Giggle and Grow Learning Center
Sarver, PA 16055 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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The Learning Village Early Childhood Dev Ctr is a child care center in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 130 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and infant care. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $132 to $385.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 58 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Restricted access controls, Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | 10% sibling discount off oldest child tuition |
| Transportation | Transportation (bus fee included with Half-Day Kindergarten (Mars)) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Procare) |
| More | Founded 2007 |
| Licensed capacity | 130 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
The Learning Village Early Childhood Dev Ctr lists weekly tuition from $132 to $385.
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Half-Day Kindergarten (Mars), 2 Days Per Week | $132 |
| Half-Day Kindergarten (Mars), 3 Days Per Week | $181 |
| Half-Day Kindergarten (Mars), 4/5 Days Per Week | $245 |
| Infants, 2 Days Per Week | $205 |
| Infants, 3 Days Per Week | $285 |
| Infants, 4/5 Days Per Week | $385 |
| Older Toddler/Preschool 1, 2 Days Per Week | $195 |
| Older Toddler/Preschool 1, 3 Days Per Week | $275 |
| Older Toddler/Preschool 1, 4/5 Days Per Week | $375 |
| Preschool 2 & Pre-K, 2 Days Per Week | $183 |
| Preschool 2 & Pre-K, 3 Days Per Week | $268 |
| Preschool 2 & Pre-K, 4/5 Days Per Week | $351 |
| Young Toddler, 2 Days Per Week | $200 |
| Young Toddler, 3 Days Per Week | $280 |
| Young Toddler, 4/5 Days Per Week | $380 |
| Registration Fee | $500 |
| School-Age Summer Camp (K thru 6th Grade), 2 Days Per Week | $143 a week |
| School-Age Summer Camp (K thru 6th Grade), 3 Days Per Week | $178 a week |
| School-Age Summer Camp (K thru 6th Grade), 4/5 Days Per Week | $250 a week |
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 16, 2026: 13 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 58 rules in all · 58 corrected
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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3270.21 General Health and Safety
“On the school-age area of the outside play space, where there were children playing, there was a sandbox that had standing water in the tarp covering it.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff #2 contains a health assessment and TB that were obtained on 4.10.26 which is after the staff's start date.(See LIS code sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for Staff #3 contained emergency plan training dated 5.16.26, which is more than 12 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The Preschool room was lacking a posted written plan of daily activities.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility's fire detection system testing log documented that it was tested on 10.3.25 and then on 11.3.25 which is more than 30 days between those two testings.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The files for Child # 2 and # 3 both contained Emergency Contact forms that were lacking the addresses of the persons to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff #3 contained 5.5 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2026
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The infant and preschool rooms were lacking posted emergency transportation plans.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff #1 contained a state police clearance dated 6.9.21 and an FBI clearance dated 6.7.21 both of which are more than 60 months old. Staff #1 cannot work in a childcare position until these are updated.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for Child #1, who is a Older Toddler age child, contains a child health report that is more than 12 months old. The file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child, contains two child health reports that are more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A play cash register in the Pre-K Room had a sharp wire sticking out of the one edge of it.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“A blue and yellow, child sized couch in the Pre-K Room had a rip in it that had a sharp wire sticking up through the rip.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for Staff #3 contained Fire Safety Training that was dated 5.23.25, which was more than 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026
3270.105 High Chairs
“At approximately 12:55pm, an infant was observed sitting in a bucket seat at a table in the infant room. The safety straps were not buckled creating a concern for the infant's safety.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 and #2 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 10/9/25 at approximately 3:40pm, Staff #1 smacked a child on the hand for taking an item from another child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2025
3270.105 High Chairs
“At approximately 12:55pm, an infant was observed sitting in a bucket seat at a table in the infant room. The safety straps were not buckled creating a concern for the infant's safety.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 and #2 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: PA Required Health and Safety for Centers-Group Child Care Part 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 10/9/25 at approximately 3:40pm, Staff #1 smacked a child on the hand for taking an item from another child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“The operator self-reported that on 8/28/25 at approximately 315pm Child #1 was left in the older toddler room alone. Staff #1 brought 4 older toddler age children inside to change diapers. When staff #1 arrived back outside after changing diapers staff #1 only had 3 older toddlers with them. Staff #2 asked where child #1 was. Staff #1 did not know where the child was and thought that they must have left the child in the room. Staff #3 arrived outside with child #1 after finding the child alone in the older toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“The operator self-reported that on 8/28/25 at approximately 315pm Child #1 was left in the older toddler room alone. Staff #1 brought 4 older toddler age children inside to change diapers. When staff #1 arrived back outside after changing diapers staff #1 only had 3 older toddlers with them. Staff #2 asked where child #1 was. Staff #1 did not know where the child was and thought that they must have left the child in the room. Staff #3 arrived outside with child #1 after finding the child alone in the older toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“The operator self-reported that on 8/28/25 at approximately 315pm Child #1 was left in the older toddler room alone. Staff #1 brought 4 older toddler age children inside to change diapers. When staff #1 arrived back outside after changing diapers staff #1 only had 3 older toddlers with them. Staff #2 asked where child #1 was. Staff #1 did not know where the child was and thought that they must have left the child in the room. Staff #3 arrived outside with child #1 after finding the child alone in the older toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma lacked prevention and identification of child maltreatment as per Announcement C-22-03.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The PS 2 classroom lacked an emergency transportation plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The parent letter lacked information explaining the method to contact parents when an emergency arises and how to safely reunite with their children when the emergency has ended, as well as providing accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The health report on file for Child #4, a preshooler, dated 9/13/24 was obtained more than 12 months from the previous health report on file dated 8/25/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #7 lacked the address and phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff Person #1 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 5/10/24 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 5/7/19. The file for Staff Person #2 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 10/31/24 which was obtained after working in a child care position. The file for Staff Person #4 lacked a PA State Police clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“The power strip in the PreK room, accessible to children 5 years of age or younger, lacked a receptacle cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was peeling paint in the first stall in the girls' bathroom, in the first stall in the boys' bathroom, and on the door entering the School Age room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files for Child #1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,and 9 contained the original agreement forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“In the School Age room was a wire shelf with toys and games on it which presented a tipping hazard as it was unstable.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The file for Staff Person #3 contained fire safety training dated 5/25/25 which was obtained more than 12 months from the previous fire safety training dated 3/20/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Children were observed playing in the left outdoor play area where water was pooling in a yellow toy dump truck.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarm test log includes test dates more than 30 days apart: (December 30, 2024 and January 30, 2025)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.133(5) Original label
“The Highlands Mucus and Cold medicine, labeled for Child #1, had an expiration date of December 2024. The Topcare Ibuprofen, labeled for Child #2, had an expiration date of December 2024. The Albuterol Sulfate medication, labeled for Child #3, had an expiration date of December 2024. The Children's Zyrtec allergy medicine, labeled for Child #4, had an expiration date of February 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“Two infants were observed to be sleeping in pack and plays without the required 2 feet of space present.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2024
3270.166(6) Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep
“An infant was observed to be sleeping in a pack and play with a bottle in their mouth.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form for Child #3 was missing the telephone number for the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2024
3270.105 High Chairs
“An infant was observed to be seated in a table high chair seat without a safety strap present.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“The emergency contact forms for children receiving care in the PreK and School Age Classrooms were observed in bookbags located in the hallway across from the classrooms. The emergency contact forms were not present in the child care spaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
3270.133(2) Written instructions
“The physicians instructions were missing for an Albuterol Inhaler intended for Child #5. The medication has been administered to the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024
3270.77(c) Not present during removal
“The first aid kit in the Infant Classroom was missing tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The seat covers on the outdoor see saw were observed to be torn and in need of repair, allowing foam to be exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for Child #3, PREK, lacked an updated health report that had been completed within the last 12 months. The most recent health report was dated 2.21.23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2024
3270.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 lacked the date of birth for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“A hand washing sign was missing from two stalls in the girl's restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“The shelving on a small bookcase in the PreK Classroom was observed to be unsecured allowing the shelving to fall when pulled.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2024
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The agreement form for Child #4 lacked the arrival and departure times for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“A small area of peeling paint was observed on the bottle shelving under the windows in the 2-year-old Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The updates to the health assessments for Child #2, who recently turned 2, exceeded 6-months between updates to their health assessments on 3.20.23 and 10.30.23, at which time they were still a young toddler.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 1:44pm Staff Person #3 was observed to be seated at a table in the Preschool 2 Classroom. Staff Person #3 was unable to see 2 children who were resting behind play equipment in the classroom. At approximately 1:48pm Staff Person #4 was unable to see one child who was resting from their seated position in the PreK Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A plastic bag was observed in an open backpack in the hallway outside the 2-year-old room Classroom. The plastic bag could be accessible to children passing from the classroom through the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the outdoor play space, low metal poles that had been put in place to secure the fence were observed to have sharp edges along the tops of the poles. The metal poles were accessible to school age children receiving care in the space and posed a potential hazard. Exposed bolts were observed along the fence area between the school age and toddler play space areas and the entrance to the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“The first aid kits located in back packs for the PreK, Preschool 2 and School Age Classrooms were observed to be hanging from hooks in the hallway. The back packs were accessible to school age children passing through the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“A power strip in the Preschool 1 Classroom was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover. One electrical outlet was observed to be missing a protective receptacle cover in the Preschool 2 Classroom”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2024
3270.66(b) Original container
“One unlabeled spray bottle was observed in the Boys restroom and in the PreK Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2024
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Two pairs of adult scissors were observed in a caddy on the countertop in the School Age Classroom. The caddy was within reach of school age children receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Spray bottles containing cleaning solutions were observed to be hanging in the Boys and Girls Restrooms The spray bottles could be accessible to school age children using the restrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff Person #1 lacked verification that they had requested their NSOR Certificate prior to starting at the facility. The file contained documentation that the Staff Person had been suspended on 11.22.23 and returned on 1.12.24 when their NSOR was on file. This allowed them to work for 44 days without a completed NSOR Certificate or request prior to their removal. The file for Staff Person #2 lacked a current Child Abuse Clearance. The most recent Child Abuse Clearance on file was dated 6.3.19.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 3/1/23-4/1/23, 5/1/23-6/1/23, 7/1/23-8/1/23, 8/1/23-9/1/23, and10/1/23 and 11/1/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff #1 contained a health assessment and TB test that were dated more than 12 months prior to their start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan for the facility does not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the outdoor play space, observed a child's play house which had cracks above and beside the window and observed a child's climbing play castle where the top of the castle was coming off and wasn't secured.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“The back door which faces the outside play space had peeling paint on the outside of the door.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2022
3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff #4, who holds the title of director, lacks verification of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education of the human services field. There are at least 1250 hours of child care experience on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #3, a provisional hire, lacked an application for the NSOR on or before initial date in a child care position. See LIS Code Sheet. Application is dated 11/24/21. There is now an NSOR on file and dated 12/1/21. The Child Abuse clearance on file for staff #5 is not the clearance required under the CPSL and is for volunteer purposes. There was more than 60 months between the previous and most current Child Abuse clearances on file for staff #6. Dates are as follows: 8/9/16 and 8/10/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2022
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #1, who is of preschool age, lacks a health report which has been completed within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“There was more than 24 months between the previous and most current and updated health assessments on file for staff #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet) but now has documentation on file that the trainings have been completed on the following dates: Health and Safety- 1/11/22 and CPR/FA - 12/16/21. 3270.31(f)(1-10).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2022
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The files for staff #6 and 7 lacked 6 of the 12 required clock hours of child care training from 12/19/20 - 12/19/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“In the young toddler room, observed rest equipment which lacked a label with child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact information on file for child #2 lacks the parents work address and work phone.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022
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Sarver, PA 16055 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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FAQ
Yes. The Learning Village Early Childhood Dev Ctr is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 16, 2026, with 13 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 58 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 58 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.
130, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Weekly tuition from $132 to $385, as it lists it.
(724) 352-5885.
100 Deer Creek Rd, Saxonburg, PA 16056. The nearest other daycare we list is Lifesteps/South Butler County Primary School, 1.9 miles away.