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Little Britches Daycare Center Inc

Elysburg, PA · Northumberland County
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0 (1 review)
12 S Hickory St, Elysburg, PA 17824
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Quick Facts

Capacity
79 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
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Contact Information

📞 (570) 672-2808
12 S Hickory St
Elysburg, PA 17824
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00256300
License Issued
Jul 1, 2026
Active Through
Jul 1, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 8

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Paul
2011-01-02 23:12:53
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Quality child care center.  Nice facility

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About the Provider

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LITTLE BRITCHES DAYCARE CENTER INC is a Child Care Center in ELYSBURG PA, with a maximum capacity of 79 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-07 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)

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

Noncompliance Area: Record for Staff #1 was observed to have no CPR certification on file. Record for Staff #2 was observed to have current certification but was dated past the acceptable renewal date.

Correction Required: Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 no longer employed by the facility.
2026-04-07 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: Records for Staff #3, #4 and #5 contained current clearances, but were renewed past the allowed 60-month interval.

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.)
Provider obtained the necessary clearances.
2026-02-03 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was changing child #1's diaper. Staff person #1 stood child #1 on the changing table and pulled up child #1's pants. During this time, another child was crawling around staff person #1's feet. Staff person #1 had a lapse of supervision of child #1 standing on the changing table and child #1 fell off the changing table onto the floor causing a left clavicle fracture.

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 person #1 received disciplinary action and plan (see attached document). Crawling children will do table time activities with a staff person while another staff person is changing diapers. Mats were purchased for the floor for extra padding on the floor surface. Changing table was moved to avoid children at feet of staff.
2025-10-03 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-04-15 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-04-22 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-04-21 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2022-04-13 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.124(d) - Excursions Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the emergency contacts for Child #2 and Child #3 did not accompany the classroom staff while on a walking excursion to the community playground.

Correction Required: When children leave the facility on walking and riding excursions, emergency contact information specific to each child on the excursion shall accompany a staff person on the excursion.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A copy of the emergency contact was attached for future excursions. In the future, the lead teacher in the classroom will be responsible to double check attendance to make sure each child has an emergency contact form for excursions.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.131(e)(2)(i) - Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the immunization record for Child #1 did not include a flu shot. A statement of exemption from the child's parents was not on file.

Correction Required: Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent emailed a note regarding her child's immunization. A copy was put in the child's file. In the future, a sign will be posted in the lobby regarding immunizations stating if late or declined the parent must provide a note to the director.
2020-06-22 Renewal 3270.25(a) - Post the certificate of compliance Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the posted certificate of compliance had expired on 7/1/19. The 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.)
A copy was posted in the lobby area. In the future, I will putting the current certificate in frame so it cannot be removed or misplaced.
2019-04-03 Renewal 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1, hired 10/1/18, Staff #2, hired 6/18/18, Staff #3, hired 11/12/18, did not contain a signed employee disclosure statement required under the CPSL.

Correction Required: 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. Staff Person #1, #2 and #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff signed new disclosure statements for their file. All new staff will sign disclosures upon hire.
2019-04-03 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the files for Staff #1, hired 10/1/18, Staff #2, hired 6/18/18, Staff #3, hired 11/12/18, did not contain documentation of training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Made a written statement explaining our procedure for emergency evacuation for all new staff to sign and date the first week of hire.
2019-04-03 Renewal 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #2, hired 6/18/18, did not contain verification of child care experience, education and training, for position performing, following outset of service at the facility.

Correction Required: An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in 3270.37(b)(1)-(3).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.)
Obtained a copy of Staff #2's high school diploma for her file.
2018-04-18 Renewal 3270.66(b) - Original container Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection it was determined that chemicals, in a closet, were stored above gloves, plates and paper towels.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The storage area was rearranged to eliminate the potential risk of cross contamination. Chemicals and other toxics will not be stored in a manner that could cause potential contamination risk.

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