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Bishop Guilfoyle Academy

5519 6th Ave, Altoona PA 16602 · License #CER-00243831 · Child Care Center

Awaiting Renewal; enrollment INN
Capacity 45 children1-Star programLast inspected May 13, 2026
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  • 1-Star quality rating
  • Does not accept Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 45 children
7
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
3
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
2.3
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
May 13, 2026 — Renewal
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.32(a) · 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 until PA State Police Clearance with a disseminated date is on file.

    The file for staff person #1 was observed to contain a PA State Police Criminal Record check that lacked the printed disseminated date on the certificate.

    Corrected by Aug 20, 2026

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May 16, 2025 — Renewal
6 violations cited · view state record
6 violations
  • Violation

    3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

    The file for staff person #1 was observed to contain a mandated reporter training that was not updated every 60 months. This was evidenced by certificates dated 03/12/2020 and 04/29/2025 a period of 61 months and 2 weeks.

    Corrected by Apr 29, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

    The facility was observed to be lacking hand washing signs in the Boys and Girls restrooms on the Pre-K side.

    Corrected by May 19, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

    The facility was observed to have a square wooden table with loose legs in the Pre-K to 2nd grade room.

    Corrected by May 19, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

    The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were observed to contain agreements that were not signed by parents or the operator.

    Corrected by Aug 7, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) · A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

    The files for children #1, #2, #2, #4 and #5 were observed to contain original agreements.

    Corrected by Aug 7, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

    The file for Child #3 was observed to have an emergency contact for that did not include the enrolling parent(s) work telephone number(s).

    Corrected by Aug 7, 2025

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Mar 4, 2025 — Initial review
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

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  1. 1The May 13, 2026 inspection noted: “The file for staff person #1 was observed to contain a PA State Police Criminal Record check that lacked the printed disseminated date on the certificate.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The May 16, 2025 inspection noted: “The file for staff person #1 was observed to contain a mandated reporter training that was not updated every 60 months. This was evidenced by certificates date…” — what has changed since then?

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