C3 Kids
C3 Kids is a certified child care center in State College, PA, with capacity for 274 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 10 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 12 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 11 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #19 of 27 centers in State College and has fewer citations per inspection than 85% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Staff #1 had an NSOR dated 9/22/20 and did not have an updated NSOR on file. Staff #1 may not work in a child care position until an NSOR clearance is updated and on file. Staff #2 had an NSOR clearance dated 4/27/26, which was not completed before working with children. Staff #4 had a state police clearance dated 4/22/26 and a child abuse clearance dated 4/22/26, which were not completed prior to working with children. Staff #4 does not have an NSOR or FBI clearance on file. Staff #4 may not work in a child care position until clearances are obtained and on file. Staff #5 did not have a state police clearance, Child abuse clearance, or NSOR on file. Staff #5 may not work in a child care position until all clearances are obtained and on file.
In room 22, a bottle of all purpose cleaner was observed to be accessible to children above the sink. Corrected on site.
In the infant room, a changing pad and a blue chair were observed to have ripped corners with foam accessible to children. In Room 10, a blue chair was observed to have ripped corners with foam exposed and accessible to children.
Staff #3 had a health assessment dated 4/25/26, which was not completed prior to working with children. Staff #4 did not have a health assessment on file. Staff #5 did not have a health assessment on file.
Staff #2 did not have a TB screening on file. Staff #4 did not have a TB screening on file.
Fire Drills were observed to be conducted greater than 60 days apart on the following occasions: 5/27/25-6/27-25, 7/23/25-8/25/25, and 12/12/25-1/15/26
In room 12, staff #5 and staff #2 were observed to be working with children. Neither staff #2 nor staff #5 had completed Pediatric CPR/First Aide on file. In room 16 staff #4 was observed to be working along with children. Staff #4 did not have an FBI clearance, NSOR clearance or Pediatric CPR/First Aide on file.
Staff #5 did not complete Health and Safety Training within 90 days of hire. Staff #5 does not have Health and Safety Training on file. Staff #5 must be supervised by a qualified staff (AGS or higher with all pre-service trainings completed) at all times. If there is no staff to supervise staff #5, then staff #5 may not work in a child care position.
Staff #5 did not have verification of education or child care experience on file.
Staff #5 did not complete Pediatric CPR/First aid within 90 days of hire. Staff #5 does not have valid CPR/First Aid on file. Staff #5 must be supervised by a qualified staff (AGS or higher with all pre-service trainings completed) at all times. If there is no staff to supervise staff #5, then staff #5 may not work in a child care position.
On 2-20-26 an unannounced visit was conducted. It was determined that on 2-4-26, Staff #1 used inappropriate language in the presence of Child #1.
During the Renewal Inspection 5-27-25; peeling paint was observed in the Toddler Room 15 on the wall near the bathroom entrance. This was brought to the attention of the Director.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $96.67 | $96.67 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $92.32 | $92.32 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $89.60 | $29.40 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $89.60 | $29.40 |
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 C3 Kids had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 May 11, 2026 (background checks): “Staff #1 had an NSOR dated 9/22/20 and did not have an updated NSOR on file. Staff #1 may not work in a child care position until an NSOR clearance is updated and on file. Staff #2 had an NSOR clearance dated 4/27/26…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about C3 Kids?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is C3 Kids’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 3, effective Feb 24, 2026. 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 C3 Kids compare with other daycares in State College?
It is tied for #19 of 27 centers in State College by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 85% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was C3 Kids last inspected?
May 11, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does C3 Kids cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $96.67 for infant, $92.32 for young toddler, $88.00 for older toddler, $82.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs C3 Kids?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Christ Community Church Of State College.
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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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