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Whole Truth Sprouts Daycare

New Castle, PA · Lawrence County
W Washington St, New Castle, PA 16101
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Quick Facts

Capacity
12 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (724) 202-6679
W Washington St
New Castle, PA 16101
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Licensed Family Child Care
Active License
License Number
CER-00251024
License Issued
Apr 30, 2026
Active Through
Apr 30, 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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Whole Truth Sprouts Daycare is a Family Child Care in New Castle PA, with a maximum capacity of 12 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
2026-01-08 Unannounced Monitoring 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation previously cited 1/6/26. Per staff statements and an outside source, Staff #1 was providing care on 1/8/26 with expired clearances. Child abuse clearance dated 8/13/20. Updated child abuse clearance and NSOR certificate were received on 1/9/26. Child Abuse Clearance dated 1/9/26, NSOR certificate 1/7/26

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.)
Making sure to stay in compliance and will not operate without clearances regardless of waiting for the clearances to protect the daycare and the children from being shut down.
2026-01-06 Renewal 3280.102(a) - Clean and good repair Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: The bottom of the kitchen set was separating causing a pinching hazard and exposing screws.

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 kitchen set was taken apart and thrown away.
2026-01-06 Renewal 3280.108(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.108(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: The TV which was on two tripod stands was unstable when touched. The white shelving unit used for cubbies would move back and forth and was unstable when touched.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Tv straps were ordered for the. ack of the tv to connect to the wall.
2026-01-06 Renewal 3280.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.123(a)(5)

Description: Designated release persons

Noncompliance Area: The financial agreement for child #5 did not contain the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #5 parent filled in the names on the financial form when she picked her child up.
2026-01-06 Renewal 3280.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 and 5 did not contain the enrolling parents work address and the enrolling parents work phone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
When the children were picked up, the parents gave the home and work addresses along with telephone numbers to be added to the emergency contact.
2026-01-06 Renewal 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) - Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3)

Description: Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #5's parent came in and signed the emergency contact info when she came to pick up her child.
2026-01-06 Renewal 3280.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 did not contain Health insurance coverage and policy number for the child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent was called and the policy number was added to the emergency contact information.
2026-01-06 Renewal 3280.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The files for child #1, 2, 3 and 5 did not contain the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.)
Parents of child 1,2,3, and 5 filled out the addresses and phone numbers to whom the child may be released.
2026-01-06 Renewal 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.124(f)/3280.181(c)

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

Noncompliance Area: The most recent 6-month review signatures for the emergency contact form on file for Child #2 is dated 1/17/24 which is more than 6 months ago. The most recent 6-month review signatures for the emergency contact form on file for Child #4 is dated 2/1/24 which is more than 6 months ago.

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.)
Parent information has been updated but to show proof a signature list was included in the file for the future.
2026-01-06 Renewal 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) - Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(a)/3280.182(1)

Description: Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments

Noncompliance Area: Child #4's file did not contain a health assessment within 60 days of enrollment (See LIS Code Sheet).

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 must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Making sure that if a child doesn't have a health assessment within 60 days of enrollment they will not be able to return until they have their assessment.
2026-01-06 Renewal 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1)

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

Noncompliance Area: Child #2's, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), two most recent health assessments are dated 8/8/24 and 12/18/25 which is more than 12 months apart.

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 must contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I will make sure to check the child's file to maintain updated child health reports every 6 months and letting parents know older toddlers need a health report at least every 12 months.
2026-01-06 Renewal 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.151(a)/3280.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1's file contained a health assessment dated 9/22/23 which is more than 24 months previous.

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.)
I will make sure my health assessment doesn't exceed the 24 month mark in order to avoid the violation.
2026-01-06 Renewal 3280.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.181(c)

Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: The most recent 6-month review signatures for the emergency contact form on file for Child #2 is dated 1/17/24 which is more than 6 months ago. The most recent 6-month review signatures for the emergency contact form on file for Child #3 is dated 12/5/23 which is more than 6 months ago. The most recent 6-month review signatures for the emergency contact form on file for Child #4 is dated 2/12/25 which is more than 6 months ago.

Correction Required: 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.)
A paper was added to the file to show proof of signatures.
2026-01-06 Renewal 3280.182(5) - Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.182(5)

Description: Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: The file for child #5 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.

Correction Required: A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #5's parent came in and signed the emergency contact info when she came to pick up her child.
2026-01-06 Renewal 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Non Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3280.32(a)/3280.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1's file contained state police clearances dated 8/13/20 and 8/18/25 and DHS FBI clearances dated 9/21/20 and 11/21/25 which are more than 60 months apart. Staff #1's file contained a Child Abuse clearance dated 8/13/20 and an NSOR certificate dated 9/11/20 which is more than 60 months ago.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Immediately contacted the separate clearances offices and reapplied. Was told could not provide care until clearances received. I will stay in compliance going forward making sure all clearances are done at the same time before expiration.

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