DallInizio DaySchool
DallInizio DaySchool is a certified child care center in State College, PA, with capacity for 74 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 10 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #23 of 27 centers in State College and has fewer citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Staff #1 had an NSOR dated 10/14/25, which was obtained after staff #1's start date. Staff #3 had a child abuse clearance dated 12/22/20 and updated 2/25/26, which was greater than 60 months apart. NSOR for staff #3 was dated 5/5/25, which was obtained after staff #3's start date. FBI clearance for staff #3 was dated 4/24/25, which was obtained after staff #3's start date. Staff #5 had an FBI clearance dated 9/9/25 and an NSOR clearance dated 2/19/26 on file, both of which were completed after the staff's start date. Staff #5 had mandated reporter training dated 2/17/26, which was completed more than 90 days from employment.
Staff #1 had a health assessment dated 1/19/26, which was not completed prior to employment. Staff #2 had a health assessment dated 10/27/23 and updated 12/9/25, which is greater than 24 months apart. Staff #4 had a health assessment dated 12/1/23 and updated 1/28/26, which is greater than 24 months apart. Staff #5 had a health assessment dated 9/10/25, which was not completed prior to initial employment.
Health assessment for staff #2 did not specify if staff #2 had any communicable disease. Health assessment for staff #4 did not specify if staff #4 had any communicable disease.
Health assessment for staff #2 and #4 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
CPR on file for staff #3 was not in an approved curriculum. CPR on file was listed as Basic Life Support, not Pediatric. Staff person #3 must be supervised at all times by a qualified staff person, an AGS or higher who has completed all preservice trainings. If there is no qualified staff to supervise staff #3, then staff #3 may not work in a child care position until updated Pediatric CPR is on file.
During an unannounced investigation on 4-30-25 it was determined that staff person #1 grabbed child #1 by the arm in an attempt to change a diaper.
On Tuesday 3-25-25, the PS room was out of ratio. Once in the AM when a child arrived and the PS group was on the playground and this child made staff #2's ratio 1:11. Later in the classroom, Staff #1 left the room on 2 occasions leaving the classroom out if ratio by 1:12.
During an unannounced complaint investigation 9-6-24, it was discovered that Staff #1 and #2 did not have completed PSP or Child Abuse Clearance on file or copies of requests for clearnces.
During an unannounced complaint investigation 9-6-24, it was discovered that Staff #1 and #2 did not have completed PSP or Child Abuse Clearance on file or copies of requests for clearnces.
During Renewal Inspection 7-1-24, the refrigerators in Rooms #2 and #4 did not have a thermometer.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $50.00 | $50.00 |
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 DallInizio DaySchool had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 17, 2026 (background checks): “Staff #1 had an NSOR dated 10/14/25, which was obtained after staff #1's start date. Staff #3 had a child abuse clearance dated 12/22/20 and updated 2/25/26, which was greater than 60 months apart. NSOR for staff #3 was…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about DallInizio DaySchool?
Pennsylvania lists 3 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is DallInizio DaySchool’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Nov 3, 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 DallInizio DaySchool compare with other daycares in State College?
It is #23 of 27 centers in State College by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was DallInizio DaySchool last inspected?
Apr 17, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does DallInizio DaySchool cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $75.00 for infant, $65.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler, $55.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs DallInizio DaySchool?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Moms INC.
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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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