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Thistle Nook Nature Playschool
- licensed capacity
- 48
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Thistle Nook Nature Playschool
Thistle Nook Nature Playschool is a child care center in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 48 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 44 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 48 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 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 | 48 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Thistle Nook Nature Playschool
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 48 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00244001
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 44 rules in all · 44 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 14
- Safety and hazards 10
- Background checks 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
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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Jul 15, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #1 contained a volunteer Child Abuse clearance, making it invalid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for Child #5 lacked complete addresses for all listed release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff #3, classified as an Assistant Group Supervisor, contained documentation of an unofficial home school certificate which lacked details from an acceptable agency if Staff #3 received a high school diploma or general education certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 lacked the name of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026
3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“The facility's fire drill log contained consecutive hypothetical locations for the fire used for the fire drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The financial agreement form on file for Child #2 lacked the child's date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the Main Room, the coating on the door of a play kitchen was observed to be peeling and not in good repair. In the outdoor gross motor space, a cracked green cup used for sand play was observed in the sandbox and could be harmful to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record for Child #2 (PSA) lacked the following immunizations: 2 doses of Hepatitis B, 1 dose of Rotavirus, 1 dose of DTAP, 1 dose of HiB, 1 dose of Pneumococcal, 1 dose of MMR, 1 dose of Varicella, and 2 doses of Hepatitis A without a Letter of Exemption in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff #2 (4/7/25 & 6/17/26), Staff #4 (4/4/25 & 5/4/26), and Staff #5 (3/31/25 & 4/6/26) are dated more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026
Jul 29, 2025Inspection21 rules cited
3270.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete
“The health assessment on file for Child #2 does not indicate that age appropriate screenings were conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the preschool area of the Main Room, peeling wicker material on a table and foam blocks with teeth marks were observed and not in good repair. A small metal hand rake was observed with sharp edges in the Main Room, which could cause injury to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.102(e) Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch
“In the toddler area of the outdoor play space, mulch and rocks were observed with a diameter of less than 1 inch and may not be used in spaces where infants or toddlers receive care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3270.82(j) Running water - diapering
“Based on a conversation with staff, the water receptacle containing waste water from the portable sink is not emptied at least once a day.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The file for Child #1 contained the original financial agreement when the parent is to receive the original agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The health assessment on file for Child #2 does not indicate if the child is free from contagious disease and may participate in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact forms on file for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“While observing a diaper change in the toddler area, Staff #4 did not wash their hands after the diaper change was completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2025
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test
“The current health assessment on file for Staff person #4 does not indicate if the staff person was assessed for communicable/contagious disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The initial health assessment on file for Staff #2 is dated 6/9/25, which is after Staff #2's date of hire. (SEE IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms on file for Child #4 and Child #5 lacked complete addresses for all listed release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
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(Older Toddler) contained two health assessments dated 7/24/22 & 4/15/24, more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #2 (Younger Toddler at the time) contained two health assessments dated 8/9/23 & 3/22/24, more than 6 months apart. The file for Child #3 (Younger Toddler at the time) contained two health assessments dated 9/13/24 & 6/23/25, more than 6 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“While observing a diaper change in the toddler area, Staff #4 was observed using their hands to open the hands free can for diaper disposal.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Standing water was observed in the empty sandbox in the toddler area of the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The two most recent mandated reporter trainings on file for Staff #3 are dated 2/5/20 and 2/16/25, more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that a group of toddlers did not wash their hands prior to eating lunch”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A bottle of Babyganics sunscreen labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was observed in a shoe cubby in the toddler area and was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“At the time of inspection, Child #4 was receiving care in the outside play space without their emergency contact information being in the space where they were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff #1, who was hired after 2/1/25 (SEE IS CODE SHEET), did not contain an NSOR certificate at time of hire, as required by Announcement C-25-01. The NSOR certificate on file for Staff #1 is dated 6/18/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“The financial agreement form on file for Child #1 lacked the operator's signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
Jan 23, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Staff #1, classified as an Assistant Group Supervisor, lacked two years of documented child care experience in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The initial health assessment on file for Staff #2, dated 10/29/24, was beyond Staff #2's date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET). The initial health assessment (dated 10/21/24) and Tuberculosis screening (dated 10/23/24) on file for Staff #3 were dated after Staff #3's date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“The facility's fire drill log contained multiple consecutive hypothetical locations of the fire for the fire drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility's fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 10/9/24-11/19/24, more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for Staff #3 lacked Emergency Plan training within 90 of their date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #3 lacked a disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2025
Jul 11, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The Child Abuse clearance on file for Staff #1 was invalid as it was a volunteer clearance, and Staff #1 serves as a staff member (SEE IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #2 contained a disclosure statement dated 5/26/22, from a different legal entity (SEE IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises
“The facility's Emergency Plan lacked procedures addressing how the facility would contact parents when an emergency situation arises.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“The facility's Emergency Plan lacked procedures addressing how the facility would inform parents that the emergency has ended and instructions as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“The Emergency Plan lacked documentation that the plan had been reviewed and updated within the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The parent letter in the Emergency Plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's Emergency Plan lacked procedures addressing Volunteer Emergency Preparedness Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record for Child #1 (Older Toddler) lacked the following immunizations: 2 doses of DTAP, 1 dose of Polio, and 1 dose of Hepatitis A without a Letter of Exemption in the file. Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 7/11/24, and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2024
Oct 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“The Initial Health Assessments for Staff #1: (Dated: 06/09/2022), #2 (Dated: 06/17/2022), #3 (Dated: 06/09/2022) and #4 (Dated: 12/03/2021) were dated after their hire dates. (See LIS Code Sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023
Oct 2, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility's fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system between 08/09/2023 and 09/11/2023 (33 Days). The test conducted was more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record of Child #1 (PRE-S) lacked a yearly Influenza shot with no Letter of Exemption in File.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023
Jun 29, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.71 Heat Source
“A stove, used for cooking, which is located in a non-measured childcare space, next to the stairs was accessible to children and poses a burn hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Thistle Nook Nature Playschool
Is Thistle Nook Nature Playschool licensed?
Yes. Thistle Nook Nature Playschool is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Thistle Nook Nature Playschool last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Thistle Nook Nature Playschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 44 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 44 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 Thistle Nook Nature Playschool care for?
48, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Thistle Nook Nature Playschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Thistle Nook Nature Playschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Thistle Nook Nature Playschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 849-0888 to ask.
What is Thistle Nook Nature Playschool's phone number?
(724) 849-0888.
Where is Thistle Nook Nature Playschool?
1530 E Laurel Cir, Mount Pleasant, PA 15666. The nearest other daycare we list is Beginnings & Beyond, 0.2 miles away.