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Butler County Childrens Center
131 Homewood Dr, Butler PA 16001 · License #CER-00241499 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (724) 287-2761
- Address
- 131 Homewood Dr, Butler PA 16001 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 59 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
Based on staff statements and video observations, on 3-25-26, staff person #1 was observed using physical punishment with multiple older toddlers in room #2. Staff person #1 was observed forcefully yanking an older toddler's arm to pull them to get the child off the table they were standing on. Staff person #1 was observed dragging another older toddler, who was on their knees, by their hand/wrist multiple feet across the floor and lifting the child up off the ground by grabbing their arm above the elbow.
Corrected by Apr 2, 2026
- Violation
3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
According to staff statements, staff person #1 was observed using harsh language towards multiple children, including yelling/screaming at children to follow directions.
Corrected by Apr 2, 2026
- Violation
The files for staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked current fire safety training completed within the last year.
Corrected by Mar 13, 2026
- Violation
The file for staff person #6, functioning as an aide, lacked verification of education to qualify as an aide.
Corrected by Mar 4, 2026
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
The files for staff person #2, #3, and #5 had staff evaluations that exceeded 12 months between evaluations.
Corrected by Mar 4, 2026
- Violation
In room #1, there was 1 area on the wall where the contact paper was tearing and coming apart and was accessible to children. On playground B, there were 3 areas on the plastic trim around the mulch area that were cracked and had holes with sharp edges that were a visible hazard.
Corrected by Mar 9, 2026
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
On the outdoor infant/toddler play space, there were 2 areas of peeling paint on the window frame.
Corrected by Mar 9, 2026
- Violation
In room #3, there were 2 chairs with tears and holes in the fabric.
Corrected by Mar 3, 2026
- Violation
3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.
A daily activity schedule was not posted in room #1.
Corrected by Mar 3, 2026
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The file for staff person #4 had a health assessment that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Corrected by Mar 4, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for staff person #3 lacked 7 of the 12 required hours of annual child care training.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2026
- Violation
On Playground B on the fence near the shed and near the gate leading to Playground C and on the fence and near the gate between Playground C and D, there were multiple bolts that were protruding out and were a visible hazard.
Corrected by Jan 15, 2026
- Violation
In room #2, there was an infant observed sleeping in a crib that was not labeled with the child's name.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
In room #2, there was Tylenol for child #1 that was expired.
Corrected by Nov 25, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The file for staff person #2 had a health assessment that said "Yes" to having any communicable diseases and lacked an explanation of the results of the examination.
Corrected by Mar 14, 2025
- Violation
The operator's letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures lacked the accommodations for toddlers and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Mar 19, 2025
- Violation
The file for staff person #1 lacked a disclosure statement at their start date and requires a current disclosure statement.
Corrected by Mar 13, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Staff person #1 completed mandated reporter training on 1-14-24 that was over 90 days after their date of hire. (see LIS code sheet)
Corrected by Apr 15, 2024
- Violation
The file for staff person #3 had emergency plan training that exceeded a year between trainings.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2024
- Violation
The file for staff person #3 had fire safety training that exceeded a year between trainings.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Staff persons #1 and #3 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Staff persons have since completed pediatric first-aid and CPR. Staff person #2 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety training. Staff person #2 has since completed the training.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2024
- Violation
On the toddler play space, the right door to enter the building had the bottom of the doorframe that had broken pieces of cement with cracks and holes.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.92(a) · Portable space heaters are not permitted.
A portable space heater was observed in the director's office.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The file for child #5 had an emergency contact form that lacked the telephone number of the child's physician.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2024
- Violation
The file for child #3 had an emergency contact form that lacked the health insurance policy number.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2024
- Violation
The file for child #5 enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 1st Varicella vaccination being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2024
- Violation
The file for staff person #5 had a health assessment that did not include the professional title for the individual who conducted the assessment.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2024
- Violation
The file for staff person #4 had one written, nonfamily reference and lacked a second written, nonfamily reference.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
On the emergency drill log, the names of all of the facility persons that participated in the drill on 2-22-24 were not listed on the form as required.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2024
- Violation
The file for child #5 lacked an initial health assessment dated within 60 days of the child's first day of attendance at the facility.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2024
- Violation
Staff person #5, with health and safety training completed prior to 10-4-22, had the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 Training dated 1-5-23 that was not completed by 12-30-22 as required. (See LIS CODE SHEET)
Corrected by Mar 8, 2023
- Violation
The file for staff person #6 had a disclosure statement that lacked the date the form was signed.
Corrected by Mar 21, 2023
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
The files for staff person #1, #3, and #4 had staff evaluations that exceeded 12 months between evaluations.
Corrected by Mar 8, 2023
- Violation
The file for staff person #1 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments.
Corrected by Mar 8, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The facility lacked documentation on file of an emergency drill being conducted within the last year.
Corrected by Mar 15, 2023
- Violation
According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days on multiple occasions within the last year.
Corrected by Mar 8, 2023
- Violation
The emergency plan lacked a plan that provides for evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.
Corrected by Mar 17, 2023
- Violation
The current emergency plan training documented and on file for Facility Person #2 was completed more than 12 months after the prior emergency plan training documented and on file. There was no documentation of any emergency plan training within the last 12 months on file for Facility Person #4.
Corrected by Mar 29, 2022
- Violation
Documentation of pediatric first aid/CPR training on file for Facility Person #2 indicated the training was expired. The only pediatric first aid/CPR documented and on file for Facility Person #3 (employed at the facility prior to 12/19/20) indicates the training was completed on 8/27/21, after the required date of 6/17/21.
Corrected by Apr 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
The most recent staff evaluation on fie for Facility Person #3 was completed more than 12 months after the prior evaluation on file.
Corrected by Mar 16, 2022
- Violation
The most recent firesafety trainings completed and documented on file for Facility Persons #2, #3, and #4 were completed more than 12 months after the previous firesafety trainings documented and on file.
Corrected by Mar 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the following topics within 90 days of hire:
The file for Facility Person #1 did not have documentation of required pre-service pediatric first aid and CPR training within 90 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). The required pre-service pediatric first aid and CPR training on file for staff person # 1 was dated 8/27/21. The file for Facility Person #5 did not have documentation of required pre-service health and safety training within 90 days of hire (See LIS CODE SHEET). There was no documentation of required pre-service health and safety training on file for staff person # 5.
Corrected by Apr 22, 2022
- Violation
The disclosure statements signed and on file for Facility Persons #1, #5 and #6 were outdated disclosure statements upon hire of the staff. The disclosure statement signed and on file for Facility Persons #1 and #5 was not signed by a witness.
Corrected by Apr 22, 2022
- Violation
Facility Person #1 was classified as an assistant group supervisor. Facility Person #6 was classified as an aide. There was not documentation on file for Facility Person #1 and #6 for the educational and/or experiential qualifications required to meet one of the applicable staff qualifications required for their respective classifications.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2022
- Violation
The current emergency contact form on file for child #1 was not reviewed and updated by the parent in writing in the 6 months prior to 1/6/22, the date upon which the suspension of the regulation was lifted. The emergency contact form was reviewed and updated by a parent in writing on 5/13/21 and 1/20/22.
Corrected by Mar 16, 2022
- Violation
The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #4 was completed more than 24 months after the prior health assessment on file.
Corrected by Mar 16, 2022
- Violation
There was only one written nonfamily reference on file for Facility Person #1. There were no written nonfamily references on file for Facility Persons #5 and #6.
Corrected by Apr 29, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
There was documentation of only 4 hours of child care training completed by Facility Person #2, employed at the facility prior to 12/19/20, between 12/19/20 and 12/19/21.
Corrected by Mar 18, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 2, 2026 inspection noted: “Based on staff statements and video observations, on 3-25-26, staff person #1 was observed using physical punishment with multiple older toddlers in room #2. St…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Apr 2, 2026 inspection noted: “According to staff statements, staff person #1 was observed using harsh language towards multiple children, including yelling/screaming at children to follow di…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Mar 3, 2026 inspection noted: “The files for staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked current fire safety training completed within the last year.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error