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Creative Kids Education Center Llc At Juniata

418 N 8th Ave, Altoona PA 16601 · License #CER-00248075 · Child Care Center

Granted; enrollment ACT
Capacity 999 childrenAges 5 yr – 15 yr2-Star programLast inspected Oct 21, 2025
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Ages served

Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)
  • 2-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 999 children
10
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
4
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
2.5
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Oct 21, 2025 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 4, 2024 — Renewal
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

    On the day of inspection Sta-Flo Liquid starch, Arm and Hammer laundry detergent, Top Crest laundry stain remover, Giant brand laundry single dose pods tri-active technology all labeled "Keep out of reach of Children", were observed on the left side cupboard under the sink.

    Corrected by Nov 27, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.102(a) · 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.

    A cracked and broken Lego were observed in the Lego container and a green plastic container holding the connector blocks was cracked exposing children in care to rough edges and sharp corners.

    Corrected by Oct 3, 2024

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Nov 28, 2023 — Renewal
6 violations cited · view state record
6 violations
  • Violation

    3270.124(b)(7) · 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.

    Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.102(a) · 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.

    On 11/28/23 observed a cracked purple bin containing Magna Tiles.

    Corrected by Nov 28, 2023

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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 file of Child #3 contained the original agreement. The facility did not make a copy for the files and give the original to the parent.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2023

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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.

    Emergency contact information for Child #4 lacked the complete work address of the enrolling parent.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.151(c)(2) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

    The file of Staff #1 lacked an initial health assessment which included tuberculosis screening by Mantoux method at initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). Staff #1 had a Mantoux read date of 6/16/23.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.131(a) · 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.

    The files of Children #2 and #4 lacked a health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #2, who had an admission date of 8/24/23, had a health report dated 11/10/23. Child #4, who had an admission date of 8/24/23, had a health report dated 12/2/23.

    Corrected by Dec 6, 2023

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Aug 10, 2023 — Initial review
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    3270.36(b)(5) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children.

    The file of Staff #1, who was designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of 2 years experience with children.

    Corrected by Aug 11, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.27(a)(2) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills).

    The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.

    Corrected by Aug 10, 2023

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Oct 4, 2024 inspection noted: “On the day of inspection Sta-Flo Liquid starch, Arm and Hammer laundry detergent, Top Crest laundry stain remover, Giant brand laundry single dose pods tri-acti…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Nov 28, 2023 inspection noted: “Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Aug 10, 2023 inspection noted: “The file of Staff #1, who was designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of 2 years experience with children.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error