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Childspace Llc

611 E Prospect Ave, State College PA 16801 · License #CER-00238625 · Child Care Center

Awaiting Renewal; enrollment ACT
Capacity 32 childrenAges 0 mo – 5 yr1-Star programLast inspected Apr 9, 2026
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Address
611 E Prospect Ave, State College PA 16801 · Directions

Hours

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Care & schedule

When they operate

Full YearDrop-In CareFlexible Schedule

Ages served

Newborn (Under 6 Weeks)Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)
  • 1-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 32 children
12
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
7
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.7
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Apr 9, 2026 — Renewal
7 violations cited · view state record
7 violations
  • Violation

    3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · 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.

    Staff #3 had a health assessment dated 11/7/25, which was not completed prior to initial employment. Staff #6 did not have a health assessment on file. Staff #8 had a health assessment dated 11/29/23 and did not have an update on file.

    Corrected by May 14, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

    Staff #3 did not complete the skills portion of Pediatric CPR/First Aide Staff #5 did not have an approved Pediatric CPR/First Aide training on file. Training completed is not an acceptable curriculum. Staff #7 had CPR dated 4/16/26, which was not completed within 90 days. Staff person #3 and #5 must be supervised at all times (by and AGS or higher who as completed all preservice training) until the required preservice training is completed. If there is not a qualified staff person to supervise staff #3 and 5, then staff #3 and #5 may not work in a child care position.

    Corrected by May 14, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · 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. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 5,6, and 7 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 #5, 6, and 7 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

    Staff #1 had an NSOR dated 10/24/25 and did not have a previous NSOR on file to verify that the clearance was updated within 60 months. Staff #1 had Mandated reporter training dated 3/10/26 and did not have the previous training on file to verify that the training was completed within 60 months of the prior training. Staff #1 had a disclosure statement that was not signed by a witness. Staff #2 did not have a signed, dated disclosure statement on file. Staff #3 had an FBI clearance dated 12/29/25, which was not completed prior to working with children. Staff #5 did not have an approved mandated reporter training on file, training on file for staff #5 was not an approved curriculum. FBI clearance on file for staff #5 was not a valid FBI clearance as the purpose of the clearance was not for DHS. Staff #5 did not have an NSOR clearance on file. Staff #5 may not work in a child care position until all missing clearances are updated and on file. Staff #6 did not have an NSOR clearance on file. Staff #6 had a Department of Education FBI clearance, which is not accepted. Staff #6 may not work in a child care position until all missing clearances are updated and on file. Staff #7 had a volunteer state police clearance on file, which is not accepted. Staff #7 may not work in a child care position until the clearance is updated and on file.

    Corrected by May 14, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

    In the Infant/Toddler room a sleeve of plastic bags was observed to be accessible to children in care.

    Corrected by May 5, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

    Staff #4 did not have verification of education on file.

    Corrected by May 14, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.31(f)(10)/3270.31(h) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. All staff persons shall complete the professional development under § 3270.31(f).

    Staff #3 had health and safety training dated 4/17/26, which was not completed within 90 days. Staff #5 did not complete health and safety training within 90 days of hire. Staff #5 does not have part 2 of health and safety training on file. Staff #7 did not have health and safety training on file.

    Corrected by May 14, 2026

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  • Violation

    3270.94(a)/3270.94(a)(1) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that the critera specified in §3270.95Ia)(1)- (a)(9) are met The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

    Fire drills were completed greater than 60 days apart on the following occasions: 5/15/25-7/24/25, 7/24/25-11/18/25, and 1/16/26-3/25/26

    Corrected by May 14, 2026

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Apr 4, 2025 — Renewal
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

    During Renewal Inspection 4-9-25, a surge protector bar with uncovered outlets was observed in the Sun Room next to the refrigerator accessible to the children, age 3. This was brought to the Directors attention and was remedied immediately.

    Corrected by Apr 18, 2025

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Jan 3, 2025 — Allocated Unannounced Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 28, 2024 — Allocated Unannounced Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 16, 2024 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 3, 2024 — Unannounced Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 17, 2024 — Self-Reported Non Compliance
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    3270.113(a) · The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.

    On Monday January 8th, 2024 at approximately 11:20am Child #1 left the facility from an outside play space behind the facility. Child #1 was found by police walking home approximately 1/2 a block from the facility. Child #1 was missing for approximately 5 minutes. Child #1 was in the care group of Staff #1.

    Corrected by Apr 8, 2024

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  • 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.

    On Monday January 8th, 2024 at approximately 11:20am Child #1 left the facility from an outside play space behind the facility. Child #1 was found by police walking home approximately 1/2 a block from the facility. Child #1 was missing for approximately 5 minutes. Child #1 was in the care group of Staff #1.

    Corrected by Jan 22, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.113(a) · The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

    On Monday January 8th, 2024 at approximately 11:20am Child #1 left the facility from an outside play space behind the facility. Child #1 was found by police walking home approximately 1/2 a block from the facility. Child #1 was missing for approximately 5 minutes. Child #1 was in the care group of Staff #1.

    Corrected by Jan 22, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

    On Monday January 8th, 2024 at approximately 11:20am Child #1 left the facility from an outside play space behind the facility. Child #1 was found by police walking home approximately 1/2 a block from the facility. Child #1 was missing for approximately 5 minutes. Child #1 was in the care group of Staff #1.

    Corrected by Jan 22, 2024

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Jun 9, 2023 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 16, 2022 — Allocated Unannounced Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 27, 2022 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 25, 2021 — Change in Location Capacity
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Apr 9, 2026 inspection noted: “Staff #3 had a health assessment dated 11/7/25, which was not completed prior to initial employment. Staff #6 did not have a health assessment on file. Staff #…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Apr 4, 2025 inspection noted: “During Renewal Inspection 4-9-25, a surge protector bar with uncovered outlets was observed in the Sun Room next to the refrigerator accessible to the children,…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jan 17, 2024 inspection noted: “On Monday January 8th, 2024 at approximately 11:20am Child #1 left the facility from an outside play space behind the facility. Child #1 was found by police wal…” — what has changed since then?

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