In Gods Hands
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
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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.
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.
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.
The emergency plan parent letter did not contain accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Staff #4 did not have verification of experience documented on file.
Staff number 1 had Pediatric CPR/First Aide dated 8/14/24, which was not completed within 90 days of hire.
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.
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.)
At time of inspection, documentation of annual Emergency Drill could not be located.
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.
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.
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.
The file of facility person #3, hired 08/22/2022, does not contain completed NSOR clearance required under the CPSL
The file of facility person #2, hired 09/07/2022 does not contain completed NSOR clearance required under the CPSL.
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.
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.
Staff files were reviewed, staff #6 did not have a current health assessment in file.
Staff files were reviewed, staff members #7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 did not complete annual fire-safety training.
Observed siding located on the outside of the building within the outdoor play space to be cracked with sharp edges present.
Observed a prescription present, (Epi-Pen), not to have the prescription label.
The operator sis not test the fire system every 30 days.
“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
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.
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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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