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Sharpsville Gardens Childrens Dev Ctr
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About Sharpsville Gardens Childrens Dev Ctr
Sharpsville Gardens Childrens Dev Ctr is a child care center in Sharpsville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 26 children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Child care center
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- Licensed capacity
- 26 children
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| Licensed capacity | 26 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
Inspection reports for Sharpsville Gardens Childrens Dev Ctr
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 26 children
- License number
- #CER-00256545
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 12, 2026: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 37 rules in all · 37 corrected
- Safety and hazards 13
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Records and paperwork 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Background checks 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Mar 12, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“The first aid kit while outside on the outdoor play space was located on the table which was accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The hot water in the child sink in the classroom and the sink in both restrooms was reading at 120 degrees F.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff #1 contained a disclosure statement that did not have a witness signature and date on it.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The concrete outside the door to the outdoor playspace was flaking and coming up causing a slipping and tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“There were two loose cords under the smart board in the sensory room that posed a strangulation hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“The garbage can in the outside play space that had tissues and cups thrown in it was lacking a lid.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.66(e) Arts and crafts non-toxic
“A can of shaving cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed on top of the children's cubbies. When Certification Rep asked the staff what the shaving cream was used for the reply was "for the kids to tye dye Easter Eggs."”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“A heart leaf philadendron was observed on the child sink in the classroom. This plant is toxic to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.61(c) 40 square feet wall-to-wall
“The facility was observed using an unlicensed space that was added onto their occupancy permit on August 12, 2024, that was never added on to the facility's Certificate of Compliance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“The hands-free cans in both restrooms were lacking liners.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
Jan 6, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff #1 was lacking two written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff #1 was lacking a NSOR clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff #1 was lacking a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The following instance of testing of the smoke detection system was more than the required 30 days: 9.29.25-11.21.25”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“The file for Staff #1 was lacking a TB screening.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2026
Mar 17, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The updates to the emergency contact form and financial agreement for Child #1 have exceeded 6 months since last documented review on 8.1.2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.133(4) Locked
“A nebulizer machine was observed in a child's cubby. The front pocket of the nebulizer machine contained two Albuterol Sulfate Solution vials. The facility reported the nebulizer, and solutions were intended for the child to take with them to their father's home and was not intended for use at the facility. The Albuterol Sulfate Solution vials were accessible to children receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by the telephone in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record on file for Child #2 lacked 1 of their 3 recommended Hepatis B vaccinations. The immunization record on file for Child #3 lacked 1 of their 4 recommended DTAP and Pneumococcal vaccinations. The immunization record on file for Child #4 lacked 1 of their 4 recommended DTAP vaccinations. Written exemptions were not on file for the children at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility has exceeded 12 months since their last emergency drill. The last documented emergency drill occurred on 2.16.2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan on file did not address accommodations for children with chronic medical conditions. A medication (EpiPen), intended for a child in care, was observed at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.133(5) Original label
“An expired EpiPen was observed in the office medication drawer.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The update to the Pediatric First Aid and CPR training on file for Staff Person's #1 and #2 was not completed prior to the expiration of the prior certification. The most recent Pediatric First Aid and CPR training was completed on 3.6.2025. The prior certification expired on 2.28.2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A bottle of hand sanitizer and a Bath and Body Works PocketBac hand sanitizer were observed on top of the cubby next to the exit to the outdoor play space. The hand sanitizers could be reached by children receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.133(2) Written instructions
“An EpiPen was observed in the medication drawer in the office. The EpiPen lacked the written instructions from the individual who prescribed the medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked documentation that they had submitted the emergency plan to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The facility reported summer closure for June, July and mid August. The facility completed a Fire Drill on 3.22.2024 but lacked a Fire Drill in May of 2024. The facility did not complete a fire drill until the program resumed in 8.2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the complete addresses for the release persons listed.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
Mar 25, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff person #1 had a previous health assessment dated 1-27-22 and a current health assessment dated 2-22-24, which was obtained after 24 months of the previous health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“Child #2 had an immunization record that lacked documentation of a varicella vaccine as recommended by the ACIP. Child #5 had an immunization record that lacked documentation of updated vaccinations according to the ACIP. Child #5 had only 1 of 2 Hep A vaccinations, only 2 of 3 HiB vaccinations and 2 of 4 pneumococcal vaccinations.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“There were more than 30 days between manual checks of the fire detection system which were dated 12/22/23, 1/22/24 and 2/22/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“Child #1 had an initial health assessment dated 1-4-23 and an updated health assessment dated 2-7-24, which is more than 1 year apart. Child #4 had an initial health assessment dated 9-13-22 and an updated health assessment dated 11-16-23, which is more than 1 year apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact form and agreement for Child #1 was updated on 5-30-23 and not again until 1-4-24, which was more than 6 months in between. The emergency contact form and agreement for Child #5 were signed on 5-31-23 and not updated again until 1-4-24, which was more than 6 months in between.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The parent letter did not include updates to the emergency plan for lockdown and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The outdoor fencing located near the Simplicity 2 playset had a rusted bracket at the very bottom of the fence.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Child #3 had an emergency contact form that lacked a complete address for the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2024
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form for Child #1 and Child #5 lacked a complete home address for the child and parent. Child #5's emergency contact form also lacked the enrolling parent's work address.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2024
Mar 27, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for staff #1, 2 and 3 did not contain the one hour health and safety update by 12/30/22. There are now current updates on file for staff 1, 2 and 3 and dated - Staff #1 - 2/15/23 and Staff #2 and 3 - 1/31/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons #1,and 2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Staff #1 and 2 - 6 hour health and safety training between 9/30/16 and 6/30/18. Staff #1 - Pediatric CPR/FA with approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #2 lacks a PA State Police clearance which has been completed within the past 60 months. This is evidenced by the current PA State Police clearance on file which is dated 2/6/2018.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff #1, who holds the title of assistant group supervisor, lacks documentation of the qualifications for an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the outside play yard, observed a large caterpillar which the children can crawl through. The top of the purple area of the caterpillar was cracked creating a pinch point.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
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 of preschool age, lacked a health assessment which was completed within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2023
3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“The most current health report on file for child #2 was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant, or a CRNP.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2023
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The most current health report on file for child #2 lacks the statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“There was more than 24 months between health assessments on file for facility persons #1, 3, and 4. Dates area as follows: Staff #1 - 2/22/21 and 2/28/23. Staff #3 - 1/8/20 and 1/27/22. Facility person #4 -12/3/19 and 2/14/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“There was more than 12 months between the previous and most current fire safety trainings on file for staff #1, 2 and 3. Dates are as follows: Staff #1 and 2 - 10/8/21 and 12/6/22. Staff #3 - 8/21 and 12/8/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2023
Mar 3, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility did not conduct and document an annual emergency drill between 12/19/20-12/29/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for Child #1 who is 4 years old, contained an immunization record that was lacking 1-2 doses of rotovirus immunization and 1 dose of Hepatitis A immunization. The file for Child #2, who is 4 years, contained an immunization record that was lacking 2-3 doses of the rotovirus immunization.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“In the facility's documentation of testing of the fire detection system, there were two occasions that there were more than 30 days between testing, 9/17/21-10/29/21 and 12/17/21-1/19/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Sharpsville Gardens Childrens Dev Ctr
Is Sharpsville Gardens Childrens Dev Ctr licensed?
Yes. Sharpsville Gardens Childrens Dev Ctr is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Sharpsville Gardens Childrens Dev Ctr last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 12, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Sharpsville Gardens Childrens Dev Ctr had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 37 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 Sharpsville Gardens Childrens Dev Ctr care for?
26, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Sharpsville Gardens Childrens Dev Ctr accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Sharpsville Gardens Childrens Dev Ctr's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (724) 383-4147 to confirm.
How much does Sharpsville Gardens Childrens Dev Ctr cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 383-4147 to ask.
What is Sharpsville Gardens Childrens Dev Ctr's phone number?
(724) 383-4147.
Where is Sharpsville Gardens Childrens Dev Ctr?
51 E Shenango St, Sharpsville, PA 16150. The nearest other daycare we list is Tender Care Learning Center-Hermitage, 1.5 miles away.