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Small World Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 90
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Small World Day Care
Small World Day Care is a child care center in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 90 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 90 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 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 | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Small World Day Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00246239
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2025: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Sep 18, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the main room a plastic toy box was observed with a broken corner causing rough edges and sharp corners.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.133(6) Written consent
“An inhaler was observed for a child that did not have written parental consent for administration of the medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #1 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed within the past 60 months. The mandated reporter training in the file is dated 9/3/20. The file for staff person #3 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in the file was dated 1/8/20 and 3/20/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #2 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a child abuse clearance that was completed 60 months from the previous child abuse clearance. The child abuse clearances in the file are dated 10/17/19 and 11/17/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
Sep 25, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“In the main room a first-aid kit was observed on a low shelf accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the main room a toy food tray was cracked creating rough edges and sharp corners.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The file for child #1 lacked a health report that included a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. The question was not answered on the form.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for staff person #1 lacked a written staff evaluation by the director that was completed 12 months from the previous written staff evaluation. The written staff evaluations in the file were dated 5/18/23 and 6/21/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
- Jul 16, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Sep 11, 2023Inspection12 rules cited
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The Certificate of Compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents was dated 12/27/21 to 12/27/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff # 1 contained a current mandated reporter training certificate dated 7/8/20 that was not obtained within 60 months of the previous certificate dated 6/25/15.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At 10:40 staff # 2 was out of ration in the toddler room. Staff # 2 was alone with 9 children 3 young toddlers and 6 older toddlers while staff # 1 was taking a child to the restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a cracked clear science cylinder in the school age room. There were few foam blocks with teeth marks in the preschool room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During naptime there were two mats with less than 2 feet of space on three sides of the mat while the equipment was in use, one in the preschool and one in the toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2023
3270.106(j) Prohibit items in crib
“There was a toy in the crib while an infant was sleeping in the crib.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file for child # 1 lacked insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on the emergency contact form.”
3270.131(a)(4) Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance
“The file for child # 4 a school age lacked documentation of an initial health report. The child was in care longer that 60 days without initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2023
3270.133(7) Medication log
“The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a Prescription and nonprescription medication, 2 Albutero Sulfate Inhaler, I Flovent HFA inhaler, Motrin and Blistex medicate mint balm for child #1. The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a prescription medication, EPI pen for child #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2023
3270.161(c) Food served discarded
“There were two bottles with milk on top of the counter in the infant room that was not discarded after been served. One of the bottles was observed on the counter for about 2 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2023
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for child # 3 a school age contained a current health report that was provided after 60 days. The child was in care longer that 60 days without initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The files for child # 2 is missing a dose of the influenza and Hepatitis A vaccine.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2023
Sep 20, 2022Inspection15 rules cited
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan lacked accommodations for children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2022
3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff #1 contained a current mandated reporter training certificate dated 7/7/20 that was not obtained within 60 months of the previous certificate dated 6/14/15 .”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“In the infant room, Staff # 4 kept a soiled diaper in her hand, then placed it on the changing table until the diaper change was complete before discarding it into a trash can. The hand -free trash can in the infant room and the hand-free trash can in the toddler diaper changing area were broken. Neither trash can was able to be operated hands-free.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2022
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“Staff # 4 did not wash the child's hands after diapering .”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff #3 has a current pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR certification dated 9/4/21-9/4/23. .The certification was not renewed prior to the expiration of the previous certification dated 8/10/19-8/10/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The files for staff # 1 and 2 contained a current Fire Safety training certificate dated 6/6/22. The files lacked Fire Safety training for the prior year.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #1 contained a current Child Abuse clearance that was not renewed within 60 months of the previous clearance. The child Abuse clearance dates are 3/20/15 and 4/14/20. The files for Staff # 3 contained a current Child Abuse clearance , State Police clearance and a current FBI clearance that were not renewed within 60 months of the previous clearance. The child Abuse clearance dates are 9/3/15 and 9/25/20. The State Police clearance dates are 9/23/15 and 8/13/21. The FBI clearance dates are 9/23/15 and 9/24/20,”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There were 2 damage ceiling tiles between the bathrooms. There was a damage vent on the back wall in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“The fixture under the sink in the left side bathroom and the bathroom on the right side appeared to be corroded. The toilet in the first bathroom on the left was soiled with urine.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There were 16 foam blocks with teeth marks in the toddler room. There was a yellow cracked scooter in the playground. There was a brown couch with a spot that was peeling off in the infant room. There was a wooden manipulative toy with a chipped corner in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The files for Child # 1,2,3 and 4 lacks documentation of a current influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for child # 4 a preschooler lacked an updated health report within 12 months. The previous report was dated 7/8/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3270.123(a) Signed
“Child files #1 -#10, lacked the operator's signature on the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2022
3270.111(a) Written plan
“The school age room lacked daily activities posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The Certificate of Compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents was dated 12/27/19 to 12/27/20. The information on how to access the regulations electronically was not provided to the parents of each enrolled child.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2022
- Jul 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 7, 2022Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 6/7/22, at 9:11 am, 14 older toddlers and 3 staff were observed in the Older Toddler room. When each staff was asked to identify their assigned group, staff #1 identified 5 out of 6 of the children in her assigned group. 1 older toddler was not identified by any of the three staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2022
3270.21/3270.113(a) General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times
“There was an 3 month old infant sleeping in a crib with a blanket over the infant's face.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“Based on staff statements, staff #1 has often been overheard yelling and screaming at the children in her care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Based on staff statements, staff #1 has grabbed children by the arm , the wrist and the head/hair to redirect them on multiple occasions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2022
Jun 7, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 6/7/22, at 9:11 am, 14 older toddlers and 3 staff were observed in the Older Toddler room. When each staff was asked to identify their assigned group, staff #1 identified 5 out of 6 of the children in her assigned group. 1 older toddler was not identified by any of the three staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2022
3270.21/3270.113(a) General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times
“There was an 3 month old infant sleeping in a crib with a blanket over the infant's face.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“Based on staff statements, staff #1 has often been overheard yelling and screaming at the children in her care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Based on staff statements, staff #1 has grabbed children by the arm , the wrist and the head/hair to redirect them on multiple occasions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Small World Day Care
Is Small World Day Care licensed?
Yes. Small World Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Small World Day Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Small World Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 care for?
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Small World Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Small World Day Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Small World Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 568-1571 to ask.
What is Small World Day Care's phone number?
(724) 568-1571.
Where is Small World Day Care?
315 Walnut St, Vandergrift, PA 15690. The nearest other daycare we list is Miss Andreas Explorers, 0.4 miles away.