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In Gods Hands

185 Beach St, Blanchard, PA 16826 · Centre County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

In Gods Hands is a certified child care center in Blanchard, PA, with capacity for 33 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 21 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for background checks (7 of 21). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #47 of 51 centers in Centre County and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 58% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#47 of 51 centers in Centre County
7 Core-safety citations
14 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
21 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 12, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Feb 12, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 6, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Feb 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Feb 16, 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

Background checks 7
Health & medication 6
Training & qualifications 3
Emergency preparedness 2
Building & playground safety 2
Records & paperwork 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Feb 12, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
staff #2 had a child abuse clearance dated 1/11/21 and updated 1/27/26, FBI clearance dated 1/14/21 and updated 1/28/26, NSOR clearance dated 1/13/21 and updated 1/28/26, and Mandated Reporter training dated 1/12/21 and updated 1/26/26, all of which were updated after 60 months had passed. All clearances are updated and on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2026): “Keep files up to date”
Citation Feb 12, 2026 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)
Staff #1 had a health assessment dated 4/23/25, which was completed after initial employment. Staff #3 had a health assessment dated 12/4/24 and updated 1/28/26, which is greater than 24 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2026): “Keep files up to date”
Core safety Feb 19, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff #3 did not have a complete state police clearance. Document on file was the receipt for completing the clearance but the results of the clearance were not on file. Staff #3 may not work in a child care position until results of the clearance are obtained and on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “The employee is on a leave. It will be updated if she returns.”
Citation Feb 19, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
The emergency plan parent letter did not contain accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “The parent letter has been updated to include accommodations for disabilities and chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Feb 19, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
Staff #4 did not have verification of experience documented on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “I have updated her file to include experience.”
Citation Feb 19, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
Staff number 1 had Pediatric CPR/First Aide dated 8/14/24, which was not completed within 90 days of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “I will make sure employees have their training done on time.”
Core safety Feb 6, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
File for Staff #2 contained evidence of a current state police clearance but was dated 7 months past time of hire. (Corrected at time of inspection.) Files for staff #5 contained a current FBI clearance but was obtained under Department of Education. File for Staff #8 contained evidence of submission of NSOR but no result.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 5, 2024): “The necessary clearances were obtained.”
Citation Feb 6, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
Files for Staff #4 did not contain evidence of a current health assessment, the last expired 01/27/2023. File for Staff #7 contained evidence of a current health assessment but was observed to be obtained past the expiration of the prior on file. 12/03/2021, 01/24/2024. (Corrected at time of inspection.) File for Staff #3 contained evidence of a current health assessment but was observed to be obtained past the expiration of the prior on file. 01/15/2020, 02/06/2023. (Corrected at time of inspection.)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 5, 2024): “Health assessment was obtained.”
Citation Feb 6, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
At time of inspection, documentation of annual Emergency Drill could not be located.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 5, 2024): “An emergency drill was conducted.”
Citation Feb 6, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
Files for Staff #1, #5, #6, #7, #9 contained evidence of current CPR/First Aid certification, but dates of certification are not compliant with date of hire or required update. Corrected at time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2024): “Facility hired a new director who took all necessary steps to correct staff file delinquencies. All non-compliant staff were certified immediately.”
Core safety Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The file of facility person #4, hired 04/07/22 does not contain completed Department of Human Services, FBI fingerprint information, or a request for a Department of Human Services FBI fingerprint clearance required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2023): “Staff member was sent home and will not return to the facility until compliance is met.”
Core safety Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The file of facility person # 1, hired 10/11/22, does not contain completed DHS FBI fingerprint information, or NSOR clearance and does not contain a request for FBI fingerprint clearance required for hiring under the CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2023): “Staff member was sent home and will not return to the facility until compliance is met.”
Core safety Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The file of facility person #3, hired 08/22/2022, does not contain completed NSOR clearance required under the CPSL
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2023): “Staff member was sent home and will not return to the facility until compliance is met”
Core safety Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The file of facility person #2, hired 09/07/2022 does not contain completed NSOR clearance required under the CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2023): “Staff member was sent home and will not return to the facility until compliance is met.”
Citation Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)
Children's files were reviewed, child #1 and #2 did not have an influenza immunization and did not have a parental statement of exemption on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2023): “Parents were notified of the of the violation and were asked to comply win an efficient manner as soon as possible. The immunization will be obtained or a parental statement will be submitted.”
Citation Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
Staff files were reviewed, staff #5 had a health assessment and TB test on file that were more than 12 months old on date of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2023): “Staff member was informed immediately of the need for a health assessment and TB test and told compliance must be met right away.”
Citation Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
Staff files were reviewed, staff #6 did not have a current health assessment in file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2023): “Staff member was informed immediately of the need for a health assessment and told compliance must be met right away.”
Citation Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
Staff files were reviewed, staff members #7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 did not complete annual fire-safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2023): “All 5 employees will complete the annual training immediately.”
Citation Feb 16, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Observed siding located on the outside of the building within the outdoor play space to be cracked with sharp edges present.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2022): “The cracked siding was covered with heavy duty duct tape until replacement siding can be purchased. The siding will be replaced as soon as it is delivered.”
Citation Feb 16, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(1)
Observed a prescription present, (Epi-Pen), not to have the prescription label.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2022): “the Epi-pen was sent home to the Child's parent.”
Citation Feb 16, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
The operator sis not test the fire system every 30 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2022): “A copy of the current fire log was made and the smoke detectors were tested during the annual inspection on 2/16/22.”

“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) $48.00 $48.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $48.00 $48.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $48.00 $48.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $48.00 $48.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $48.00 $48.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $35.00 $35.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $35.00 $35.00

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 33 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 20, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Aug 1, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator The Blanchard Church Of Christ
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (570) 962-0025
State certificate # CER-00252434
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Common questions

Has In Gods Hands had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 7 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 Feb 12, 2026 (background checks): “staff #2 had a child abuse clearance dated 1/11/21 and updated 1/27/26, FBI clearance dated 1/14/21 and updated 1/28/26, NSOR clearance dated 1/13/21 and updated 1/28/26, and Mandated Reporter training dated 1/12/21 and…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about In Gods Hands?

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

What is In Gods Hands’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Aug 1, 2019. 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 In Gods Hands compare with other daycares in Centre County?

It is #47 of 51 centers in Centre County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was In Gods Hands last inspected?

Feb 12, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does In Gods Hands cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $48.00 for newborn, $48.00 for infant, $48.00 for young toddler, $48.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs In Gods Hands?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Blanchard Church Of Christ.

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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