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Play and Learn Day Care and Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Play and Learn Day Care and Preschool
Play and Learn Day Care and Preschool is a group home daycare in Karns City, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Play and Learn Day Care and Preschool has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Play and Learn Day Care and Preschool
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00250480
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 14, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 34 rules in all · 29 corrected
- Safety and hazards 13
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Safe sleep 3
- Background checks 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Jan 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3280.69(a) 110º F or less
“THIRD CITATION; PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 9/26/25 AND 12/23/25: The hot water temperature at the sink in the restroom, used by children to wash hands after toileting, was measured to be 117° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
Dec 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3280.105(f) 2 feet apart
“SECOND CITATION; PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 9/26/25: There was a packnplay in use without 2 feet of space on three sides, due to placement of furniture next to the packnplay.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
3280.69(a) 110º F or less
“SECOND CITATION; PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 9/26/25: The hot water temperature at the sink in the restroom, used by children to wash hands after toileting, was measured to be 122° F.”
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“SECOND CITATION; PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 9/26/25: There were cleaning supplies/toxics including Windex and WD-40 in an open closet in the main child care space, in reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
Sep 26, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
3280.69(a) 110º F or less
“The hot water temperature at the sink in the restroom used by children was measured to be 124° F”
3280.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“There was a trash can with no lid in an open closet in the main child care space containing items used during lunch such as napkins used by the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3280.105(f) 2 feet apart
“There was a packnplay in use with less than 2 feet of space on three sides.”
3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact forms on file for children #1 and #2 did not include the name, address and phone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“Documentation of smoke detector testing on file indicates smoke detectors were tested on 4/11/25 and then again on 5/12/25, more than 30 days later.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025
3280.119 Infant sleep position
“Ther was an infant asleep in a swing, not in the position recommended by the AAP.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025
3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact forms on file for children #1 and #2 did not include the child's health insurance information.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The current NSOR clearances on file for Facility Persons #1 and #2 were completed more than 60 months after the previous respective NSOR clearances on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
3280.134(d) Labeled toothbrush
“There was a toothbrush in the restroom not labeled with the name of the child who uses it.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“There were cleaning supplies/toxics including Windex and WD-40 in an open closet in the main child care space, in reach of children. In the restroom, there were sanitizing wipes and hand sanitizer, labeled "keep out of reach of children" on a dresser in reach of children.”
3280.71 Heat Source
“There was a hot plate (small appliance with two burners) near the edge of the counter in reach of children. It was used by staff to cook lunch for the children, then remained in reach while lunch was served to the children.”
Sep 12, 2024Inspection19 rules cited
3280.103 Small Toys and Objects
“There were plastic bags hung in a dispenser, low enough to be in reach of children, near the changing area in the child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“According the log on file at the facility, smoke detector testing occurred in intervals greater than 30 days on the following dates: 6/20/24-7/22/24; 1/26/2402/28/24; and 9/1/23-10/5/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan did not include a plan for continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Facility Persons #1 and #3 were observed supervising children in care at the facility. Neither Facility Person #1 or #3 have documentation on file of current pediatric first aid & CPR training completed by a certificate PQAS instructor,”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3280.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The current health assessments on file for children #2 and #4, preschoolers, were completed more than 12 months after the previous health assessments on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The current agreement and emergency contact forms on file for child #5 were reviewed and updated by a parent more than 6 months after the previous update.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3280.26(e) Letter to parents
“There was no letter to the parents explaining the facility's emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
3280.31(e) Age and training
“Facility Persons #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not have documentation of at least 12 hour of child care training completed in their most recent completed annual period. Hours documented and on file were as follows: Facility Person #1 - 9 hours; Facility Person #2 and #3 - none during the period; Facility Person #4 - 10 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
3280.123(b) Parent receives original
“The original agreements were on file for children #1-#5.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
3280.31(e)(4)(i) Age and training
“The current pediatric first and & CPR training on file for Facility Persons #1, #2, #3, and #4 (all staff employed at the facility) was not conducted by a PQAS certified trainer.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The current child service report on file for child #5 was completed more than 6 months after the previous report on file was completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“There was a spray can of Febreze on a shelf in reach of children in an unlocked storage closet in the kitchen area.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3280.71 Heat Source
“A portable burner/hot plate, on the counter in the kitchen area of the child care space, was in reach of children and in use by staff cooking lunch while children were present.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3280.102(e) Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch
“There was a seesaw in the outdoor playspace, used by toddlers, mounted over mulch (with pieces with a diameter of less than 1 inch).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The documentation of the emergency drill conducted in the previous 12 months did not include all required items.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The most recent health assessment on file for staff #4 was completed more than 24 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3280.26(d) Plan posted
“The facility's emergency plan was not conspicuously posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3280.134(e) Toothbrush bristles up
“There was a child's toothbrush stored in a plastic bag on a shelf in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3280.134(d) Labeled toothbrush
“Six of the toothbrushes on the shelf in the bathroom were not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024
Sep 26, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files for Child #1, 2,and 3 have all been enrolled for more than 6 months and are all lacking Child Service Reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2023
3280.111(b) Posted in area used by parents
“The facility was lacking a posted daily schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff #1 was lacking the actual state police clearance certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3280.31(f) Age and training
“The file for Staff #2 obtained their Health and Safety training more than 90 after their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
3280.24(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The facility was lacking information for all parents on how to access the regulations electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
3280.152 Adult Hygiene
“The staff were observed changing four diapers and they failed to wash their hands after each diaper change.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3280.134(a) Child's hands washed
“Four diaper changes were observed and child's hands were not being washed after diaper changes were complete.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3280.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for Child #3 contained immunization record that was lacking the rotovirus immunization and the annual influenza vaccine. The file for Child #4 contains an immunization record that was lacking the annual influenza vaccine.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2023
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The files for Child #1, 2, and 3all have been enrolled for more than 6 months were all lacking 6 month updates on their emergency contact form and financial agreement forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2023
Sep 28, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3280.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The file for Child #1 contained an Agreement form that was lacking the child's enrollment date.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3280.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“The file for Child #1 contained an immunization record that was lacking the annual flu immunization and one dose of the Hepatitis A vaccine.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility did not conduct and document an emergency drill in 2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Play and Learn Day Care and Preschool
Is Play and Learn Day Care and Preschool licensed?
Yes. Play and Learn Day Care and Preschool is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Play and Learn Day Care and Preschool last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Play and Learn Day Care and Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 29 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 Play and Learn Day Care and Preschool care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Play and Learn Day Care and Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Play and Learn Day Care and Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Play and Learn Day Care and Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 290-3315 to ask.
What is Play and Learn Day Care and Preschool's phone number?
(724) 290-3315.
Where is Play and Learn Day Care and Preschool?
Karns City, PA 16041. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.