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Maybrook Hills Daycare Llc
301 Valley View Blvd, Altoona PA 16602 · License #CER-00243964 · Child Care Center
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- (814) 944-0845
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- Address
- 301 Valley View Blvd, Altoona PA 16602 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 45 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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.
The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack the required PA state Police clearance and the NSOR clearance obtained within the past 60 months.
Corrected by Dec 28, 2026
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services): Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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.
The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack an NSOR clearance and a PA state police clearance that was obtained within the past 60 months. This was evidenced by the most recent PA state police clearance present in the file was dated 11/6/2020 a period of 61 months and the most recent NSOR clearance was dated 10/19/2020 a period of 62 months.
Corrected by Dec 28, 2026
- Violation
3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
The facility was observed to have a trash can in their preschool room that lacked a plastic liner.
Corrected by Jun 5, 2025
- Violation
3270.76 · 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.
The facility was observed to have a pipe painted blue in the pre-school room that the paint was peeling, cracking and lifting.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2025
- 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 2 square wooden tables with loose legs making the tables unsteady.
Corrected by Jun 5, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. 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).
The file for child #1 was observed to lack documentation of having an immunized status in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP or a statement exempting the child for religious or personal reasons.
Corrected by Aug 26, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack 2 written, nonfamily references obtained prior to serving as a facility person.
Corrected by Jun 20, 2025
- Violation
3270.19(a) · An operator or a staff person who has reason to believe that a child enrolled in the facility has been abused is required to report suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL.
During interviews regarding incidents that occurred during the period of December 2021 through January 2022 it was revealed that staff person #1 observed actions and behaviors of staff person #2 for approximately 18 days that would be reasonably suspicious in indicating child abuse may be occurring, but staff didn't report as mandated by the CPSL.
Corrected by May 30, 2025
- Violation
3270.19(c) · Within 48 hours, a written report regarding the suspected child abuse shall be submitted by the operator or designated staff person to the CPS unit which has responsibility for investigating the report.
During interviews regarding incidents that occurred during the period of December 2021 through January 2022 it was revealed that staff person #1 observed actions and behaviors of staff person #2 during an 18-day period that would be reasonably suspicious indicators that child abuse may be occurring but didn't report within 48 hours.
Corrected by May 30, 2025
- Violation
3270.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law.
During interviews regarding incidents that occurred during the period of December 2021 through January 2022 it was revealed that staff person #1 observed actions and behaviors of staff person #2 during an 18-day period that would be in violation of chapter 3490, and reasonably suspicious indicators that child abuse may be occurring and staff failed to comply with CPSL and Chapter 3490. An acceptable safety plan was not presented to BCCYF until 1/13/2022 a period of approximately 10 days.
Corrected by May 30, 2025
- Violation
3270.19(b) · A facility person who has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is a victim of child abuse shall immediately make a report of suspected child abuse to ChildLine through the hotline at (800) 932-0313, online, or any other method as prescribed by the Department.
During interviews regarding incidents that occurred during the period of December 2021 through January 2022 it was revealed that staff person #1 observed actions and behaviors of staff person #2 that would be reasonably suspicious indicators that child abuse may be occurring but didn't report immediately.
Corrected by May 30, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(a)(3) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
The facility was observed to have an emergency plan that lacked to provide a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(4) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
The facility was observed to have an emergency plan that lacked to provide a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(e) · The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan.
The facility was observed to lack documentation that a letter explaining the facilities emergency procedures was provided to the parent of each enrolled child.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
The facility was observed to have a night shade plant growing and within access to children in the outdoor gross motor area.
Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
- 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, #3, #4 & #5 were observed to contain original agreement forms.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2024
- 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.
The files for children #1, #4 & #5 were observed to contain emergency contact forms that failed to include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Corrected by Jun 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The facility was observed to have an emergency plan that did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Sep 9, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until June 6, 2024, to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum
Corrected by Jun 1, 2024
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
It was observed in the toddler area that protective receptacle covers were not placed in electrical outlets.
Corrected by Jun 29, 2023
- 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.
It was observed in the outdoor play area water was in the kitchen center and little tikes truck bed causing unsanitary conditions. It was also observed the netting on the little tikes basketball hoop was not attached to the hoop causing a choking hazard.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.193(a) · Facility persons' records are confidential and shall be stored in a locked cabinet.
It was observed on the day of inspection that the filing cupboard containing staff files and children's files were not locked nor was the door locked to the room containing the files.
Corrected by Jun 29, 2023
- 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. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.
It was observed that staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not have documentation of clearances on file according to CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
Corrected by Jun 5, 2023
- Violation
3270.192(4) · 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
It was observed on the day of inspection that staff #1 and Staff #2 did not have the required clearances in their staff file.
Corrected by Jun 5, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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.
It was observed that the file for Staff #1 did not include out of state clearances. Facility persons must obtain a State criminal history check, State sex offender registry check and State child abuse and neglect registry check from the State(s) in which they resided in the previous 5 years.
Corrected by Sep 16, 2022
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
It was observed in the preschool classroom, a can of Glade on the floor beside the trash can. It was observed in both the toddler room and the preschool room beside the teachers desk open purses exposing children to toxics accessible to children.
Corrected by Aug 12, 2022
- 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 blue bin holding wooden blocks was observed on the shelf in the toddler area of the facility. A clear container holding cars was observed to be cracked causing rough edges, sharp corners and pinch points. In the outdoor play area a kitchen play set was observed to have a cracked piece of plastic off of the front cover exposing sharp edges.
Corrected by Aug 12, 2022
- Violation
3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.
In the preschool room, it was observed that a cupboard approximately 6 feet tall by 2 1/2 feet wide was not secured to the wall.
Corrected by Sep 12, 2022
- Violation
3270.19(a) · The legal entity will arrange for all facility and staff persons to complete the 6 hour virtual in person Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training offered by PA Family Support Alliance.
**Based on interviews with staff, it was found that Staff person's #2, #3 and #4 observed Staff person #1 do at least one of the following to child #1: Staff person #1 was observed by staff tripping child #1 with a toy and with staff person #1's foot when child #1 would not listen to stop running. This caused child #1 to fall causing his/her nose to bleed on at least one occasion; Staff person #1 was observed flicking child #1 in the mouth when child #1 had bitten another child in care. This caused child #1's mouth to bleed; on one occasion Staff person #1 was observed tapping child #1 on the head with Staff person #1's foot causing child #1 to hit his/her head off of a bookcase the child was sitting against; Staff person #1 was observed dropping child #1 on to a rest mat when child #1 would not go to sleep; and Staff person #1 was observed placing child #1 in a closed while staff person #1 stood outside of the closet holding the door closed so that child #1 could not exit. Staff person's #2, #3, and #4 failed to report this as suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL.
Corrected by Mar 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.19(a) · An operator or a staff person who has reason to believe that a child enrolled in the facility has been abused is required to report suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL.
*Based on interviews with staff, it was found that Staff person's #2, #3 and #4 observed Staff person #1 do at least one of the following to child #1: Staff person #1 was observed by staff tripping child #1 with a toy and with staff person #1's foot when child #1 would not listen to stop running. This caused child #1 to fall causing his/her nose to bleed on at least one occasion; Staff person #1 was observed flicking child #1 in the mouth when child #1 had bitten another child in care. This caused child #1's mouth to bleed; on one occasion Staff person #1 was observed tapping child #1 on the head with Staff person #1's foot causing child #1 to hit his/her head off of a bookcase the child was sitting against; Staff person #1 was observed dropping child #1 on to a rest mat when child #1 would not go to sleep; and Staff person #1 was observed placing child #1 in a closed while staff person #1 stood outside of the closet holding the door closed so that child #1 could not exit. Staff person's #2, #3, and #4 failed to report this as suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(a) · The operator will contact ELRC 6 to arrange for Start Up TA, to come to the facility to conduct a minimum of 4 classroom observations over the period of 4 months.
**Based on interviews with staff, it was verified that Staff person #1 placed child #1 in a closet on 1/6/2022 for approximately 1 minute. While child #1 was placed in the closet, Staff person #1 was not able to physically see, direct, and assess child #1 in the closet. Staff person #1 stood outside of the closet holding the door closed while child #1 was in the closet. Staff person #1 confirmed that she placed child #1 in the closet and stood outside of the closet while child #1 was inside.
Corrected by Aug 9, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.
*Based on interviews with staff, it was verified that Staff person #1 placed child #1 in a closet on 1/6/2022 for approximately 1 minute. While child #1 was placed in the closet, Staff person #1 was not able to physically see, direct, and assess child #1 in the closet. Staff person #1 stood outside of the closet holding the door closed while child #1 was in the closet. Staff person #1 confirmed that she placed child #1 in the closet and stood outside of the closet while child #1 was inside.
Corrected by Mar 7, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
*Based on interviews with staff, it was verified that Staff person #1 had tripped child #1 when he/she would not listen to redirection to stop running. This caused child #1 to fall causing his/her nose to bleed on at least one occasion. Staff person #1 confirmed that he/she had placed a toy in front of child #1 to get him/her to stop running. Staff person #1 was observed by staff placing child #1 on his/her rest mat firmly from shin or waist height when child #1 would not lay on his/her rest mat during nap time. Staff person #1 confirmed placing child #1 on his/her mat firmly during nap time when child #1 would not lay on his/her mat. Staff person #1 was observed by staff flicking child #1 on his/her lip after biting another child in care. This caused child #1's mouth to bleed. Staff person #1 confirmed that he/she had flicked child #1 in the lip after biting another child in care, causing child #1's mouth to bleed. Staff person #1 was also observed by staff tapping child #1 on the head with his/her foot, causing child #1 to hit his/her head off of a bookshelf. This was neither confirmed nor denied by Staff person #1.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(b) · The legal entity must arrange with ELRC 6 for all facility staff to receive training regarding discipline training when dealing with children with troubling behaviors.
**Based on interviews with staff, it was verified that Staff person #1 had tripped child #1 when he/she would not listen to redirection to stop running. This caused child #1 to fall causing his/her nose to bleed on at least one occasion. Staff person #1 confirmed that he/she had placed a toy in front of child #1 to get him/her to stop running. Staff person #1 was observed by staff placing child #1 on his/her rest mat firmly from shin or waist height when child #1 would not lay on his/her rest mat during nap time. Staff person #1 confirmed placing child #1 on his/her mat firmly during nap time when child #1 would not lay on his/her mat. Staff person #1 was observed by staff flicking child #1 on his/her lip after biting another child in care. This caused child #1's mouth to bleed. Staff person #1 confirmed that he/she had flicked child #1 in the lip after biting another child in care, causing child #1's mouth to bleed. Staff person #1 was also observed by staff tapping child #1 on the head with his/her foot, causing child #1 to hit his/her head off of a bookshelf. This was neither confirmed nor denied by Staff person #1.
Corrected by May 27, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(c) · A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.
Based on interviews with staff, it was verified that Staff person #1 had tripped child #1 when he/she would not listen to redirection to stop running. This caused child #1 to fall causing his/her nose to bleed on at least one occasion. Staff person #1 confirmed that he/she had placed a toy in front of child #1 to get him/her to stop running. Staff person #1 was observed by staff placing child #1 on his/her rest mat firmly from shin or waist height when child #1 would not lay on his/her rest mat during nap time. Staff person #1 confirmed placing child #1 on his/her mat firmly during nap time when child #1 would not lay on his/her mat. Staff person #1 was observed by staff flicking child #1 on his/her lip after biting another child in care. This caused child #1's mouth to bleed. Staff person #1 confirmed that he/she had flicked child #1 in the lip after biting another child in care, causing child #1's mouth to bleed. Staff person #1 was also observed by staff tapping child #1 on the head with his/her foot, causing child #1 to hit his/her head off of a bookshelf. This was neither confirmed nor denied by staff person #1. At the time of each occasion, it was confirmed that this was done in the presence of other children in care.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.
Based on interviews with staff, it was verified that Staff person #1 would often swear at child #1 during nap time. Staff also stated that Staff person #1 would raise his/her voice and yell at child #1 as well as yell at other children in care.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.
Based on interviews with staff, it was verified that Staff person #1 placed child #1 in a closet on 1/6/2022 for approximately 1 minute. While child #1 was placed in the closet staff person #1 was not able to physically see, direct, and assess child #1 in the closet. Staff person #1 stood outside of the closet holding the door closed while child #1 was in the closet. Staff person #1 confirmed that she placed child #1 in the closet and stood outside of the closet while child #1 was inside.
Corrected by Mar 11, 2022
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Dec 23, 2025 inspection noted: “The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack the required PA state Police clearance and the NSOR clearance obtained within the past 60 months.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jun 5, 2025 inspection noted: “The facility was observed to have a trash can in their preschool room that lacked a plastic liner.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Apr 4, 2025 inspection noted: “During interviews regarding incidents that occurred during the period of December 2021 through January 2022 it was revealed that staff person #1 observed action…” — what has changed since then?
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