Creative Kids Education Center
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.
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Observed in the preschool room downstairs, adult scissors stored on a shelf accessible to children in care.
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.
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.
The file of staff #1 lacked documentation of competing fire safety training annually, in 2025 (see LIS code sheet).
The file of staff #1 lacked completing 12 clock hours of child care training annually *see LIS code sheet).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Observed in the outdoor play space, cracked siding located near the outdoor faucet, immediately to the right upon exiting the door of the building.
Observed 3 steps lacking a handrail at the side door of room #2.
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.
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.
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.
The file for staff # 1 & 2 AGS lacked the proper documentation to support staff met the qualification for the positions.
At the time of the inspection, there was not a posting of the daily activities in room #2.
The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
At the time of the renewal inspection, observed in the downstairs child care space foam puzzle pieces with what appeared to be teeth marks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Observed in the downstairs child care space, multiple lunch boxes with potentially hazardous foods such as yogurt not refrigerated.
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).
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.
“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
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.
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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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