Burketts Watch Me Grow Early LRNG CTR Claysburg
Burketts Watch Me Grow Early LRNG CTR Claysburg is a certified child care center in Claysburg, PA, with capacity for 60 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 11 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (3 of 11). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #17 of 43 centers in Blair County and has fewer citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The file of staff #1 had a National Sex Offender Registry clearance after their start date (see LIS code sheet). The file of staff #3 had PA Child Abuse clearance after their start date (see LIS code sheet).
The file of child #1 lacked an initial health assessment within 60 days of their first day of attendance due to the fact it was dated 77 days after initial attendance.
The file of staff #3, an Assistant Group Supervisor lacked documentation of experience to support the position due to the fact there were 1.27 years of experience documented in the file.
The file of staff #2 lacked documentation of completing 12 annual training hours.
Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised due to the fact staff person #1 was located within a childcare space enclosed by half walls whereby other staff could not effectively supervise staff #1. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety, Pediatric First Aid and CPR, and Mandated Reporter training.
The file of staff #1 observed working with children, lacked the National Sex Offender Registry report.
Observed a cooking roaster in use with a temperature reading 200 degrees on the cookware not secure on the countertop accessible to children in care.
The file of child #1 lacked an agreement with the child's arrival and departure times.
The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the full work address of the enrolling parent.
Observed in the outdoor play space exposed bolts on the interior corners and gate of the chain link fencing.
At the time of the inspection, there were not handwashing signs at the 2 diaper changing stations.
“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) | $42.50 | $31.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $42.50 | $31.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $40.25 | $29.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $37.25 | $27.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $34.00 | $25.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $32.00 | $24.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $32.00 | $24.00 |
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 Burketts Watch Me Grow Early LRNG CTR Claysburg had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 23, 2026 (background checks): “The file of staff #1 had a National Sex Offender Registry clearance after their start date (see LIS code sheet). The file of staff #3 had PA Child Abuse clearance after their start date (see LIS code sheet).” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Burketts Watch Me Grow Early LRNG CTR Claysburg?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Burketts Watch Me Grow Early LRNG CTR Claysburg since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Burketts Watch Me Grow Early LRNG CTR Claysburg’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Oct 27, 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 Burketts Watch Me Grow Early LRNG CTR Claysburg compare with other daycares in Blair County?
It is #17 of 43 centers in Blair 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 Burketts Watch Me Grow Early LRNG CTR Claysburg last inspected?
Jul 23, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Burketts Watch Me Grow Early LRNG CTR Claysburg cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $42.50 for newborn, $42.50 for infant, $40.25 for young toddler, $37.25 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Burketts Watch Me Grow Early LRNG CTR Claysburg?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Burketts Watch Me Grow Learning Center Claysburg.
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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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