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Creative Adventures/hahntown Elementary School

Irwin, PA · Westmoreland County
791 Entry Rd, Irwin, PA 15642
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Quick Facts

Capacity
999 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (724) 864-1004
791 Entry Rd
Irwin, PA 15642
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00253954
License Issued
Jun 30, 2026
Active Through
Jun 30, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 4

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About the Provider

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The 2011-2012 school year marks our 27th year of providing quality child care and early childhood education to Norwin and the surrounding communities. Jeanne and Don Morrison opened their first private school and childcare facility in May of 1984, renting space at a local church. In 1988, the school was moved to our current location.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-03 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: The agreement form for Child #1 lacked the date of admission.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The agreement form for Child #1 has been updated to include the correct date of admission.
2026-03-03 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #2 lacked an initial health report within 60 days following their first day of attendance at the facility.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent/guardian of Child #2 was notified via e-mail, and the child's attendance was paused until the completed health report is received, in accordance with state regulations.
2026-03-03 Renewal 3270.18(a) - On file at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.18(a)

Description: On file at facility

Noncompliance Area: A copy of the current insurance policy was not on file at the time of the inspection. The insurance policy on file expired on 1.16.26.

Correction Required: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A copy of the current comprehensive general liability insurance policy has been placed on file at the facility and is available for review.
2026-03-03 Renewal 3270.33(a)/3270.36(b)(5) - Each staff person meets quals/HS/GED + 2 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(a)/3270.36(b)(5)

Description: Each staff person meets quals/HS/GED + 2 yrs

Noncompliance Area: The verification of hours on file for Staff Person #1, who was identified as an AGS, did not specify the hours indicating that these hours included them caring for children directly in this role. Without the verification of hours, Staff Person #1 qualifies as an Aide.

Correction Required: 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. An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff Person #1 was immediately adjusted from the Assistant Group Supervisor title and reassigned to an Aide title to ensure compliance with staff qualification requirements. If documentation verifying Staff Person #1's experience, including confirmation of direct childcare hours, is being obtained. It will be placed in the staff file for reevaluation of qualifications.
2025-03-21 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-03-01 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 file for Child #1 enrolled for more than 60 days (see LIS code sheet for enrollment date), does not include a health assessment. The health assessment on file was a health assessment for child #1's sibling.

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 continued to follow up with the family and currently have the needed document on file.
2024-03-01 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, staff person #3 and staff person #4 contains fire safety training certificates dated 2/7/23 and 3/6/24 for staff person #1 and 2/6/23 and 3/6/24 for staff person #3 and staff person #4, which are more than 12 months apart.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff all have already updated the training and did so as soon as the gap was identified.
2024-03-01 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The State Police Clearance on file for staff person #2 is dated 1/24/24 which is after day of hire (see LIS code sheet).

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Once staff is hired, they will be required to turn in items of request if they are applying for updated or new clearances. We do request the proof of all requests.
2023-03-21 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-03-10 Renewal 3270.124(e) - Written emergency plan posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(e)

Description: Written emergency plan posted

Noncompliance Area: The written emergency transportation plan was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility at the time of the inspection.

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.)
The emergency transportation plan was located and posted in a conspicuous location.
2022-03-10 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: Documentation of an annual emergency drill was not available at the time of the Inspection.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility has been addressing emergency drills each time a fire drill is completed. Staff review with the children what they would do in the event of each emergency discussed in the emergency plan. Operator will document a current emergency drill on their log.

If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

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