Childspace LLC
Childspace LLC is a certified child care center in State College, PA, with capacity for 32 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times. The state cited 10 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 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 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…
In the Infant/Toddler room a sleeve of plastic bags was observed to be accessible to children in care.
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.
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
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.
Staff #4 did not have verification of education on file.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $82.92 | $82.92 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $82.92 | $82.92 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $82.92 | $82.92 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $78.33 | $78.33 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $70.83 | $70.83 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $70.83 | $70.83 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $70.83 | $70.83 |
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 Childspace LLC 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 Apr 9, 2026 (background checks): “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…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Childspace LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Childspace LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Childspace LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Aug 5, 2024. 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 Childspace LLC 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 Childspace LLC last inspected?
Apr 9, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Childspace LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $82.92 for newborn, $82.92 for infant, $82.92 for young toddler, $78.33 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Childspace LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Childspace LLC.
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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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