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Jenns Play Care

516 18th St, North Apollo, PA 15673 · Armstrong County
Keystone STAR 1

Jenns Play Care is a certified child care center in North Apollo, PA, with capacity for 103 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 41 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (13 of 41). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 14 centers in Armstrong County and has more citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 76% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#6 of 14 centers in Armstrong County
3 Core-safety citations
38 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
41 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 15, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Oct 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 28, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Oct 30, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Oct 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Oct 18, 2021 · 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 13
Health & medication 10
Emergency preparedness 6
Records & paperwork 5
Training & qualifications 3
Background checks 1
Staff ratios 1
Supervision 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Oct 15, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for Staff #1 contained an NSOR certificate dated 9/25/25 which was obtained more than 60 months after the previous NSOR certificate dated 7/17/20.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 5, 2025): “We sent for one immediately upon realizing the date was past due.”
Citation Oct 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
The wooden beams in the back right corner of the outdoor play area had pieces of wood broken off leaving rough surfaces where children play and sit creating a hazard for cuts or splinters.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2025): “My husband sanded the wooden beams to make them smooth.”
Citation Oct 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
There was peeling paint in the following areas of the facility: the window ledges and wooden step along the edge of the floor in the cafe; the register in Room #1, the Non-Napping room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2025): “I am painting all the areas this weekend when there are no children in the building.”
Citation Oct 15, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)
The current health report on file for Child #1, a younger toddler at the time (See LIS Code Sheet) dated 6/21/24 was obtained more than 6 months from the previous health report dated 9/12/23
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 5, 2025): “There is an updated health form in her file.”
Citation May 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
There was an unlabeled spray bottle in the infant room. Staff reported the spray bottle contained sanitizer for cleaning the changing table mat.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2025): “The bleach bottle was labeled immediately and placed back in the room.”
Citation May 14, 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)
Documentation of the fire alarm system test showed more than 30 days between testing (7/12/24 and 8/19/24).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2025): “This regulation was cited in October for the same dates in July and August 2024 and was corrected since.”
Citation Oct 28, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility's emergency plan lacked continuity of operations information as required by Announcement C-22-04 which states to maintain full compliance with 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), child care facilities must have requirements for continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2024): “I found my COP and placed it with each copy of the emergency plan.”
Citation Oct 28, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
The facility's emergency plan lacked a method for contacting parents when an emergency arises and has ended, and how to reunite with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2024): “The emergency plan has been updated to include the method for contacting parents when an emergency arises and has ended, and how to reunite with their children. I found my letter to parents and placed it with every copy of the parent handbook, as well as the emergency plan.”
Citation Oct 28, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The parent letter lacked information explaining the emergency procedures for evacuation, sheltering in place, and lockdown situations; contacting parents to inform them when an emergency has begun and ended with instructions on how to safely reunite with their children; accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions; and annual emergency drills.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 4, 2024): “I will edit my parent letter to contain the above mentioned information.”
Citation Oct 28, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
The top step leading to the toddler restroom had a damaged tread exposing the metal edge. The counter tops in between the gym and kitchen had sharp jagged edges. The baseboard in the preschool room was loose in the housekeeping area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2024): “The counter tops have been taped (11/4/24) The baseboard has been reattached (11/4/24) The step will be fixed as soon as the part comes in.”
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Citation Oct 28, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
There was peeling paint in Room #1, the non-napping room, next to the windows and in the napping room on the right wall above the border.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2024): “The napping room and non-napping room walls and windows have been scraped and repainted.”
Citation Oct 28, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
In Room #5, the preschool room, the play rug in the housekeeping area had two frayed corners.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2024): “The rug was immediately removed from the classroom.”
Citation Oct 28, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
The facility's emergency plan lacked accommodations for children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2024): “I will edit my EP to accommodate children with chronic medical conditions.”
Citation Oct 28, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
The fire alarm test log includes test dates more than 30 days apart: 7/12/24 and 8/19/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 4, 2024): “I have noted on the calendar to test the alarms within 30 days even if we aren't doing a drill.”
Citation Oct 28, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility lacked a policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma including recognition of potential signs/symptoms of SBS/AHT and prevention and identification of child maltreatment as per Announcement C-22-03.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2024): “I found my SBS policy and put it with my policies and procedures handbook”
Citation Oct 28, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
The agreement form for Child #1 lacked arrival and departure times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 4, 2024): “The times have been added and a new original was given to the parents, as well as a copy made for the child's file.”
Citation Oct 28, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)
The file for Child #1 contained the original agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 19, 2024): “A copy was made and the original was given to the parents.”
Citation Oct 28, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked two written, non-family references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 26, 2024): “The staff person has asked contacts to send recommendation letters. One has been received, waiting on the other one.”
Citation Oct 30, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
In the preschool room there were a pair of adult scissors in a craft bin that were accessible to the children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 9, 2023): “The scissors were immediately placed out of reach of children.”
Citation Oct 30, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
It was observed that there was not a handwashing sign above one of the toilets in the bathroom by the cafe/craft room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 9, 2023): “A sign was immediately placed above the toilet.”
Citation Oct 30, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
In the preschool room there were a bin of foam blocks that contained blocks with teeth marks and pieces missing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 9, 2023): “The foam blocks were thrown in the trash immediately.”
Citation Oct 30, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #1 (who is a young toddler) are dated 1/26/23 and 9/13/23 which are more than 6 months apart. The initial health assessment for Child #2 (who is a young toddler) is dated 7/27/22 no current updated health assessments are on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 9, 2023): “Child #1 has a current health report and Child #2 has a current one as of 11/1/23”
Citation Oct 30, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
The immunization record on file for Child #3 lacked an annual influenza vaccination which is a recommendation of the ACIP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 9, 2023): “Child #3 parent wrote a handwritten note stating they opt out of the flu shot.”
Citation Oct 30, 2023 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)
The two most recent health assessments for Staff person #1 are dated 2/20/21 and 8/30/23, which are more than 24 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 9, 2023): “Staff #1 has a current health report and was written up for being late.”
Core safety Oct 12, 2022 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
At approximately 10:30 a.m., staff person #6 exited the preschool classroom and walked down a short hallway to answer the door to the facility, leaving a group of 8 preschool-aged children alone in the preschool classroom, creating a 0:8 staff:child ratio.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 2, 2022): “Staff returned to the classroom, so ratio was restored. Staff were given a review of supervision and ratio.”
Core safety Oct 12, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
At approximately 10:30 a.m., staff person #6 exited the preschool classroom and walked down a short hallway to answer the door to the facility, leaving a group of 8 preschool-aged children alone in the preschool classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 2, 2022): “Staff returned to classroom. All staff were given a review of supervision and ratio.”
Citation Oct 12, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility emergency plan was not updated as required by 7/1/22 to include volunteer emergency preparedness training, drills, and continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 23, 2022): “The EAP was updated to include volunteer preparedness training, drills, and continuity of operations.”
Citation Oct 12, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
The nap room lacked a posting of the telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center by the telephone.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 23, 2022): “A posting was immediately hung up in the room with the phone numbers of nearest hospital, police, fire, ambulance, and poison control.”
Citation Oct 12, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first aid kit in the cafe area lacks soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 23, 2022): “Soap was immediately placed in the 1st aid bag.”
Citation Oct 12, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
Observed an unlabeled sleeping mat in the 1's/2's room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 23, 2022): “The sleeping mat was labeled immediately.”
Citation Oct 12, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)
The file for child #1 lacks verification of a current Influenza vaccine administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 23, 2022): “The parent wrote a letter stating they refused the flu vaccine.”
Citation Oct 12, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)
Observed the trash can in the infant room did not operate in a hands-free manner.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 23, 2022): “A new hands-free trash can was placed in the infant room.”
Citation Oct 12, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The two most recent health assessments on file for staff person #4 and staff person #6 are dated in an interval which exceeds 24 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 23, 2022): “Staff have been given a review of scheduling a health exam within 24 months. Staff person #6 was off due to medical reasons and the doctor refused a physical until she was back to work.”
Citation Oct 12, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.131(e)
The initial health report and immunization record on file for child #1 are dated more than 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 23, 2022): “A current health report is in child #1's file.”
Citation Oct 12, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
The verifications of completed Health and Safety training and pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training on file for staff person #1 is dated more than 90 days after staff person #1 began in a childcare taking position. The file for staff person #2. #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 did not have verification of an approved pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training which was taught by a PQAS approved trainer on file by the required date of 4/29/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 23, 2022): “Staff person #1 has completed Health and Safety training. Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8 have completed pediatric CPR and first aid training from a PQAS instructor on 9/27/22.”
Citation Oct 12, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
The file for staff person #4 contains verification of four hours of childcare training completed within the most recent service year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 23, 2022): “Staff person #4 has 12 hours of training completed for her new anniversary year of Dec.-Dec.”
Citation Oct 18, 2021 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
The files for staff persons #1 - #8 lacked emergency plan training that was completed one year from the previous emergency plan training. The emergency plan training in the file was dated 6/30/20 and 8/18/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2021): “All of the staff persons #1-#8 have had emergency plan training.”
Citation Oct 18, 2021 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
In the infant room it was observed that an operating thermometer was not placed in the refrigerator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2021): “The director is going out to buy a new thermometer for the refrigerator today.”
Citation Oct 18, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The file for staff person #2 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 8/29/19 and 8/31/21. The file for staff person #7 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 1/4/19 and 2/20/21. The file for staff person #8 lacked a health assessment that was completed 24 months from the previous health assessment. The health assessments in the file are dated 7/3/19 and 7/19/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2021): “The staff person #2 has a health assessment in their file.”
Citation Oct 18, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The file for child #1 lacked emergency contact information that included a work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2021): “The emergency contact form has work information for both parents now.”
Citation Oct 18, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(h)
Staff person #7 lacks training in health and safety topics numbers 1-9 as listed in the regulation 3270.31(f) that was completed within the required time frame. Her start date was 2/15/19 and the date of her health and safety training 9/24/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2021): “Staff person #7 has the Health and Safety training in her file.”

“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) $40.00 $30.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $40.00 $30.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $38.00 $28.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $38.00 $28.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $37.00 $27.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $37.00 $27.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $37.00 $27.00

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 103 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 29, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Dec 30, 2020 · what STARS means
Operator Jenns Play Care INC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (724) 478-2430
State certificate # CER-00249883
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Common questions

Has Jenns Play Care had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Oct 15, 2025 (background checks): “The file for Staff #1 contained an NSOR certificate dated 9/25/25 which was obtained more than 60 months after the previous NSOR certificate dated 7/17/20.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Jenns Play Care?

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

What is Jenns Play Care’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Dec 30, 2020. 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 Jenns Play Care compare with other daycares in Armstrong County?

It is #6 of 14 centers in Armstrong County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Jenns Play Care last inspected?

Oct 15, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Jenns Play Care cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $40.00 for newborn, $40.00 for infant, $38.00 for young toddler, $38.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Jenns Play Care?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Jenns Play Care INC.

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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