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Creative Kids Education Center

128 Holliday Hills Dr, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 · Blair County
Keystone STAR 2

Creative Kids Education Center is a certified child care center in Hollidaysburg, PA, with capacity for 87 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 35 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (16 of 35). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 7 centers in Hollidaysburg and has more citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 73% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#5 of 7 centers in Hollidaysburg
1 Core-safety citations
34 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
35 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 18, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Feb 18, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jun 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Jun 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jun 22, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 16
Training & qualifications 6
Health & medication 5
Records & paperwork 4
Food & feeding 2
Other standards 1
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Feb 18, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
Observed in the preschool room downstairs, adult scissors stored on a shelf accessible to children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2026): “The scissors that were in a cabinet on the 3rd shelf (2nd from top) were moved to the top (4th shelf) of the teachers cabinet.”
Citation Feb 18, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Observed in the preschool room downstairs, sanitizing wipes labeled, "keep out of the reach of children" stored in the metal cabinet with the doors unlocked and opened making them accessible to children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2026): “The sanitizing wipes that were in the teacher's cabinet on the 3rd shelf (2nd from top) were moved to the top (4th shelf) of the cabinet.”
Citation Feb 18, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Observed in the outdoor play space siding with holes located to the right of the door of the facility when walking out. Observed the playground fence located to the right of the back gate with vertical pieces damaged.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2026): “The siding on our building that was damaged was repaired with duct tape during the inspection on 2/17/26. Our students had not used the outdoor play area for several months due to the winter weather we had in 2025...(snow, ice, high winds...). We believe the siding and damaged gate pieces must have…”
Citation Feb 18, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The file of staff #1 lacked documentation of competing fire safety training annually, in 2025 (see LIS code sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2026): “Staff #1 had planned to be finished working at Creative Kids at the end of 2025. We did not require her to complete the fire safety training because she wasn't going to be working after the end of the year. When January 2026 came, staff #1 had a change with her plans and requested to continue…”
Citation Feb 18, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The file of staff #1 lacked completing 12 clock hours of child care training annually *see LIS code sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2026): “Staff #1 had started working at Creative Kids in November 2024...she had until February 2025 to completed her preservice training (CPR/First Aid, Health & Safety Courses, and Mandated Reporter Training) Those trainings would give her the required 12 hours of training. We did not require her to…”
Citation Jun 24, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
At the time of the inspection, observed in the preschool room upstairs 3 bottles of aloe vera labeled "keep out of the reach of children" accessible due to the fact they were located on a shelf low enough for children observed in care to access in an unlocked cabinet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2024): “On the day of inspection, 6/25/24, the aloe vera was moved from the 3rd shelf (we had thought it was high enough) to the 4th shelf.”
Citation Jun 24, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
At the time of the inspection, observed in the preschool room downstairs a container with a blue liquid not in its original container and not labeled accessible to children observed in care due to the fact the container was stored on a shelf low enough for children to reach.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2024): “On the day of inspection, 6/25/24, the Dawn dishwashing liquid, that had been used during Science week was taken out of the teachers' closet and sent home with the teacher who was using it to do a science experiment with her students.”
Citation Jun 24, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
At the time of the inspection, observed in the preschool rooms upstairs and downstairs first aid kits accessible to children observed in care due to the fact they were on shelves low enough for children to reach.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2024): “On the day of inspection, 6/25/24, the first aid kits were relocated from the high, but not high enough shelf they've been on for years, and we have not received a violation for, to a higher shelf that is inaccessible to children. Some teachers, including myself, will need to stand on a chair or…”
Citation Jun 24, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
At the time of the renewal inspection, observed in the downstairs child care space a foam puzzle piece "I" and 11 foam blocks in a container of blocks used by toddlers upstairs with what appeared to be teeth marks.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2024): “The foam puzzle piece letter "I" was in a classroom with school age/older preschool students, not toddlers. The 11 foam blocks were in the a hallway storage cabinet not in a classroom that was used by toddlers. They were NOT in a classroom that was being used by toddlers. These blocks were not…”
Citation Jun 24, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Locked 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(4)
At the time of the inspection, observed in the preschool room upstairs, a liquid prescription medication in an unlocked cabinet on a shelf low enough for children observed in care could reach.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2024): “The backpack for a student who needs medication is kept in his backpack in the classroom on a high shelf so it is out of the reach of children. We always, at least for the past few years have kept anything that is required to be out of the reach of children, including the classroom first aid kit on…”
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Citation Jun 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
At the time of the inspection, the digital copy was unable to be provided and the paper file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2024): “The digital copy of Child #1's emergency contact form DID have the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care and was available for review on the day of our inspection, 6/25/24, however, it was not requested by our licensing representative. The digital emergency contact…”
Citation Jun 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
At the time of the inspection, the digital copy was unable to be provided and the paper file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2024): “The house numbers were added to Child #1's emergency contact form for the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released since Child #1's parent did not know the house numbers and was unable to contact the authorized pick up adults on Child #1's first day at our school when…”
Citation Jun 8, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Observed in the outdoor play space, cracked siding located near the outdoor faucet, immediately to the right upon exiting the door of the building.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2023): “Upon being notified that we had cracked siding located near the outdoor faucet, duct tape was used to cover the crack while certification staff were still at the facility.”
Citation Jun 8, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Three steps handrail 55 Pa. Code §3270.80(a)
Observed 3 steps lacking a handrail at the side door of room #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2023): “A contractor was contacted and a handrail was installed for the steps outside room #2.”
Citation Jun 8, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
Observed in the outdoor play space, a Step 2 brand brown plastic table with "log" legs; three of the legs were unstable due to the fact they were leaning inward from the structure.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2023): “We completely disagree that this little water table with ¿log¿ legs was unstable, however, since we were told it was, it was removed from the playground area while certification staff were still at our facility conducting their inspection, so the violation could be corrected.”
Citation Jun 8, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
Observed a lunchbox labeled for child #3 with potentially hazardous food, yogurt not refrigerated due to the fact it was hanging on a hook outside room #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2023): “Since being told, and being given a violation last year, (June 2022) that we are no longer allowed to allow parents to put an icepack in their child¿s lunchbox to keep their child¿s potentially hazardous food items cold until lunchtime, even though we¿ve been doing that since 2009 when we opened…”
Citation Jun 8, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff #3 did not complete the required 1 hour Health and Safety Update training by 12-30-22 due to the fact documentation of completing said training was completed on 5-19-23. At the time of the inspection, the Shaken Baby, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment lacked the prevention and identification of Child Maltreatment. At the time of the inspection, the Emergency Plan lacked to address the Continuity of Operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2023): “Staff #3 and I thought that she had completed the Health and Safety one hour update training by 12/30/2022, however, when I conducted my review of her file in May 2023, to prepare for our yearly inspection, her certificate was not there. She logged onto her account on the Better Kid Care site and…”
Citation Jun 8, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/HS/GED + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.36(b)(5)
The file for staff # 1 & 2 AGS lacked the proper documentation to support staff met the qualification for the positions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2023): “STAFF #1 & #2, HAVE ALL REQUIRED PAPERWORK IN THEIR FILES. STAFF #1 & #2 HAVE HAD THEIR FOREIGN DOCUMENTS, DIPLOMAS AND TRANSCRIPTS, EVALUATED AND TRANSLATED, AND IT IS VERY CLEAR THAT BOTH STAFF #1 & #2 EARNED AT LEAST A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE THAT THE DOCUMENTS FOR BOTH…”
Citation Jun 8, 2023 Inspection Other standards
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
At the time of the inspection, there was not a posting of the daily activities in room #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2023): “Room #2 ALWAYS has a schedule of the daily activities posted, so it was a big surprise to us that it was not there on the day of our inspection. The classroom walls were recently painted, so it seems as though when everything was taken off the walls, the daily activities must not have been put back…”
Citation Jun 8, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2023): “I was previously told from my past certification representative from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services that it was acceptable to have the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care on a child¿s parent agreement, which it was clearly stated on child #1¿s form and was…”
Citation Jun 8, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
The files of children #1 and #2 lacked emergency contact forms with signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2023): “I was previously told from my past certification representative from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, that it was acceptable to have a parent¿s written consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, which is clearly stated on child #1 and child #2¿s parent…”
Core safety Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of reviewing the staff files, the files of staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, and #7 recently hired (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked the current Disclosure Statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2022): “Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, and #7 ALL had a signed Disclosure Statement, however, it was not the UPDATED disclosure statement. Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, #7, and any additional staff who had the old disclosure statement signed the new updated disclosure statement. The forms were put in their files…”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)
At the time of the renewal inspection, observed in the preschool room, a non-lidded trash can with dirty tissues located near the "reading area."
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2022): “The non-lidded trash can was immediately removed from the classroom. This non-lidded trash can has been at Creative Kids as long as I can remember, although, since a child put a tissue in this non-lidded can, it was immediately removed. We now only have lidded trash cans in the room.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At the time of the renewal inspection, it was observed in the outdoor play space that the gate was damaged and broken near the top of the right side. Also, damaged siding was observed along the bottom of the windows located to the far left and far right of the building. These conditions expose the children in the facility to rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2022): “The gate and poorly fitting siding below the windows on the far right and far left windows were repaired.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
At the time of the renewal inspection, there was not a handwashing sign posted at the diapering area or toilet in the restroom located between the 2 classrooms upstairs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2022): “There actually was a hand washing sign over the toilet area that had fallen on the floor and was later discovered by one of our teachers, however, we put another ¿wash your hands¿ sign over the toilet (I did remind students not to actually put their hands in the toilet) and then placed another sign…”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
At the time of the renewal inspection, observed in the downstairs child care space a total of 31 wooden blocks not to be in good repair due to the fact they had rough edges along the sides and/or ends. The description of the wooden blocks is as follows: 8 small square, 12 small rectangle, 4 small long rectangle, 4 large long rectangle, 2 small triangle, and 1 large triangle. Observed in the older toddler/preschool room upstairs 5 square magnets damaged with rough edges.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2022): “The sides of the wooded blocks were covered with tape, although I disagreed that they were rough and not in good repair. We will keep a close eye on these blocks to be sure the tape doesn¿t come off as our students at the center build with them.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
At the time of the renewal inspection, observed in the downstairs child care space foam puzzle pieces with what appeared to be teeth marks.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2022): “The three ABC and 123 foam puzzle pieces I was shown by the certification rep. during my inspection had a very small, tiny area on each that had what looked like could have been made by teeth marks, fingernail, pencil marks or a number of other reasons they could have had those marks on them. In my…”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
At the time of the renewal inspection, observed in the preschool room a white table with 2 loose legs located in the kitchen play area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2022): “The 2 loose legs were tightened when the certification rep. told us they were loose.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(2)(i)
At the time of reviewing children's files, the file of child #1 lacked a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian regarding exemption from the Influenza vaccination. In place of this the health report for child #1 contained a vaccination schedule with a notation of, "parent declined" made by the health professional.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2022): “The parent of child #1 wrote a written, signed and dated (6/30/2022) note stating her personal reason for declining the flu vaccine for her child. The note was put in her file.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Name on bottle 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(3)
At the time of the renewal inspection, observed in the first aid kit located in the older toddler/pre-school room Neosporin not labeled for the use of a specific child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2022): “The packet of Neosporin was removed from the first aid kit on the day of our inspection. The first aid kit was kept up on a high shelf and out of the reach of children.”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)
At the time of the renewal inspection, observed expired prescription medication for child #2 due to the fact the medication had a expiration date of 2/2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2022): “We notified the parent of their child¿s expired medication, and the parent sent in an updated refill of the prescription medication on 6/22/22”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)
At the time of reviewing staff files, The health assessment on file for staff person #6 was observed not to contain documentation that a physical examination was conducted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2022): “Staff #6¿s health assessment did not have an ¿X¿ marked in the #1. spot for ¿Did you perform a physical exam¿. However, on the staff health form, Question #3. states, ¿BASED ON YOUR FINDING FOR #1 (THE PART THAT WAS NOT MARKED) AND #2. ABOVEAND OTHER INFORMATION GATHERED DURING YOUR EXAMINATION, IS…”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
Observed in the downstairs child care space, multiple lunch boxes with potentially hazardous foods such as yogurt not refrigerated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2022): “The lunch boxes that were checked on 6/22/22 DID have icepacks in them. At the time of enrollment, we inform our parents that they are required to either put an ice-pack in their child¿s insulated lunch box or if they do not have an ice pack, they are instructed to tell the teachers their child¿s…”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 3270.31(f)(1-9).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2022): “Staff #5 DID complete the required pre-service training within 90 days of her date of hire. Unfortunately, due to being given incorrect information, specifically, the date required for the requirement to re-take the health and safety training, by the Department of Human Services, she did not…”
Citation Jun 22, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At the time of reviewing staff files, the file of staff #2 was observed to lack documentation of completing the annual minimum 12 clock hours of child care training due to the fact there were 5 hours documented in the file completed between 12-19-20 and 12-19-21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 26, 2022): “Staff #2 hours are complete at this time, because, due to very confusing regulations that were suspended and then reinstated, and the poor communication from the Department of Human Services, we were not aware that Staff #2 needed to complete the 12 hours from December 19 2020 through December 19…”

“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
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $41.00 $41.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $38.00 $38.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $33.00 $23.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $33.00 $23.00

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

Capacity 87 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 28, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Oct 30, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Creative Kids Education Center LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (814) 317-5159
State certificate # CER-00253798
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Common questions

Has Creative Kids Education Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Jun 22, 2022 (background checks): “At the time of reviewing the staff files, the files of staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, and #7 recently hired (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked the current Disclosure Statement.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Creative Kids Education Center?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Creative Kids Education Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Creative Kids Education Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Oct 30, 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 Creative Kids Education Center compare with other daycares in Hollidaysburg?

It is #5 of 7 centers in Hollidaysburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Creative Kids Education Center last inspected?

Feb 18, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Creative Kids Education Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $41.00 for older toddler, $38.00 for preschool, $33.00 for young school-age, $33.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Creative Kids Education Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Creative Kids Education Center LLC.

Certified centers nearby

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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