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Dawn Tobias Childcare Services LLC

508 Martin St, Clearfield, PA 16830 · Clearfield County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

Dawn Tobias Childcare Services LLC is a certified child care center in Clearfield, PA, with capacity for 76 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 32 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (15 of 32). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 11 centers in Clearfield County and has more citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 57% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#5 of 11 centers in Clearfield County
4 Core-safety citations
28 Other citations
7 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
32 citations from 10 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 8, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 8, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jun 8, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citation Mar 16, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Mar 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Oct 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 26, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 14, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citation Dec 4, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jul 25, 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

Building & playground safety 15
Training & qualifications 5
Health & medication 4
Emergency preparedness 2
Caregiver conduct 1
Sleep safety 1
Background checks 1
Transportation 1
Records & paperwork 1
Staff ratios 1

Citations, newest first

Follow-up Jun 8, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Continued non-compliance. On 3/16/26 and 6/8/26 the facility was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided documentation the fire detection system was manually tested on 1/8/26, 2/9/26, 3/9/36, 4/9/26, 5/8/26, and 6/5/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2026): “Current fire detection test on file.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Core safety Mar 16, 2026 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
Restraints prohibited 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(e)
Based on interviews, Staff have placed preschool children in highchairs for 1 to 5 minutes for hitting, punching, kicking, or throwing objects.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2026): “1) Children will be removed from the room if staffing allows or sent home if excessive hitting, biting or kicking to keep the other children and staff safe from harm. 3/16/26 Implemented 6/8/26 2) The legal entity has arranged for staff to attend a training with the ELRC regarding effective and…”
Core safety Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Sleep safety
Infant sleep position 55 Pa. Code §3270.119
At approximately 10:05 AM Certification Staff observed one infant sleeping in a bouncer seat which had been placed in a crib and one infant sleeping in a baby swing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2026): “children were moved to the crib when noticed they fell asleep”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. The facility provided documentation of fire drills being conducted on 3/28/25, 5/1/25, 7/1/25, 7/29/25, 8/27/25, 9/18/25, 10/15/25, 11/12/25, 12/12/25, 1/8/26, 2/9/26, and 3/9/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2026): “Fire drill was ran but late. reminders will be set on all calendars.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The facility was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided documentation the fire detection system was manually tested on 1/8/26 and 2/9/26.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jun 8, 2026): “Fire detection system was tested but late.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)
Staff #1 and #2 lacked documentation of completing mandated reporter training every 60 months. Staff #1 had documentation of completing mandated reporter training on 9/24/24 with a previous training completed on 6/3/19. Staff #2 had documentation of completing mandated reporter training on 3/29/22 with a previous training completed on 11/12/16.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2026): “Mandated Reporter training was completed but late”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Oct 20, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
It was observed in the toddler room a cracked plastic ball; in the preschool room, a broken leg on a baby doll; in the school age section, 3 large wooden blocks with splinters.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “Toys were removed from the rooms and thrown away.”
Citation Oct 20, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The health assessment on file for Staff #1 was observed not to have a health assessment in a 24-month period. This is evidenced by the health assessment being 7/13/22 to 9/3/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “Physical was done but late.”
Citation Oct 20, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The facility's fire drill was observed to not be testing smoke alarms every 30 days. This is evidenced by testing done on 5/1/25 to 7/1/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “Reminders are set on the computer of when fire drills are to be done so they will not be late.”
Citation Oct 20, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The file for staff #2 was observed not to have a current Mandated Reporter documentation. This is evidenced by the last documentation being dated 7/3/2020.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “Training certificate was printed and placed in staff file. Training was completed 7/2/2025”
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Core safety Jun 26, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #1 did not have documentation of a disclosure statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2025): “Disclosure was signed and placed in file”
Citation Jun 26, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The facility fire drill log showed that the facility has not been regularly testing the facility's fire detection system every 30 days. This is evidenced by testing being done 1/115/25 to 3/13/25 and 3/28 to 5/1/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2025): “Systems will be checked regularly and documented”
Citation Jun 26, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2025): “CPR was completed on time. Certificate was printed and placed in staff's file”
Citation Jun 26, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 30 credits 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(1)
The file for staff person #1 did not have documentation of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2025): “Staff was hired as an aide not an assistant group supervisor until she completed her diploma. Diploma was completed and letter placed in file until official certificate comes. Aide worked in a room with another staff person at all times.”
Citation Oct 29, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
In the cubby room, it was observed that there was not a protective cover on the outlet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “Outlet covered were replaced”
Citation Oct 29, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Heat Source 55 Pa. Code §3270.71
In the girl's bathroom, in the last stall, it was observed a loose cover over the heating system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “Radiator cover secured to the wall”
Citation Oct 29, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
It was observed on the day of inspection in the outdoor play area, a red little tikes car had a protruding screw inserted into the underneath of the front wheel.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “Screw was removed from car”
Citation Oct 29, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
On the day of inspection, it was observed, the crib sheets in the infant room where loose fitting in the cribs were the infants were sleeping. A gray piece of shell was also observed on the floor of the toddler room that was handed to the certification rep by a toddler in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “The rock was thrown away”
Citation Oct 29, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
It was observed that the rest equipment used for toddler and preschool children was not labeled for the use of a specific child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “Cots were numbered and labeled”
Citation Oct 29, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Transportation First Aid Kit 55 Pa. Code §3270.178
It was observed on the day of inspection that a first-aid kit was not in the van used to transport children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “Bag with first aid kit returned to the car”
Citation Oct 29, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The files for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, and staff #5 were observed not to have documentation of fire safety training being conducted annually.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “Fire safety was completed by all staff.”
Citation Oct 29, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(d)
It was observed on the day of inspection that Emergency Contact forms were not present in the van used to transport children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “Bag was returned to the car”
Core safety Dec 4, 2023 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.52/3270.113(a)(1)
On the day of inspection, Staff #3 left to answer the door leaving 11 Preschoolers and 1 Older Toddler with Staff #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2024): “Staff person was coached to take her group across the room to answer the door.”
Citation Dec 4, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The files for staff #1, #3 #4, #5 and staff #6 did not have documentation of receiving training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, and on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2024): “Sign in sheet was misplaced, found and placed with the Emergency Plan”
Citation Dec 4, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Heat Source 55 Pa. Code §3270.71
It was observed in the girls bathroom exposed heat radiators that were accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2024): “Covers were built to ensure children cannot come into contact with radiators.”
Citation Dec 4, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Peeling paint was observed on several of the cubbies in the School-Age section of the daycare facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2024): “Chipped paint was touched up on all surfaces”
Citation Dec 4, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
Exposed bolts were observed in the base of the toilets in the boys bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2024): “Bolts were covered”
Citation Dec 4, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
Large building blocks on the School-Age section were observed to have sharp edges and splintering.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2024): “Blocks were removed from the play space”
Citation Dec 4, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)
The Health Report on file for Child #2 did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccine being administered with in the last year in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2024): “Mom wrote a note stating she declines the flu shot”
Citation Dec 4, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The facility fire drill log showed that the facility has not been regularly testing the facility's fire detection system every 30 days. This is evidenced by testing being documented 9/20/23 to 10/24/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2024): “fire drill was missed in the 30 day window”
Citation Dec 4, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
The File for Child #1 did not contain documentation of a health report given no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. This is evidenced by Date of Enrollment: 8/2/26 and Health Report date: 1/26/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2024): “Health was received but past the 60 day window”
Citation Jul 25, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space 55 Pa. Code §3270.63
The metal gas meter and pipes to the building were sticking out of the ground posing a hazard to the children at play while at the child care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2023): “Gas meter was gated off with no access to the kids while playing in the yard.”
Citation Jul 25, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
The hot water in the boy's bathroom sink measured at 135° F, and would be accessible to the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2023): “Hot water was shut off to all sinks kids have access to.”

“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

Violation found Mar 16, 2026 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $36.00 $31.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $36.00 $31.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $31.00 $26.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $31.00 $26.00

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 76 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 25, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Oct 18, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Dawn Tobias Childcare Services LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (814) 765-0220
State certificate # CER-00249360
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Common questions

Has Dawn Tobias Childcare Services LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Mar 16, 2026 (caregiver conduct): “Based on interviews, Staff have placed preschool children in highchairs for 1 to 5 minutes for hitting, punching, kicking, or throwing objects.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Dawn Tobias Childcare Services LLC?

Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 Dawn Tobias Childcare Services LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Oct 18, 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 Dawn Tobias Childcare Services LLC compare with other daycares in Clearfield County?

It is #5 of 11 centers in Clearfield County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Dawn Tobias Childcare Services LLC last inspected?

Jun 8, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Dawn Tobias Childcare Services LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $36.00 for older toddler, $36.00 for preschool, $31.00 for young school-age, $31.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Dawn Tobias Childcare Services LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Dawn Tobias Childcare Services 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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