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Kiddie Academy Of Cranberry Township
1044 N Boundary Rd, Cranberry Township PA 16066 · License #CER-00253536 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (724) 452-9898
- Address
- 1044 N Boundary Rd, Cranberry Township PA 16066 · 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 163 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(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.
At approximately 3:15pm on 4/13/26 video footage taken at the facility shows Staff #1 and Staff #2 entering the California classroom to drop off water bottles. At that time, Child #1 enters the bathroom. After the class lines up to leave, Staff #2 enters the bathroom to check for children. Staff #1 and Staff #2 then exit the California classroom with the line of children. Approximately a minute and a half later Child #1 is seen exiting the bathroom. A parent picking up their child enters the room to gather belongings and Child #1 exits the classroom with the parent. Staff #3 was right outside the doorway and took Child #1 to rejoin the group.
Corrected by Apr 13, 2026
- Violation
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
At approximately 3:15pm on 4/13/26 video footage taken at the facility shows Staff #1 and Staff #2 entering the California classroom to drop off water bottles. At that time, Child #1 enters the bathroom. After the class lines up to leave, Staff #2 enters the bathroom to check for children. Staff #1 and Staff #2 then exit the California classroom with the line of children. Approximately a minute and a half later Child #1 is seen exiting the bathroom. A parent picking up their child enters the room to gather belongings and Child #1 exits the classroom with the parent. Staff #3 was right outside the doorway and took Child #1 to rejoin the group.
Corrected by Apr 13, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, 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 staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #2 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum.
Corrected by Feb 16, 2026
- 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.
Although the files for Staff #1 and #3 contained current National Sex Offender Certificate at the time of Renewal Inspection, it was observed that Staff #1 and #3 did not obtain their National Sex Offender Certificate within 60 months of the previous clearance.
Corrected by Jan 6, 2026
- Violation
3270.75(a) · A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space.
A staff person and four children from the Texas Classroom left the classroom with the first aid kit to go on a walk, leaving a second staff person with three children in the classroom without a first aid kit in the childcare space.
Corrected by Jan 6, 2026
- Violation
3270.102(a) · 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.
In the Michigan Classroom a doll cradle was observed to be broken as the bottom had become detached creating a pinching hazard to the children in care. In the Outdoor Small Grassy Area, a cracked purple gate was observed posing a cutting hazard to the children in care.
Corrected by Jan 6, 2026
- 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 Form for Child #2 lacked the address of the child's physician.
Corrected by Jan 21, 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 Form in the file for Child #1 lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Corrected by Jan 6, 2026
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Jan 21, 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 last two Health Assessments in the files for Staff Person #4 and #5 were dated more than 24 months apart.
Corrected by Jan 6, 2026
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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 Form in the file for Child #1 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Corrected by Jan 6, 2026
- Violation
3270.61(h) · The capacity established for an indoor space may not be exceeded except in situations described in § 3270.61(h)(1-3)
At 10:30 AM, 18 children were observed in the middle preschool structure play space that has a designated maximum capacity of 15.
Corrected by Jan 13, 2026
- 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 Jan 6, 2026
- Violation
3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) · 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 facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
The file for Child #2, enrolled for more than 60 days, lacked an initial health report and immunization record.
Corrected by Jan 7, 2026
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
In Room 6 there was an electrical outlet with Christmas lights that lacked a protective receptacle cover. The outlet was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.
Corrected by Jan 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.
One of the toilets in the Maryland/Delaware Bathroom lacked a posted hand washing sign.
Corrected by Jan 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The Agreement for Child #2 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Jan 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for Child #3, a Preschooler, contained Health Reports that had been updated in an interval greater than 12 months.
Corrected by Feb 16, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in childcare group settings). Child #1 must be dismissed from care by close of business 1/2/25 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.
The file for Child #1, enrolled for more that 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of a 3rd or 4th dose of the Pneumococcal as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.
Corrected by Jan 3, 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 the Delaware Classroom, Child #2 had expired Children's Ibuprofen and Child #4 had expired Children's Tylenol.
Corrected by Jan 3, 2025
- Violation
3270.178 · A first-aid kit, including the contents as specified in §3270.75 (relating to first-aid kit) shall be in the vehicle when children are being transported.
One of the transportation first aid kits for the three vehicles lacked a bottle of water.
Corrected by Jan 2, 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.
The file for Staff #1 contained a Disclosure Statement that lacked a date.
Corrected by Aug 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
Three plants that were found to be toxic were present in the Michigan Classroom in the facility. Two of the toxic plants were accessible to the children in care.
Corrected by Aug 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
In the New Jersey Classroom there was blue peeling paint along the back wall. In the Florida Classroom there was green peeling paint against the back wall.
Corrected by Aug 18, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(1) · A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received.
The medicine in the Ohio Classroom for Child #1 was observed to be not in the original container.
Corrected by Aug 13, 2024
- 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.
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: 4/23/24-5/29/24 (36 Days) and 6/28/24-8/13/24 (46 Days).
Corrected by Aug 13, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(b) · The legal entity will develop a written supervision policy detailing appropriate redirection of children by staff that will be implemented with all staff. The policy will be submitted to certification representative/DHS office for review prior to implementation. After review, all staff will be required to sign and date that they have reviewed and understand the policy.
* * On video, an incident was observed that occurred on 5-29-24 at approximately 11:03 a.m. with staff person #1 observed picking up a preschool child by the arm from the floor and lifting the child off of the ground. Then, staff person #1 was observed pulling the child across the room by their arm while the child was dragging their feet and then placing the child in a chair.
Corrected by Jul 31, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
* On video, an incident was observed that occurred on 5-29-24 at approximately 11:03 a.m. with staff person #1 observed picking up a preschool child by the arm from the floor and lifting the child off of the ground. Then, staff person #1 was observed pulling the child across the room by their arm while the child was dragging their feet and then placing the child in a chair.
Corrected by Jun 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #1 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 #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first-aid/CPR training from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.
Corrected by Jun 18, 2024
- 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.
On 6-7-24 at approximately 12:46 p.m. with a total of 14 three-year-olds in the Michigan Room during naptime, staff person #2 was observed sitting on the floor in the back left corner of the room next to two children on cots. From that location in the room, staff person #2 was unable to see one child on a cot in the back right corner of the room due to a shelf that was near the staff person and was obstructing their view and preventing the staff person from seeing the child. Staff person #2 was the sole staff person in the room at the time.
Corrected by Jun 7, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(b) · A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older.
It was determined that Staff Person #1's date of birth was 9/20/06 and therefore was not 18 years of age.
Corrected by Mar 12, 2024
- Violation
3270.81 · A visual strip or other visual identification shall be placed on glass located in a traffic area, a child care space or a play space.
The glass door in the Texas Classroom lacked visual identification.
Corrected by Mar 12, 2024
- 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 files for Staff #2, #3, #4, and #5 contained a disclosure statement that lacked a date.
Corrected by Mar 12, 2024
- Violation
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) · 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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Staff #1 identified and acting as an Aide lacked documentation of the qualifications required.
Corrected by Mar 12, 2024
- Violation
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.
In the Maryland Classroom at the time of the Initial Inspection Staff #1 and Staff #6 each identified 5 young toddlers as part of their assigned group of children. Upon review of staff files, it was determined that Staff #1 did not have the qualifications to be an Aide including being responsible for a group of children. Therefore, ratio was 1:10 at the time of the Initial Inspection.
Corrected by Mar 12, 2024
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3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
The first aid kit located in the New York room lacked soap.
Corrected by Mar 12, 2024
- Violation
3270.76 · 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.
Observed plexi-glass that was installed over the windows in the Delaware, Maryland, and Texas Classroom that was coming detached from the window that created a gap and a pinching hazard for the children in care. The closet door in the Maryland Classroom had a key stuck in the lock preventing the door from being able to properly work and allow and/or prevent access to the items located inside.
Corrected by Mar 12, 2024
- Violation
3270.102(a) · 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.
Observed a cracked purple toy bin in the Maryland Classroom that created a pinching hazard for the children in care.
Corrected by Mar 12, 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.
Observed plastic bags that were next to the changing pad that were accessible to the children in care who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Corrected by Mar 12, 2024
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
The wooden bookshelf in the Delaware Classroom was observed to be coming apart on two of the sides and created a pinching hazard for the children in care.
Corrected by Mar 12, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(1) · Emergency contact information must include the name and birth date of the child.
The file for Child #1 contained emergency contact information which did not include the birth date of the child.
Corrected by Mar 12, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 lacked the enrolling parents work telephone number.
Corrected by Mar 12, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Mar 12, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
The file for Child #4, a Preschool Aged Child, contained Health Reports that had been updated in an interval greater than 12 months.
Corrected by Mar 12, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(6) · A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet.
Observed the medication at the facility for Child #5 and Child #6 lacked written parental consent for administration of the medication.
Corrected by Mar 12, 2024
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 17, 2026 inspection noted: “At approximately 3:15pm on 4/13/26 video footage taken at the facility shows Staff #1 and Staff #2 entering the California classroom to drop off water bottles.…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jan 5, 2026 inspection noted: “Staff person #2 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jan 2, 2025 inspection noted: “In Room 6 there was an electrical outlet with Christmas lights that lacked a protective receptacle cover. The outlet was accessible to children 5 years of age…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error