H R Rouse Childrens Center is a certified child care center in Youngsville, PA, with capacity for 67 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 20 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (9 of 20). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 8 centers in Warren County and has fewer citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The back exit door from the Kangaroos preschool classroom was blocked by a large easel containing big books. The door is labeled 'Not an ADA Exit'; however, it is still a means of egress that needs to be accessible in case of an emergency.
Four rest mats in the Kangaroos classroom have cracked plastic coverings and exposed foam.
The file for child #1 is lacking an immunization report and contains a form letter signed by the parent requesting exemption of immunization for child #1. A form letter does not meet the regulatory requirement of a written parental statement.
The file for staff person #1 contains a current health report that was obtained greater than 24 months after the previous health report as evidenced by reports dated 12/28/2022 and 2/24/2025. The file is now current.
The fire alarm test log identified the alarm tests on 3/15/2025 and 4/282025 exceeded 30 days between alarm tests.
Observed an electrical power strip under the television in the school age room to be missing protective covers. Children aged 5 and under have access to the outlets.
In the Cheetah room, observed a plastic basket containing community helper toys to be cracked causing a pinch hazard.
The file for child #2, preschool aged, contains a current health report that was completed greater than 12 months after the previous health report.
Observed near the changing table in the Ducks room, a soiled pull-up discarded in a covered trash container that is not hands-free.
The file for child #3 contains an initial health report that was obtained greater than 60 days after the first day of attendance. The health report is now current.
The file for child #1 is lacking a financial agreement.
The file for child #2, preschool aged, contains a health report that was obtained greater than 12 months after the previous health report. The file for child #3, older toddler aged, contains an initial health report that was obtained gretare than 60 days after the start of attendance. The files are now current.
In the Leopard Room, a pair of adult scissors which pose a cutting and/or puncture hazard were accessible to children.
The water temperature in all childcare room's sinks (Cobra, Kangaroo, Leopard, Monkey, Panda, PS and Toddler) was measured at 124 degrees which was accessible to children.
In the Cobra Room, peeling paint was observed in the second window's reveal to the left of the main entrance.
The immunization records for Children #1 (OT), #2 (PRE-S), #3 (PRE-S), #4 (PRE-S) and #5 (PRE-S) lacked a yearly Influenza shot with no Letter of Exemption in File. (See LIS Code Sheet)
Mandated Reporter Training for staff #1 and #2 were dated more than 60 months ago. (See LIS Code Sheet)
The two most recent Health Assessments for Staff #1 and #2 were dated more than 24-months apart.
The facility's fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system between the following dates: 03/26/2021 - 04/30/2021 (34 Days) and 05/20/2021 - 06/29/2021 (39 Days). The tests conducted were more than 30 days apart.
The file for staff person #1 contains a current health assessment that was conducted greater than 24 months after the previous health assessment.
“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 Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $32.18 | $32.18 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $32.18 | $32.18 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $28.54 | $28.54 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $28.54 | $24.24 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $28.54 | $24.24 |
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 H R Rouse Childrens Center had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 20 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about H R Rouse Childrens Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at H R Rouse Childrens Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is H R Rouse Childrens Center’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 H R Rouse Childrens Center compare with other daycares in Warren County?
It is #2 of 8 centers in Warren County 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 H R Rouse Childrens Center last inspected?
Oct 6, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does H R Rouse Childrens Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $32.18 for young toddler, $32.18 for older toddler, $28.54 for preschool, $28.54 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs H R Rouse Childrens Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Board of Directors of the Rouse Estate.
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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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