Cradle To Krayons
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This day care discriminates, will waste your time & the owner is SNOBBY. I thought this was going to be a great start for my children to start here. Was told a start date, my children meet the teachers and classroom I received paper work to finish filling out to be called hours later to tell me my children WERENT welcomed. No reason, no explanation NOTHING. They told me my children had a spot to start had us come in and then lied to my face and wasted our time. I am very unhappy at the owner for them to call me back after we leave to tell me my children aren’t welcome shows there is some type of discrimination! I highly suggest going to someone else. Her office assistant was very snobby as well.
If you are thinking about enrolling you children in Cradles to Krayons then I highly suggest against it. I was only there for a week and the staff and teachers seemed amazing my children loved it. The issue came with the owner. I would call to check on my kids each day. I noticed my baby came home the first day starving and thirsty. He was the most irritable I have ever seen my baby. And he is always a happiest baby. I would call in to check on them and I could hear my baby crying in the background because he didn’t like his food and wanted another kids food.
Weeks prior when we enrolled the boys i was told that there were state guidelines and my baby would be on baby food. Fine. No problem. But about two weeks ago my baby started completely refusing baby food and wanted what we were eating. So we moved to baby led weaning (soft foods cut up in small bite sized pieces) which is also doctor recommended. I spoke with the owners granddaughter and she got me the paperwork to fill out so I could bring him his own food so my child wasn’t starving anymore. The next morning, I brought my baby his own food. They told me at the door when I dropped my oldest off they would not be giving my baby the food because I did not have the paperwork completed. I said “that’s fine I plan on having it signed by lunch so I brought his food so he would have something to eat”. I got the paperwork faxed and signed immediately by his doctor and then was told “it needs to be an original copy filled out completely by the doctor” Ok fine. I went on my lunch break to feed my son his own food in my car. And I would go to the doctors office DURING A PANDEMIC and have his doctor fill out it completely so they would have an original copy because a fax from the doctor was not good enough.
I got a call at work in morning that the paperwork was messed up paperwork and Forrest was unable to eat their baby food because I dated it yesterday when I thought my son would be allowed to have food I packed him. I apologized and asked them to white it out and I would fix it until I got the original paperwork from the doctor. So I was planning on driving to the doctors office and have my doctor fill out this piece of paper so my son can eat food. I call back because I realize I need a blank form and the owner goes off and says “I really don’t think this is a good fit. I need to worry about my license and state regulations” and I say “ok I understand state regulations and I am more than willing to get the documents you need TO FEED MY CHILD so why are they not a good fit if I am trying to do everything I can?!”. How can an owner be so quick to say my child is not a good fit when I am trying to do what’s best for my son and follow these guidelines. Shouldn’t her concern be the same as mine and do everything in her power to make sure my child is happy, content and fed while in her care?!?!?!?
I think my mistake was when inquired about this daycare with someone at the beginning of the week when the boys started I was warned that this lady is all about a paycheck. Even double dipping at the beginning of the pandemic making parents pay while collecting unemployment. This owner clearly only cares about a paycheck and the fact that I would be bringing my own food for my son did not make her happy and she would lose federal money. That was my red flag and this is your red flag if you are considering this facility ???? ???? ????
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:45 AM - 4:45 PM
- Tuesday6:45 AM - 4:45 PM
- Wednesday6:45 AM - 4:45 PM
- Thursday6:45 AM - 4:45 PM
- Friday6:45 AM - 4:45 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Address and telephone number were added to the emergency contact form. To correct this violation all child's files will be reviewed for accuracy and completion. |
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| 2026-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the work address of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Work address was added to the emergency contact form. Plan of correction is to review all documents for completion and accuracy. |
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| 2026-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Children #1 and #2 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Information on the children's special needs was added to the emergency contact form. Check file for completion and accuracy. |
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| 2026-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the address and telephone number of the individual 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Address and telephone number were added to the emergency contact form. Review all documents for completion and accuracy. |
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| 2026-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(a) - Health information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a) Description: Health information Noncompliance Area: Child #2 lacked an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility (SEE LIS Code Sheet). Child #2 had an initial health report dated 10/13/25. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child has a current health report. Communicate to parent their child's health report needs to be completed within 60 days. When a child cannot be seen within that time frame parent will be required to provide a written document explaining why. |
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| 2026-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) - Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Description: Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Noncompliance Area: Child #2, an older toddler, lacked Hepatitis A immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #2 had documentation of 1 Hepatitis A immunization. Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child has a second Hepatitis A immunization. Provider will continue to request updated immunizations records of all children. If a child is not able to receive an immunization due to illness a signed document will be required from the Physician. The parent will be required to reschedule as soon as possible. |
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| 2026-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.182(5) Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Providers will require a parent signature giving the provider permission to administer minor first aid. |
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| 2026-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f) Description: Health and Safety Training Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 lacked documentation of completing Pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). Staff #2 had documentation of completing Pediatric first aid and CPR on 6/15/26. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 completed her CPR/PEDS training through AHA on 11/26/24. The training was unacceptable. Staff #2 completed an acceptable training June 10, 2026. |
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| 2026-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 lacked a National Sex Offender Registry Certificate updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a NSOR dated 12/4/24 with a previous one dated 11/6/19. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will require Staff and Administration to review files regularly. This violation was corrected 12/4/24. |
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| 2026-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1 lacked a written evaluation on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a written evaluation dated 1/26/26 but did not contain one for 2025. Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 evaluation was completed 11/23 -11/24 and 1/25-1/26 which resulted in a month overdue. The plan of correction is staff and admin review files periodically so there's no lapse in time. |
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| 2026-07-08 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The facility was unable to provide written documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested on 2/4/26, 3/3/26, 4/2/26, 5/5/26, 6/1/26, and 6/30/26. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A current manual test is on file. Plan of correction is to maintain the fire detection log by documenting drills every 30 days when fire drills are conducted. Fire Drills and fire detection device were conducted on 2/4, 3/3, 4/2, 5/1/26 and 6/1 (Monday) at which time the detective system is tested. The date was documented inaccurately on the detection. |
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| 2026-03-11 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3) Description: Exam communicable disease Noncompliance Area: The health assessment for Staff #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff revisited the physician and had the exam for communicable diseases completed. |
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| 2026-02-02 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed approximately a 3 1/2 foot doll house in the Preschool Room which was not anchored creating a potential tipping hazard. Observed a cracked Magna tile in the Preschool Room. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This was corrected by attaching the wire that was connected to the cardboard dollhouse on the hook located above the house on during inspection. The magna tile missing a magnet was tossed during inspection. |
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| 2026-02-02 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3) Description: Disposable diapers Noncompliance Area: Observed soiled diapers in a lidded waste receptacle instead of a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can in the girls' bathroom. Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) This was corrected by replacing the plastic-lined flip lid waste can with a foot pedal waste can. |
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| 2026-02-02 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #2 did not contain a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained a health assessment dated 10/9/24. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The staff had a physical requested by me dated 10/9/24. Staff was off work 3/26 until returning 1/26. When being off for that period of time, unknown to me staff needed to redo health assessment. Staff has current health assessment. |
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