Creative Kids Education Center LLC at Juniata
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
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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.
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.
On 11/28/23 observed a cracked purple bin containing Magna Tiles.
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.
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.
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.
Emergency contact information for Child #4 lacked the complete work address of the enrolling parent.
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.
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.
The file of Staff #1, who was designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of 2 years experience with children.
“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
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.
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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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