inspection, an emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location was not observed.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2022
3270.66(e) Arts and crafts non-toxic
“During the inspection 2 containers of Shaving Cream with a warning label to keep out of reach of children were observed to be present in the arts and crafts cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the inspection, there were 5 wooden chairs present that were loose and unstable. 3 of the loose chairs were placed around tables in the imaginative play area and did not have arms or backs on them. The other 2 chairs, that were loose and unstable were at the front of the room, to the left of circle space, and had a rounded back pieces on the chairs.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.123(a) Signed
“During the inspection, the child file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, & #5 was observed to lack an agreement form that was signed by the operator and the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the inspection, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not observed to be displayed conspicuously in the indoor gross motor room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.165 Menus
“During the inspection, a menu at least 1 week in advance posted in a conspicuous location was not observed, nor was there documentation confirming that each family had been provided a menu at least 1 week in advance.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.81 Glass
“During the inspection, the glass exit door to the outdoor play area was observed to be without any visual identification or strip on the glass.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Mac Learning Center
Is Mac Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Mac Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Mac Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with 12 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mac Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 46 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 46 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 Mac Learning Center care for?
33, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Mac Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Mac Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Mac Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 408-2364 to ask.
What is Mac Learning Center's phone number?
(814) 408-2364.
Where is Mac Learning Center?
5 College Dr Cosgrave Student Center, Cresson, PA 16630. The nearest other daycare we list is Children's Express, 0.9 miles away.