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Just For Kids Daycare

Larimer, PA · Westmoreland County
1159 Brownstown Rd, Larimer, PA 15647
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Quick Facts

Capacity
112 children
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
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State Rating
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Contact Information

📞 (724) 863-2866
1159 Brownstown Rd
Larimer, PA 15647
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00249148
License Issued
Feb 19, 2026
Active Through
Feb 19, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 4

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We believe the early years are the most formative. For this reason, we have developed an environment where children can realize their fullest potential by providing them the opportunity to explore, create, and discover. Various learning stations are available to encourage "hands-on" experience in self-discovery, creative expression, problem-solving, and independent thinking in all areas of development.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-12 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: Based on facility person statements and review of facility records, it was determined that Facility Persons #1 and #2, who serve as volunteers and do not qualify as staff persons, were alone and unsupervised on more than one occasion, with infants, toddlers, preschool-age children, and school-age children from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. without a qualified staff person physically present to provide supervision. At approximately 3:45 p.m., the Certification Representative was present in the facility's front lobby area and observed Facility Person #1, who serves as a volunteer and does not qualify as a staff person, enter the lobby while carrying Child #1 (infant-age). Facility Person #1 brought the child to the child's parent, who was standing between the double doors at the main entrance of the facility. At the time of the observation, Facility Person #1 was alone with the child and was not supervised by a qualified staff person.

Correction Required: 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. Tiered LIS: 1. Children must be supervised by a staff person at all times. This portion of the plan shall have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity shall work with the ELRC to coordinate a minimum of 2-hour training for all staff related to supervision requirements. All staff, including directors, shall attend to ensure a clear and consistent understanding of regulatory expectations. Training shall include maintaining supervision of children at all times and clarification that volunteers do not qualify as staff persons and may not be left alone supervising children. A qualified staff person must be present and responsible for supervision at all times when children are in care, including during classroom activities, transitions, drop-off, pick-up, and closing. The training may count towards the mandated 12-hour annual childcare training requirements. The training shall be conducted within 2 months of the approval of this plan of correction, in coordination with the ELRC. Documentation of the training, including attendance, shall be maintained on site. The legal entity shall submit documentation of completion for all facility persons to the Western Regional Office within 5 business days of completion. The operator shall provide a date by which the training will be completed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children and volunteers will always be supervised by a qualified staff person. Drop off and pick up will now be done only by a qualified staff person. Volunteers and children will never be unsupervised. 1. 2/12/26 Children will always be supervised by a staff person. 2. 6/20/26 The Legal Entity will work with the ELRC coordinate a minimum of 2-hours training for all staff related to supervision. All staff, including Directors, will be in attendance. The training will include maintaining supervision of children are all times and clarification that volunteers do not qualify as staff persons and may not be left alone supervising children. A qualified staff person must always be present and responsible for supervision when children are in care, including during classroom activities, transitions, drop-off and pick-up, and closing. The training will be conducted within 2 months. Documentation of the training, including attendance, will be maintained on site and will be submitted to the Western Regional.
2026-02-12 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Based on facility person statements and review of facility records, it was determined that Facility Persons #1 and #2, who serve as volunteers and do not qualify as staff persons, were alone and unsupervised on more than one occasion, with infants, toddlers, preschool-age children, and school-age children from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. without a qualified staff person assigned and physically present to provide supervision. At approximately 3:45 p.m., the Certification Representative was present in the facility's front lobby area and observed Facility Person #1, who serves as a volunteer and does not qualify as a staff person, enter the lobby while carrying Child #1 (infant-age). Facility Person #1 brought the child to the child's parent, who was standing between the double doors at the main entrance of the facility. At the time of the observation, Facility Person #1 was alone with Child #1 without a qualified staff person assigned and physically present to provide supervision.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The assistant group supervisor will be responsible for the supervision of specific children. The assistant group supervisor will know the whereabouts, names, and be physically present with the children in and out of the facility.
2026-02-12 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(a) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(a)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Based on facility person statements and review of documentation confirming volunteer status, it was determined that Facility Persons #1 and #2, who serve as volunteers and do not qualify as staff persons, were alone and unsupervised on multiple occasions, with infants, toddlers, preschool-age children, and school-age children from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. without a qualified staff person physically present. At approximately 3:45 p.m., the Certification Representative observed Facility Person #1, who serves as a volunteer and does not qualify as a staff person, enter the front lobby/entrance area carrying Child #1 (infant-age). No qualified staff person was physically present to provide supervision as Facility Person #1 approached the child's parent, who was standing between the double doors at the main entrance.

Correction Required: A volunteer shall be 16 years of age or older and shall be directly supervised at all times by a staff person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A volunteer will be supervised at all times by an assistant group supervisor.
2026-02-12 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.33(c) - Supervised volunteer Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(c)

Description: Supervised volunteer

Noncompliance Area: Based on facility person statements and review of documentation confirming volunteer status, it was determined that on multiple occasions, Facility Persons #1 and #2, who serve as volunteers and do not qualify as staff persons, were alone and unsupervised with infants, toddlers, preschool-age children, and school-age children from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. without a qualified staff person physically present. At approximately 3:45 p.m., the Certification Representative observed Facility Person #1, who serves as a volunteer and does not qualify as a staff person, enter the front lobby/entrance area carrying Child #1 (infant-age). No qualified staff person was physically present to provide supervision as Facility Person #1 approached the child's parent, who was standing between the double doors at the main entrance.

Correction Required: A volunteer shall be supervised by a staff person who is qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Moving forward any volunteers will be supervised by a minimum of an assistant group supervisor at all times of the day.
2026-02-12 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 3:45 p.m., the Certification Representative observed noncompliance with staff-to-child ratio requirements as Facility Person #1, who serves as a volunteer and does not qualify as a staff person, entered the front lobby/entrance area carrying Child #1 (infant-age) without a qualified staff person physically present and approached the child's parent, who was standing between the double doors at the main entrance.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
When children are grouped in similar age levels the state mandated child to staff ratios will be upheld. If a volunteer is present, there will always be 1 or 2 staff supervisors present, according to the age of the youngest child.
2026-02-12 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: Based on facility person statements, it was determined that noncompliance with staff-to-child ratio requirements occurred when on multiple occasions, Facility Persons #1 and #2, who serve as volunteers and do not qualify as staff persons, were alone and unsupervised with infants, toddlers, preschool-age children, and school-age children from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. without a qualified staff person physically present.

Correction Required: 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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
When in groups with mixed ages of children, the youngest child will always determine the staff:child ratio according to the state requirements in 3270.52. Volunteers will not be qualified as staff persons. A qualified staff person will always be present with a volunteer. Even if a volunteer is working from 5:30-6:00pm 1 or 2 qualified staff person will always be present with the volunteer.
2026-02-12 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.54(a) - Two facility persons present in facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.54(a)

Description: Two facility persons present in facility

Noncompliance Area: Based on facility person statements, it was determined that Facility Persons #1 and #2, who serve as volunteers and do not qualify as staff persons, were present at the facility on more than one occasion, with more than two children in care from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., without at least one qualified staff person present.

Correction Required: At least two facility persons shall be present in the facility when two or more children are in care. At a minimum, one of the facility persons shall be a staff person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Schedules have been updated to ensure one or two staff persons are present in the facility from 5:30pm-6:00pm, if there is a volunteer scheduled to work.
2025-11-17 Renewal 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: The wood mulch under the swing set and embedded climbing structure in the back play space area and the wood mulch around the embedded climbing structure in the front play space area were measured at 6 inches of wood mulch. The requirement for wood mulch is 9 inches.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Effective 11/17/2025 children will not use embedded equipment , grass field and deck area play spaces only until the areas with mulch have been reinspected.
2025-11-17 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The developmental assessments on file for Children #1 and #2 were not completed on a Department approved form.

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.)
Replaced the developmental assessment with a Department approved form.
2025-11-17 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for Facility Person #6 lacked a complete NSOR Certificate prior to starting in their position at the facility. The NSOR Certificates on file for Staff Person's #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 exceeded 60 months between update. The NSOR Certificates on file for Staff Person #1, #2 and #5 were dated 6.18.20 and 6.25.25. The NSOR Certificates on file for Staff Person #3 were dated 2.7.20 and 2.11.25. The NSOR Certificates on file for Staff Person #4 were dated 6.18.20 and 6.24.25.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #6 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #6 was removed from a child care taking position on 11/17/2025. NSOR's were obtained.
2025-09-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:32am Certification Rep observed Child #1 alone in the front lobby/entrance area. A Staff Person was not present to see, hear, direct and assess Child #1.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A staff member became present with the child and the staff was able to see hear, direct and assess the child.
2025-09-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:32am Certification Rep observed Child #1 alone in the front lobby/entrance area. A Staff Person was not physically present with the Child #1.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff person directed the child from the bathroom and into their designated room and made the staff person aware of the child's presence.
2025-09-18 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 9:25am Staff Person #1 answered the front door for a Parent and Certification Rep. Upon entrance to Classroom #1, Cert Rep observed Staff Person #2 to be caring for 10 older toddlers. Staff Person #2 reported that Staff Person #1 was in the room with them prior to leaving to answer the front door. Staff Person #1 had left Staff Person #2 out of ratio when they left to answer the front door. At approximately 9:32am Certification Rep observed Child #1 alone in the front lobby/entrance area. A Staff Person was not present with the child to meet the required Staff:Child ratio.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
When all staff are in ratio, the person answering the door will take however many children needed to maintain ratios, while answering the door.
2024-11-04 Renewal 3270.171(a) - Pick-up and drop-off points Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.171(a)

Description: Pick-up and drop-off points

Noncompliance Area: The facility lacked verification that they had submitted their annual traffic letter to their local safety authorities. The most recent letter was dated January 2023.

Correction Required: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The traffic letter will be updated and submitted to the local traffic safety authorities.
2024-11-04 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: A power strip in Classroom #5 was observed to be missing two protective receptacle covers.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The protective covers in place on the power strip were engaged to cover the uncovered electrical outlets.

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