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First Impressions Early Childhood Dev Center Inc

Altoona, PA · Blair County
845 37th St, Altoona, PA 16601
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Quick Facts

Capacity
24 children
Age Range
Infant to 5
Rate Range
23.50-27.50
Type of Care
Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (814) 941-1940
845 37th St
Altoona, PA 16601
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00258041
License Issued
Aug 23, 2026
Active Through
Aug 23, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 6

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About the Provider

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First Impressions Early Childhood Development Center, Inc. is a state licensed childcare center/preschool. We take infants from 6 weeks old to school age children. Please call for specific information regarding the type of childcare you may need.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-20 Renewal 3270.123(a)(7) - Services considered extra Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(7)

Description: Services considered extra

Noncompliance Area: The agreement on file for Child #1 was observed not to specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On child #1 agreement, the extra services provided was marked NA.
2025-05-16 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that the purple toy bin in the play house was cracked exposing sharp edges.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Container was thrown away.
2025-05-16 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that emergency contact forms were not present when the children were in the outside play area.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contacts were taken outside.
2025-05-16 Renewal 3270.131(c) - Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(c)

Description: Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for Child #1 did not have documentation of a signature by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

Correction Required: A health report must be written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The health assessment for Child #1 was dated by the physician.
2025-05-16 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a staff member did not wash the child's hands after a diaper change.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff and children will wash hands after diaper changes or using the bathroom. All staff were trained on proper handwashing.
2025-05-16 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the preschool room that the trash can used for soiled diapers did not have a trash bag or liner.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A liner was put into the trash can.
2025-05-16 Renewal 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: It was observed that a staff member did not wash their hands after a diaper change.

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff and children will wash hands after diaper changes or using the bathroom. All staff were trained on proper handwashing.
2025-05-16 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 was observed not to have Pediatric first-aid and Pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff # 1 will obtain her Pediatric first aid training as soon as we are able to find a PQAS trainer available. Staff #1 does have CPR/First Aid training but it does not say pediatric. Staff #1 will be supervised at all times.
2025-05-16 Renewal 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire; 06/18/24.

Correction Required: Staff persons #2 shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Staff person #2 will have until July 10, 2025 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person#2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS, primary staff person who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise Staff #2, staff #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 is a college student and only employed two days a week. Staff person #1's last day is 8/15/25. Because we are not able to get training before then, staff person #2 will be supervised at all times.
2025-05-16 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: The NSOR clearance on file for Staff #3 was observed to be greater than 60 months. This is evidenced by the last date of clearance being dated 3/13/2020.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: 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 #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3 applied for a new NSOR clearance.
2025-05-16 Renewal 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(d)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: Many jagged plants and toxic weeds were observed inside the fenced in play area.

Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Weeds and plants were removed from the outside play area.
2024-07-16 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 5/23/24. Observed rest equipment not labeled for the use of a specific child in the Preschool Room.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Rest equipment was labeled when certification representative was onsite.
2024-07-16 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 5/23/24. Staff #1 did not wash a child's hands after being diapered in the Infant/Toddler Room.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Handwashing procedures were reviewed with staff.
2024-07-16 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.152 - Adult Hygiene Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.152

Description: Adult Hygiene

Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 did not wash his/her hands after diapering a child in the Infant/Toddler Room.

Correction Required: A facility person shall wash his hands before meals and snacks, and after toileting and after diapering a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Handwashing procedures were reviewed with staff.
2024-07-16 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.21

Description: General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: 2nd citation. Previously cited on 5/23/24. Observed 6 cribs with loose sheets, two of which were designated for infants, in the Infant/Toddler Room creating a potential suffocation hazard.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Mini crib sheets were purchased, and straps will be used as needed.

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