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Small Wonders Daycare Ctr
- licensed capacity
- 69
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Small Wonders Daycare Ctr
Small Wonders Daycare Ctr is a child care center in Beaver Falls, 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.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 36 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 69 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 69 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Small Wonders Daycare Ctr
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 69 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00248574
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 23, 2025: 14 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 36 rules in all · 36 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 11
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Safety and hazards 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Background checks 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safe sleep 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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Oct 23, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1 two most recent state police clearances are dated 8/21/20 and 9/11/25, two most recent child abuse clearances are dated 8/26/20 and 9/19/25. Staff #4 NSOR certificate was dated 9/26/25 which is after first date of caring for children(See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child #2's, an older toddler age child (See LIS Code Sheet), most recent health assessment is dated 8/29/24 which is more than 12 months ago. Child #4's, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), most recent health assessment is dated 6/12/24 which is more than 12 months ago. Child #5's, a young school age child(See LIS Code Sheet), most recent health assessment is dated 11/19/21 which more than one year before the start of school.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2025
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record on file for Child #4, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), 3 of 4 Pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“At approximately 950am in room 207 a child's hands were not washed after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff #3's most recent health assessment is dated 8/22/23 which is more than 24 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Staff file #3 lacked 3.5 of the 12 hours of annual child care training required from 7/2024 to 7/2025. Staff file #3 contained 4 child care training hours dated 8/8/25(1hr) and 10/20/25(3hr) used for correction. Staff file #5 lacked 6.5 of the 12 hours of annual child care training required from 12/2023 to 12/2024. Staff file #5 contained child care training hours dated 8/4/25(3hr), 8/6/25(1hr), 9/16/25(2hr), and 9/26/25(2hr) used for correction. Staff file #6 lacked 11 of the 12 hours of annual child care training required from 12/2023 to 12/2024. Staff file #6 contained 11 child care training hours dated 8/8/25(1hr), 8/27/25(3hr), 9/10/25(3hr), 9/10/25(1hr), and 9/11/25(3hr) used for correction.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In room 203/205 there was a book bag next to the sand table that contained Equate Hand Sanitizer and Up & Up Diaper Rash Paste both stated keep out of reach of children were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the indoor gross motor area the end cover of the heating register was missing exposing sharp edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“There was not a handwashing sign by the sink and diapering area in room 206.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In room 201 in a black cabinet without a lock were 3 rolls of garbage bags accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 9am in room 203/205 staff #1 and 2 were observed with 14 PS. Staff #1 named 8 children in their supervisory group, and Staff #2 named 5 children in their group totaling 13 children. The staff were asked to name their supervisory groups again. Staff #1 again named 8 children and staff #2 named 5 children again, totaling 13 children. Staff # 1, when asked to find out which child was not identified realized that they actually had 9 children in their group.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Child #1's most recent child service report is dated 9/2024 which is more than 6 months ago. Child #3's most recent child service report is dated 12/2024 which is more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Child #2's file did not contain the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“At approximately 1:10pm in room 201 all 6 children's cots that were in use did not have at least 2ft of space on three sides of the cots. In room 207 2 cribs and 3 pack in plays that were in use did not have at least 2 ft of space on three sides of the beds.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
Oct 25, 2024Inspection22 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff person #1 includes 10.5 of 12 required annual training hours completed between 6/15/23-6/15/24. On 7/23/24 staff #1 completed an additional 2 hour training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarm testing log contained the following dates 3/1/24-4/26/24 which are more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff #4's file only contained one written nonfamily reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff #1 current health assessment dated 11/14/22 is not acceptable as it was not signed by the medical provider. Staff #3 two most recent health assessments are dated 5/24/21 and 8/22/23 which are more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.133(7)(i) Name of medication
“In room 207 the medication name on the medication log did not match the medication that was being administered. The medication was Tylenol and the medication on the log was Ibuprofen 50mg.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.133(6) Written consent
“In room 208 was a child's medication log that did not have written consent from the parent for administration and had been administered.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Child #2's file was missing the 2 phone numbers of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Child #3's file was missing one address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Child #4's file was missing the house number and street name of one individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child #3's file did not contain the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits. Child #5 and 6's files did not contain the policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“Child #2 file did not contain emergency contact's name or information.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Child #1's two most recent child service reports are dated 9/2023 and 9/2024 which are more than 6 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The financial agreement for Child #1 did not contain the fee amount.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In the downstairs girls and boys bathrooms under the sinks were loose garbage bags accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In room 201 on the shelf by the window on the right side of the room was a blue bin that was cracked causing pinch points.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The closet doors in the back of the gross motor room were splintering along the bottom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“In room 208 the first aid kit was missing tweezers and tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In the gross motor room on the right side a protective outlet cover was missing.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #5 file contained a volunteer child abuse clearance dated 9/29/24 which is not acceptable. A new acceptable child abuse clearance was obtained on 10/28/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff #6's, who is working as an assistant group supervisor, file did not contain proof of their education.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff #2's two most recent mandated reporter trainings are dated 11/1/18 and 3/26/24 which are more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter the operator provided to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures described in subsection did not contain accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“The emergency plan was not posted in the facility at a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Child #5 file did not contain the address of the child's physician or source of medical care. Child #7 file did not contain the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
Oct 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a child size couch in room 203 and room 206 that was observed to be peeling.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024
Oct 21, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for Child #1 contained a health assessment that was dated more than 12 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2022
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In Room 107 there were foam blocks observed with bite marks in them.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2022
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“The small table in room 208 was very loose and could cause pinch points for the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in Room 206 was lacking tweezers”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2022
Oct 21, 2021Inspection21 rules cited
3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan lacked the evacuation route to the relocation site.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2021
3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“Evacuation routes were not posted in the basement/gym.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2021
3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training
“The file for facility person #1 lacked documentation of completion of the health and safety training topics 1-9 as required by 3270.31(f). Facility person #1 has been employed at the facility for more than 180 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2021
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file for child #4 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2021
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for facility person #5 contained a health assessment dated for 9/28/18 and 9/8/21, which is more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2021
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“The immunization record for child #2 lacked Hepatitis B, Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, and Polio in accordance with the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2021
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The emergency transportation plan was not posted in the gym.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2021
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for child #1, #4, #5, #6, and #7 lacked the release person's address. The emergency contact form for child #2 lacked the name, address and telephone number of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released, but listed them on the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2021
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form for child #2 and #5 lacked the child's health insurance policy number. The emergency contact form for child #4 lacked the child's health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2021
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The file and emergency contain form for child #4 lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care, prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2021
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #7 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2021
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form for child #1 lacked the physician's phone number. The emergency contact form for child #2 and #7 lacked the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2021
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files for child #1, #4, #5, and #7 contained the original agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2021
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The agreement for child #7 lacked the arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2021
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The daily activities plan was not posted in the gym or room 206.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2021
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for facility person #5 had an evaluation completed on 10/31/19 and 10/1/21, which is more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for facility person #1 completed mandated reporter training on 7/6/15 and 8/28/20, which is more than 60 months apart. The file for facility person #2, with a start date of 9/23/21, contained a National Sex Offender Registry Certificate dated for 10/7/21, with no documentation of applying before starting at the facility. The file for facility person #4, with a start date of 6/1/21, applied for the National Sex Offender Registry Certificate on 5/30/21. Certificate was dated for 8/13/21, which is more than 45 days after starting at the facility. The file for facility person #5, with a start date of 10/17/16, applied for the National Sex Offender Registry Certificate on 11/1/19, no certificate currently on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2021
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #4, with a start date of 6/1/21, completed the health and safety training topics 1-9 as required by 3270.31(f) on 9/24/21, which is more than 90 days since they started.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2021
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for facility person #1, #3, and #5 lacked documentation of fire safety training in 2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2021
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for facility person #5, with a start date of 10/17/16, lacked emergency plan training in 2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2021
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Health and Safety Training
“The file for facility person #5, with a start date of 10/17/21, completed pediatric first-aid and CPR training on 9/15/21, which is more than 180 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Small Wonders Daycare Ctr
Is Small Wonders Daycare Ctr licensed?
Yes. Small Wonders Daycare Ctr is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Small Wonders Daycare Ctr last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 23, 2025, with 14 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Small Wonders Daycare Ctr had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 36 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 36 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 Small Wonders Daycare Ctr care for?
69, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Small Wonders Daycare Ctr accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Small Wonders Daycare Ctr'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 Small Wonders Daycare Ctr cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 847-3237 to ask.
What is Small Wonders Daycare Ctr's phone number?
(724) 847-3237.
Where is Small Wonders Daycare Ctr?
2545 Darlington Rd, Beaver Falls, PA 15010. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning Lighthouse Child Development Center, 0.5 miles away.