LITTLE PEOPLE DAY CARE FAMILY CENTER

CLAIRTON, PAGroup Child Care HomeLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity12
Est. price$912/mo

Contact information

Address319 SAINT CLAIR AVE, CLAIRTON, PA, 15025

CityCLAIRTON, PA 15025

CountyAllegheny

Phone(412) 233-3855

Operating details

Capacity12

SubsidiesY

License dateOctober 15, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/23/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High16
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low6
  • Low0

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319 SAINT CLAIR AVE, CLAIRTON, PA, 15025, CLAIRTON, PA 15025

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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/23/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High16
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low6
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

    Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3280.32(a)/3280.192(4))

    The most recent State Police clearance on file for Staff #1 is dated 5/21/20, more than 60 months prior. The most recent Child Abuse clearance on file for Staff #1 is dated 5/22/20, more than 60 months prior. The most recent FBI clearance on file for Staff #1 is dated 3/16/20, more than 60 months prior. The most recent NSOR clearance on file for Staff #1 is dated 7/1/20, more than 60 months prior. The most recent State Police clearance on file for Staff #2 is dated 7/31/19, more than 60 months prior. The most recent Child Abuse clearance on file for Staff #2 is dated 7/31/19, more than 60 months prior. The file for Staff #2, employed more than 45 days, lacked an FBI clearance. The most recent NSOR clearance on file for Staff #2 is dated 7/1/20, more than 60 months prior. The file for Staff #2 lacked a disclosure statement. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff #1 and Staff #2-- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff #2--- may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Correction: Staff #1 and Staff #2 will get State Police, Child abuse, FBI, and NSOR clearances updated. Staff #2 will update disclosure statement. Staff #1 and Staff #2 will not work in childcare until the clearances are recieved. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/8/2025
  2. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

    Locked or inaccessible - in original container (3280.66(a))

    In the front room, hair detangler and Degree deodorant labeled "keep out of the reach of children" were observed in an unlocked closet and accessible to children. In the front bathroom, disinfectant spray labeled "keep out of the reach of children" was observed behind the toilet and accessible to children. In the middle room, baby shampoo and 3-in-1 kids shampoo labeled "keep out of the reach of children" was observed on a shelf and accessible to children. In the open and unlocked staff bathroom, containers of bleach labeled "keep out of the reach of children" were observed on the floor and accessible to children. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. Correction: All toxics were removed out of the reach of children during the inspection on 7/23/25. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/23/2025
  3. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

    Building Surfaces (3280.76)

    In the front room, exposed foam and peeling tape were observed in the doorframe behind the adult sized table. In the middle room, peeling wallpaper and tape were observed on the wall under the air conditioner. Requirement: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Correction: I will re-tape the exposed foam on the doorframe and I will re-tape the wallpaper around the air conditioner. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/3/2025
  4. Medium risk7/23/2025

    Clean and good repair (3280.102(a))

    In the back room, rust was observed on the bottom of a metal filing cabinet containing serving supplies and accessible to children. In the outside play space, rust was observed on a blue metal cart and accessible to children. Requirement: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Correction: The metal filing cabinet in the back room will be covered with duct tape. The metal cart outside will be sanded down and repainted or duct tape will be placed over the rust. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/19/2025
  5. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

    Refrigerator (3280.106)

    An odorous brown liquid containing dead fruit flies was observed in the facility's refrigerator near the back door. Requirement: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. Correction: The refrigerator was cleaned out. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/19/2025
  6. Medium-Low risk7/23/2025

    Signed (3280.123(a))

    The file for Child #3 lacked an agreement form. Requirement: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. Correction: Child #3 no longer attends at the facility as of 7/28/25. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/19/2025
  7. Medium-Low risk7/23/2025

    Amount of fee (3280.123(a)(1))

    The agreement form for Child #2 lacked the weekly fee amount. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. Correction: The fee amount was added to the agreement form for Child #2. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/19/2025
  8. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

    Services proceeded (3280.123(a)(3))

    The agreement form for Child #2 lacked services to be provided to the family and child. The file for Child #4 lacked a child service report form to provide the family with information about the child's growth and development. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information at § 3280.124(f). Correction: The agreement form for Child #2 was updated on 7/24/25. The Child Service Report for Child #4 will be completed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/19/2025
  9. Medium-Low risk7/23/2025

    Designated release persons (3280.123(a)(5))

    The agreement form for Child #1 and Child #2 lacked the child's release persons. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: The release persons for Child 1 and Child 2 were added to the agreement form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/19/2025
  10. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

    Physician name, address, phone (3280.124(b)(2))

    The emergency contact form for Child #5 lacked a phone number and a complete address for the child's physician. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction: The emergency contact form for Child #5 will have the phone number and address of the child's physician added. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/19/2025
  11. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

    Parent home/work address, phone (3280.124(b)(3))

    The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked a work address and work phone number for the enrolling parent. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction: Child #3 no long attends the facility as of 7/28/25. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/19/2025
  12. High risk7/23/2025

    Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission (3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3))

    The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked a parental consent for emergency medical care. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: child #3 no longer attends at the facility as of 7/28/25. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/19/2025
  13. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

    Information re: special needs (3280.124(b)(5))

    The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked information regarding if the child has special needs. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include 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: Child #3 no longer attends at the facility as of 7/28/25. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/19/2025
  14. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

    Insurance coverage information (3280.124(b)(6))

    The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the child's health insurance coverage and the policy number. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Correction: Child #3 no longer attends at the facility as of 7/28/25. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/19/2025
  15. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

    Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3280.124(f)/3280.181(c))

    The file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #4, and Child #5 contained an emergency contact form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update. Requirement: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Correction: The parents of Child #1, #2, #4, and #5 will review and resign the emergency contact form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/3/2025
  16. Medium-Low risk7/23/2025

    Free from contagious/communicable disease (3280.131(d)(7))

    The most recent health report form on file for Child #4 did not specify if the child is free from communicable disease and if the child is able to participate in childcare. Requirement: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction: Child #4 will turn in an updated health report form. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/19/2025
  17. Medium-High riskStandard 127/23/2025

    12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter (3280.151(a))

    The file for Staff #2 contained a health assessment dated 6/1/20, more than 12 months prior to the date of hire. Requirement: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. Correction: Staff #2 will get an updated health assessment. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/19/2025
  18. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

    Mantoux TB (3280.151(c)(2))

    The file for Staff #2 lacked a tuberculosis screening. Requirement: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. Correction: Staff #2 will get an updated tuberculosis screening. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/19/2025
  19. Medium-Low risk7/23/2025

    Exam communicable disease (3280.151(c)(3))

    The most recent health assessment on file for Staff #1 did not address if an examination for communicable diseases was completed. Requirement: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction: Staff #1 will have a staff health assessment form completed. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/19/2025
  20. Medium-Low risk7/23/2025

    Information re: medical problems (3280.151(c)(4))

    The most recent health assessment on file for Staff #1 did not address information on medical problems that might threaten the health of children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. Requirement: An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. Correction: Staff #1 will have an updated health assessment completed that addresses if the staff can provide adequate care to children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/19/2025
  21. Medium risk7/23/2025

    Physician/CRNP assessment (3280.151(c)(5))

    The most recent health assessment on file for Staff #1 did not address the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare. Requirement: An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. Correction: Staff #1 will have a staff health assessment completed that addresses the persons suitability to provide childcare. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/19/2025
  22. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

    Wholesome (3280.161(a))

    A bowl of spoiled beans and corn were observed in the refrigerator near the back door. Requirement: Food stored, prepared or served shall be clean, wholesome, free from spoilage, free from adulteration and safe for human consumption. Correction: The refrigerator was cleaned out on 7/23/25. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/19/2025
  23. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

    Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3280.181(c))

    The file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #4, and Child #5 contained a financial agreement form that was not updated within 6 months of the previous update. Requirement: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Correction: The agreement forms for Child 1, Child 2, Child 4, and Child 5 will be reviewed and resigned and dated. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/3/2025
  24. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

    Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3280.182(5))

    The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked a parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures. Requirement: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: Child #3 no longer attends at the facility as of 7/28/25. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/19/2025
  25. Medium-High risk7/23/2025

    Emergency plan (3280.26(a)(5))

    The facility's emergency plan lacked information regarding accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Requirement: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Correction: Accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions will be added to the emergency plan. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 9/19/2025

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$912/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: CLAIRTON, Allegheny County
  • Capacity: 12
  • Type: Group Child Care Home
  • Years in operation: 1

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