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ALTOONA, PA·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address908 South 8th Street, ALTOONA, PA, 16602
CountyBlair
Phone(814) 201-2301
Operating details
Capacity80
SubsidiesY
License dateJune 12, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/17/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High3
- Medium7
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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908 South 8th Street, ALTOONA, PA, 16602, ALTOONA, PA 16602
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- They accept child care subsidies - ask what the enrollment process looks like and whether there is a waitlist for subsidized spots
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/17/2026
- High0
- Medium-High1
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium risk3/17/2026
Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))
The facility was observed to have a cracked/broken plastic play cup in the beach room. A broken plastic steppingstone was observed in the facility's outside play area. Requirement: 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. Correction: The plastic play cup and the plastic steppingstone were thrown away while the certification representative was still on site. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/24/2026 - Medium-High risk3/17/2026
Evacuation routes posted (3270.94(a)(5))
The facility was observed to lack a posting of evacuation routes on the 2nd floor of the facility. Requirement: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility. Correction: The second floor of the facility is the director's office and a storage room. Evacuation routes were posted outside of the storage room and in the director's office. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/25/2026
2025
- Medium risk3/24/2025
Handwashing signs (3270.82(h))
The facility was observed to lack a hand washing sign at toilet #2 in the Greenhouse room. Requirement: 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. Correction: The handwashing sign was posted at toilet #1 and above the sinks. The sign at toilet #2 was reposted while the certification representative was still on site. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 4/30/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$1,021/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
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: ALTOONA, Blair County
- Capacity: 80
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 0
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