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Pipsqueaks Child Care Center

308 Duncan Ave Rear, Ellwood City, PA 161175.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
69
open each week
5 days

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About Pipsqueaks Child Care Center

Pipsqueaks Child Care Center is a child care center in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 69 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It says it provides meals.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 44 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
69 children

Hours

Hours

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

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
StaffCPR Certified
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
DiscountsMultiple Child Discounts
AccreditationOther accreditation (OCDEL certified)
MoreFounded 2004
Licensed capacity69 childrenFrom the state license
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Inspection reports for Pipsqueaks Child Care Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
69 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00252397
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 12, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 44 rules in all · 44 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 12
  • Health, medication and illness 10
  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Background checks 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safety and hazards 2

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. Feb 12, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file for Staff #1 contained 2 mandated reporter trainings that were more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #3 contained an FBI clearance obtained thru the Department of Education and not the Department of Human Services and was lacking an NSOR certificate. The file for Staff #4 contained a state police clearance that contained the wrong birth year on it.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Staff person #3 has not completed pediatric first aid required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet):”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The file for Child #2 contained agreement forms and emergency contact forms that were updated on 3.27.25 and then on 2.5.26 which is more than 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

      “The file for Child #2 contained a child health report that was lacking the physician's signature.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The file for Staff #2 contained 2 health assessments that were more than 24 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the phone number of the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026

  2. Aug 18, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “.On August 14, 2025, at approximately 9:45 a.m., two children, ages 1 year 10 months and 2 years 7 months, exited the outdoor play space through a broken and unsecured section of fencing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

      “On August 14, 2025, at approximately 9:45 a.m., two children, ages 1 year 10 months and 2 years 7 months, exited the outdoor play space through a broken and unsecured section of fencing. At the time, Staff Person #1 accepted items from a parent and walked across the play space to hand them to another staff at the door, leaving the children without proper supervision. When she turned back, the children were no longer in the play space and were located in a neighboring yard, which had a 3 foot above ground swimming pool with a ladder attached making it accessible to the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On August 14, 2025, at approximately 9:45 a.m., two children, ages 1 year 10 months and 2 years 7 months, exited the outdoor play space through a broken and unsecured section of fencing. At the time, Staff Person #1 accepted items from a parent and walked across the play space to hand them to another staff at the door, leaving the children without proper supervision. When she turned back, the children were no longer in the play space and were located in a neighboring yard by a parent, with no staff present with the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “On August 14, 2025, at approximately 9:45 a.m., two children, ages 1 year 10 months and 2 years 7 months, exited the outdoor play space through a broken and unsecured section of fencing. At the time, Staff Person #1 accepted items from a parent and walked across the play space to hand them to another staff at the door, leaving the children without proper supervision. When she turned back, the children were no longer in the play space and were located in a neighboring yard by a parent, with no staff present with the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “On August 14, 2025, at approximately 9:45 a.m., two children, ages 1 year 10 months and 2 years 7 months, exited the outdoor play space through a broken and unsecured section of fencing. At the time, Staff Person #1 accepted items from a parent and walked across the play space to hand them to another staff at the door, leaving the children without proper supervision. When she turned back, the children were no longer in the play space and were located in a neighboring yard by a parent, with no staff present with the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

  3. Aug 18, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “.On August 14, 2025, at approximately 9:45 a.m., two children, ages 1 year 10 months and 2 years 7 months, exited the outdoor play space through a broken and unsecured section of fencing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

      “On August 14, 2025, at approximately 9:45 a.m., two children, ages 1 year 10 months and 2 years 7 months, exited the outdoor play space through a broken and unsecured section of fencing. At the time, Staff Person #1 accepted items from a parent and walked across the play space to hand them to another staff at the door, leaving the children without proper supervision. When she turned back, the children were no longer in the play space and were located in a neighboring yard, which had a 3 foot above ground swimming pool with a ladder attached making it accessible to the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On August 14, 2025, at approximately 9:45 a.m., two children, ages 1 year 10 months and 2 years 7 months, exited the outdoor play space through a broken and unsecured section of fencing. At the time, Staff Person #1 accepted items from a parent and walked across the play space to hand them to another staff at the door, leaving the children without proper supervision. When she turned back, the children were no longer in the play space and were located in a neighboring yard by a parent, with no staff present with the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “On August 14, 2025, at approximately 9:45 a.m., two children, ages 1 year 10 months and 2 years 7 months, exited the outdoor play space through a broken and unsecured section of fencing. At the time, Staff Person #1 accepted items from a parent and walked across the play space to hand them to another staff at the door, leaving the children without proper supervision. When she turned back, the children were no longer in the play space and were located in a neighboring yard by a parent, with no staff present with the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “On August 14, 2025, at approximately 9:45 a.m., two children, ages 1 year 10 months and 2 years 7 months, exited the outdoor play space through a broken and unsecured section of fencing. At the time, Staff Person #1 accepted items from a parent and walked across the play space to hand them to another staff at the door, leaving the children without proper supervision. When she turned back, the children were no longer in the play space and were located in a neighboring yard by a parent, with no staff present with the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

  4. May 14, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “The file for Child #4 contained an agreement form that was lacking the child's arrival and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The files for Child #1, and 2, who were both enrolled for more than 6 months were lacking a child service report.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “The file for Child #3 contained an agreement form that was lacking the fee amount to be charged.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The file for Child #4 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the name and policy number of the child's medical insurance information.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The file for Child #3 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: May 14, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file for Child #3, a preschool aged child, contained a child health report that was more than 12 months old.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “The files for Child #2, 3 and 4 all contained emergency contact forms that were lacking signed parental permission for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “There was no documentation of an emergency drill being conducted in the last 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “Staff #1 completed 10 hours PD and still needs to complete 2 hours. Staff #2 completed 2 hoursPD and still needs to complete 10 hours. Staff #3 completed 1 hour PD and still needs to complete 11 hours.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “The YT/OT room was lacking a posted daily schedule.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file for Staff #4 contained a State Police Clearance that was in the still pending status.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “The file for Staff #3 is lacking the Health and Safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “There was no documentation in writing that the emergency plan had been reviewed within the last 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “The files for Child #2, 3 and 4 all contain emergency contact forms that are lacking signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

  5. May 14, 2024Inspection19 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file of child #2 contained an initial health assessment dated 1/30/2024, which was more than 60 days from their start date at the facility (see coded LIS sheet). The file of child #4, enrolled for more than 60 days (see coded LIS sheet), did not contain documentation of an initial health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “The file of staff #3 contained 2 hours and staff #5 contained 8 hours of the required 12 annual training hour during their annual training year of 12/19/2022 to 12/19/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Documentation of a review and/or update to the emergency contact forms and financial agreements of child #2, #3 and #7 exceeded 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.72(c) Good repair

      “A window in the main room was open and the screen was detached from the frame on the top.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The file of staff #9, employed for more than 12 months (see coded LIS sheet), did not have documentation of an annual evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff #6 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 1/21/2019.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The emergency contact form of child #3 and #5 did not contain telephone numbers for each of the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The file of staff #8 contained documentation of pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR dated 6/25/2021 and updated on 8/9/2023, after the prior training expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The most current documentation of emergency plan training for staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, #7, #8 and #9 was completed more than 12 months prior to the date of the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The health assessments of staff #1 were dated more than 24 months apart (7/26/2021 and 8/24/2023) and the most current health assessments of staff #3 (7/10/2021) and staff #8 (8/23/2021), were both dated more than 24 months prior to the date of the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record

      “The facility did not have documentation of an immunization recorded for child #4, who had been enrolled for more than 60 days (see coded LIS sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The 2 most recent health assessments of child #3 were dated 4/24/2023 and 5/6/2024 exceeding 6 months as a young toddler (see coded LIS sheet). The file of child #6, identified as a young toddler (see coded LIS sheet), contained a health assessment 6/19/2023 but did not contain an updated assessment within 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “The emergency contact form of child #5 did not contain information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation or documentation this is not applicable to the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The emergency contact form of child #5 did not include the address and telephone number of the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “The financial agreement of child #7 did not include the arrival and departure times of the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The files of child #2, #3, #5 and #6, all enrolled for more than 6 months (see coded LIS sheet), did not contain documentation of the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “The telephone number to the nearest hospital was not posted in the school age and toddler classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The emergency contact form of child #1, #4 and #5 did not include the child's health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2024

  6. Jul 20, 2023Inspection23 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The file of child #5 did not contain documentation of the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. being completed and provided to the family at least every 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “The following facility persons did not have 12 annual hours or training in the designated calendar year 12/19/2021 to 12/19/2022 but had additional hours after the training year to meet the regulation: Facility person #5 contained documentation of 11 hours between 12/19/2021 and 12/19/2022 (additional 3 hours dated 6/5/2023) and facility person #7 contained documentation of 11 hours between 12/19/2021 and 12/19/2022 (additional 2 hours dated 3/18/2023).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The emergency contact information of child #2 and #3 did not contain addresses of persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “The sink and changing table in the green room did not contain handwashing signs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The files of facility persons #1 and #2, both identified as volunteers, contained PA state police clearances which were "pending," signed disclosure statements on the 11/2015 form, and did not contain completed child abuse and FBI clearances. Volunteers are not permitted to be provisionally hired under the CPSL. The file of facility person #3 contained a PA state police clearance which was "pending," an NSOR application dated 6/8/2023 which was after their start date (see coded LIS sheet) but now has a completed NSOR and a signed disclosure statement on the 11/2015 form. The file of facility person #4 contained an NSOR application dated 6/3/2023 which was after their start date (see coded LIS sheet) and does not have a completed NSOR, contained a signed disclosure statement on the 11/2015 form and mandated reporter training dated 7/6/2023 which was more than 90 days from their start date (see coded LIS sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “The completion of the health and safety topics listed in subsections (f)1-10 for facility person #4 were dated 7/5/2023 which was more than 90 days from their start date with children (see coded LIS sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file of child #5, identified as a young toddler (see coded LIS sheet), contained a health assessment dated 8/9/2022 and an updated health assessment dated 4/26/2023, which exceeded more than 6 months from the prior assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Documentation of acceptable pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR of facility person #11 was dated 6/25/2021 and did not contain documentation of renewed training on or before its expiration of 6/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The immunization record of child #1 did not contain documentation of a current influenza vaccination and child #5 was lacking documentation of 1 Pneumococcal and 1 HIB vaccination as recommended by the ACIP or acceptable exemptions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “Documentation of fire drills exceeded 60 days on the following occasion: 10/14/2022 to 12/15/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “An Ep-Pen with an expiration date of 12/2022 was observed in the medication box in the kitchen.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 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 files of facility persons #5 and #6 contained health assessments which were more than 24 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(a) Age and Training

      “The file of facility person #2 contained documentation they started as a volunteer at the facility prior to their 16th birthday (see coded LIS sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “Documentation of the last review and/or update of the emergency plan was dated 7/13/2022 which was more than 1 year ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(b) Staff person - 18 yrs.

      “The file of facility person #4 contained documentation they started as a staff person at the facility prior to their 18th birthday (see coded LIS sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The file of child #4 contained documentation of a review and/or update of the financial agreement and emergency contact forms exceeded 6 months (5/20/2022 and 5/25/2023) and the review and/or update for child #5 also exceeded 6 months (5/24/2022 and 5/28/2023).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file of facility person #3, identified as an assistant group supervisor, contained a high school diploma, but did not contain the full 2500 hours of experience with children to qualify for the position.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The files of volunteers #1 and #2 did not contain 2 written, nonfamily references and the file of facility person #3 contained 1 written non-family and 1 written family reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Documentation of manual testing of the fire detection system exceeded 30 days on the following occasion: 10/17/2022 to 11/17/2022, 12/16/2022 to 1/16/2023 to 2/16/2023, 3/16/2023 to 4/17/2023 to 5/18/2023 and 6/16/2023 to 7/20/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Documentation of pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR in approved curriculum and from a PQAS instructor for facility person #4 was dated 6/19/2023 which is more than 90 days from their start date with children (see coded LIS sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “Documentation of a current emergency drill was not presented at the time of the renewal inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Facility persons #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14 and #15 completed the health and safety pre-service training modules Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality or the Health and Safety Basics BKC training prior to October 4, 2022, but did not have documentation of completion of the additional 1-hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 completed by 12/30/2022 as per Announcement C-22-06.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The facility did not have documentation of a contingency plan or contingency fund to help strategize how to pay for repairs, pay staff, and continue to run the business after a disaster or emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2023

  7. Jul 12, 2022Inspection24 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “The facility did not have documentation of submitting the emergency plan to their local municipality and county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “A bottle in the refrigerator of the infant room was not labeled with the name of the child for which it was intended.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Documentation of the 6 month review of the emergency contact form (dated 8/3/2021 and updated 5/19/2022) and financial agreement (dated 8/27/2021 and updated 5/19/2022) of child #6 exceeded 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “Documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days between 1/4/2022 and 2/10/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “Documentation of fire safety training for facility person #5, 6 and 7 exceeded 12 months (3/29/2021 and updated 5/2/2022). Based on conversation with facility person #11, facility person #8-13 also have fire safety training exceeding 12 months. All fire safety training is now current.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “The annual letter to the parents did not address the lockdown procedure of the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “The file of facility person #5 contained 2 hours of professional development lacking 10 hours, facility person # 6 contained 6 hours (an additional 10 dated 6/29/2022) and facility person #7 did not contain any hours (has 10 hours dated 6.26.2022) between 12/19/2020 and 12/19/2021,”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file of facility person #1, 3 and 5, all identified as assistant group supervisors, contained documentation of education, but lacked at least 2500 hours of child care experience to qualify as an assistant group supervisor,”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The health assessments of facility person #5 contained health assessments dated 3/16/2020 and updated 5/17/2022, exceeding 24 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “Immunization records for child #1, 3 and 7 did not contain documentation of a current annual influenza vaccination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The file of child #3, a preschool age child, contained a health assessment dated 6/28/2021 but did not contain contain an updated health assessment within 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “The emergency contact information of child #5 did not contain the health insurance coverage or policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The emergency contact information of child #5 did not contain the work address and #6 did not contain the work phone number of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “The financial agreements of child #2 and 4 did not contain the arrival and departure times of the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The financial agreement of child #6 did not contain the date which the fee is to be paid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “The financial agreement of child #6 did not contain the amount the fee is to be charged per day or week.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “At approximately 11:13 AM, facility person #4 brought a child to the door of the school age classroom and allowed them to go down the hall to use the restroom unsupervised. The facility person then went back into the classroom. At approximately 11:20 AM, a child was using the restroom in the main classroom, left the facility person they were with, walked out the door to the mulched outdoor play space unsupervised. At approximately 11:22 AM, another child was observed to come into the building from outside alone and went to the restroom unsupervised by a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “The tall gray cabinet (about 6 feet tall) in the corner of the school age classroom was not anchored to the wall and was not stable when opened and closed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “One of the exits from the school age classroom was obstructed by plastic block chairs and a child's rocker.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “The diaper changing table in the boys bathroom and in the bathroom downstairs did not contain handwashing signs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “The end of the hand railing when walking up the ramp had a hole by the nail and the wood was splintering which could cause injury to a child or adult.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “In the main classroom, sunscreen and hand sanitizer were observed to be on a ledge accessible to children. Sunscreen is stored in a small area by the entrance in individual pockets of shoe holders. The gate present did not lock and made the sunscreen accessible to the children. In the boys restroom, hand sanitizer and diaper cream labeled keep out of the reach of children were accessible on a shelf and the window ledge. Bleach water and Odor Ban were also accessible on the shelf.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “The file of facility person #3 does not contain the acceptable signed disclosure statement. The file of facility person #4 contained volunteer child abuse and PA state police clearances, a PDE FBI clearance and documentation of submitting the NSOR clearance but not the completed clearance. Facility person #4 was observed to be working unsuprvised with the school-age group on the day of the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Documentation of the 9/10 health and safety topics under 3270.31(f)(1-9) of facility person #2 was dated more than 90 days from their start date with children (see CODED LIS).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 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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Is Pipsqueaks Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. Pipsqueaks Child Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Pipsqueaks Child Care Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 12, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Pipsqueaks Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 44 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 44 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 Pipsqueaks Child Care Center care for?

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

Does Pipsqueaks Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Pipsqueaks Child Care 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 Pipsqueaks Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 752-3000 to ask.

What is Pipsqueaks Child Care Center's phone number?

(724) 752-3000.

Where is Pipsqueaks Child Care Center?

308 Duncan Ave Rear, Ellwood City, PA 16117. The nearest other daycare we list is Ellwood City Childrens Center, 0.7 miles away.

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