Maybrook Hills Daycare LLC
Maybrook Hills Daycare LLC is a certified child care center in Altoona, PA, with capacity for 45 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 38 violations, 17 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (10 of 38). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #16 of 22 centers in Altoona and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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A clear bottle that contained a clear liquid that lacked a label that specified the contents was observed in the facility's pre-school room.
The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack an NSOR clearance and a PA state police clearance that was obtained within the past 60 months. This was evidenced by the most recent PA state police clearance present in the file was dated 11/6/2020 a period of 61 months and the most recent NSOR clearance was dated 10/19/2020 a period of 62 months.
The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack the required PA state Police clearance and the NSOR clearance obtained within the past 60 months.
The facility was observed to have a trash can in their preschool room that lacked a plastic liner.
The facility was observed to have a pipe painted blue in the pre-school room that the paint was peeling, cracking and lifting.
The facility was observed to have 2 square wooden tables with loose legs making the tables unsteady.
The file for child #1 was observed to lack documentation of having an immunized status in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP or a statement exempting the child for religious or personal reasons.
The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack 2 written, nonfamily references obtained prior to serving as a facility person.
During interviews regarding incidents that occurred during the period of December 2021 through January 2022 it was revealed that staff person #1 observed actions and behaviors of staff person #2 for approximately 18 days that would be reasonably suspicious in indicating child abuse may be occurring, but staff didn't report as mandated by the CPSL.
During interviews regarding incidents that occurred during the period of December 2021 through January 2022 it was revealed that staff person #1 observed actions and behaviors of staff person #2 during an 18-day period that would be reasonably suspicious indicators that child abuse may be occurring but didn't report within 48 hours.
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During interviews regarding incidents that occurred during the period of December 2021 through January 2022 it was revealed that staff person #1 observed actions and behaviors of staff person #2 during an 18-day period that would be in violation of chapter 3490, and reasonably suspicious indicators that child abuse may be occurring and staff failed to comply with CPSL and Chapter 3490. An acceptable safety plan was not presented to BCCYF until 1/13/2022 a period of approximately 10 days.
During interviews regarding incidents that occurred during the period of December 2021 through January 2022 it was revealed that staff person #1 observed actions and behaviors of staff person #2 that would be reasonably suspicious indicators that child abuse may be occurring but didn't report immediately.
The facility was observed to have an emergency plan that lacked to provide a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
The facility was observed to have an emergency plan that lacked to provide a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
The facility was observed to lack documentation that a letter explaining the facilities emergency procedures was provided to the parent of each enrolled child.
The facility was observed to have a night shade plant growing and within access to children in the outdoor gross motor area.
The facility was observed to have an emergency plan that did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4 & #5 were observed to contain original agreement forms.
The files for children #1, #4 & #5 were observed to contain emergency contact forms that failed to include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum
It was observed in the toddler area that protective receptacle covers were not placed in electrical outlets.
It was observed in the outdoor play area water was in the kitchen center and little tikes truck bed causing unsanitary conditions. It was also observed the netting on the little tikes basketball hoop was not attached to the hoop causing a choking hazard.
It was observed on the day of inspection that the filing cupboard containing staff files and children's files were not locked nor was the door locked to the room containing the files.
It was observed that staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not have documentation of clearances on file according to CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).
It was observed on the day of inspection that staff #1 and Staff #2 did not have the required clearances in their staff file.
It was observed that the file for Staff #1 did not include out of state clearances. Facility persons must obtain a State criminal history check, State sex offender registry check and State child abuse and neglect registry check from the State(s) in which they resided in the previous 5 years.
It was observed in the preschool classroom, a can of Glade on the floor beside the trash can. It was observed in both the toddler room and the preschool room beside the teachers desk open purses exposing children to toxics accessible to children.
A cracked blue bin holding wooden blocks was observed on the shelf in the toddler area of the facility. A clear container holding cars was observed to be cracked causing rough edges, sharp corners and pinch points. In the outdoor play area a kitchen play set was observed to have a cracked piece of plastic off of the front cover exposing sharp edges.
In the preschool room, it was observed that a cupboard approximately 6 feet tall by 2 1/2 feet wide was not secured to the wall.
**Based on interviews with staff, it was found that Staff person's #2, #3 and #4 observed Staff person #1 do at least one of the following to child #1: Staff person #1 was observed by staff tripping child #1 with a toy and with staff person #1's foot when child #1 would not listen to stop running. This caused child #1 to fall causing his/her nose to bleed on at least one occasion; Staff person #1 was observed flicking child #1 in the mouth when child #1 had bitten another child in care. This caused child #1's mouth to bleed; on one occasion Staff person #1 was observed tapping child #1 on the head with Staff person #1's foot causing child #1 to hit his/her head off of a bookcase the child was sitting against; Staff person #1 was observed dropping child #1 on to a rest mat when child #1 would not go to sleep; and Staff person #1 was observed placing child #1 in a closed while staff person #1 stood outside of the closet holding the door closed so that child #1 could not exit. Staff person's #2, #3, and #4 failed to report this as suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL.
*Based on interviews with staff, it was found that Staff person's #2, #3 and #4 observed Staff person #1 do at least one of the following to child #1: Staff person #1 was observed by staff tripping child #1 with a toy and with staff person #1's foot when child #1 would not listen to stop running. This caused child #1 to fall causing his/her nose to bleed on at least one occasion; Staff person #1 was observed flicking child #1 in the mouth when child #1 had bitten another child in care. This caused child #1's mouth to bleed; on one occasion Staff person #1 was observed tapping child #1 on the head with Staff person #1's foot causing child #1 to hit his/her head off of a bookcase the child was sitting against; Staff person #1 was observed dropping child #1 on to a rest mat when child #1 would not go to sleep; and Staff person #1 was observed placing child #1 in a closed while staff person #1 stood outside of the closet holding the door closed so that child #1 could not exit. Staff person's #2, #3, and #4 failed to report this as suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL.
**Based on interviews with staff, it was verified that Staff person #1 placed child #1 in a closet on 1/6/2022 for approximately 1 minute. While child #1 was placed in the closet, Staff person #1 was not able to physically see, direct, and assess child #1 in the closet. Staff person #1 stood outside of the closet holding the door closed while child #1 was in the closet. Staff person #1 confirmed that she placed child #1 in the closet and stood outside of the closet while child #1 was inside.
*Based on interviews with staff, it was verified that Staff person #1 placed child #1 in a closet on 1/6/2022 for approximately 1 minute. While child #1 was placed in the closet, Staff person #1 was not able to physically see, direct, and assess child #1 in the closet. Staff person #1 stood outside of the closet holding the door closed while child #1 was in the closet. Staff person #1 confirmed that she placed child #1 in the closet and stood outside of the closet while child #1 was inside.
*Based on interviews with staff, it was verified that Staff person #1 had tripped child #1 when he/she would not listen to redirection to stop running. This caused child #1 to fall causing his/her nose to bleed on at least one occasion. Staff person #1 confirmed that he/she had placed a toy in front of child #1 to get him/her to stop running. Staff person #1 was observed by staff placing child #1 on his/her rest mat firmly from shin or waist height when child #1 would not lay on his/her rest mat during nap time. Staff person #1 confirmed placing child #1 on his/her mat firmly during nap time when child #1 would not lay on his/her mat. Staff person #1 was observed by staff flicking child #1 on his/her lip after biting another child in care. This caused child #1's mouth to bleed. Staff person #1 confirmed that he/she had flicked child #1 in the lip after biting another child in care, causing child #1's mouth to bleed. Staff person #1 was also observed by staff tapping child #1 on the head with his/her foot, causing child #1 to hit his/her head off of a bookshelf. This was neither confirmed nor denied by Staff person #1.
**Based on interviews with staff, it was verified that Staff person #1 had tripped child #1 when he/she would not listen to redirection to stop running. This caused child #1 to fall causing his/her nose to bleed on at least one occasion. Staff person #1 confirmed that he/she had placed a toy in front of child #1 to get him/her to stop running. Staff person #1 was observed by staff placing child #1 on his/her rest mat firmly from shin or waist height when child #1 would not lay on his/her rest mat during nap time. Staff person #1 confirmed placing child #1 on his/her mat firmly during nap time when child #1 would not lay on his/her mat. Staff person #1 was observed by staff flicking child #1 on his/her lip after biting another child in care. This caused child #1's mouth to bleed. Staff person #1 confirmed that he/she had flicked child #1 in the lip after biting another child in care, causing child #1's mouth to bleed. Staff person #1 was also observed by staff tapping child #1 on the head with his/her foot, causing child #1 to hit his/her head off of a bookshelf. This was neither confirmed nor denied by Staff person #1.
Based on interviews with staff, it was verified that Staff person #1 had tripped child #1 when he/she would not listen to redirection to stop running. This caused child #1 to fall causing his/her nose to bleed on at least one occasion. Staff person #1 confirmed that he/she had placed a toy in front of child #1 to get him/her to stop running. Staff person #1 was observed by staff placing child #1 on his/her rest mat firmly from shin or waist height when child #1 would not lay on his/her rest mat during nap time. Staff person #1 confirmed placing child #1 on his/her mat firmly during nap time when child #1 would not lay on his/her mat. Staff person #1 was observed by staff flicking child #1 on his/her lip after biting another child in care. This caused child #1's mouth to bleed. Staff person #1 confirmed that he/she had flicked child #1 in the lip after biting another child in care, causing child #1's mouth to bleed. Staff person #1 was also observed by staff tapping child #1 on the head with his/her foot, causing child #1 to hit his/her head off of a bookshelf. This was neither confirmed nor denied by staff person #1. At the time of each occasion, it was confirmed that this was…
Based on interviews with staff, it was verified that Staff person #1 would often swear at child #1 during nap time. Staff also stated that Staff person #1 would raise his/her voice and yell at child #1 as well as yell at other children in care.
Based on interviews with staff, it was verified that Staff person #1 placed child #1 in a closet on 1/6/2022 for approximately 1 minute. While child #1 was placed in the closet staff person #1 was not able to physically see, direct, and assess child #1 in the closet. Staff person #1 stood outside of the closet holding the door closed while child #1 was in the closet. Staff person #1 confirmed that she placed child #1 in the closet and stood outside of the closet while child #1 was inside.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $32.00 | $32.00 |
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 Maybrook Hills Daycare LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 17 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 Dec 23, 2025 (background checks): “The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack an NSOR clearance and a PA state police clearance that was obtained within the past 60 months. This was evidenced by the most recent PA state police clearance present in…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Maybrook Hills Daycare LLC?
Pennsylvania lists 3 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Maybrook Hills Daycare LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jul 20, 2026. 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 Maybrook Hills Daycare LLC compare with other daycares in Altoona?
It is #16 of 22 centers in Altoona by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Maybrook Hills Daycare LLC last inspected?
Jun 16, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Maybrook Hills Daycare LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $40.00 for infant, $36.00 for young toddler, $36.00 for older toddler, $34.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Maybrook Hills Daycare LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Maybrook Hills Daycare LLC.
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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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