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Once Upon A Time

925 Henderson Ave, Washington, PA 153014.1· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
96
open each week
5 days

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About Once Upon A Time

Once Upon A Time is a child care center in Washington, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 96 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care. It says it provides meals.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
96 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care, summer camp and toddler care
CurriculumThe Creative Curriculum®
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Extended care: Extended hours fee of $5 per half hour after 10 hours of care in one day
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsChild care subsidy (ELRC)
Discounts10% discount for older siblings
Licensed capacity96 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

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Once Upon A Time has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Once Upon A Time

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
96 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00255889
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 12, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • 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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  1. Mar 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file for staff #1, designated as a Group Supervisor on the staff data sheet, did not contain documentation of the qualifications required for the position. The file lacked verified child care experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

  2. Mar 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(3) Name on bottle

      “Infant Tylenol observed in the infant room was not labeled for use by a single child. The medication was labeled for siblings, child #1 and child #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “Foam paint brushes were accessible to children in Room 106 where toddlers were receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025

  3. Nov 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The file for child #1 contained a service report which was signed, but not dated by the parent, therefore compliance could not be determined. A current signed and dated report is now on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024

  5. Mar 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 9, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “The file for staff #5 has a current pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR certification dated 2/4/22-2/4/24. The certification was not renewed prior to the expiration of the previous certification dated 1/15/20-1/15/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The operator was not maintaining a written log for testing the fire detection system every 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “There was a broken basket in the infant room and another broken basket in the toddler two's room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 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 Once Upon A Time

Is Once Upon A Time licensed?

Yes. Once Upon A Time is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Once Upon A Time last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 12, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Once Upon A Time had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Once Upon A Time care for?

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

Does Once Upon A Time accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Once Upon A Time'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 Once Upon A Time cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 222-6180 to ask.

What is Once Upon A Time's phone number?

(724) 222-6180.

Where is Once Upon A Time?

925 Henderson Ave, Washington, PA 15301. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Rascals Early Learning Center, 0.8 miles away.

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