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Small World Day Care Llc

Apollo, PA · Westmoreland County
715 State Route 56, Apollo, PA 15613
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Quick Facts

Capacity
46 children
Age Range
6 weeks - 12 yrs.
Type of Care
Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (724) 478-3855
715 State Route 56
Apollo, PA 15613
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00246651
License Issued
Dec 27, 2025
Active Through
Dec 27, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 4

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SMALL WORLD DAY CARE LLC is a Child Care Center in APOLLO PA, with a maximum capacity of 46 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 6 weeks - 12 yrs.. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 5:30 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-09-24 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff persons #1, #2, and #3 lacked firesafety training that was completed 12 months from the previous firesafety training. The firesafety training in the file for staff person #1 is dated 2/23/24 and 6/21/25. The firesafety training in the file for staff person #2 is dated 2/23/24 and 5/21/25. The firesafety training in the file for staff person #3 is dated 3/11/24 and 5/21/25.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The files for staff #1, #2, #3 now include current fire safety training.
2025-09-24 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in the file is dated 1/31/20 and 5/21/25.

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.)
The file for staff #3 now includes a current mandated reporter training certificate.
2025-09-24 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: The file for staff person #3 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked an NSOR verification certificate that was completed 60 months from the previous NSOR verification certificate. The NSOR verification certificates in the file are dated 11/6/19 and 5/29/25.

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.)
The file for staff #3 now includes a current NSOR verification certificate.
2024-09-17 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: In the preschool classroom two wooden blocks were observed that had rough edges and sharp corners.

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 blocks were thrown away as soon as they were shown to me.
2024-07-25 Swimming Swimming Compliant - Finalized
2023-09-20 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There was a cracked plastic bin and a cracked CD case in the Preschool/ School age room.

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 broken game bin and the CD case were thrown away asap. Each caregiver will inspect the room and its materials as often as possible and thrown away any which can cause harm to anyone.
2023-09-20 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(e)(3) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(e)(3)

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

Noncompliance Area: The file for child # 1 a preschooler lacked a current health report. The prior report is dated 6/11/22.

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. 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). Child # 1 must be dismissed from care by close of business 9/20/23 and may only return to care when the immunization records are provided or when a parent provides a written, signed and dated exemption letter

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I requested that the parents provide a current health assessment. This is needed before the child is able to return.
2023-09-20 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 file for staff # 1 contained a current health assessment dated 9/15/23. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 8/23/21.

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.)
Each employee will be notified at least a month in advance that a health assessment is due and in order to remain in compliance, there is no leeway given. If the assessment is not returned the employee will be placed under inactive and documented as such until such a time that the form is returned.
2023-09-20 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff # 1 contained a current fire safety training certificate dated 2/13/23. The training was obtained greater than one year past the prior training, obtained 10/13/21.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Every staff member will be required to adhere to the requirements concerning updated trainings. Even if an employee is on a leave and if possible can complete on line trainings they shall do so.
2023-09-20 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: The files for staff # 1 contained a current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR certificate that was taken after 90 days of initial employment. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. The certificates for staff # 1 is date 5/14/22 .

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.)
All employees, if physically able ,and are on an approved leave will complete all requirements necessary to maintain active employment at the daycare.
2022-09-21 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: There were 2 magnets blocks with broken rough edges. There was a puppet doll with a hole on the head exposing foam.

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 toys were immediately removed from the play areas and disposed of.
2022-09-21 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: The files for child # 1 and 2 lacked the operator's signature on the agreement form.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The necessary signatures have been added to the forms.
2022-09-21 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 file for child # 3 a preschooler contain a current health report that was not updated within 12 months dated 8/12/22. The previous report was dated 7/12/21.

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 form was updated and added to the child's file.
2022-09-21 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: The files for Child # 3 lacks documentation of a current influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP

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.)
The parent completed a refusal to vaccinate form.
2022-09-21 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff #1, lacked 8 out of 12 required hours of annual child care training, from 12/19/20 to 12/19/21.

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.)
The staff member completed the necessary eight hours this year and they were applied to last years credits. As a result of this action the staff members
2022-09-21 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff # 1 has a current pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR certification dated 6/19/21-6/19/23.The certification was not renewed prior to the expiration of the previous certification dated 9/8/18-9/8/20.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff member completed the required first aid and CPR certification as soon as she returned to work.
2022-09-21 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: There were a few fence wires that were pulled out exposing sharp points on the back and on the right side of the fence. There were 2 holes on the fence.

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 exposed points have been duct taped and the holes have been completely duct taped closed. Pictures of the repairs have been e-mailed to our certification representative.
2022-09-21 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The metal part and post behind the toilet in the infant /toddler bathroom was rusted.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The part and post have been duct taped, completely covering the rusted part. Pictures of the repair were sent to our certification representative
2022-09-21 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 fire detection system tests were greater than 30 days apart from 1/13/22 to 6/13/22.

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.)
Current testing of the system was documented.
2021-09-16 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: The file for staff person #1, whom was hired on 6/22/09 as an assistant group supervisor, lacked a valid FBI Clearance. The FBI Clearance was requested through the Department of Justice instead of the Department of Human Services.

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. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff person who lacked a valid FBI clearance is not working until she obtains a valid clearance through the Department of Human services. She has completed the fingerprinting and is waiting for the results. She keeps in constant communication with us and knows we need to see the results. Once we receive the valid clearance, she will be allowed to return to work.
2020-09-10 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, whom was hired as a group supervisor on 5/19/14, lacked State Police, Child Abuse, and FBI Clearances that were updated within 60 months from the previous clearances. The State Police clearances in the file were dated 10/16/13 and 3/29/19. The Child Abuse Clearances in the file were dated 11/8/13 and 4/7/19. The FBI Clearances in the file were dated 4/18/13 and 8/7/19.

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.)
Staff person #1 has updated clearances in her file at this time. To avoid this happening in the future, the office staff will create a chart for all the different clearances and documents that have a deadline which will include all staff employed, current clearance and document dates and dates that they need to be completed by.
2019-09-10 Renewal 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #3 lacked emergency plan training that was completed within a year from the previous training. The emergency plan trainings were dated 6/1/18 and 7/17/19.

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.)
Current emergency plan training is in the file. In the future, the director will make sure the training is done with the year.
2019-09-10 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1, whom was hired provisionally on 9/14/18, lacked valid State Police and Child Abuse Clearances. The State Police and Child Abuse Clearances were requested for the purpose of volunteer instead of employment purposes. The State Police Clearance was dated 3/9/17 and was updated on 4/19/19. The Child Abuse Clearance was dated 3/17/17 and was updated on 4/19/19.

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.)
Current and correct clearances are in the file. In the future, all staff will have all of the correct clearances prior to working with children at the child care.
2019-09-10 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #2 lacked a written evaluation that was completed within 12 months from the previous staff evaluation. The staff evaluations were dated 8/7/17 and 11/5/18.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A current staff evaluation is in the file. In the future, the director will be more observant of the times and make sure they are done within the year.

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