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Lilly, PA 15938 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
The Little Red Schoolhouse
- licensed capacity
- 52
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Little Red Schoolhouse
The Little Red Schoolhouse is a child care center in Cresson, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 52 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 40 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolAccepts 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 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 52 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Experience Curriculum |
| Staff | Licensed child care specialists |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 52 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Little Red Schoolhouse has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Little Red Schoolhouse
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 52 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00249355
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 40 rules in all · 39 corrected
- Safety and hazards 10
- Records and paperwork 6
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Background checks 2
- Transportation 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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 15, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Observed 2 pair of adult scissors in the top left drawer of the teacher's desk in the Preschool Room which were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Continued non-compliance. On 9/15/26 observed Blistex Medicated Lip Balm which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the top middle drawer of the teacher's desk in the Preschool Room which was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2026
3270.166(5) Six-months-old held
“At approximately 2:58 PM observed an infant less than 6 months of age in a bouncer seat holding a bottle in the Infant Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2026
Aug 17, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed approximately a 16-inch crack in the siding under the window closest to the side entrance of the facility in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
3270.133(4) Locked
“Observed Member's Mark Ibuprofen in the 2nd drawer on the left-hand side of the desk in the Preschool Room which was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file of Staff #1 lacked a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #1 contained a health assessment dated 12/2/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed Members Mark Disinfecting Wipes which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the bottom shelf above the changing table in the Toddler Room which were accessible to children. Observed Aquaphor, Boudreaux's Butt Paste, and Calmoseptine Ointment which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the 2nd shelf above the changing table in the Toddler Room which were accessible to children.”
Nov 12, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.121(b) Given parents in writing
“At the time of the inspection, the parents did not receive in writing the facility's policy regarding supervision during the transfer of care between the child care facility and any contracted service.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 11/19/25 observed a play kitchen with a cracked hole at the bottom to the left of the entrance creating rough edges in the outdoor play space. On 11/19/25 observed a cracked large green square Magna Tile in the Preschool Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of Staff #3, a provisional hire, lacked a National Sex Offender Registry Certificate dated prior to or on the date of having direct contact or routine interaction with the children. (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #3 contained a NSOR dated 10/14/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2025
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“On 11/19/25 the facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested on 11/1/24, 11/29/24, 1/24/25, 2/21/25, 3/21/25, 4/18/25, 5/16/25, 6/13/25, 7/11/25, 8/8/25, 9/5/25, 10/3/25, and 10/31/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The file of Staff #2 lacked documentation of completing professional development in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained documentation of completing pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on 2/5/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“It was observed that an agreement was not on file at the date of enrollment. Child #1's date of admission was 12/30/24 with an agreement dated 1/1/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“Staff did not ensure that a child's hands were washed before a snack in the Preschool Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The files of Staff #1 and #4 lacked health assessments conducted every 24 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a current health assessment dated 9/5/25 with a previous one dated 8/18/23. The file of Staff #4 contained a current health assessment dated 10/15/25 with a previous one dated 8/9/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2025
Nov 1, 2024Inspection18 rules cited
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The operator lacked documentation of notifying local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. The operator provided documentation of notifying local traffic safety authorities on 10/6/23 and 11/1/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested on 11/3/23, 12/29/23, 1/26/24, 2/23/24, 3/22/24, 4/19/24, 5/17/24, 6/14/24, 7/12/24, 8/9/24, 9/9/24, 10/4/24, and 11/1/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2024
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The file of Staff #2 lacked documentation of completing professional development in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained documentation of completing pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on 8/28/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 11/4/24 observed Bic Wite-Out which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" in the top drawer of the teacher's desk which was accessible to children. On 11/4/24 observed 4 bottles of Bath and Body Works Concentrated Room Sprays, including 2 Vanilla Bean Noel, 1 Champagne Toast, and 1 Flannel, which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the bottom shelf above the changing table in the Toddler Room which were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of Staff #2 lacked a disclosure statement signed at the time of initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained a disclosure statement dated 3/18/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first-aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 11/4/24 observed 2 cracked clear yellow blocks in the Preschool Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2024
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“On 11/4/24 observed bottles which were not labeled with the child's name in the Infant Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter provided to the parent explaining emergency procedures did not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility has a policy that addresses the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, but it did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file of Staff #3 lacked a health assessment conducted every 24 months. The file of Staff #3 contained a current health assessment dated 5/2/23 with a previous one dated 3/1/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreements for Children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 11/4/24 observed rust on the heat register in the bathroom located in the Toddler Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact information for Child #4 lacked the complete work address of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for Child #5 lacked the home telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Child #4 lacked child service reports completed at least every 6 months. Child #4, who had an admission date of 3/25/24, did not have a child service report in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“On 11/4/24 observed peeling paint on the heat register and to the right of the heat register in the bathroom located in the Toddler Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3270.36(b)(3) HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr
“The file of Staff #1, who was designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of 1 year of experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file of Child #2 lacked an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. The file of Child #2 contained a health report dated 11/1/24 with a previous one dated 10/20/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2024
Nov 16, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“The facility was observed to have an Emergency Plan that does not provide a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facilities documentation of testing every 30 days indicates that a period of 31 days occurred between the testing on January 3, 2023 and February 3, 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2023
3270.71 Heat Source
“The heat pipe in the infant room which was covered in a wooden protective cover was missing the end cap and exposing the hot pipe.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“The file for child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact that was dated 02/01/2021, and not updated until 08/16/22 therefore not updated once in a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child #1 was observed to contain a financial agreement dated 02/01/2022 with no update at least once in a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's written policy to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment does not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2023
Nov 8, 2022Inspection15 rules cited
3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for child #2 was observed to lack a signed and dated statement of exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief from the child's parent or guardian.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The carpet on the 4th street side of the building in the toddler space was observed to be torn and presenting with strings and fringes posing a trip hazard. The corners of 2 metal air conditioning units present with sharp metal corners that protrude into the outdoor play space. The height of the AC unit's sharp metal corners are low enough to pose a hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for child #2 was observed to lack written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of an annual flu vaccine administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete
“The file for child #1, was observed to lack a health report that included a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“A pack and play in the infant childcare space, located in the front of the building was observed to be occupied by an infant, who was nursing with a bottle, was without at least 2 feet of space on three sides of the bed. This occupied pack and play was against the sink on one side, and against a cabinet on another side, leaving only 2 sides with the 2 feet of space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.133(6) Written consent
“The file for child #1 was observed to lack written consent for administration of Albuterol medication”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.133(4) Locked
“Medication Albuterol, was observed to be within the reach of children, specifically located in a Red bag hanging on the bottom row of coat hooks mounted to the interior wall of the bathroom in the toddler space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“Medication Albuterol, and Tylenol was observed to lack a label identifying the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“The facility was observed to have an Emergency Plan that did not include continuity of operations in the event of an emergency at the facility”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The files for staff person(s) #1, and #2 were observed to lack documentation of completion of the following required pre-service training within 90 days of the date of hire (see LIS code sheet): CCDBG health and safety professional development.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A clear bag containing toothpaste and other oral health products labeled with warnings to keep out of reach of children were observed to be within reach of children in the toddler space. These products were observed in a red bag, hanging on the bottom row of coat hooks mounted to the interior wall of the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.66(b) Original container
“A white bottle without an original label or label that specified contents was observed in the locked right-hand cabinet in the pre-school bathroom. Staff person #1 verified that this white bottle contained a "cleaning solution", that was not specified on the label.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility was observed to have an emergency plan that did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.133(7) Medication log
“The facility was observed to lack a medication Log for medication(s) Albuterol and Tylenol that was present at the facility”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Two plastic bins in the toddler space, one containing toy cars and one containing toy animals, were observed to have cracks and breaks, creating sharp edges, pinch and crush points.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2022
Nov 5, 2021Inspection12 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“On 11/9/21 observed a pairing knife in the 2nd drawer from the bathroom door in the Toddler Classroom which was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2021
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The files of Staff #2 and #3 lacked documentation of valid pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file of Staff #3 lacked documentation of completing the health and safety training within 90 days of hire. Staff #3 had a hire date of 6/21/21 with documentation of completing the health and safety training on 10/6/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Staff #4 lacked documentation of mandated reporter training completed every 60 months. Staff #4 had documentation of mandated reporter training completed on 9/10/21 with previous training completed on 8/28/16.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of Staff #1 lacked a State Police Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a State Police Clearance dated 7/14/21 with a previous one dated 7/13/16. The file of Staff #1 contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 7/16/21 with a previous one dated 7/13/16. The file of Staff #2 lacked a valid State Police Clearance because it did not contain a disseminated by date. The file of Staff #4 lacked documentation of the National Sex Offender Registry Verification Certificate by July 1, 2020. Staff #4 had a start date of 3/5/19 with a NSOR dated 9/17/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility was unable to provide a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested on 11/24/20, 12/17/20, 1/12/21, 7/1/21, 8/1/21, 9/1/21, 10/1/21, and 11/1/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file of Staff #4 lacked a health assessment conducted every 24 months. The file of Staff #4 contained a current health assessment dated 4/12/21 with a previous one dated 3/4/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2021
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file of Child #1, a 7 month old, lacked documentation of the influenza immunization in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file of Child #1 also lacked documentation of the DTAP/DTP/TD and the Pneumococcal immunizations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file of Child #1 contained documentation of 2 DTAP/DTP/TD immunizations and 2 Pneumococcal immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2021
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The files of Children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked the work telephone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2021
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“On 11/9/21 observed paper clips in the drawer beside the bathroom door in the Toddler Classroom which were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2021
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 11/9/21 observed torn rest mats with exposed foam in the Preschool Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2021
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 11/9/21 observed Dove deodorant which indicated "keep out of reach of children" in the drawer beside the bathroom door in the Toddler Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about The Little Red Schoolhouse
Is The Little Red Schoolhouse licensed?
Yes. The Little Red Schoolhouse is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Little Red Schoolhouse last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Little Red Schoolhouse had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 40 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 39 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 The Little Red Schoolhouse care for?
52, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does The Little Red Schoolhouse accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Little Red Schoolhouse's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Little Red Schoolhouse cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 886-9388 to ask.
What is The Little Red Schoolhouse's phone number?
(814) 886-9388.
Where is The Little Red Schoolhouse?
400 Powell Ave, Cresson, PA 16630. The nearest other daycare we list is Children's Express, 0.2 miles away.