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Childspace Llc

State College, PA · Centre County
611 E Prospect Ave, State College, PA 16801
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Quick Facts

Capacity
32 children
Languages
English, English, Hindi (India)
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (814) 237-6429
611 E Prospect Ave
State College, PA 16801
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00258374
License Issued
Jul 16, 2026
Active Through
Jul 16, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 8

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About the Provider

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Our Pre-K schoolhouse is a beautiful, nature-inspired space where children grow in self confidence and social awareness while building developmentally appropriate skills that prepare them for their first experiences in formal learning.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-09 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

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

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The bag has been moved upward and out of the children's reach.
2026-04-09 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #3 will from here on have health assessments within the required time period Staff #6 has submitted the health assessment Staff #8 is no longer employed at the center
2026-04-09 Renewal 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

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

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #4 is no longer employed at the center
2026-04-09 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

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

Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: 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.

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. Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #5 and #7 are no longer employed at the center. Staff #3 has since completed the training.
2026-04-09 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10)/3270.31(h) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

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

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

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: 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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #5 and #7 are no longer employed at the center.
2026-04-09 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: 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.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 will have all ongoing paperwork on file Staff #2 now has the disclosure Staff #3 now has clearances on file Staff # 4 is no longer employed at the center Staff #5 is no longer employed at the center Staff #6 has submitted all required clearances at this time
2026-04-09 Renewal 3270.94(a)/3270.94(a)(1) - Director or designated staff person responsibility/Every 60 days Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)/3270.94(a)(1)

Description: Director or designated staff person responsibility/Every 60 days

Noncompliance Area: 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

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A fire drill will be conducted during the third week of may
2025-04-04 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Concern was immediately corrected during inspection. Outlets will be covered.
2025-01-03 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-10-28 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-07-16 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-05-03 Unannounced Monitoring Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-01-17 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff in each room will complete a supervision checklist 3 times per day verifying that lanyards are being worn and that face/name checks re completed every time we go outside.
2024-01-17 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff wear lanyards with the name card of the children they're responsible for.
2024-01-17 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: 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.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
I reached out to the regional Key and scheduled a training. Waiting for referral from DHS per Certification Rep.

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