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Penn Pals Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 119
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Penn Pals Child Care Center
Penn Pals Child Care Center is a child care center in Irwin, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 119 children, serving school-age 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 119 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 119 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Penn Pals Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 119 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00246202
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 27, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Safety and hazards 5
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 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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May 27, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.133(5) Original label
“One expired children's Tylenol was observed in the medication bin in the 3 year old Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“At approximately 9:35am, 22 school age children were observed to be receiving care in the Kindergarten Classroom. The Kindergarten Classroom has a measured capacity of 20 children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A spray bottle labeled to contain a bleach water solution was observed on top of the paper towel dispenser in the downstairs Preschool - School Age Classroom. The spray bottle was accessible to school age children receiving care in the child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“The facility self-reported and provided video surveillance showing Staff Person #1 roughly lifting Child #1 by the arm, swinging the child around and then letting go of the child causing the child to fall to the floor close to a toy and a closet door. Child #1 was observed to cry and Staff Person #1 was observed to walk past the child without checking on their wellbeing. Another Staff Person in the room was observed to quickly respond and pick up the child to assess if they were okay and to provide comfort.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
May 27, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.133(5) Original label
“One expired children's Tylenol was observed in the medication bin in the 3 year old Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“At approximately 9:35am, 22 school age children were observed to be receiving care in the Kindergarten Classroom. The Kindergarten Classroom has a measured capacity of 20 children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A spray bottle labeled to contain a bleach water solution was observed on top of the paper towel dispenser in the downstairs Preschool - School Age Classroom. The spray bottle was accessible to school age children receiving care in the child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“The facility self-reported and provided video surveillance showing Staff Person #1 roughly lifting Child #1 by the arm, swinging the child around and then letting go of the child causing the child to fall to the floor close to a toy and a closet door. Child #1 was observed to cry and Staff Person #1 was observed to walk past the child without checking on their wellbeing. Another Staff Person in the room was observed to quickly respond and pick up the child to assess if they were okay and to provide comfort.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2026
May 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 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 2.16.21.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2026
Oct 7, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“Verification that the emergency plan had been reviewed by the Operator within the last 12 months was not available at the time of the inspection. The most recent documentation of review occurred on 7.30.24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff Person #3 lacked a completed NSOR Certificate prior to starting in a child care taking position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A spray bottle containing a bleach and water solution was observed on top of the paper towel dispenser in the 3 year old classroom. The spray bottle could be reached by preschool age children receiving care in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The file for Staff Person #2 lacked verification that they had completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR training within 90 days of hire. The Pediatric First Aid and CPR training on file was completed 94 days after their hire date at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025
3270.241(b)(10) Child health. Sections 3270.131-3270.134(a) and 3270.136-3270.138.
“The file for Child #1, a school age child, lacked an acceptable equivalent health report acceptable by a school.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The health assessments on file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between examinations dated 5.31.23 and 6.26.25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025
3270.66(b) Original container
“One unlabeled spray bottle containing a cleaning solution was observed in the locked cabinet in the kitchenette area on the lower floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025
Oct 22, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person #1 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: Nov 2, 2024
3270.241(b)(10) Child health. Sections 3270.131-3270.134(a) and 3270.136-3270.138.
“The file for Child #1, a young school ager, lacked an acceptable health report for a school age child. The most recent health report on file was dated when the child was 23 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the outdoor play space, at the entrance to the embedded equipment area, a wooden plank was observed to have an area of splintering wood which caused a hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“A parent letter explaining the emergency procedures was not available for review at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The updates to the emergency contact form for Child #1 exceeded 6 months between 11.2.23 and 8.3.24.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2024
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“A yogurt was observed in a lunch box on a shelf in the Young Preschool Classroom. The yogurt is required to be refrigerated.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
3270.193(a) Confidential; stored in locked cabinet
“The staff files are not being stored in a locked cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked an address for one of the release persons listed.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff Person #2 lacked 10 of their 12 hours of annual child care training in their respective training year. The file for Staff Person #3 lacked 4 of their 12 hours of annual child care training in their respective training year.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2024
Mar 12, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file of Child #1, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of the 4th dose of the HIB vaccination and 4th dose of Pneumococcal vaccination, as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file for Child #2, enrolled for more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of the 4thdose of the DTAP vaccination as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule. The file for Child #3, enrolled for more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of the 2nd dose of the Hep A vaccination, as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
Oct 3, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff person #3 contained 7 of 12 required annual training hours completed between 12/19/21-12/19/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The two most recent child abuse clearances on file for Staff person #1 are dated 5/6/18 and 7/25/23, the two most recent FBI Clearances on file for Staff person #1 are dated 5/29/18 and 7/21/23, all more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the 3 year old Preschool classroom was lacking gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a container of magnetic blocks in the downstairs preschool room that contained blocks that were cracked and not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunizations record for child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #4 does not include verification of an annual influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The fire drill log on file included fire drills conducted 3/9/23-5/9/23. more than 60 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The 1 hour Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff person #2 is dated 4/12/23 and Staff person #4 is dated 7/23/23, which are after the deadline date of 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2023
Oct 12, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the young preschool room lacks tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The two most recent state police clearances and child abuse clearances on file for staff person #2 are dated in an interval which exceeds 5 years or 60 months. The two most recent state police clearances on file for staff person #4 are dated in an interval which exceeds 5 years or 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2022
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The two most recent health reports on file for child #4 are dated more than 6 months apart. Child #4 is a young toddler.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The two most recent health assessments on file for staff persons #1 and #3 are dated in an interval greater than 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for child #1, child #2, child #3, and child #4 lacks verification of a current influenza vaccine administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The two most recent verifications of mandated reporter training on file for staff person #2 are dated in an interval which exceeds 5 years or 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The older toddler classroom lacks a posting of the emergency transportation plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 15, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file for child #1 and child #5 contains emergency contact information which lacks the work address of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On the landing outside of the Young Toddler classroom, observed a broken piece of lattice.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2022
Oct 4, 2021Inspection10 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked addresses for two of the release persons listed.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2021
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(h) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training
“The file for Facility Person #4 lacked current Pediatric First Aid and CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2021
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for Child #2 lacked verification that the child had received a current influenza vaccination. A written exemption was not file at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2021
3270.133(6) Written consent
“A written medication log was missing for a Tylenol intended for an infant in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2021
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The files for Facility Person's #1, #2, # and #3 lacked completion of pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2021
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The health assessments on file for Facility Person #4 exceeded 24 months between examinations.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2021
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: Oct 11, 2021
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“An embedded structure with hanging infant/toddler swings was observed in the toddler play space. The structure was not mounted over a loose fill or unitary playground surface covering that meets the USCPSC.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2021
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility lacked proof of purchase of their fire system.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2021
3270.111(b)/3270.124(e) Posted in group space/Written emergency plan posted
“The daily schedule and the written emergency transportation plan were not posted in the Young 2's classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Penn Pals Child Care Center
Is Penn Pals Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Penn Pals Child Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Penn Pals Child Care Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 27, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Penn Pals Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Penn Pals Child Care Center care for?
119, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Penn Pals Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Penn Pals Child Care 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 Penn Pals Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 863-7572 to ask.
What is Penn Pals Child Care Center's phone number?
(724) 863-7572.
Where is Penn Pals Child Care Center?
1024 Paintertown Rd, Irwin, PA 15642. The nearest other daycare we list is Right at School at Sunrise Estates Elementary, 0.7 miles away.