Little Cubs Daycare Llc
111 W MAIN ST, WEST NEWTON, PA 15089Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 4 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 2026). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 4 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 38
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 3, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL; 2026-03-033270.32(a)
3270.37(b)(3) | 8th grade + 2 yrs; 2026-03-03 | 3270.67(d) | Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle; 2026-03-03 | 3270.77(a) | No peeling paint or plaster; 2026-03-03 | 3270.82(h) | Handwashing signs; 2026-03-03 | 3270.121(b) | Given parents in writing; 2026-03-03 | 3270.123(a)(4) | Arrival/departure times; 2026-03-03 | 3270.123(a)(5) | Designated release persons; 2026-03-03 | 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) | Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agre; 2026-03-03 | 3270.124(b)(3) | Parent home/work address, phone; 2026-03-03 | 3270.124(c) | Each child care space
Mar 26, 20251 Finding1 Important
- General Health and Safety; 2025-03-263270.21
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2025-03-26 | 3270.34(a)(6) | Staff evaluations; 2025-03-26 | 3270.35(e) | 46 or more children- additional group sups; 2025-03-26 | 3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2025-03-26 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2025-03-26 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2025-03-26 | 3270.131(e) | ACIP recommended immunization record; 2025-03-26 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Jul 29, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Comply with CPSL/CPSL Information; 2024-07-293270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
3270.102(a) | Clean and good repair; 2024-07-29 | 3270.124(b)(2) | Physician name, address, phone; 2024-07-29 | 3270.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person; 2024-07-29 | 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) | Immunization record/Dismissal policy; 2024-07-29 | 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) | Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
Oct 18, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Devices Must Be compliant/Director or Designated Staff Perso3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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