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Small World Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 46
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Small World Daycare
Small World Daycare is a child care center in Apollo, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 46 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 46 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | 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 | 46 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Small World Daycare has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Small World Daycare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 46 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00246651
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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 2, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The Fire Drill and Fire Detection Log was reviewed for the 30-day smoke detector check. There were 31 days between the smoke detector checks on 12/5/25 and 1/5/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for child #1 who is a preschool child lacked a child health report that was completed 12 months from the previous child health report. The child health reports in the file are dated 1/23/25 and 2/19/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff person #1 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 4/26/24 and 7/14/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #2 who is a preschool child lacked a child health report that was completed in the last 12 months. The child health report in the file is dated 7/29/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
Sep 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #3 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was completed 60 months from the previous NSOR verification certificate. The NSOR verification certificates in the file are dated 11/6/19 and 5/29/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The files for staff persons #1, #2, and #3 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety training in the file for staff person #1 is dated 2/23/24 and 6/21/25. The firesafety training in the file for staff person #2 is dated 2/23/24 and 5/21/25. The firesafety training in the file for staff person #3 is dated 3/11/24 and 5/21/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“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 is dated 1/31/20 and 5/21/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025
Sep 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the preschool classroom two wooden blocks were observed that had rough edges and sharp corners.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
- Jul 25, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Sep 20, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The files for staff # 1 contained a current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR certificate that was taken after 90 days of initial employment. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. The certificates for staff # 1 is date 5/14/22 .”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The files for staff # 1 contained a current fire safety training certificate dated 2/13/23. The training was obtained greater than one year past the prior training, obtained 10/13/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(e)(3) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Dismissal policy
“The file for child # 1 a preschooler lacked a current health report. The prior report is dated 6/11/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a cracked plastic bin and a cracked CD case in the Preschool/ School age room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for staff # 1 contained a current health assessment dated 9/15/23. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 8/23/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
Sep 21, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff # 1 has a current pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR certification dated 6/19/21-6/19/23.The certification was not renewed prior to the expiration of the previous certification dated 9/8/18-9/8/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for staff #1, lacked 8 out of 12 required hours of annual child care training, from 12/19/20 to 12/19/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire detection system tests were greater than 30 days apart from 1/13/22 to 6/13/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The files for Child # 3 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 # 3 a preschooler contain a current health report that was not updated within 12 months dated 8/12/22. The previous report was dated 7/12/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2022
3270.123(a) Signed
“The files for child # 1 and 2 lacked the operator's signature on the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There were 2 magnets blocks with broken rough edges. There was a puppet doll with a hole on the head exposing foam.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2022
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“The metal part and post behind the toilet in the infant /toddler bathroom was rusted.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There were a few fence wires that were pulled out exposing sharp points on the back and on the right side of the fence. There were 2 holes on the fence.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Small World Daycare
Is Small World Daycare licensed?
Yes. Small World Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Small World Daycare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Small World Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 4 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 Daycare care for?
46, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Small World Daycare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Small World Daycare'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 Daycare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 478-3855 to ask.
What is Small World Daycare's phone number?
(724) 478-3855.
Where is Small World Daycare?
715 State Route 56, Apollo, PA 15613. The nearest other daycare we list is Grandma's House, 0.4 miles away.