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Cranberry Early Learning Center
2525 Rochester Rd, Cranberry Township PA 16066 · License #CER-00251609 · Child Care Center
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- 1-Star quality rating
- Does not accept Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 138 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.33(a) · A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.
The file for Staff Person #1, serving as an assistant group supervisor, is lacking the required 2 years of childcare experience to qualify as an AGS.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
- Violation
3270.37(c) · An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.
Staff Person #1, qualified to be an Aide, and Volunteer #2 were observed to be unsupervised, caring for children in the Gymnasium.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.
The file for Staff #2 lacked Fire Safety Training within the previous 12 months.
Corrected by Dec 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
The file for Staff #1 contained Mandated Reporter Training that was updated in an interval greater than 60 months.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. Facility Person #6, #9, #12, #15, and #17 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
Although the files for Staff #3, #4, #5, #6, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, and #18 contained National Sex Offender Certificates at the time for Renewal Inspection, it was observed that the files for Staff #3, #4, #5, #6, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, and #18 did not contain National Sex Offender Certificates prior to date of hire. Although the files for Staff #3, #4, #5, #6, #8, #9, #10, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, and #18 contained Disclosure Statements at the time for Renewal Inspection, it was observed that the files for Staff #3, #4, #5, #6, #8, #9, #10, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, and #18 did not contain Disclosure Statements prior to date of hire. The file for Staff #6, a minor volunteer, contained a disclosure statement that did not include a witness, parental signature, and date. Although the file for Staff #8 contained a Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Clearance at time of Renewal Inspection it was observed that the file for Staff #8 did not contain a Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Clearance prior to hire. Although the file for Staff #11 contained an FBI Clearance at time of Renewal Inspection it was observed that the file for Staff #11 did not contain an FBI Clearance prior to hire. The files for Staff #6, #9, #12, #15, and #17 lacked FBI Clearances and/or requests for an FBI Clearance.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
In Room 1631, the was a bottle of white out, labeled "Keep out of the reach of children," that was in a low unlocked drawer.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
- Violation
3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
Trash receptacles in Room 1632 containing human secretions (food wrappers and drink cups) and Room 1633 (yogurt, water bottles, and napkins) were not contained in a closed, plastic-lined receptacle.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
- 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 Emergency Contact Forms for Child #1, #2, #3, #6 and #7 lacked the address of the child's physician. The Emergency Contact Forms for Child #9 and #10 lacked the name and address of the child's physician.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
- Violation
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The Emergency Contact Forms in the files for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
- Violation
3270.151(a) · 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.
The file for Staff #2 lacked a Health Assessment completed within the previous 24 months. The files for Staff #4, #5, #6, #8, #9, #10, #12, #13, #14, #16, #17, and #18 contained a Health Assessment at the time of inspection, but it was observed they did not have a Health Assessment before their first day working in childcare. The file for Staff #3 lacked a Health Assessment.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
- Violation
3270.151(c)(2) · 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.
The files for Staff #4, #5, #6, #8, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, and #18 contained a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at the time of inspection, but it was observed they did not have a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method before their first day working in childcare. The file for Staff #3 lacked documentation of TB screening by the Mantoux method.
Corrected by Nov 19, 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 #2 contained a Health Assessment that stated they had a communicable disease. There was no accompanying documentation stating the condition and the risk it might pose to other exposed to this individual. The file for Staff #7 contained a Health Assessment that did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of the examination.
Corrected by Dec 19, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
The Health Assessment in the files for Staff #7 and #12 lacked the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
- Violation
3270.182(5) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
The Emergency Contact Forms in the files for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
The files for Staff #8 and #18, contained one written, nonfamily reference and one written, family reference from individuals attesting to the suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Jan 30, 2026
- Violation
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The Emergency Plan parent letter lacked plans for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Dec 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.
Upon review of the facility's Fire Drill log, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 60 days apart: 8/6/25-10/27/25 (82 days).
Corrected by Dec 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
Based on the Fire Detection System Annual Letters, there was a gap in the documentation exceeding 1 year where the smoke detectors were not tested, 1/22/24 and 3/25/25.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
- Violation
3270.25(a) · The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
The facility had an expired certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(a) · A volunteer shall be 16 years of age or older and shall be directly supervised at all times by a staff person.
The file for Facility Person #15, a volunteer, provided documentation that were under 16 years of age.
Corrected by Dec 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for Staff #2, lacked documentation of the annual 12 clock hours of childcare training.
Corrected by Dec 8, 2025
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, facility persons #1, #3, and #4 and staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an (AGS) who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise facility person #1, #3, and #4 and staff person #2, facility persons #1, #3, and #4 and staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Facility person #1, #3, and #4 and Staff person #2 were observed to be providing care for children, individually and with other groups, without being supervised by a staff qualified to be alone with children. Facility persons #1, #3, and #4 and Staff person #2 have not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Health and Safety Basic Training Part 1 and Part 2).
Corrected by Oct 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(b) · A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older.
Facility persons #1, #3 and #4 were observed to be supervising children and functioning as staff persons while a review of their files revealed that they were under the age of 18.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. Facility Person #1, #3, and #4 and Staff person #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
The file for Facility person #1 lacked an FBI Clearance and National Sex Offender Certificate. The file for Facility persons #3 and #4 and Staff person #2 lacked signed disclosure statements and National Sex Offender Certificates.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).
Facility person #3, whom is under 18 years of age and does not qualify as a staff person, was observed to be alone supervising 6 school aged children including 2 Older Schol Aged children and 4 Younger School Aged children from the time the school bus dropped them at the facility until they entered the classroom for approximately 2 minutes, therefore at this time ratio was 0:6.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.61(c) · Indoor child care space is measured within permanent stationary partitions or walls. The allowable number of children in a space is determined by dividing the total square feet in a space by 40.
On 9/11/25 at approximately 4:00 PM, 10 children including 2 Older Schol Aged children and 8 Younger School Aged children were observed receiving care in Grange Hall which is not licensed childcare space.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.
Facility person #3, whom is under 18 years of age and does not qualify as a staff person, was observed to be alone supervising 6 school aged children including 2 Older Schol Aged children and 4 Younger School Aged children from the time the school bus dropped them at the facility until they entered the classroom approximately 2 minutes.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) · 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. 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.
The files for Facility person #1, #3, and #4 and Staff person #2, who were observed having direct contact with children, lacked Health Assessments and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.181(a) · An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.
On 9/11/25 approximately 10 School Aged children including 2 Older School Aged children and 8 Younger School Aged children were observed receiving childcare. These 10 children lacked individual records.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
The files for Facility persons #1, #3, and #4 and Staff person #2 did not contain verification of childcare experience, education, and training prior to service at the facility.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.
The files for Facility persons #1, #3, and #4 and Staff person #2 lacked proof of qualifications for education in the form of a diploma, transcript, or letter signed by a representative or the experiential, educational or training entity.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(3) · A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
The files for Facility person #1, #3, and #4 and Staff person #2, who were observed having direct contact with children, lacked Health Assessments and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
The files for Facility persons #1, #3, and #4 and Staff person #2 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Oct 1, 2025
- Violation
3270.82(i) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
The waste receptacles located in the boys and girl's restrooms lacked lids.
Corrected by Nov 26, 2024
- Violation
3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
A container of glue sticks labeled, "Small parts: not for children under 3 years," was located on a low shelf in a classroom where 2-year-old children who are still placing objects in their mouths were receiving care.
Corrected by Nov 26, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
The last documented Emergency Drill was conducted on 11/7/23.
Corrected by Dec 6, 2024
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
In Room 1631 and 1635 there was hand sanitizer labeled, "Keep out of Reach of Children," that was observed on a low shelf accessible to the child in care.
Corrected by Oct 3, 2024
- Violation
3270.182(7) · A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.
During the Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Inspection, it was discovered that the facility has not been providing the parents with the original accidents, injury, and illness reports.
Corrected by Oct 10, 2024
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
Although Staff #3 and #4 contained Pennsylvania Health and Safety Updated training at the time of the Renewal Inspection it was observed that Staff #3 and #4 had not completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Updated by the compliance date of 12/30/22 as set forth in Announcement C-22-06.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Staff person #2 will have until 12/14/23 to complete the mandated reporter training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated (8/23/18).
Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
- 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 staff file #1 did not contain an evaluation completed within the previous 12 months.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
Observed outlets on Christmas Trees in Room 1631 and Room 1635 that lacked a protective outlet covers. These outlets were accessible to the children in care who were 5 years of age or younger.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
Observed Clorox Disinfecting Wipes and Wet Ones, labeled Keep out of Reach of Children, on a low shelf in Room 1632 that was accessible to the children in care.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
- Violation
3270.66(e) · Arts and crafts materials shall be nontoxic.
Observed a can of shaving cream, labeled keep out of the reach of children, in the cabinet with the other art/craft supplies.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
The file for Staff #3, lacked documentation for 1 hour of the required 12 hours of annual childcare training.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(a) · The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
The file for Child #1 contained a Health Report that lacked a date and therefore it could not be determined when it was completed.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2024
- Violation
3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
The facility lacked a written Prevention of Shaken Baby, Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment Requirements Policy.
Corrected by Nov 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
In Room 1631, 1632, and 1635 there were surge protectors under the teacher's desk missing multiple outlet covers. These outlets were accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.
Corrected by Nov 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
The medication in Room 1633 for Child #1 lacked written parental consent. The medication in Room 1632 for Child #2 lacked written parental consent.
Corrected by Nov 28, 2022
- Violation
3270.161(d) · Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.
Child lunches brought from home containing potentially hazardous foods were not refrigerated.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2022
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), within 90 days of hire. Staff person ##1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 will have until 9/17/22 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person ##1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person ##1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10, staff person ##1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2022
- Violation
3270.21 · Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.
In room 1635, there were several push pins with sharp edges in an unlocked drawer in the teacher's desk that were accessible to children.
Corrected by Nov 4, 2021
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.
The file for staff person #1, hired provisionally with a start date of 9-13-21, had an NSOR verification certificate dated 10-13-21 and lacked verification of application for the NSOR verification certificate at their start date to be a provisional hire.
Corrected by Nov 24, 2021
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 Person #1, #2, #3, and #4 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Staff person #1, #2, #3, and #4, who were in a child care position at the time of the inspection on 7-13-21, lacked an NSOR verification certificate and a disclosure statement.
Corrected by Aug 13, 2021
- Violation
3270.181(a) · An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.
At the time of the inspection on 7-13-21, there were 19 children enrolled in the summer camp program at the facility that lacked a file.
Corrected by Aug 13, 2021
- Violation
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
Staff person #1, #2, #3, and #4 lacked a staff file.
Corrected by Aug 13, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Feb 20, 2026 inspection noted: “The file for Staff Person #1, serving as an assistant group supervisor, is lacking the required 2 years of childcare experience to qualify as an AGS.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Nov 17, 2025 inspection noted: “The file for Staff #2 lacked Fire Safety Training within the previous 12 months.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Sep 11, 2025 inspection noted: “Facility person #1, #3, and #4 and Staff person #2 were observed to be providing care for children, individually and with other groups, without being supervised…” — what has changed since then?
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