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Danville Child Development Center

986 Wall St, Danville, PA 17821 · Montour County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 4 (accredited)

Danville Child Development Center is a certified child care center in Danville, PA, with capacity for 129 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 26 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (8 of 26). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 8 centers in Danville and has fewer citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 58% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#6 of 8 centers in Danville
2 Core-safety citations
24 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
26 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 14, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 14, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citation May 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 24, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citation May 3, 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

Training & qualifications 8
Building & playground safety 7
Health & medication 5
Background checks 2
Records & paperwork 2
Food & feeding 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety May 14, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff #3 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous Pa Child Abuse dated 04/22/21 and an updated PA Child Abuse dated 04/27/26 and a previous NSOR dated 12/23/19 and current NSOR dated 12/26/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2026): “1. The operator will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction date 5/29/26 2. The center's existing tracking system has been reviewed, and an additional administrative review will be implemented to verify all required clearances and hiring documents…”
Citation May 14, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
The outdoor fenced play area utilized by the children had embedded tires that were not mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 2, 2026): “The embedded tires in the outdoor play area were removed from use immediately on 5/29/26 and fully removed on June 22, 2026, to ensure compliance with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission playground surfacing requirements.”
Citation May 14, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
Staff #2 had a previous health assessment on file dated 1/4/23 and a current health assessment dated for 3/7/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2026): “Staff #2 has a current health assessment on file at the facility. The center's existing tracking system has been reviewed, and an additional administrative review will be implemented to verify all required clearances and hiring documents are complete before a staff member begins working in direct…”
Citation May 14, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
Staff #1 had a previous fire safety training on file dated 5/10/24 and a current fire safety training dated 7/9/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2026): “Staff # 1 has current fire safety training. The center has a training tracking system that is monitored by a designated staff member. The tracking log has been reviewed, and additional reminders will be used to ensure all required annual fire safety trainings are completed before expiration and…”
Core safety May 27, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
While at the facility unannounced for the annual renewal visit the inspector reviewed the staff files and found that staff #2 was working in direct care with children and did not have an NSOR on file until 3/18/25, Staff #2 also did not have an FBI clearance on file until 4/8/25 and no proof of the submission of FBI fingerprinting prior to employment. Staff #4 did not have a current NSOR clearance on file. This is evidenced by the previous expired NSOR clearance on file dated 6/1/20. Staff #5 was working in direct care with children and did not have the required out of state clearances on file prior to direct care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2025): “Staff #4 and #5 have been removed from direct care with children and will not return until such time as all clearances are up-to-date and on file. Director will ensure that all staff have clearances and follow CPSL licensing requirements and laws before staff work directly with children.”
Citation May 27, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
While at the facility unannounced for the annual renewal visit the inspector reviewed the staff files and found that staff #3 did not have a health assessment and TB screening prior to working in direct care with children (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2025): “Director will ensure that all staff have a health assessment and TB screening prior to working with directly with children.”
Citation May 27, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
While at the facility unannounced for the annual renewal visit the inspector reviewed the staff files and found that staff persons #1 did not complete the required 1-hour health and Safety training update within 90 days of hire (see LIS Code Sheet for DOH). Staff#2 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022 (see LIS Code Sheet for DOH). Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2025): “Director will ensure that all staff complete required health and safety training during new staff orientation within 90 days of hire.”
Citation May 27, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
While at the facility unannounced for the annual renewal visit the inspector reviewed the staff files and found that staff person #2 did not complete the required annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2025): “Director will ensure that all child care staff have 12 hours of child care training.”
Citation May 10, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the annual renewal inspection, the inspector observed the preschool outdoor fenced in play area was utilizing an outdoor turf covering that was rippled in sections, stretched out over small holes underneath, and pulling away from the walls of the play area creating a hazard for children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2024): “DCDC will close the Preschool playground that has the turf on it temporarily. We will also use the orange fencing to create a safe walkway from the building to the playgrounds.”
Citation May 10, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
During the annual renewal inspection, the inspector observed the toddler, preschool and school age outdoor fenced in play spaces to have embedded play equipment that did not have any loose fill surfacing/unitary playground protective surface covering and is not in compliance with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2024): “In order to keep the toddler, preschool, and school age outdoor play space safe and available, we will place orange fencing around the play structures on the toddler, preschool, and school age playground indicating they are closed/ unavailable. We will also use the orange fencing to create a safe…”
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Citation May 10, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
During the annual renewal inspection, the inspector observed the toddler, preschool and school age outdoor fenced in play space to have embedded play equipment that did not have any loose fill surfacing/unitary playground protective surface covering and is not in compliance with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2024): “We will place orange fencing around the play structures on the toddler, Preschool and school age playground indicating they are closed/ unavailable. We will also use the orange fencing to create a safe walkway from the building to the playgrounds, sectioning off the unsafe portions of the…”
Citation May 10, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
During the annual renewal inspection, the inspector observed the fire drill/detection log and found that the facility was not conducting the required every 30 calendar days manual testing of the fire alarms as is required. A review of the log for 2023 showed the following manual fire drill tests conducted; 4/27/23, 6/13/23, 7/19/23, 9/1/23, 11/9/23, all of which are over 30-day requirement for manual testing. A review of the 2024 fire drill/detection log showed the following manual fire drill tests conducted; 1/5/24, 2/7/24, 3/7/24, 4/8/24, all of which are over the 30-day requirement for manual testing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2024): “Director will count 30 days from the most recent fire drill, including weekends in the 30 days.”
Citation May 10, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the annual renewal inspection, the inspector observed the staff files and found that staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #6, #7, #8, #9, #11 did not obtain annual fire safety training timely as is required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2024): “Moving forward, all staff will complete the DHS fire safety training online that is approved by DHS.”
Citation May 10, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the annual renewal inspection, the inspector observed the following staff files #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, and #9, to all have staff evaluations that exceeded every 12-months as is requirement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2024): “Moving forward, Director will ensure that a staff evaluation is completed annually for all staff.”
Citation May 24, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for hire dates of staff. Staff # 1 did not have a health assessment completed until 4/19/23 or TB screening until 4/24/23. Staff # 11 did not have a health assessment or TB on file at the time of this inspection. Staff # 1 and # 11 did not have a health assessment or TB completed prior to working in child care. Staff # 6 had a health assessment dated 9/22/20 and this assessment was not updated until 10/24/22. Staff # 7 had a health assessment dated 7/13/20 and this assessment was not updated until 4/29/23. Staff # 8 had a health assessment dated 10/21/20 and this assessment was not updated until 12/23/22. Staff # 9 had a health assessment dated 8/26/20 and this assessment was not updated until 5/3/23. Staff # 13 had a health assessment dated 4/20/21 and this assessment was not updated until 5/30/23. Staff # 6, # 7, # 8, # 9 and # 13 did not have an updated health assessment completed every 24 months as required by regulation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2023): “DCDC will maintain a working spreadsheet to track staff expiration dates. The spreadsheet will be reviewed on a monthly basis to evaluate staff needs.”
Citation May 24, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for hire dates of staff. Staff # 1 did not have a health assessment completed until 4/19/23 or TB screening until 4/24/23. Staff # 11 did not have a health assessment or TB on file at the time of this inspection. Staff # 1 and # 11 did not have a health assessment or TB completed prior to working in childcare.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2023): “Staff #11 will complete a TB test and return the documents to DCDC administration.”
Citation May 24, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff persons # 3 and # 4 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety topics. Staff # 3 completed this training on 4/5/23. Staff # 4 completed this training on 4/11/23. Staff persons # 4, # 10 and # 12 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and CPR. Staff # 4 did complete this training on 4/17/23. Staff # 12 did complete this training on 9/15/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2023): “Staff person #10 is currently on summer leave and not in care of children on premise. The staff person will complete the necessary training before returning into care in September 2023.”
Citation May 24, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 2 had 6-hour health and safety topic training dated 3/27/19. As of 6/30/18, this 6-hour training no longer met the requirements for training of this regulation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2023): “Staff #2 will complete the required 10 hour training.”
Citation May 24, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person # 2 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff # 2 completed the training on 1/8/23. Staff person # 8 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 12/23/16. Staff # 8 completed this training on 12/28/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2023): “DCDC will maintain a working spreadsheet to track staff expiration dates. The spreadsheet will be reviewed on a monthly basis to evaluate staff needs.”
Citation May 3, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site inspection occurred. The following classrooms had garbage cans that did not contain lids: infant sun room, grizzly bear room, teddy bear room, and the yogi bear room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2022): “Lidded garbage cans were placed in the listed classrooms.”
Citation May 3, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. In the toddler play area, the red plastic covering was peeling off of the climber. This same play area contains a pavilion and the poles to this piece of equipment contained rust and peeling paint. In the small preschool play area, the red plastic covering was also peeling off the climber.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 15, 2022): “The red plastic covering in both play areas on both climbers were covered during the inspection so that the peeling parts were not accessible to the children. The poles to the pavilion will be sanded down and repainted or will be replaced.”
Citation May 3, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff # 1 did not have a current tuberculosis screening at the time of hire. See the code sheet for the hire date of Staff # 1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2022): “Staff # 1 will obtain a tuberculosis screening.”
Citation May 3, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Bottles were found unlabeled in the infant room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2022): “Staff labeled the bottles.”
Citation May 3, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's emergency plan occurred. At the time of the inspection, the facility was unable to provide documentation that a copy of the facility's emergency plan was sent to the local municipality.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2022): “A copy of the facility's emergency plan was sent to the local municipality.”
Citation May 3, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the following child care spaces: infant play room, and the infant sun room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2022): “An activity schedule was posted in the listed areas.”
Citation May 3, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not posted in the following child care spaces: infant play room, and the infant sun room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2022): “A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was posted in the listed areas.”

“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
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $68.80 $52.40
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $68.80 $52.40
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $66.00 $49.60
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $63.60 $47.20
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $60.00 $45.60

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 129 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 31, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4 (accredited)
since Aug 12, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Danville Child Development Center
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (570) 275-4047
State certificate # CER-00257931
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Common questions

Has Danville Child Development Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 May 14, 2026 (background checks): “Staff #3 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous Pa Child Abuse dated 04/22/21 and an updated PA Child Abuse dated 04/27/26 and a previous NSOR dated 12/23/19 and current NSOR dated…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Danville Child Development Center?

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

What is Danville Child Development Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4 (accredited), effective Aug 12, 2026. 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 Danville Child Development Center compare with other daycares in Danville?

It is #6 of 8 centers in Danville by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Danville Child Development Center last inspected?

May 14, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Danville Child Development Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $68.80 for newborn, $68.80 for infant, $66.00 for young toddler, $63.60 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Danville Child Development Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Danville Child Development Center.

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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