ABC Childrens Center is a certified child care center in Port Matilda, PA, with capacity for 173 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times. The state cited 21 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (5 of 21). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #42 of 51 centers in Centre County and has fewer citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Staff #1 had a state police clearance dated 8/18/18 and updated 12/15/23, an FBI clearance dated 8/27/18 and updated 12/19/23, and a Child Abuse clearance dated 8/18/18 and updated 12/15/23, all of which were renewed greater 60 months from the expiration of the previous.
In the Honey Bee room, two teachers were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. Teachers stated that they supervise the class together but did not have specific groups of children. In the Firefly room, two teachers were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. Teachers stated that they supervise the class together but did not have specific groups of children. In the Caterpillar room two teachers were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. Teachers stated that they supervise the class together but did not have specific groups of children
In the Honey Bee room and the Firefly room sorting bins were observed accessible to children with pom-pom balls that were measured as less than an inch in diameter.
Staff #3 had a health assessment dated 11/3/21 and updated 5/14/24, which is greater than 24 months.
Fire drills were observed to be documented as completed greater than 60 days apart on the following occasions: 9/7/23-11/20/23 and 11/20/23-1/26/24.
Staff #1 completed Pediatric CPR/First aide on 3/8/24, which is greater than 90 days from employment.
In the hallway cubbies between Grasshopper and Firefly classrooms, A&D diaper cream was observed in a cubby at child level. In the Llama room, the cupboard under the sink was observed to be unlocked, and contained cleaning materials, such as Ajax liquid soap.
In the Firefly Room, the drywall tape at the ceiling was observed to be coming down. In the Caterpillar room the diaper pad was observed to have cracking and tears.
In the Caterpillar Room the wall near the corner above the pack and play was observed to have a gouge.
Files for Staff Persons #1 and #2 were found to have not completed the one-hour health and safety update by the December off 2022 deadline. Both staff did complete the training before inspection.
Staff files for staff members #1 and #3 contained completed mandated reporter training obtained more than 90 days from time of hire. Staff members #3 and #4 files were observed to contain the following: #3 State police clearance obtained three months after time of hire. #4 FBI clearance was observed to be a Department of Education clearance.
File for Child #1 contained no designated / authorized release individuals
Files for children #3, #4 and #5 did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccine, with no parental exemption statement present. Child #2 file contained no immunization record at all.
Staff file for Staff #1 contained no evidence of a health assessment or TB test at time of hire. The health assessment was one month after time of hire and the TB test was 4 months, 3 weeks after time of hire. Staff file for Staff #2 contained a health assessment more than 23 months old at time of hire, and the TB test on record was 4 months, 3 weeks after time of hire. Staff file for Staff #4 contained a health assessment and TB dated nearly 6 months after time of hire.
Staff file for staff #4 did not contain health and safety training completed until past 90 days of hire.
Staff file for staff #1 did not contain documentation of experience in child care.
Staff file for Staff #4 did not contain documentation of Pediatric First and CPR until after 90 from date of hire.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $53.00 | $53.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has ABC Childrens Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Jul 21, 2025 (background checks): “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…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about ABC Childrens Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at ABC Childrens Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is ABC Childrens Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Sep 12, 2025. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does ABC Childrens Center compare with other daycares in Centre County?
It is #42 of 51 centers in Centre County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was ABC Childrens Center last inspected?
Jul 10, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does ABC Childrens Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $58.50 for newborn, $58.50 for infant, $58.00 for young toddler, $56.50 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs ABC Childrens Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Troy & Amy Morgan.
Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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