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Sheryl Buffingtons Daycare Preschool Palace

325 Sunset Dr, Butler PA 16001 · License #CER-00255394 · Child Care Center

Granted; enrollment ACT
Capacity 121 childrenAges 0 mo – 15 yr1-Star programLast inspected Feb 13, 2026
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325 Sunset Dr, Butler PA 16001 · Directions

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When they operate

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Ages served

Newborn (Under 6 Weeks)Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)
  • 1-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 121 children
73
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
6
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
12.2
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Feb 13, 2026 — Renewal
13 violations cited · view state record
13 violations
Aug 28, 2025 — Allocated Unannounced Monitoring
11 violations cited · view state record
11 violations
Feb 13, 2025 — Renewal
11 violations cited · view state record
11 violations
Mar 5, 2024 — Renewal
33 violations cited · view state record
33 violations
Feb 7, 2024 — Unannounced Monitoring
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
Jul 18, 2023 — Complaints- Legal Location
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
Jun 22, 2023 — Complaints- Legal Location
6 violations cited · view state record
6 violations
  • Violation

    3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

    * From June through August of 2023, Staff Persons # 2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 were interviewed and reported that Staff Person # 1 (1) forcefully tossed infants onto sleeping mats located on the floor from approximately 3 to 4 feet high, (2) aggressively grabbed infants by one arm and pulled them off the ground, (3) grabbed infants by the hand or wrist and snapped them up from the ground, (4) dragged infants on their mats away from other infants, and /or (5) yelled at the infants out of frustration. These Staff Persons reported that Staff Person # 1 acted in these ways with the children when he/she was frustrated. These Staff Persons also reported that the way in which Staff Person #1 handled the children could result in the children breaking their bones or sustaining head injuries due to how hard they hit the ground. Staff Person #6 reported that he/she has observed Staff Person #1 use a flashlight to check the infants' eyes/pupils after he/she threw them to the ground because they hit their heads.

    Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.21 · The operator will develop and add a policy to the Staff Handbook that all staff must report suspected child abuse to ChildLine. The statement must be submitted to the Certification Representative for approval. All staff must sign a written statement that they have read and understand the policy.

    ** From June through August of 2023, Staff Persons # 2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 were interviewed and reported that Staff Person # 1 (1) forcefully tossed infants onto sleeping mats located on the floor from approximately 3 to 4 feet high, (2) aggressively grabbed infants by one arm and pulled them off the ground, (3) grabbed infants by the hand or wrist and snapped them up from the ground, (4) dragged infants on their mats away from other infants, and /or (5) yelled at the infants out of frustration. These Staff Persons reported that Staff Person # 1 acted in these ways with the children when he/she was frustrated. These Staff Persons also reported that the way in which Staff Person #1 handled the children could result in the children breaking their bones or sustaining head injuries due to how hard they hit the ground. Staff Person #6 reported that he/she has observed Staff Person #1 use a flashlight to check the infants' eyes/pupils after he/she threw them to the ground because they hit their heads.

    Corrected by Nov 24, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.21 · The operator will develop and add a policy to the Staff Handbook that all staff must report inappropriate interactions that they witness staff exhibit toward children to the management of the facility. The policy must be submitted to the Certification Representative for approval. All staff must sign a written statement that they have read and understand the policy.

    *** From June through August of 2023, Staff Persons # 2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 were interviewed and reported that Staff Person # 1 (1) forcefully tossed infants onto sleeping mats located on the floor from approximately 3 to 4 feet high, (2) aggressively grabbed infants by one arm and pulled them off the ground, (3) grabbed infants by the hand or wrist and snapped them up from the ground, (4) dragged infants on their mats away from other infants, and /or (5) yelled at the infants out of frustration. These Staff Persons reported that Staff Person # 1 acted in these ways with the children when he/she was frustrated. These Staff Persons also reported that the way in which Staff Person #1 handled the children could result in the children breaking their bones or sustaining head injuries due to how hard they hit the ground. Staff Person #6 reported that he/she has observed Staff Person #1 use a flashlight to check the infants' eyes/pupils after he/she threw them to the ground because they hit their heads.

    Corrected by Nov 24, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.21 · The operator will provide in-person training regarding Child Protective Services Law, mandatory for all staff to attend, to be conducted by Butler Co CYS. Proof of training will be submitted to the regional office after completion.

    **** From June through August of 2023, Staff Persons # 2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 were interviewed and reported that Staff Person # 1 (1) forcefully tossed infants onto sleeping mats located on the floor from approximately 3 to 4 feet high, (2) aggressively grabbed infants by one arm and pulled them off the ground, (3) grabbed infants by the hand or wrist and snapped them up from the ground, (4) dragged infants on their mats away from other infants, and /or (5) yelled at the infants out of frustration. These Staff Persons reported that Staff Person # 1 acted in these ways with the children when he/she was frustrated. These Staff Persons also reported that the way in which Staff Person #1 handled the children could result in the children breaking their bones or sustaining head injuries due to how hard they hit the ground. Staff Person #6 reported that he/she has observed Staff Person #1 use a flashlight to check the infants' eyes/pupils after he/she threw them to the ground because they hit their heads.

    Corrected by Dec 2, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.21 · The operator will provide in-person training regarding Anger Management, mandatory for all staff to attend, to be conducted by the ELRC. The operator will submit the training to the regional office for preapproval prior to it being conducted. Proof of training will be submitted to the regional office after completion.

    ***** From June through August of 2023, Staff Persons # 2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 were interviewed and reported that Staff Person # 1 (1) forcefully tossed infants onto sleeping mats located on the floor from approximately 3 to 4 feet high, (2) aggressively grabbed infants by one arm and pulled them off the ground, (3) grabbed infants by the hand or wrist and snapped them up from the ground, (4) dragged infants on their mats away from other infants, and /or (5) yelled at the infants out of frustration. These Staff Persons reported that Staff Person # 1 acted in these ways with the children when he/she was frustrated. These Staff Persons also reported that the way in which Staff Person #1 handled the children could result in the children breaking their bones or sustaining head injuries due to how hard they hit the ground. Staff Person #6 reported that he/she has observed Staff Person #1 use a flashlight to check the infants' eyes/pupils after he/she threw them to the ground because they hit their heads.

    Corrected by Dec 15, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

    From June through August of 2023, Staff Persons # 2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 were interviewed and reported that Staff Person # 1 (1) forcefully tossed infants onto sleeping mats located on the floor from approximately 3 to 4 feet high, (2) aggressively grabbed infants by one arm and pulled them off the ground, (3) grabbed infants by the hand or wrist and snapped them up from the ground, (4) dragged infants on their mats away from other infants, and /or (5) yelled at the infants out of frustration. These Staff Persons reported that Staff Person # 1 acted in these ways with the children when he/she was frustrated. These Staff Persons also reported that the way in which Staff Person #1 handled the children could result in the children breaking their bones or sustaining head injuries due to how hard they hit the ground. Staff Person #6 reported that he/she has observed Staff Person #1 use a flashlight to check the infants' eyes/pupils after he/she threw them to the ground because they hit their heads.

    Corrected by Sep 11, 2023

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Oct 14, 2022 — Renewal
24 violations cited · view state record
24 violations
Apr 14, 2022 — Complaints- Legal Location
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
Oct 22, 2021 — Renewal
32 violations cited · view state record
32 violations

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Feb 13, 2026 inspection noted: “The files for staff person #1, #2, and #4 lacked current fire safety training completed within the last year. The file for staff person #5 had fire safety train…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Aug 28, 2025 inspection noted: “The file for staff person #1 lacked a disclosure statement.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Feb 13, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff person #1, prior to their hire date, had completed the health and safety course titled Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification (6 hours)…” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error