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Lil Tykes Learning Academy

New Castle, PA · Lawrence County
★ ★ ★ ★ ½ 4.5 (3 reviews)
1800 W State St, New Castle, PA 16101
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Quick Facts

Capacity
85 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (724) 965-8604
1800 W State St
New Castle, PA 16101
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00246465
License Issued
Dec 2, 2025
Active Through
Dec 2, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 3

Reviews

4.5
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mom of 3
2016-01-06 17:32:39
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

love the staff love the owner they are genuinely concerned about the well being you your children and the daycare shows it and the staff shows it. they teach the kids manners and the ten commandments table etiquette and how to love others.... would recommend this daycare!

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very happy
2015-10-01 10:12:06
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I have been with this day care for many years. I have 5 children and they all have attended this day care two of them since they were 6 months old I love this day care I have not any other day care since my kids have started here they have helped me out in many ways the staff they also have r very sweet and nice too i would recommend this day care to everyone

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Excellent
2015-09-30 21:28:48
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I am an employee

Out of my 16 years of experience working in child care this is the best day care I've worked in. This place follows the rules all the time and genuinely loves all the children. The staff love God and teach the children all about him.

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 6:00 AM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: The cots in the main room were not labeled for use of a specific child.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The cots were marked with a numbering system to meet regulations.
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.123(a)(2) - Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(2)

Description: Date fee to be paid

Noncompliance Area: Child #5's financial agreement did not contain the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child's financial agreement has been updated to reflect a day of the week that payment of copays is due.
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Child #2 and 4's, who have been enrolled for more than 6 months(See LIS Code Sheet), files did not contain child service reports. Child #3's file contained a child service report dated 3/2025 which was more than 6 months after date of enrollment.

Correction Required: 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 in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child Service Reports will be conducted on all children and added to their files.
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: Child #5's financial agreement did not contain the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #5's Financial Agreement has been updated to reflect who their parents designate to whom the child may be released.
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) - Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)

Description: Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

Noncompliance Area: Child #3's financial agreement did not contain the date of the child's admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #3's Financial Agreement has been updated to reflect the child date of admission.
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: Child #4's file did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #4's Emergency Form was updated with a signature from their parent.
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Child #1 and 5's files did not contain 3 addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Child #2's file did not contain 5 addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Emergency forms for all children were updated with addresses of the designated people that they may be released to.
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: In the back room the emergency transportation was not posted.

Correction Required: A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will post the Emergency Transportation in each room.
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The most recent 6 month review signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #2, #3, #4, and #5, is dated more than 6 months after the previous 6 month review signature. Child #2-8/13/24, Child #3-6/19/23, Child #4-4/19/22, and Child #5-8/22/24

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Each file has been updated to reflect no changes to their information.
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The files for child #2 and #5, enrolled more than 60 days ago, did not contain a health assessment. The files for child #3 and #4's initial health assessments were more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet). Health assessment date: Child #3-9/6/23, Child #4-11/1/22

Correction Required: 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. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We will obtain health assessments for Child #2 and #5.
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: Child #4's two most recent health assessments are dated 11/1/22 and 8/27/24 which is more than 12 months apart.

Correction Required: 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 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #4 has been given an appt. by their doctor to obtain a new health assessment on 09/16/2025.
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.131(e) - ACIP recommended immunization record Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)

Description: ACIP recommended immunization record

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 and #5, enrolled more than 60 days ago, does not include an immunization record.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
In order to maintain compliance with state regulations, we have asked each parent to provide up to date immunization records for child #2 and child #5. Child #2's records have been obtained and entered into their file. Child #5's parent has requested a copy of her records from the child's school and pediatrician.
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 945am in the main room the staff did not make sure the children washed their hands before snack.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff have been briefed on proper procedure during meal times and bathroom breaks.
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Staff #3's initial health assessment dated 6/25/25 was after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).

Correction Required: 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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3 did go and obtain a current health assessment.
2025-09-05 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The most recent 6-month review signature for the financial agreement on file for Child #2, #3, #4, and #5, is dated more than 6 months after the previous 6-month review signature. Child #2-8/13/24, Child #3-6/19/23, Child #4-4/19/22, and Child #5-8/22/24

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Each Child's file has been updated. The financial agreements have been updated to ensure that there have not been any changes. Child #5's copay has changed and that is reflected on the financial agreement.

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