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Creative Kids

Clarion, PA · Clarion County
15898 Route 322 Ste 2, Clarion, PA 16214
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Capacity
100 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (814) 229-4638
15898 Route 322 Ste 2
Clarion, PA 16214
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00258743
License Issued
Jul 31, 2026
Active Through
Jul 31, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 2

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CREATIVE KIDS is a Child Care Center in CLARION PA, with a maximum capacity of 100 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:15 AM - 6:15 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:15 AM - 6:15 PM
  • Tuesday6:15 AM - 6:15 PM
  • Wednesday6:15 AM - 6:15 PM
  • Thursday6:15 AM - 6:15 PM
  • Friday6:15 AM - 6:15 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-15 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The most recent health reports in the file for Child #1, a preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports.

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 child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child had a current physical in their file at the time of inspection it was over due by 4 days. So this was corrected before the inspection. It was due by Last day in February,(28) I did not receive it till March 4th.
2026-04-15 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #1 was acquired more than 90 days after the staff person's date of hire. The Health and Safety Trainings in the files for Staff Person #2 and #3 were conducted more than 90 days after the staff persons' dates of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Now and in the future, I will go by the HIRE date instead of the START date when counting out for 90 days
2026-04-15 Renewal 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: Observed soiled tissues in the trash can, which was not lidded, in the library.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
We replaced the waste paper basket with a lidded trash can the day of the inspection
2026-04-15 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Observed frayed wood and an exposed nail at the edge of the porch in the outdoor play space.

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 nail was pounded back in and the area sanded during the inspection and was corrected then.
2025-04-25 Renewal 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: At approximately 1:55PM, child #3 (a preschooler) was observed sleeping on a bean bag in the preschool room.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child was found a sleeping mat and placed on it, the day of inspection
2025-04-25 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #2, both preschoolers, contained consecutive health reports dated more than 12 months apart. The most recent health reports on file for both children are now current.

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 child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The child had a current health report in their file at the time of inspection
2025-04-25 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff #1, #2, and #3 lacked documentation of completing fire safety training annually. The training documentation on file for each was dated 9/2023 and with renewal dated 11/2024. Current training documentation is now on file.

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. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The issue was corrected before the inspection, all staff has the required trainings, The roster for verification is lost.
2025-04-25 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: Stained ceiling tiles were observed in the following areas; one in the restroom off the large toddler room, 2 near the windows in the younger infant room, 1 in the transitional room, 1 in the small toddler room, and 4 in the break room. Additionally, two celling tiles were missing in the break room.

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.)
Ceiling tiles in question have been replaced or painted over with the mildew resistant paint for the tiles.
2025-04-25 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed on a floor vent near the front door in the toddler room.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The issue was corrected with duct tape the day of inspection and the following day we replaced th with a new one.
2024-04-29 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The last review/update of the financial agreement and emergency contact information on file for child #1 was dated 8/4/23, which is not within the past six months.

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. 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.)
This was corrected and submitted the day of inspection
2024-04-29 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 initial health reports on file for children #1 and 2 were not provided within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. SEE IS CODE SHEET. Initial health reports are now on file and dated as follows: Child #1- 12/26/23 and Child #2 - 9/18/23.

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.)
This again was already corrected, before inspection. IT is out of our control as providers to get doctors and parents on board with the medical requirements and due dates.
2024-04-29 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: There was more than 60 months between Mandated Reporter trainings on file for staff #2. Dates are as follows: 10/29/2017 and 4/2/24.

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.)
This was already taken care of before inspection as soon as I found it
2024-04-29 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: There was more than 60 months between Child Abuse clearances on file for staff #1. Dates are as follows: 9/21/18 and 4/2/24.

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.)
This was corrected before inspection as soon as I found it
2023-04-27 Renewal 3270.131(e)(1) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: Child health forms on file for children #1-5 do not include the influenza vaccine for the 2022-23 flu season. (Letters of exemption were obtained from parents on the day of inspection.)

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Had parents personally write up exemption letters.
2023-04-27 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: Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 2/7/22-3/15/22, 5/2/22-6/15/22, and 8/5/22-9/30/22.

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.)
System was tested on day of inspection, 4/27/23. Will use a DHS form to better document and separate drills from inspected checks.
2022-04-13 Renewal 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1 who was hired prior to 12-19-2020 contained 10.5 hours of training by the mandatory training date of 12-19-2021.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Training hours were taken off of already completed trainings and this corrected the shortage.
2022-04-13 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff#2 (See IS Code Sheet) contained a Pediatric Frist Aid/CPR training date of 11-13-2021 which exceeded the mandatory 90 days to receive the training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff had training on day 116 verses day 90. Nothing else could have been done as the staff was in quarantine on the date of the training offered.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was more than 60 months in between the previous and most current mandated reporter training on file for staff #1. Training was completed on 12/18/2014 and then on 12/27/2019. Mandated reporter training was not completed within 90 days of hire for staff #2. Staff #2 was hired on 7/1/2019 and Mandated reporter training was completed on 11/26/2019.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Trainings were completed and in file but were just late. Ensure that they are done within 90 days.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the outside play space, observed that the chain link fence had four areas where part of the link was sticking out towards the inside of the play space which caused a visible hazard to the children in care.

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 pieces were removed. We will keep it turned and bent so that it is not into the play space.
2020-02-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed that the facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted.

Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance and a copy of the applicable regulations under which the facility is certified shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents, with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional day care office posted at the same location.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Had Cert Rep email the certificate and hung it. In the future, if I don't receive it, I will follow through to get it and make sure that it is posted.
2019-04-09 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was more than 24 months between the current and updated health assessment and the previous health assessment on file for staff #1.

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.)
In the file. I will make sure that working staff get their physicals within 24months.
2019-04-09 Renewal 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: In the pre-k bathroom, observed a closed receptacle which contained used paper towels and which lacked a plastic-liner.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Since the garbage can was not officially being used, we got rid of it. In the future, we will make sure that all garbage cans have liners.
2018-04-04 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #2, with hire date of 10-16-2017, lacked mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire. There is current mandated reporter training on file and dated 02-03-2018.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Be more vigilant so that staff gets training in on time.
2018-04-04 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1, with hire date of 06-01-2017 lacked the official Child Abuse clearance which is required under the CPSL. The Child Abuse Clearance on file was for volunteer purposes and dated 04-27-2017. A valid FBI Clearance was observed on file and dated 06-30-2017.

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.)
In the future, will be more cautious checking for status of clearances.
2017-04-26 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The chain link fence enclosing the outdoor play area had numerous aluminum wire straps that had sharp ends that were accessible to chidlren while in the play area.

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.)
We removed the straps that day, and will make sure they are appropriately turned facing correctly away if we need to use them in the future.
2017-04-26 Renewal 3270.131(d)(7) - Free from contagious/communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Health assessment for Child #1 did not include a physician's affirmation that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from communicable disease.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
From now on I will babysit the DR.'s offices to make sure they are doing their jobs and fully completing the forms that I send and if not completed send back until completed

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