ABC CHILDRENS CENTER
PORT MATILDA, PA·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address143 BRACKENBOURNE DR, PORT MATILDA, PA, 16870
CountyCentre
Phone(814) 308-8742
Operating details
Capacity173
SubsidiesY
License dateOctober 27, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/21/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High16
- Medium8
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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143 BRACKENBOURNE DR, PORT MATILDA, PA, 16870, PORT MATILDA, PA 16870
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/21/2025
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- Medium-High4
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2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 127/21/2025
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test (3270.151(a)/3270.192(3))
Staff #1 had a health assessment dated 7/3/25, which was not completed prior to initial employment. Health assessment for staff #1 is on file. Requirement: 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. Correction: Staff #1 has an updated health assessment/TB test on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 7/29/2025 - Medium-High risk7/21/2025
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))
Staff person #2 had a state police clearance dated 1/29/20 and updated 2/26/25, child abuse clearance dated 2/6/20 and updated 3/8/25, and an FBI clearance dated 3/13/20 and updated on 3/25/25, all of which are greater than 60 months between updates. Clearances for staff #2 are up to date and on file. Staff person #3 had a child abuse clearance dated 4/4/20 and updated 4/8/25, which is greater than 60 months. Clearances for staff #3 are up to date and on file. Staff #4 had a child abuse clearance dated 2/14/20 and updated 2/24/25 and an FBI clearance dated 2/30/20 and updated 2/14/25, both of which were updated greater than 60 months apart. Clearances for staff #4 are up to date and on file. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. Correction: All staff have up to date clearances on file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 7/29/2025 - Medium-High risk2/5/2025
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance (3270.95(a)/3270.95(b))
Fire detection testing was observed to be greater than 30 days on the following occasions: 9/13/24-10/30/24 and 12/13/24-1/28/25. Requirement: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. Correction: ABC will set off the fire alarm at least one time every 30 days. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/12/2025 - Medium-High risk2/5/2025
Every 60 days (3270.94(a)(1))
A fire drill was observed to have been completed on 8/20/24 and again on 10/30/24, which is greater than 60 days. Requirement: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. Correction: ABC will conduct a fire drill at least once every 60 days. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/12/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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Estimated monthly cost
$968/month
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Typical prices in Pennsylvania run about $1,099/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Pennsylvania by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: PORT MATILDA, Centre County
- Capacity: 173
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
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