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Creative Kids Education Center LLC at Juniata

418 N 8th Ave, Altoona, PA 16601 · Blair County
Keystone STAR 2

Creative Kids Education Center LLC at Juniata is a certified child care center in Altoona, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 10 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (3 of 10). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #10 of 22 centers in Altoona and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 75% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
Tied for #10 of 22 centers in Altoona
0 Core-safety citations
10 Other citations
4 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
10 citations from 4 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 21, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Oct 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Oct 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 10, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 3
Building & playground safety 2
Health & medication 2
Other standards 1
Emergency preparedness 1
Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Oct 4, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
A cracked and broken Lego were observed in the Lego container and a green plastic container holding the connector blocks was cracked exposing children in care to rough edges and sharp corners.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 27, 2024): “The broken Lego was thrown away. The container that had cracked was thrown away too.”
Citation Oct 4, 2024 Inspection Other standards
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
On the day of inspection Sta-Flo Liquid starch, Arm and Hammer laundry detergent, Top Crest laundry stain remover, Giant brand laundry single dose pods tri-active technology all labeled "Keep out of reach of Children", were observed on the left side cupboard under the sink.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 2, 2025): “Announcement C-24-02 was put in place, effective October 2024, and violations were given due to this announcement to all my school-age sites (7 sites), except one, due to the fact that site was inspected in September 2024, when Announcement C-24-02 was not in place. There has been much confusion…”
Citation Nov 28, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
On 11/28/23 observed a cracked purple bin containing Magna Tiles.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2024): “The purple bin containing magna tiles was thrown away.”
Citation Nov 28, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)
The file of Staff #1 lacked an initial health assessment which included tuberculosis screening by Mantoux method at initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). Staff #1 had a Mantoux read date of 6/16/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2024): “The incorrect start date of 6/13/23 was on staff #1's staff data paper. Staff #1's correct start date is 6/16/23...when the TB screen was completed. Staff #1 was participating in orientation/training and observing at our preschool until her TB screening was read. At no time was staff #1 in direct…”
Citation Nov 28, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
The files of Children #2 and #4 lacked a health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #2, who had an admission date of 8/24/23, had a health report dated 11/10/23. Child #4, who had an admission date of 8/24/23, had a health report dated 12/2/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2024): “The parents of children #2 and #4 were unable to get the health form from the school nurse so we had to wait for their pediatrician to complete them and get them to us.”
Citation Nov 28, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)
The file of Child #3 contained the original agreement. The facility did not make a copy for the files and give the original to the parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2024): “An electronic copy of the original parent agreement was sent to parents at the beginning of the school year. We made a copy of the paper parent agreement and gave parents the original paper copy.”
Citation Nov 28, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
Emergency contact information for Child #4 lacked the complete work address of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2024): “The complete work address was added to child #4 emergency contact form.”
Citation Nov 28, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2024): “The address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to was added to Child #1's emergency contact form.”
Citation Aug 10, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(2)
The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 15, 2023): “Maps with directions were added to the emergency plan for the evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.”
Citation Aug 10, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)
The file of Staff #1, who was designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of 2 years experience with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 15, 2023): “The 2 years experience was verified, and signed by the Director. Staff #1 has the qualifications to be designated as an assistant group supervisor.”

“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
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 —
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 23, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Oct 29, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Creative Kids Education Center LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–9:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (814) 931-6180
State certificate # CER-00248075
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Common questions

Has Creative Kids Education Center LLC at Juniata had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 10 other citations, listed above.

Have there been complaints about Creative Kids Education Center LLC at Juniata?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Creative Kids Education Center LLC at Juniata 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 LLC at Juniata’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Oct 29, 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 LLC at Juniata compare with other daycares in Altoona?

It is tied for #10 of 22 centers in Altoona by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Creative Kids Education Center LLC at Juniata last inspected?

Oct 21, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Creative Kids Education Center LLC at Juniata cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $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 LLC at Juniata?

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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