Little Blessings Day Care
Spring Grove, PA 17362 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Small World Day Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 148
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Small World Day Care Center
Small World Day Care Center is a child care center in Spring Grove, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 148 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, full-time care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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2
3
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5
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10
12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 148 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks to five years of age |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care, infant care and preschool |
| Enrichment | Music (music teacher on-site) |
| Staff | Staff includes a music teacher and a first aid provider on-site |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (children from the bus (school bus drop-off for after-school care)) |
| More | Founded 1981 |
| Licensed capacity | 148 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Small World Day Care Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Small World Day Care Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 148 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00241789
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 31, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 5
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Jul 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) Written consent/Medication log
“On 7/11/2025 the provider was not able to locate the medication log, which includes written parental consent for the administration of an Albuterol Inhaler that is on-site for Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 14, 2025
Feb 28, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(c)/3270.113(e) No ridicule or threaten harm/Restraints prohibited
“During interviews conducted on 2/28/2025 staff person # 1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) and staff person #2 (DOH see LIS code sheet) admitted to carrying child #1 (DOB see LIS code sheet) from the Pre-K room, through the school-age room and into the hallway. Staff person #1 stated on 2/17/2025 Child #1 became upset in the Pre-K room and threw a chair, a desk and various toys, all landing near other children. Staff person #1 called the office for assistance and staff person #2 responded. Staff person #2 stated they tried to get child #1 to come with them to the office but child #1 kicked and screamed and refused to walk along with staff person #2. Staff person #2 stated that they attempted to pick up child #1 to carry the child out of the room away from the other children but child #1 continued to kick and scream. Staff person #1 stated that they wanted to help staff person #2 so they picked up child #1's feet while staff person #2 had child #1's arms and they carried the child out of the room, through the school age classroom and into the hallway where they put child #1 down on the floor. Staff person #1 was heard saying " It's sad the school age children have to see you like this" as staff person #1 and staff person #2 were carrying child #1 through the school age room. Staff person #3 assumed responsibility for child #1 once the child was in the hallway and spoke with child #1 to calm them down.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
- Feb 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 8, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“During staff interviews conducted on 2/8 and 2/9/2024 several staff members stated out of seven boys in the preschool classroom Staff Person #1 will make Child #1 (DOB see LIS code sheet) wait until last to get changed during "potty time" even knowing that the child's pull-up is soiled. Staff members stated Staff Person #1 has been heard yelling at the child "Why can't you just go in the potty? This is frustrating!"”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.135(e) 2 hour diaper check
“During staff interviews conducted on 2/8 and 2/9/2024 a couple of staff members stated that Child #1, who is not yet toilet trained (DOB see LIS code sheet) will go from 10:50 am until around 2:30pm without being changed. Child #1 is reported to sit in a soiled diaper/pull-up due to Staff Person #1 not changing the child's diaper/pull-up.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During staff interviews conducted on 2/8 and 2/9/2024 a couple of staff members stated they witnessed Staff Person #1 grab Child #1 (DOB see LIS code sheet) by the shirt and whip the child around causing the child to fall on the floor. Staff members who were interviewed stated Staff Person #1 did this because he/she was frustrated the child had a bowel movement in their pull-up.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm
“During staff interviews conducted on 2/8 and 2/9/2024 several staff members stated they have witnessed Staff Person #1 pick up rest cots with their hands and/or a foot approximately twelve inches / one foot off the ground and drop it to the floor in order to wake up multiple children at the end of naptime. Staff members interviewed stated this is typically done to Child #1 (DOB see LIS code sheet) as this particular child usually falls asleep 10 minutes prior to nap time being over and this frustrates Staff Person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language
“During staff interviews conducted on 2/8 and 2/9/2024 several staff members stated they have heard Staff Person #1 say that if he/she could discipline like in the past that he/she would, while making a spanking motion with their hands. This statement was made to other staff members in a loud voice while in the presence of children. Staff Person #1 admitted to saying this to other staff members. During staff interviews conducted on 2/8 and2/9/2024 several staff members stated they have heard Staff Person #1 call children "dumb" and "stupid" to other staff members in a loud voice while in the presence of children. Two staff members stated they have heard Staff Person #1 call Child #2 "fat" and "fat ass" to other staff members in a loud voice while in the presence of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
Jul 26, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.66(b) Original container
“It was observed in the Level 4 classroom a Magic Eraser was not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Facility Person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) has not completed the required one- hour Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
Jul 20, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“It was observed on 7/20/2022 emergency contact information for Child #1 was not present in the school-age classroom where the child was receiving care. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed on 7/20/2022 in the Pre-K bathroom, an air freshener was hanging from the water turn off knob of the toilet and was accessible to children. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Small World Day Care Center
Is Small World Day Care Center licensed?
Yes. Small World Day Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Small World Day Care Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Small World Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 World Day Care Center care for?
148, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Small World Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Small World Day Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Small World Day Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 225-1904 to ask.
What is Small World Day Care Center's phone number?
(717) 225-1904.
Where is Small World Day Care Center?
41 Roth Church Rd, Spring Grove, PA 17362. The nearest other daycare we list is Spring Grove YMCA Early Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.