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Small World Daycare
- licensed capacity
- 91
- 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 91 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 91 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 91 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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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
- 91 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00246240
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Background checks 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 9, 2026Inspection1 rule 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 checks. There were 31 days between 1/5/26 and 2/5/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2026
Sep 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for child #1 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 4/12/24 and 5/9/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In Room #2 downstairs a wooden toy sheep was observed to be chewed by a child causing it not to be in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a complete state police clearance. The clearance did not have a disseminated date. The file for staff person #2 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a complete state police clearance. The clearance did not have a disseminated date.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
- Sep 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 17, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Mar 8, 2024Visit1 rule cited
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“The Operator reported the incident to the Department on 3.4.24, regarding an emergency room visit on 3.1.24, which did not meet the reporting requirement of 24 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024
Sep 26, 2023Inspection16 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was chipped plaster on the column by the kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for staff # 2 contained a current Health and Safety Updated training dated 8/3/23 , that was not completed by 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.101(a) Age appropriate
“There were not sufficient number of toys and variety to preclude long waits for use in the preschool playground. There were 2 tricycles, 3 scooters and one ball. Approximately 9 children will play at one time .”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The files for staff # 3,4 and 6 lacked the one-hour updated health and safety training course, Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by the deadline of 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for staff # 6 contained a current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR certificate that was taken after 90 day 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 # 6 is date 12/6/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(iv) Water safety
“The file for staff # 5 contained a current water safety training dated 5/20/23. The training was not obtained prior to the expiration of the previous certificate dated 4/24/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for staff # 1 contained a current fire safety training certificate dated 5/17/23 the training pass one year. The Prior certificate was dated 4/29/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff # 1 contained a current FBI clearance dated 5/18/23, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior FBI clearance dated 5/7/18. The file for staff # 3 contained a current FBI clearance dated 3/16/21, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior FBI clearance dated 11/23/15. The file for staff #3 contained a current Child Abuse clearance dated 3/12/21 that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior Child Abuse clearance dated 11/16/15. The file for staff # 3 contained a current State Police clearance dated 3/12/21, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior State Police clearance dated 11/16/15 .”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.72(c) Good repair
“There was a window with a damage screen on the right-side wall in the downstairs room#1.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for staff # 3 lacked 1 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/21 to 12/19/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from 2/15/23 to 3/24/23, 3/24/23 to 4/25/23, 5/18/23 to 6/23/23 and 7/20/23 to 8/25/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.133(7) Medication log
“The operator was not maintaining a medication log for a prescription medication, Epi Pen for child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a deflated ball in the toy bin at the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 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 8/17/22. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 6/23/20. The file for staff # 3 contained a current health assessment dated 6/21/23 . It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 3/9/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The file for child # 2 a young toddler contained a current health report dated 9/15/23 that was not updated within 6 months. The previous report was dated 2/22/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for child # 1 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 3/30/23. The file lacked documentation of the health report from 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
Sep 26, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for staff # 3 contained an emergency plan training that was not updated within a year. The previous training was dated 7/21/21 and the current training is dated 8/2/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for staff #2 contained a current fire safety training that was not updated within a year of the previous training. The current certificate was dated 10/13/21 and the previous certificate was dated 10/6/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The files for child # 2 lacks updated documentation of current immunization as recommended by the ACIP. The last immunization record was dated November 13 2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022
3270.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“The files for Child #1 , lack documentation of immunizations, as recommended by the ACIP. The children have attended the child care for more than 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 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 6/13/22 to 7/20/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a clear cracked bin in the preschool room. There was a broken pink castle with rough edges around the castle door.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files for staff # 1 lacked the PA FBI clearance certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022
3270.66(b) Original container
“There was a bottle of sanitizing cleaner on the kitchen counter food prepping area. There was bread by the bottle and a pot cooking hot dogs.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 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 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Small World Daycare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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?
91, 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) 727-2440 to ask.
What is Small World Daycare's phone number?
(724) 727-2440.
Where is Small World Daycare?
4384 State Route 66, Apollo, PA 15613. The nearest other daycare we list is Grandmas House, 2.9 miles away.