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Keystone Smiles Community Child Care CTR

518 Main St, Knox, PA 16232 · Clarion County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 4

Keystone Smiles Community Child Care CTR is a certified child care center in Knox, PA, with capacity for 72 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 69 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (18 of 69). 15 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #3 of 6 centers in Clarion County and has more citations per inspection than 97% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 97% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
Tied for #3 of 6 centers in Clarion County
7 Core-safety citations
62 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
69 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 15 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 25, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Feb 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Feb 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Feb 10, 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

Building & playground safety 18
Health & medication 15
Training & qualifications 14
Emergency preparedness 9
Records & paperwork 5
Background checks 3
Supervision 3
Staff ratios 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Feb 25, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #3 had an NSOR verification certificate that was dated after their start date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “The NSOR certification for staff person #3 was completed 8/21/25, 3 days beyond initial start date.”
Citation Feb 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
The telephone number of the nearest hospital was not posted by the telephones in the pre-k 1, pre-k 2, and mindfulness rooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “The phone number for the Clarion Hospital as added to the postings in the PreK Classrooms 1, 2 and in the Mindfulness Room.”
Citation Feb 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
The mindfulness room lacked a first-aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “A first aid kit with all required items was added to the Mindfulness Room.”
Citation Feb 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first-aid kit in the pre-k 2 room lacked sterile gauze pads. The first-aid kit in the moon room lacked soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “The first aid kit in the PreK Room, 2, had sterile gauze pads that were opened, not in a sealable package. Gauze pads in an unopened package was added to the first aid kit. Soap was added to the first aid kit located in the Moon Room.”
Citation Feb 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
In the moon room/indoor gross motor room, the steps leading to the bouncy area were unstable and a visible hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “The steps in the Moon Room were made secure, boards and railing were replaced.”
Citation Feb 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
The bathroom on the right in the pre-k room upstairs lacked a handwashing sign posted at the toilet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “A handwashing sign is now posted beside the toilet in the bathroom in the upstairs PreK 1 classroom.”
Citation Feb 25, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3)
The file for child #2, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 4th DTAP vaccination being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “The guardian for child #2 submitted a statement saying the child is exempt from this vaccine. The statement was sent to the inspector the day after the inspection.”
Citation Feb 25, 2026 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)
The file for staff person #3 had a health assessment that was dated after the staff person provided initial service in a child care setting at the facility. The file for staff person #3 lacked a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method prior to providing initial service in a child care setting at the facility and requires a current tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2026): “The staff person #3 had a physical conducted on 4/21/25 however it lacked all information needed for employment within a childcare setting. Another physical was completed on 12/17/25 using the childcare staff health form. Staff person #3 will obtain a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.”
Citation Feb 25, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
The file for staff person #3 had a health assessment that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2026): “The staff person #3 will reach out to health physician requesting the statement to be complete, signed and dated.”
Citation Feb 25, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
According to the fire drill log, a fire drill was not conducted at least once every 60 days on multiple occasions within the last year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “A fire drill was complete every 60 days beginning August 2025 in September, October and December. Following December the fire drill was conducted 8 days beyond the due date on 2/20/26.”
Citation Feb 25, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days between 3-11-25 to 4-18-25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “The fire detection system was checked within the 30 day timeframe throughout the last school year, except for the timeframe between 3/11/25-4/18/25. The date was 7 days past the due date.”
Citation Feb 25, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
The file for staff person #1 had current pediatric first-aid/CPR training with a completion date of 1-15-26 that was after the November 2025 expiration of the prior training. The file for staff person #2 had current pediatric first-aid/CPR training with a completion date of 1-22-26 that was after the November 2025 expiration of the prior training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “Pediatric first aid/CPR training for staff person #1 was completed 1/15/26. Pediatric first aid/CPR training for staff person #2 was completed 1/22/26.”
Citation Feb 25, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #3 completed the following required pre-service training on 2-19-26 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “Staff person #3 had CPR/First Aid training on 6/3/25, however it was not the acceptable training platform. The DHS approved Pediatric First Aid/CPR was completed on 2/19/26.”
Citation Feb 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
A daily activity schedule was not posted in the mindfulness room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “A schedule is now posted in the Mindfulness Room.”
Citation Feb 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the telephone number of the child's physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2026): “On the emergency contact, the phone number for the physician of child #1 was added.”
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Core safety Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #4 lacked an NSOR verification certificate at their start date and requires a current NSOR verification certificate. (See LIS CODE SHEET)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2025): “Effective 2/26/25, staff person #4 no longer works at the center as an employee.”
Core safety Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
At approximately 9:55 a.m., a speech therapist was observed with 2 preschoolers in the mindfulness room without a staff person present in the room to supervise the children resulting in a 0:2 staff to child ratio.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2025): “The 2 students were placed in the classroom with the Speech therapist continuing services within the classroom setting with staff supervision.”
Core safety Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
At approximately 9:55 a.m., a speech therapist was observed with 2 preschoolers in the mindfulness room without a staff person present in the room to supervise the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2025): “The 2 students were placed in the classroom with the Speech therapist continuing services within the classroom setting with staff supervision.”
Core safety Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
At approximately 9:55 a.m., a speech therapist was observed with 2 preschoolers in the mindfulness room without a staff person present in the room to supervise the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2025): “The 2 students were placed in the classroom with the Speech therapist continuing services within the classroom setting with staff supervision.”
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
The file for staff person #3 lacked current emergency plan training completed within the last year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2025): “Director met with the cook, staff person #3, to review the emergency plan training, signed and dated 2/26/25.”
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
The first-aid kit in the pre-k room was located in a backpack in a cubby near the door and was accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2025): “The first aid kit was placed out of reach of children.”
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
In the pre-k room, there were a few damaged ceiling tiles that were observed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2025): “Our maintenance man was contacted and will fix the damaged ceiling tiles.”
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
In the lunchroom, there were a few areas of peeling paint on the front right wall near the baseboard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2025): “To ensure the safety of the children, tape was added to the areas on the wall containing the peeling paint.”
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No portable space heaters 55 Pa. Code §3270.92(a)
There was a portable space heater observed in the office.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 16, 2025): “The space heater was removed.”
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
The file for child #1 had a health assessment that lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2025): “The guardian of the child was contacted and the statement from the doctor will be obtained.”
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Age appropriate screenings complete 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(8)
The file for child #1 had a health assessment that lacked a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2025): “The guardian of the child was contacted and the documentation from the doctor will be obtained.”
Citation Feb 25, 2025 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 had a health assessment that exceeded 24 months between assessments.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2025): “Corrected. Staff health assessment on file.”
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
The file for child #2 lacked an initial health assessment within 60 days of the child's first day of attendance at the facility and requires a current health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2025): “The guardian of the student was contacted and documentation will be obtained from the doctor. Immunization report already on file.”
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
The file for staff person #1 had current pediatric first-aid/CPR training with a completion date of 1-23-25 that was after the October 2024 expiration of the prior training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2025): “Corrected. Staff person #1 received first aid/CPR training 1/23/25.”
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)
The file for staff person #4, functioning as an aide, lacked verification of education to qualify as an aide.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2025): “Effective 2/26/25, staff person #4 no longer works at the center as an employee.”
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The files for child #1 and #3 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2025): “The specific address of the children will be added to the emergency contact forms.”
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
The file for staff person #4 lacked two written, nonfamily references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2025): “Effective 2/26/25, staff person #4 no longer works at the center as an employee.”
Citation Feb 7, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The letter to the parents regarding the facility's emergency plan did not include the facility's accommodations in the event of an emergency or the facility's plans for annual emergency drills.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2024): “The emergency drill procedure and timeline was added to the letter to the parents regarding the emergency plan.”
Citation Feb 7, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
The following toxics were accessible to children receiving care in the lunchroom. There was a hand sanitizer labeled "keep out of reach of children" on a table in reach of children. There were bottles of cleaning supplies including bleach on the floor in the kitchen, adjacent to the lunchroom. The door to the kitchen was open as children received care in the lunchroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2024): “The hand sanitizer was removed from the lower table onto a high cabinet, out of reach of children.”
Citation Feb 7, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
There was a small area of peeling paint on the wall in the upstairs Pre-K Counts room, near the floor, in the back of the room in a reading/ book area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2024): “A poster was hung in the specified area.”
Citation Feb 7, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
There were no handwashing signs posted at one toilet in restroom off of the Pre-K Counts room or at two toilets in the restroom off of the preschool/Pre-K Counts room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2024): “A handwashing sign was posted beside the toilet in both restrooms.”
Citation Feb 7, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Name on bottle 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(3)
There was insect sting relief medication in the first aid kid, not labeled with the name of a particular child for their use.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2024): “The insect sting medication was removed.”
Citation Feb 7, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The current health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 24 months after previous health assessment on file for Facility Person #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2024): “Facility person #1 does have current health assessment on file, however it was past the 24 month timeline.”
Citation Feb 7, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(9)
The number of children participating in each fire drill was not documented on the facility's fire drill log.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2024): “Attendance records were reviewed and the number of children were added to the fire drill log.”
Citation Feb 7, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The documentation of smoke detector testing on file indicates that smoke detectors were tested on 3/1/23 and then again on 4/16/23, more than 30 days between testing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2024): “Smoke detectors will be tested within the 30 day timeframe.”
Citation Feb 7, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
There was no documentation, as required, to indicate the facility's emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2024): “The emergency plan was sent to the municipality in August 2023. The emergency plan was mailed to the clarion county emergency management agency in Feb 2024.”
Citation Feb 7, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
The medical emergency transportation plan was not posted in the mindfulness room or the gross motor room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2024): “The medical emergency transportation plan was posted in the mindfulness room and gross motor room.”
Core safety Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Facility Persons #1 and #4 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Facility Persons #1 and #4 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: health and safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “Facility person #1 is no longer placed in the center. Facility person #4-complete, Director was in the classroom to supervise until the requirement was met.”
Citation Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
There was no plan for continuity of operations included the facility's emergency plan, as required by federal mandate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “Continuity of operations was added to the existing center emergency plan.”
Citation Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
There were sharp knives in an open kitchen drawer near the entrance to the kitchen, accessible to children receiving care in the adjacent lunchroom as the door to the kitchen was open and/or unlocked.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2023): “Knives were immediately placed out of reach of children.”
Citation Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
There was no documentation of emergency plan training on file for Facility Person #1, employed at the facility more than 90 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2023): “Facility person #1 is no longer placed at the center.”
Citation Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
There were toxics, including cleaning supplies, on the floor in the kitchen near the entrance under the sink, accessible to children receiving care in the adjacent lunchroom as the door to the kitchen was open and/or unlocked.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2023): “The cleaning supplies were immediately placed out of reach of children.”
Citation Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
The trash can by the sink in the lunchroom used for handwashing was not lidded.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2023): “Trash can with lid was immediately put in place.”
Citation Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
There was no documentation of a current influenza vaccine (recommended annually by the ACIP) on file for child #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2023): “Parent/guardian provided documentation stating their child did not receive the vaccine.”
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)
The most recent health assessment on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 24 months prior. The current/initial health assessment, including a TB test, on file for Faciity Person #4 was completed after their start date in a child care position at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2023): “Facility person #1 is no longer placed at the center. Facility person #4- health assess on file”
Citation Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
The most recent emergency drill documented and on file was conducted on 2/18/22, more than 12 months prior.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2023): “Emergency drill conducted and up to date.”
Citation Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The documentation of dates the facility's fire alarm system was tested indicates testing was done on 12/2/22, then again on 1/5/23. Test dates were also recorded as 4/12/22 and then on 5/20/22. In both instances, more than 30 days passed between test dates. Act 62 requires smoke detectors are tested at least every 30 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2023): “Fire alarm checks done and up to date.”
Citation Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
The initial health assessment on file for child #1 was completed more than 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “Health assessment is now current.”
Citation Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
There was no documentation that Faciity Person #1 had completed the required health and safety training update. The health and safety training update completed by Faciity Person #3 (dated 2/15/23) and Facility Person #4 (dated 1/30/23) were completed after the required completion date of 12/30/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2023): “Facility person #1 is no longer placed in the center. Facility person #2 was complete.”
Citation Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
There was no documentation of annual firesafety training on file for Facility Person #1, employed at the facility more than 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2023): “Facility person #1 no longer placed at the center.”
Citation Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(g)
There was no documentation of completion of the required pre-service health and safety training on file for Facility Persons #1 and #4. The documentation of completion of the required pre-service health and safety training on file for Facility Person #2 (9/11/6) and Facility Person #3 (9/22/16) indicate the training was completed prior to 9/30/16. Facility Persons #1, #2, #3 and #4 have been employed at the facility for at least 90 days. (See IS Code Sheet.)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “Faciity person #1 no longer placed at the center. Facility persons 2, 3 and 4 completed training.”
Citation Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
There were no annual staff evaluations on file for Facility Person #1, employed at the facility more than 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2023): “Facility person #1 no longer placed in the center.”
Citation Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
Facility Person #4 was classified as an assistant group supervisor. There was documentation of high school graduation on file for Facility Person #4, but no documentation of child care experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2023): “Documentation sent to the inspector; experience and high school diploma. Until Facility Person #4 completes her CDA, she will remain as an aide.”
Citation Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
The current pediatric first aid and CPR training documented and on file for Facility Person #1, employed at the facility for more than 90 days, was not acceptable as the training was conducted by a PQAS approved trainer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2023): “Facility person #1 is no longer placed at the center.”
Citation Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
There was no documentation on file of any child care training hours completed during the most recent review year (12/19/21-12/19/22) on file for Facility Person #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 30, 2023): “Facility person #1 is no longer placed at the center.”
Core safety Feb 10, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for facility person #2, lacked verification of a disclosure statement and a current DHS FBI clearance. There is a DHS State Police on file- 2/16/18, Child Abuse - 2/27/18 and NSOR 11/26/19.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2022): “Kitchen staff will obtain all necessary DHS clearances.”
Citation Feb 10, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
The facility's refrigerator lacked an operating thermometer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 28, 2022): “Refrigerator now has an operating thermometer.”
Citation Feb 10, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(7)
The current health report on file for child #1 lacked a signature by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP. and lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 28, 2022): “Director will have the family obtain the appropriate signatures needed for the health assessment.”
Citation Feb 10, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)
The current immunization records on file for children #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 lack verification of a flu shot within the past year as in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The immunization record on file for child #4 lacks documentation of 2 Hep A immunizations and 1 Varicella immunization as in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 22, 2022): “Director will have the families do one of two things: have their child receive the missing recommended immunizations or guardian will submit a statement saying why the immunizations were not given.”
Citation Feb 10, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
The facility file lacked documentation that an emergency drill was conducted within the past year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2022): “Emergency drill will be conducted 2/17/22.”
Citation Feb 10, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
The file for child #2, with start date of 8/25/21, lacks an initial health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 28, 2022): “Obtain proper health assessment for child.”
Citation Feb 10, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training on file for staff #1 was not renewed on or before expiration date. Training expired 2/2021 and then new training was completed 4/8/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2022): “Staff will renew first aid and pediatric CPR training before expiration date.”
Citation Feb 10, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)
There was more than 1 year between fire safety trainings for staff #1. Training was completed on 1/22/21 and then on 2/3/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2022): “Staff will receive fire training annually, before the expiration date.”
Citation Feb 10, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The file for facility person #2, with start date of 8/8/15, lacks verification of current mandated reporter training which was completed within the past 60 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2022): “Kitchen staff will obtain Mandated Reporter Training.”

“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
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $33.00 —

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 72 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 12, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Dec 26, 2025 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts
Operator Keystone Smiles Community Learning Center
Hours Monday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM; Tuesday–Friday 8:30 AM–3:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (814) 797-2127
State certificate # CER-00254240
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Common questions

Has Keystone Smiles Community Child Care CTR 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 25, 2026 (background checks): “The file for staff person #3 had an NSOR verification certificate that was dated after their start date.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Keystone Smiles Community Child Care CTR?

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

What is Keystone Smiles Community Child Care CTR’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Dec 26, 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 Keystone Smiles Community Child Care CTR compare with other daycares in Clarion County?

It is tied for #3 of 6 centers in Clarion County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 97% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Keystone Smiles Community Child Care CTR last inspected?

Feb 25, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Keystone Smiles Community Child Care CTR cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $33.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Keystone Smiles Community Child Care CTR?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Keystone Smiles Community Learning Center.

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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