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Owl Bee Learning Daycare Center

1410 5th Ave, Ford City, PA 16226
licensed capacity
30
open each week
5 days

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About Owl Bee Learning Daycare Center

Owl Bee Learning Daycare Center is a child care center in Ford City, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 30 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 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 25 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Child care center
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
30 children

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Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity30 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Owl Bee Learning Daycare Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
30 children
License number
#CER-00251066
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 7, 2026: 9 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Background checks 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Jan 7, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned

      “Observed Staff complete a diaper change. After completing the diaper change, the changing surface was not wiped with a sanitizing solution.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the policy number for the child's health insurance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “The file for Child #1 contained a current health report dated 5/15/25. The health report was obtained more than 6 months from the previous health report dated 5/23/24; obtained when Child #1 was a younger toddler.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “Staff #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 5/27/20.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff #2 contained PA State Criminal clearance, PA Child Abuse clearance, and FBI clearance obtained more than 60 months from the previous clearances. The PA State Criminal clearance on file for Staff #2 dated 10/28/25 was obtained more than 60 months from the previous PA State Criminal clearance dated 5/27/20. The PA Child Abuse clearance on file for Staff #2 dated 10/30/25 was obtained more than 60 months from the previous PA Child Abuse clearance dated 5/22/20. The FBI clearance on file for Staff #2 dated 12/6/25 was obtained more than 60 months from the previous FBI clearance dated 5/26/20. The PA Criminal clearance for Staff #3 dated 9/5/25 was obtained more than 60 months from the previous PA Criminal clearance dated 7/20/20.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “The plastic knob on the play stove in the preschool room was broken creating a sharp edge.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the address and phone number of the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the work phone number of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “The file for Child #2, a preschooler, lacked a current health report. The health report on file was dated 12/23/24 which was obtained more than 12 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026

  2. Jan 24, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “The parent letter lacked information explaining the emergency procedures for lockdown situation, method to contact parents when an emergency situation arises and how to safely reunite with their children, and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The file for Staff person #3 contained a current health assessment dated 1/4/24. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 7/19/21. The file for Staff person #4 contained a current health assessment dated 7/16/24. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 3/11/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The files for Child #1, #2, #3 and #4 lacked current child growth and development forms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “In the Infant/Toddler room at approximately 2:00pm, 6 younger toddlers and 3 older toddlers were resting on mats. 3 of the 9 mats lacked 2 feet of space on at least 3 sides. In the Preschool room at approximately 2:00pm, 6 preschool aged children were observed resting on mats. 4 of the 6 mats lacked 2 feet on at least 3 sides.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Gentle Steps Baby Oil, labeled, "keep out of children's reach" was in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the bathroom located in the Infant/Toddler Room was accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.37(c)/3270.113(a)(1) Aides supervised all times/Staff assigned to specific children

      “At approximately 9:50 am in the Preschool Room, Staff #4, an assistant group supervisor, was supervising Staff #2, an aide. Staff #4 & #2 were supervising 6 preschool aged children. Staff #4 left the room to take one child to the restroom located outside of the Preschool Room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2025

  3. Sep 18, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff #1 and Staff #3 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff #1 and Staff #3 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR by an approved PQAS instructor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for Staff Person #3 contained a disclosure statement that was not dated, therefore making it invalid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(1)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) By accredited secondary or postsecondary institution approved by PDE/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “The file for Staff Person #2 lacked a Pediatric First Aid/CPR training within 90 days of hire. The file for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #3 has acceptable Pediatric First Aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS certified in that training topic.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The facility's fire detection log documented testing dates of 2/9/24 and 3/13/24, more than 30 days apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2024

  4. Jan 12, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file for Staff #1 was lacking a disclosure statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “The file for Child #2, who is a preschool aged child, contained two health assessments that were more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The file for Child #2 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the address of the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid

      “The file for Child #1 contained a fee agreement that was lacking the date on which the fee is to be paid to the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The file for Child #1 contained a fee agreement that was lacking the services that the facility provides.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “While in the infant/toddler area, Certification Rep observed two diaper changes where the child's hands were not washed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2024

  5. Jan 11, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 and #3 -- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): (Pediatric First Aid/CPR).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The file for Child #4 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the addresses of the persons to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file for Staff #4 contained a volunteer child abuse clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “The file for Child #3 who is an older toddler age child contained two health assessments that were more than 12 months apart. The file for Child #5 who is a preschool age child contained two health assessments that were dated more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The file for Child #1 and #5 both contain immunization records that were lacking the annual influenza vaccine.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The file for Staff #2 contained a Health Assessment that was obtained more than 24 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “The documentation of testing of the fire detection system showed periods of more than 30 days in between tests.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “The file for Staff #1 had a Pediatric First Aid Card that was dated more than 90 days after the staff's start date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The facility did not provide parents with instructions on how to access the regulations electronically.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “The file for Child #2 contains an agreement form that was lacking the child's date of admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2023

  6. Jan 13, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “It was observed that the facility lacked a proof of purchase for the smoke detection system.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “The file for staff person #1, whom was hired as an aide at the facility DOH (See LIS CODE SHEET), had an NSOR dated 1-7-22. The application and receipt for the NSOR were in the file dated 7/20/21. The NSOR was applied for after the staff person started working at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 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 Owl Bee Learning Daycare Center

Is Owl Bee Learning Daycare Center licensed?

Yes. Owl Bee Learning Daycare Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Owl Bee Learning Daycare Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 7, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Owl Bee Learning Daycare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Owl Bee Learning Daycare Center care for?

30, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Owl Bee Learning Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Owl Bee Learning Daycare Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Owl Bee Learning Daycare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 902-7319 to ask.

What is Owl Bee Learning Daycare Center's phone number?

(724) 902-7319.

Where is Owl Bee Learning Daycare Center?

1410 5th Ave, Ford City, PA 16226. The nearest other daycare we list is Grow N Learn Child Care, 0.4 miles away.

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