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Petite Scholars Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 55
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Petite Scholars Learning Center
Petite Scholars Learning Center is a child care center in Coplay, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 55 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants through school-age
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 55 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants through school-age |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Music and movement |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 55 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Petite Scholars Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Petite Scholars Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 55 children
- License number
- #CER-00260284
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 33 rules in all · 33 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 9
- Safety and hazards 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 2
- Food and nutrition 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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Jul 22, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/26. At that time, a torn area rug was observed in the science center of the pre-k area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #2, an assistant group supervisor, contained college transcripts and verification of two years' experience working with children. The file did not contain verification of completion of high school education or a college degree.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. Staff person #1 did not complete 12 hours of annual training during their training year from 3/1/25-3/1/26. Staff person #1 only completed 7 hours of annual training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.71 Heat Source
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/26. At that time, the heat lamp above the leopard gecko enclosure reached a temperature of 199° F. The heat lamp was accessible to the preschool children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/26. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #3, an aide, did not contain verification of high school education.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/26. At that time, peeling paint was observed on the counter next to the sink in the bathroom of the pre-k room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e) Emergency plan/Letter to parents
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/22/26. At that time, the emergency plan was reviewed. The emergency plan and the letter provided to the parents regarding the emergency plan did not include accommodations for the infants and toddlers enrolled at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
Mar 31, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“An unannounced inspection was conducted 3/31/26. At that time, the thirty day testing log of the fire detection system was reviewed. The dates of the testing of the fire detection system were 12/2/25, 1/2/26, 2/2/26, and 3/2/26. The system was not tested within 30 days on two occasions.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“An unannounced inspection was conducted 3/31/26. At that time, Staff Person #1 stated that they were caring for children unsupervised on 3/27/26. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid and CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“A complaint inspection was conducted on 3/31/26. Through staff interviews it was determined that Child #1, an infant, had fallen asleep in a bouncer seat. Staff Person #1 stated that they placed the bouncer seat with the sleeping infant into a crib while changing a diaper. Staff Person #1 stated that Child #1 will frequently sleep in the bouncer seat because the child has a medical condition. There is no medical documentation on file for Child #1 to sleep in a sleeping position other than what is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026
Mar 31, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“An unannounced inspection was conducted 3/31/26. At that time, the thirty day testing log of the fire detection system was reviewed. The dates of the testing of the fire detection system were 12/2/25, 1/2/26, 2/2/26, and 3/2/26. The system was not tested within 30 days on two occasions.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“An unannounced inspection was conducted 3/31/26. At that time, Staff Person #1 stated that they were caring for children unsupervised on 3/27/26. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid and CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“A complaint inspection was conducted on 3/31/26. Through staff interviews it was determined that Child #1, an infant, had fallen asleep in a bouncer seat. Staff Person #1 stated that they placed the bouncer seat with the sleeping infant into a crib while changing a diaper. Staff Person #1 stated that Child #1 will frequently sleep in the bouncer seat because the child has a medical condition. There is no medical documentation on file for Child #1 to sleep in a sleeping position other than what is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026
Jul 15, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/15/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 did not include any letters of reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/15/25. At that time, a lunchbox was observed in a cubby in the Pre-K area. The lunch box contained a hard-boiled egg, strawberries, and raspberries.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/15/25. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The health assessment for Staff Person #2 had not been updated within 24 months. This was evidenced by the health assessments on file being dated 3/1/22 and 4/20/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/15/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The emergency contact form for Child #1 did not include the address of the release person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025
3270.71 Heat Source
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/15/25. At that time, the hot water in the Pre-K bathroom sink reached a temperature of 117° F and the hot water in the Toddler bathroom sink reached a temperature of 115° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025
3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/15/25. At that time, ants were observed crawling on the floor and in a crib in the back left corner of the Infant Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/15/25. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The child service reports for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 could not be located during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/15/25. At that time, the nap mats in the Pre-K area used by the children for napping were not labeled for use by a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/15/25. At that time, Banana Boat Sunscreen and Off Bug Spray were observed in a basket in a cubby in the Pre-K area. The child safe lock on the cubby was not properly working and the sunscreen and bug spray were accessible to the children in the classroom. Both were labeled, "keep out of reach of children."”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025
Jun 18, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.101(a) Age appropriate
“An unannounced inspection was conducted 6/18/25. At that time, the young toddlers were observed playing with magnatiles. The manufacturer's instructions for Magnatiles recommend the toy for children ages three and up.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“An unannounced inspection was conducted 6/18/25. At that time, Staff Person #3 was working unsupervised with a group of eight preschool children. Staff person #3 does not have current approved pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first- aid/CPR training expiration date of 5/17/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“An unannounced inspection was conducted 6/18/25. At that time, the preservice training was reviewed for all staff who were present at that time. Staff Person #3 had completed approved pediatric first aid and cpr training on 5/17/23. Staff Person #3 had updated their training on 4/1/25, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum and the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“An unannounced inspection was conducted 6/18/25. At that time, Staff Person #1, an assistant group supervisor who has lived in New York in the past five years, did not have a New York Child Abuse Clearance on file. Facility Person #2, a volunteer, who has lived in New York in the past five years, did not have a Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance, Pennsylvania NSOR certificate, New York Sex Offender Registry Check, nor a New York Child Abuse Clearance on file. Staff Person #1 and Facility Person #2 were with observed interacting with children during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“An unannounced inspection was conducted 6/18/25. At that time, Staff Person #1, an assistant group supervisor, stated that they were caring for seven young toddlers on 6/11/25 when a child was injured at the facility. Facility Person #2, a volunteer, was volunteering in the young toddler room with Staff Person #1 on 6/11/25 when the injury occurred. No other staff were present.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2025
Jul 9, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/9/24. At that time, the trash can used for diapering in the infant room was located in a locked cabinet. The trash can was not hands free and was not lidded.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/9/24. At that time, the emergency transportation plan was not posted in each child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/9/24. At that time, exposed bolts were observed on the playground fence.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/9/24. At that time, the door and door frame leading to the water heater on the playground was deteriorating and rusty, with metal pieces chipping off.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/9/24. At that time, Zep floor cleaner, labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed on the floor inside an unlocked closet in the older toddler area where it was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/9/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The following staff files contained verification of high school education, but did not include verification of experience to qualify them as assistant group supervisors: Staff Person #1, Staff Person #3, Staff Person #4, and Staff Person #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/9/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 did not include an NSOR certificate. The staff has been employed longer than 45 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/9/24. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The pediatric first aid/cpr training for Staff Person #2 was not conducted by a PQAS approved trainer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“A renewal inspection was conducted 7/9/24. At that time, the incident reports for children were given to parents and placed in the child's file, but there was not a master file for incident reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024
Jul 25, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.31(c)(4)/3270.31(c)(5) Institution rep written certification/Written certification in staff file
“Staff person #3 is 16 years old and being used as a staff person. Staff Person #3 does not have written verification on file from a representative of the training institution certifying that the individual has completed the required classroom training and is currently enrolled in the curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff Person #1 has not completed the 2022 one hour health and safety update that was to have been completed by December 30, 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff Person #2 has a volunteer PA Child Abuse History clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Facility has not completed and documented an emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2023
Jul 25, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child #1 had the health insurance provider name listed, but not the policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2022
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Child #1 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2022
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Child #1 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“There was not a hand washing reminder sign posted near the sink in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2022
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“The phone number for the nearest hospital was not posted with the emergency telephone numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2022
Aug 31, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.21/3270.136(d) General Health and Safety/Communicate report to DOH
“Facility became aware of staff members testing positive for covid-19 on August 17, 2021 but did report to the PA Department of Health or the Office of Child Development and Early Learning until August 23, 2021. Per 28 Pa. Code Chapter 27, the positive covid-19 cases should have been reported within 24 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Petite Scholars Learning Center
Is Petite Scholars Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Petite Scholars Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Petite Scholars Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Petite Scholars Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 33 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 Petite Scholars Learning Center care for?
55, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Petite Scholars Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Petite Scholars Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Petite Scholars Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 440-0787 to ask.
What is Petite Scholars Learning Center's phone number?
(610) 440-0787.
Where is Petite Scholars Learning Center?
915 Chestnut St, Coplay, PA 18037. The nearest other daycare we list is Growing Tree Child Care Center, 0.8 miles away.