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Clifton Heights, PA 19018 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Smart from the Start B
- licensed capacity
- 322
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Smart from the Start B
Smart from the Start B is a child care center in Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 322 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 4 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
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 322 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 322 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Smart from the Start B has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Smart from the Start B
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 322 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00251624
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 5, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 9
- Safety and hazards 7
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- 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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Jan 5, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection on 1/5/2026, the file for child #1 was viewed and the health assessment was dated 12/31/2024 which was over 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection on 1/5/2026, it was observed that the cover of the changing pad in the care Bears room and the Butterfly room were splitting at the seams. In room #11 the laminate on the bookcase was peeling off.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 1/5/2026, it was observed that in the butterfly room there was chipped paint on the back wall, in the Sharks room there was chipped paint on the front wall, and in room #9 there was a hole in the plaster on the back wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2026
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the renewal inspection on 1/5/2026, if was observed that the most recent annual fire detection system documentation was dated 12/27/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 1/5/2026, it was observed that in room #11 there were two electrical outlets that did not have covers on them, and there was one outlet uncovered in the hallway near the kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2026
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“During the renewal inspection on 1/5/2026, it was observed that 11 out of 14 of the Emergency Contact Forms in the Sharks room were not updated within a 6-month period, and in the After-school room 21 out of 27 Emergency Contact Forms were not updated.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2026
Jan 16, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During the renewal inspection on 1/16/2025, it was observed that staff #1 did not wash the hands of child #1 after a diaper changing.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the renewal inspection on 1/16/2025, it was observed that there was a bookcase that was not secure to the wall in room #10, and in room 5b.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection on 1/16/2025, it was observed that the changing pad in the infant room had tears in it, the covering on the potty seat from room #6 was ripped, the play couch in room #8 was split at the seams, in room #15 and room #7b there was a pair of sharp scissors on the cabinet and they were accessible to the children and the top of the cubby outside the room was dirty and needed to be cleaned, and room #11 had floor mats that were dirty and needed to be cleaned.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 1/16/2025, it was observed that there was a hole in the wall around the electrical junction box in room #10, and the kitchen cabinet door in room #15 had chipping paint on the side of the cabinet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 1/16/2025, it was observed that the toilet tank cover in the infant room was cracked and in need of repair. In room #10 there was exposed phone wires near the door.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection on 1/16/2025, it was observed that the changing table in room 7a was unlocked and had toxic Aveno Baby Lotion, Vaseline, and Majesty perfume on top of a shelf, and in Room 7b there was [name] lotion on the shelf and all substances were accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 1/16/2025, it was observed that an electrical outlet was exposed without a protective cover and it was accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
3270.133(5) Original label
“During the renewal inspection on 1/16/2025, it was observed that the albuterol medication for child #2 though child #7 had expired. The expiration dates of the medication for child #2 was 1/2022, for child #3 was 7/2024, for child #4 was 3/2024, for child #5 and child #6 the date was 1/2024, and for child #7 the expiration date was 2/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
Jan 4, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection dated 1/4/2024, certification representative observed toxic soap on the changing table in the frogs room, room #8, and also there were toxic soap substances in the unlocked cabinets below the changing table and the toxics were accessible to the children. In room #9 there were Swiffer cleaning liquid that was accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the renewal inspection dated 1/4/24, certification representative observed that child #1 (see code sheet) in the infant room, room #4, was in an area of the room unsupervised by staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the renewal inspection dated 1/4/2024, certification representative observed that a shelf had a corner piece missing and there was a jagged edge that was unsafe for the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection dated 1/4/2024 certification representative observed that in the Starfish Room , room #12, had an exposed electrical outlet and it was accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection dated 1/4/24, certification representative observed that in room 5B, there was chipping paint on one wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the renewal inspection dated 1/4/2024, certification representative observed that child #2 (see code sheet) was asleep in a crib and there was not 2 feet of space on three sides of the crib.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2024
Nov 9, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection dated 11/9/2023, certification representative observed that there were two electrical outlets that did not have protective receptacle covers in them in the bumblebee room. The exposed outlets were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection dated 11/9/2023, certification representative observed chipping plaster in the bumble bee room, and chipped paint in the Butterflies room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023
Sep 25, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection dated 9/25/2023, certification representative observed paint chipping in rm #2, and plaster and paint chipping in rm #9.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During unannounced inspection on 9/25/2023, certification representative observed that there were toxics in rm #12, rm #14 and they were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection dated 9/25/2023, certification representative observed exposed electrical outlets that were accessible to children in rm #12.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection dated 9/25/2023, certification representative observed that Staff person #1, who have been employed for more than 90 days (see LIS Code Sheet for start date), has not completed the required trainings. Staff person #1 has not completed the Health and Safety Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2023
Feb 7, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed damage to the long blue wall in the classroom to the left of the front desk.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2023
Dec 30, 2021Inspection6 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed out of date health assessment in the file of Child 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing verification of prior education in the file of Staff 6.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2022
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed out of date health assessments in the files of Staff 3 and Staff 4.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2022
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed out of date FBI clearance in the file of Staff 5.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2022
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed out of date clearances for child abuse in the files of Staff 1 and Staff 5.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2022
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed out of date mandated reporter training certificates in the files of Staff 2, Staff 4, Staff 5 and Staff 6.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Smart from the Start B
Is Smart from the Start B licensed?
Yes. Smart from the Start B is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Smart from the Start B last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 5, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Smart from the Start B had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Smart from the Start B care for?
322, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Smart from the Start B accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Smart from the Start B's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Smart from the Start B cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 461-4660 to ask.
What is Smart from the Start B's phone number?
(484) 461-4660.
Where is Smart from the Start B?
4 Rockbourne Rd, Clifton Heights, PA 19018. The nearest other daycare we list is Quality and Kreative Kids Childcare Center, 0.1 miles away.