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Little Appleseed Learning Center

Mars, PA · Butler County
341 Mars Valencia Rd, Mars, PA 16046
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Quick Facts

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

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Contact Information

📞 (724) 845-8300
341 Mars Valencia Rd
Mars, PA 16046
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00250013
License Issued
Jan 7, 2026
Active Through
Jan 7, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 3

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About the Provider

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Little Appleseed Learning Center is a Child Care Center in Mars PA, with a maximum capacity of 86 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-10-22 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The current and only child service reports on file for children #4 and #5 were each completed more than 6 months after the child's respective start date.

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.)
Both children #4 and #5 have up to date completed service reports in their files and they will have them completed every 6 months from now on.
2025-10-22 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: The emergency contact forms in the files reviewed (child #1-#5) did not specify the addresses of the release persons.

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 parents of children #1-#5 have completed an up to date form and have the addresses of their release persons documented on the form.
2025-10-22 Renewal 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)

Description: Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: The current emergency contact forms on file for children #3, #4 and #5 were reviewed and updated by a parent in writing more than 6 months after the emergency contact form review.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact forms are completed and up to date for child #3,4 & 5.
2025-10-22 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

Noncompliance Area: The current health assessments on file for children #3, #4 and #5 were completed more than 12 months after the previous health assessment on file.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health assessments for children #3, 4 & 5 have an updated health assessment in their file and have been notified about submitting their next health assessment within the 12 month timeframe.
2025-10-22 Renewal 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

Noncompliance Area: The initial health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 12 months prior to their start date.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 has submitted an updated health assessment.
2025-10-22 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: There were exposed bolts at the gates of both the preschool and toddler playspaces.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bolts have been covered with bolt covers so they are no longer exposed on the outside.
2025-10-22 Renewal 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The documentation of smoke detector testing indicates that smoke detectors were tested on 6/7/25, then again on 7/12/25 and on 8/9/25, then again on 9/26/25. The minimum requirement under Act 62 is to test at least every 30 days.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The smoke detector testing has been tested every 30 days since the inspection.
2025-04-25 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.119 - Infant sleep position Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.119

Description: Infant sleep position

Noncompliance Area: There was an infant observed asleep in a swing in the infant room, not in the position recommended by the AAP.

Correction Required: Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The sleeping infant was removed from the swing as soon as it was brought to their attention by the inspector.
2025-04-25 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The mandated reporter training completed and documented on file for Facility Person #1 was expired. Facility Person #1 was observed caring for children along with a staff person (Facility Person #2) who was classified as an aide.

Correction Required: 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 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 #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #1 has completed the mandated reporter training and has returned to her assistant group supervisor role.
2025-04-25 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.25(a)

Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

Noncompliance Area: The certificate of compliance posted at the facility was expired.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The updated certificate of compliance was posted on our parent board.
2025-04-25 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: The documentation of pediatric first aid & CPR training on file for Facility Person #2 was completed more than 90 days after their start date.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #2 has completed her training and will renew her certificate before it expires in 2 years.
2025-04-25 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The mandated reporter training documented and on file for Facility Person #1 was expired. as it was completed more than 60 months prior.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to Child Protective Services). Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person/facility person/volunteer 1 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 #1, staff person #1- may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person #1 has completed their mandated reporter training.
2025-04-25 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: There was a small screw protruding from the baseboard on the wall in the gym.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The screw has been removed from the baseboard in the gym.
2025-04-25 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: The log documenting smoke detector testing at the facility indicated tests were not conducted at least every 30 days. The most recent test document was conducted more than 30 days prior, on 3/25/25. Act 62 requires that smoke detectors be tested by the operator at least every 30 days and tests be documented.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fire alarm system was tested yesterday 4/29 and will be tested at least every 30 days.
2024-10-29 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There was a loose handle on a kitchen playset in the older toddler room, creating potential pinch points,

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The handle has been tightened and repaired.

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