Dawn Tobias Childcare Services LLC
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.
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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.
Based on interviews, Staff have placed preschool children in highchairs for 1 to 5 minutes for hitting, punching, kicking, or throwing objects.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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The file for staff person #1 did not have documentation of a disclosure statement.
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.
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire
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.
In the cubby room, it was observed that there was not a protective cover on the outlet.
In the girl's bathroom, in the last stall, it was observed a loose cover over the heating system.
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.
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.
It was observed that the rest equipment used for toddler and preschool children was not labeled for the use of a specific child.
It was observed on the day of inspection that a first-aid kit was not in the van used to transport children.
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.
It was observed on the day of inspection that Emergency Contact forms were not present in the van used to transport children.
On the day of inspection, Staff #3 left to answer the door leaving 11 Preschoolers and 1 Older Toddler with Staff #2.
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.
It was observed in the girls bathroom exposed heat radiators that were accessible to children.
Peeling paint was observed on several of the cubbies in the School-Age section of the daycare facility.
Exposed bolts were observed in the base of the toilets in the boys bathroom.
Large building blocks on the School-Age section were observed to have sharp edges and splintering.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The hot water in the boy's bathroom sink measured at 135° F, and would be accessible to the 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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.
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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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