Kindercare Learning Center/Norwin Ave
8895 Norwin Ave, Irwin, PA
4.7· 50 reviews
Wiggles N Giggles Academy
- licensed capacity
- 36
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Wiggles N Giggles Academy
Wiggles N Giggles Academy is a child care center in Irwin, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 36 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageFaith-basedAccepts 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
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 36 children
Hours
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
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian-based values) |
| Staff | Fourteen certified employees; all staff maintain PA clearances and complete annual trainings |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | ELRC approved |
| More | Founded 2014 |
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Wiggles N Giggles Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Wiggles N Giggles Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 36 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00259377
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 4, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Safety and hazards 5
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Background checks 3
- Records and paperwork 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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May 4, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff Person #1 lacked 1 of their 12 hours of child care training in their respective training year of March 2025 and March 2026.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The updates to the health reports on file for Child #2, a young toddler, exceeded 6 months between health reports dated 2.12.25 and 3.9.26.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the complete addresses for the release persons listed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The current pediatric first aid and CPR training on file for Staff Person #3, dated 12.30.24, was not completed on or prior to the expiration of the prior training. The prior pediatric first aid and CPR training expired on 9.30.24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The FBI Clearances on file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 60 months between updated clearances dated 9.3.20 and 9.7.25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Two packages of lens wipes, labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children, were observed in a low unlocked drawer in Classroom 4 (K Prep). The lens wipes could be accessible to children receiving care in the child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The updates to the health assessments on file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between examinations on 2.2.24 and 3.11.26.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026
Oct 17, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility has exceeded 30 days since their last fire alarm testing. The most recent documentation of fire alarm testing occurred on 8.27.25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A bottle of hand sanitizer, labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children, was observed on top of the microwave in the K Prep classroom. The hand sanitizer was accessible to children receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Two pairs of adult scissors were observed in an unlocked drawer accessible to children receiving care in the Preschool Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
3270.133(5) Original label
“One bottle of expired Infants Tylenol was observed in the locked medication drawer in the Infant Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
May 5, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility lacked verification that an annual emergency drill had been completed within the last 12 months. The most recent emergency drill on file was completed on 6.28.23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The updates to the health assessments on file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between examinations on 10.17.22 and 11.20.24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“The files for Children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were observed to contain the original agreements.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The written evaluations on file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 12 months between evaluations dated 12.2.23 and 1.28.25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In the PreK classroom, one pair of adult scissors was observed on a desk being used by the children and one pair was removed from the unlocked desk drawer by the staff person in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
May 8, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff Person #2 includes FBI clearances dated 5/5/18 and 4/8/24. the file for Staff Person #4 includes State Police clearances dated 11/21/18 and 10/29/24 and Child Abuse Clearances dated 10/25/18 and 10/30/23, all more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first-aid kit in the excursion bag in the Pre-K Prep classroom was lacking tape.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.102(a)/3270.103 Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed that there was a rip on the vinyl cover of a rest mat in the Toddler room causing the foam to be exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 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: 4/3/24 - 5/8/24 (35 days)”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for Staff Person #5 did not contain documentation of a health assessment and tuberculosis screening, required prior to hire (See LIS code sheet). The health assessment and tuberculosis screening on file for Staff Person #5 are dated 3/14/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The two most recent mandated reporter training certificates on file for Staff Person #1 are dated 12/5/18 and 3/12/24, and for Staff Person #3 are dated 8/29/18 and 2/16/24, all more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
Feb 20, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file of Child #1, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of the fourth dose of the DTaP vaccination, as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule. Child #2 enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of the fourth dose of the HIB vaccination, as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule. Child #3 enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of the second dose of the HepA vaccination, as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
May 1, 2023Inspection16 rules cited
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan to county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“There were more than 30 days between multiple fire detection system tests. The dates on the testing log were as follows: 5/8/22-6/15/22, 7/10/22-8/14/22, 10/3/22-11/10/22, 11/10/22-12/14/22, 2/6/23-3/10/23, and 3/10/23-4/13/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“Staff person #11's health assessment dated 3/22/23 lacked the physician's assessment of the suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.133(5) Original label
“There was a child's epi-pen in the Toddler room that was observed to be expired.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record for Child #1 was lacking a current influenza vaccination.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“Emergency contact forms for Child #2 and Child #3 lacked information on the child's special needs as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP which is needed in an emergency situation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
3270.102(a)/3270.103 Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed that there was a rip on the vinyl cover of a rest mat in the Toddler room causing the foam to be exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023
3270.82(j) Running water - diapering
“There was no water source by the diapering table in the Toddler room. The sink being used being used for the diapering table was located in the adjacent bathroom which was not located in the Toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“There was no handwashing sign by the urinal in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023
3270.71 Heat Source
“Part of the lattice on the radiator covers in the Infant, Toddler, and Preschool rooms were detached from the frame causing the radiators to be accessible to the children. There was no cover on the radiator in the bathroom causing the radiator to be accessible to the children, the temperature of the radiator in the bathroom measured 120 degrees F.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At approximately 9:45 am, Staff #2, left the infant room to open the front door of the facility and left Staff person #6 in the infant room with 1 infant and 5 young toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff person #3 functioning as an aide lacked proof of an 8th grade education and 2500 hours of child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #3 with a hired date as an aide (see LIS code sheet) had a volunteer State Police clearance dated 8/28/20 and a volunteer Child Abuse clearance dated 9/2/20. The State Police and Child Abuse clearance were not for employment purposes therefore are not valid. Staff person #7 had a current Child Abuse clearance dated 3/9/23 which was obtained more that 60 month of the previous clearance dated 8/11/17. Staff person #7 had a State Police clearance dated 3/5/23 but the request was still pending therefore it was invalid. Staff person #7 previous State Police clearance was dated 11/1/17.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, and #11, obtained the updated health and safety training after the required date of 12/30/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan lacked a continuity of operations plan.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed that there was chipping paint on the window ledge in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
May 2, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“The two most documented reviews of the emergency plan are dated in an interval greater than 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the following intervals, the testing of the installed and in-use fire detection system occurred more than 30 days apart: 9/09/21-10/10/21, 10/10/21-11/12/21, 12/02/21-01/13/22., 02/03/22-03/10/22, and 3/10/22-4/12/22.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for staff person #1, #3, and #5 lacks verification of 12 hours of child care training completed within the most recent year of service.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The two most recent state police clearances on file for staff person #2 are dated more than 5 years or 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The two most recent mandated reporter trainings on file for staff person #3 and staff person #4 are dated in an interval which exceeds 5 years or 60 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for child #1 lacks verification of a current Rotavirus, DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, and Polio immunization administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP: The file for child #4 lacks verification of a current flu vaccination in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The most recent health assessment on file for staff person #3 is dated more than 24 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2022
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The two most recent updates to the emergency contact information and agreement on file for child #2, child #3, and child #5 are dated in an interval greater than 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2022
- Dec 17, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Wiggles N Giggles Academy
Is Wiggles N Giggles Academy licensed?
Yes. Wiggles N Giggles Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Wiggles N Giggles Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 4, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Wiggles N Giggles Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 Wiggles N Giggles Academy care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Wiggles N Giggles Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Wiggles N Giggles Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Wiggles N Giggles Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 823-5439 to ask.
What is Wiggles N Giggles Academy's phone number?
(412) 823-5439.
Where is Wiggles N Giggles Academy?
310 Oak St, Irwin, PA 15642. The nearest other daycare we list is Irwin Childrens Center, 0.1 miles away.