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Small Wonders Daycare Ctr

Beaver Falls, PA · Beaver County
2545 Darlington Rd, Beaver Falls, PA 15010
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Quick Facts

Capacity
69 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (724) 847-3237
2545 Darlington Rd
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00248574
License Issued
Jan 4, 2026
Active Through
Jan 4, 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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Small Wonders personnel will strive to make you and your child feel as though we are an extension of the family. We are strongly committed to working with children and families.

Hours of Operation

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

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: In room 201 in a black cabinet without a lock were 3 rolls of garbage bags accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The garbage bags were removed from the black cabinet and placed away from children.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 1:10pm in room 201 all 6 children's cots that were in use did not have at least 2ft of space on three sides of the cots. In room 207 2 cribs and 3 pack in plays that were in use did not have at least 2 ft of space on three sides of the beds.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All cots and cribs were moved to be 2 ft 3 sides.
2025-10-23 Renewal 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 9am in room 203/205 staff #1 and 2 were observed with 14 PS. Staff #1 named 8 children in their supervisory group, and Staff #2 named 5 children in their group totaling 13 children. The staff were asked to name their supervisory groups again. Staff #1 again named 8 children and staff #2 named 5 children again, totaling 13 children. Staff # 1, when asked to find out which child was not identified realized that they actually had 9 children in their group.

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.)
Staff members was corrected on how many children they had at the time. They named all the children they had even had them written down however they were saying wrong number. They were corrected at time what they were doing wrong
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: Child #1's most recent child service report is dated 9/2024 which is more than 6 months ago. Child #3's most recent child service report is dated 12/2024 which is more than 6 months ago.

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.)
All staff members were told to please make sure a service report was done for these children right away.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Child #2's file did not contain the 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
From this time forward each child's file will contain a phone number for the physician. The physicians number was put on child's file at time.
2025-10-23 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 #2's, an older toddler age child (See LIS Code Sheet), most recent health assessment is dated 8/29/24 which is more than 12 months ago. Child #4's, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), most recent health assessment is dated 6/12/24 which is more than 12 months ago. Child #5's, a young school age child(See LIS Code Sheet), most recent health assessment is dated 11/19/21 which more than one year before the start of school.

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.)
All parents were asked to have all recent health assessments in by 11/4/2025.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: The immunization record on file for Child #4, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), 3 of 4 Pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent was told about the late immunization and that she would have until 11/4/25 to get it in or he can no longer attend daycare until all immunizations/physicals were updated. Parent got the child into doctor on 11/4/25.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 950am in room 207 a child's hands were not washed after diapering.

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.)
At the time of diapering staff member was wiping child's hands with a wipe instead of having the child go to the sink and wash the child's hands in the sink. Staff member was explained that the children in that room are old enough to start using the sink to wash hands.
2025-10-23 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 most recent health assessment is dated 8/22/23 which is more than 24 months ago.

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 member was asked to contact doctor to get a copy of her health assessment. Director had misplaced it at time. Health assessment was then placed into staff members file.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff file #3 lacked 3.5 of the 12 hours of annual child care training required from 7/2024 to 7/2025. Staff file #3 contained 4 child care training hours dated 8/8/25(1hr) and 10/20/25(3hr) used for correction. Staff file #5 lacked 6.5 of the 12 hours of annual child care training required from 12/2023 to 12/2024. Staff file #5 contained child care training hours dated 8/4/25(3hr), 8/6/25(1hr), 9/16/25(2hr), and 9/26/25(2hr) used for correction. Staff file #6 lacked 11 of the 12 hours of annual child care training required from 12/2023 to 12/2024. Staff file #6 contained 11 child care training hours dated 8/8/25(1hr), 8/27/25(3hr), 9/10/25(3hr), 9/10/25(1hr), and 9/11/25(3hr) used for correction.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff members hours were corrected at time. From this point forward all staff hours will be done in a timely manner,
2025-10-23 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: Staff #1 two most recent state police clearances are dated 8/21/20 and 9/11/25, two most recent child abuse clearances are dated 8/26/20 and 9/19/25. Staff #4 NSOR certificate was dated 9/26/25 which is after first date of caring for children(See LIS Code Sheet).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
From this point forward each staff person will have all clearances in file before starting with children. A monthly calendar was made with staff members due dates for new clearances to be more aware of expiration dates.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: In room 203/205 there was a book bag next to the sand table that contained Equate Hand Sanitizer and Up & Up Diaper Rash Paste both stated keep out of reach of children were accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All cleaning materials were placed in a locked area out of the accessibility of children.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: In the indoor gross motor area the end cover of the heating register was missing exposing sharp edges.

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.)
Duct tape was used to cover the edges of the play area to endure the safety of the children.
2025-10-23 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: There was not a handwashing sign by the sink and diapering area in room 206.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The handwashing sign was placed above the sink. Staff moved the sink while re-arranging and never moved the sign.
2024-10-25 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In room 201 on the shelf by the window on the right side of the room was a blue bin that was cracked causing 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 blue bin was taken out of the room and thrown away.

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