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Rutledge Institute

903 Third Street Pennwest California, California, PA 15419
licensed capacity
117
open each week
5 days
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About Rutledge Institute

Rutledge Institute is a child care center in California, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 117 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Accepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
117 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity117 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Rutledge Institute has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Rutledge Institute

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
117 children
License number
#CER-00258754
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 5 visits

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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See all 7 visits
  1. Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The staff file for Staff person #1, who is functioning as an assistant group supervisor, was observed to lack proof of education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2023

  7. Sep 6, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 child file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child (See IS CODE Sheet), lacked a current health report on file; the most recent health report on file was dated 1/18/21 which is more than 12 months old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 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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FAQ

Questions about Rutledge Institute

Is Rutledge Institute licensed?

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

When was Rutledge Institute last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Rutledge Institute had rules cited by the state?

No. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists no cited rules in its 5 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Rutledge Institute care for?

117, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Rutledge Institute accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Rutledge Institute's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Rutledge Institute cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 938-5455 to ask.

What is Rutledge Institute's phone number?

(724) 938-5455.

Where is Rutledge Institute?

903 Third Street Pennwest California, California, PA 15419. The nearest other daycare we list is Village of FPC, 0.6 miles away.

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