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Rhyming Thyme

612 And 614 Maratta Rd, Aliquippa, PA 150014.9· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
66
open each week
5 days

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About Rhyming Thyme

Rhyming Thyme is a child care center in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 66 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
66 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 7:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity66 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Rhyming Thyme

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
66 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00253884
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 14, 2026: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 34 rules in all · 34 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 11
  • Health, medication and illness 11
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Background checks 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jan 14, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The facility was lacking a documented emergency drill within the past year.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “The facility's emergency plan was lacking accommodations for infants and toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The file for Child #2 contained an immunization record that was lacking 1 dose of DTAP, 2 doses of HIB, 1 dose of Pneumococcal, 1 dose of MMR, 1 dose of Varicella and 2 doses of [name]”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file for Child #2 contained a child health report that was obtained more than 12 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The file for Child #1 contained an Agreement form that was lacking the child's admission date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The file for Child #1 contained an Agreement form that was lacking that date on which the fee is to be paid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.119 Infant sleep position

      “Upon arrival in the infant room at approximately 10:15am, a 2-month-old infant was observed sleeping in their crib on their stomach, which is not the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file for Staff #1 contained 2 child abuse clearances that were more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #3 and #4 both contained 2 state police clearances, 2 child abuse clearances and 2 FBI clearances that were all more than 60 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026

  2. Jan 17, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file for Staff #1 contained two state police clearances dated 1.6.20 and 1.13.25, two child abuse clearances dated 1.6.20 and 1.13.25, two FBI clearances dated 1.8.20 and 1.14.25 and two NSOR certificates dated 12.6.19 and 12.16.24 all of these were more then the 60 month requirement of the CPSL. The file for Staff #2 contained two child abuse clearances dated 9.2.19 and 10.29.24 which is more than the 60 month requirement of the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “During observation of two diaper changes in the infant room, the staff member did not wash her hands or the children's hands after each diaper change.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 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 #1, who is a preschool aged child, contained two health assessments that were more than 12 months apart. The file for Child #2, who is a older toddler aged child, contained two health assessments that were more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The facility was lacking information to parents on how to access the regulations electronically.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “In the infant room, soiled diapers were observed being placed into plastic bags and placed out on a deck. The hands-free garbage can in the infant room was not operable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The file for Child #3 contained an immunization record that was lacking one dose of HIB and one dose of Pneumococcal vaccines.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file for Child #3, a young toddler age child, contained a health assessment that was more than 6 months old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2025

  3. Jan 16, 2024Inspection19 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The emergency contact information of child #6 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The emergency contact information of child #1, #5 and #6 did not include the work address and work telphone number of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The emergency contact information of child #1 did not include 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: Feb 1, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The emergency contact information of child #1 did not include the address of a release person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 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 file of child #1, identified as a young toddler (see coded LIS sheet), contained a health assessment dated 5/16/2023 but did not contain an updated health assessment within 6 months. The file of child #2, also identified as a young toddler (see coded LIS sheet), contained a health assessment dated 11/17/2022 and an updated assessment dated 9/21/2023, exceeding 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024

    • 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, identified as a preschool aged child (see coded LIS sheet), contained health assessment dated 8/10/2022 but did not have documentation of an updated assessment within 12 months. The file of child #4, identified as a preschool aged child (see coded LIS sheet), contained health assessments which were dated more than 12 months apart (1/6/2021 and 1/12/2024). The file of child #5, now identified as an older toddler, contained a health assessment dated 2/11/2022 and did not contain an updated health assessment as a young or older toddler.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file of facility person #4 contained a health assessment dated 5/15/2021 and a signed health assessment form dated 5/22/2023, however, the health assessment form was incomplete and did not confirm a physical exam was conducted, they appear to be free from communicable disease and are suitable to provide child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The immunization records of child #2 and #5 were not in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP and acceptable exemptions were not on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The file of staff person #2, #3, #4, #6 and #7 contained documentation of pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR which was updated after the expiration of the prior certification.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “The file of staff person #2 contained documentation of the 1-hour health and safety update training dated 12/5/2023, more than 90 days from staring at the facility (see coded LIS sheet). The file of staff person #8 contained documentation of training listed in subsections (f)1-9 dated 12/10/2023, which was more than 90 days from their start date at the facility (see coded LIS sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file of staff person #1 contained a completed disclosure statement, however, it was not on the current form. The NSOR application (dated 1/8/2024) and NSOR verification certificate (dated 1/10/2024) of staff person #1 were both dated after their start date at the facility (see coded LIS sheet). The file of staff person #3 contained PA state police clearances (9/10/2018 and 1/9/2024) and child abuse clearances (9/18/2018 and 1/9/2024) which are dated more than 60 months apart. The PA state police clearances of staff person #5 were dated more than 60 months apart (6/15/2018 and 7/28/2023).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “A portion of the fence in the infant/toddler outdoor play space was damaged by a tree that had fallen. A section of the fence was bent in towards the playground and exposed the children to sharp areas of the fence.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “The financial agreement of child #1 and #2 did not contain the child's admission date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(b) Parent receives original

      “The file of child #3 and #5 contained the original financial agreements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The file of child #6, who has been enrolled more than 60 days (see coded LIS sheet), did not have an initial health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “Documentation of fire drills exceeded 60 days on the following dates: 1/3/2023 to 3/3/2023 and 10/26/2023 to 12/26/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(d) Dated signature affixed

      “The financial agreement of child #6 was signed, but not dated by the child's parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Documentation of review and/or update to the emergency contact information and financial agreements exceeded 6 months for child #2 and #3. The file of child #5 contained documentation of the last review and/or update to the emergency contact information and financial agreement being completed on 3/21/2022, lacking a review/update within the past 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2024

  4. Jan 20, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The emergency contact information of child #3 did not contain the work address or telephone number of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The immunization record of child #1 (correction #2/added 2/22/2023) did not contain 1 polio, 1 Hep A, and a current influenza vaccination and child #3 did not contain a current influenza vaccination as recommended by the ACIP or an acceptable exemption.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “Documentation of the updated health assessment (dated 4/20/2022) of facility person #6 exceeded 24 months from the prior health assessment (dated 8/14/2020).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “A bottle, which was in the refrigerator of the kitchen, was not labeled with the name of the child for whom it was intended.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “Accommodations for infants and toddlers in the event of an emergency was not located in the emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “Documentation of emergency drills were not provided at the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023

    • 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: 1/3/2022 to 2/4/2022 and 3/4/2022 to 4/6/2022 and 5/6/2022 to 6/8/2022 and 7/8/2022 to 8/10/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first-aid kit in the blue room, across from the office, did not contain tape.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The emergency plan did not include a plan for continuity of operations which may include backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster, or a contingency plan/contingency fund which can help strategize paying for repairs, paying staff, and continuing to run the business after a disaster or emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The requirement of taking an additional one-hour training course titled, "Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022" for facility staff who have taken the "Health and Safety Basics" training or "Get Started with Center- Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality" (taken before 10/4/2022) was completed after 12/30/2022 by facility person #5 (1/5/2023), #6 (1/6/2023), #7 (1/5/2023), #8 (1/5/2023), #9 (1/5/2023) and #10 (1/6/2023).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.71 Heat Source

      “A bottle warmer was observed on the shelf below the changing table accessible to children. Based on discussion with facility person #3, the bottle warmer is used on this shelf to warm the bottles. When the warmer was turned on, the heat exceeded 110 degrees F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The file of facility person #1 (see coded LIS sheet) contained a household member child abuse clearance dated 10/21/2021. The file of facility person #2, employed over 45 days (see coded LIS sheet), did not contain a completed NSOR verification certificate and facility person #3 contained an application for the NSOR verification certificate dated 10/27/2022 which was after their start date (see coded LIS sheet) but now has a completed NSOR certificate. The PA state police (dated 2/22/2017) and child abuse (dated 2/22/2017) clearances of facility person #4, who was doing administrative work at the facility, were not current when rehired (see coded LIS date) and their FBI clearance was not renewed prior to its expiration on 7/20/2022. They are now current. The PA state police clearance of facility person #5 was dated 4/20/2022, which was updated more than 60 months from the prior clearance dated 2/14/2017 and their child abuse clearance was dated 2/14/2017 and updated 12/12/2022, which was over 60 months, but was also a child abuse clearance for a household member and not for employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Documentation of 9/10 health and safety topics listed in subsections (f)1-10 were dated 10/27/2022, which was more than 90 days from the start date of facility person #2 (see coded LIS sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The emergency contact information of child #1 did not contain the address and telephone number and child #3 did not contain the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023

  5. Jan 6, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed a crack in the electrical plate cover for the cable line in the purple/green room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Observed cracked plaster above the toilet in the pink bathroom by the infant room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The initial health assessment in the file for child #5 was conducted more than 90 days after the child's first day of attendance in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Observed two cracked toy bins in the purple/green room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “Observed a tear on the blue couch in the young toddler room. This exposed the inner foam which can create a potential choking hazard for children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “The emergency contact form for child #2 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. The emergency contact form for child #3 did not include the home telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “The emergency contact binder in the purple/green room did not contain the emergency contact form for child #3 who was receiving care in the room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1)/3270.182(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “The most recent immunization records in the files for child #2, #3, and #4 did not include documentation of a flu shot administered in the past year or a letter of exemption from the parent or physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The files for staff persons #1 and #2 who have been working at the facility for more than 90 days did not include documentation of Health and Safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 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 Rhyming Thyme licensed?

Yes. Rhyming Thyme is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Rhyming Thyme last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 14, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Rhyming Thyme had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 34 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 Rhyming Thyme care for?

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

Does Rhyming Thyme accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Rhyming Thyme's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Rhyming Thyme cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 378-7974 to ask.

What is Rhyming Thyme's phone number?

(724) 378-7974.

Where is Rhyming Thyme?

612 And 614 Maratta Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001. The nearest other daycare we list is Aliquippa Boys & Girls Clubhouse, 0.2 miles away.

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