Moms House is a certified child care center in Johnstown, PA, with capacity for 39 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 26 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (8 of 26). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 19 centers in Johnstown and has fewer citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Staff persons person #1 and #2 had not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated staff #1: 5-5-25 and 11-12-19; staff #2: 6-17-25 and 1-2-20.
Observed in the infant room, an interior door which lead to a through way into the Preschool/toddler room and served as a means to exit the room in an emergency was blocked with a pack and play.
Observed peeling paint on both sets of steps for the climber in the outdoor play space. Observed peeling paint on the tunnel of the climber in the outdoor play space. Observed peeling paint on the cement block of the building across from the climber in the outdoor play space.
Observed a counter height sink in the Front Room which lacked platforms or steps to make it easily approachable by the children.
Observed medication in a plastic bag inside a diaper bag located on the floor in the Back Room which was accessible to children.
The file of Staff #3 lacked documentation of completing health and safety training within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #3 contained documentation of completing health and safety training on 9/11/23.
Staff #1 and #2, who were designated as assistant group supervisors, lacked documentation of 2 years of experience with children.
Observed child records are not stored in a locked cabinet.
Observed facility persons' records are not stored in a locked cabinet.
The file of Staff #2 lacked a State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI Clearance updated every 60 months. Staff #2 had a State Police Clearance dated 11/17/22 with a previous one dated 1/18/17. Staff #2 had a Child Abuse Clearance dated 11/17/22 with a previous one dated 1/18/17. Staff #2 had an FBI Clearance dated 11/21/22 with a previous one dated 1/18/17. The files of Volunteers #4 and #5 lacked a Child Abuse Clearance updated every 60 months. Volunteer #4 had a Child Abuse Clearance dated 4/15/22 with a previous one dated 3/22/17. Volunteer #5 had a Child Abuse Clearance dated 4/13/22 with a previous one dated 3/21/17.
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The emergency plan did not address volunteer emergency preparedness training.
On 12/5/22 the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance, and poison control were not posted by the telephone in the Front Room.
On 12/5/22 observed splintering wood by the large gate at the corner of the Large Outdoor Play Space.
On 12/5/22 observed peeling paint on the steps and yellow platform of the climber slide in the Large Outdoor Play Space.
On 12/5/22 the toilet in the bathroom located by the entrance to the facility lacked a handwashing sign.
On 12/5/22 observed foam peg boards with bite marks in the Front Room.
The file of Child #1, a 2-year-old, lacked Hepatitis A immunizations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file of Child #1 contained documentation of 1 Hepatitis A immunization.
The file of Staff #3 lacked an adult health assessment which included a tuberculosis screening by Mantoux method at the time of initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). Staff #3 had a Mantoux read date of 11/17/21.
The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for toddlers.
The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The emergency plan did not contain evacuation routes and evacuation plans or written directions to exit the building.
The operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality.
Volunteer #5 lacked documentation of mandated reporter training completed every 60 months. Volunteer #5 contained documentation of mandated reporter training completed on 1/12/22 with previous training completed on 8/5/16.
The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of completing professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). Staff #1 had documentation of completing pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on 7/20/22.
The file for Staff #2, a volunteer, lacked current Mandated Reporter training.
The file or Staff #1 lacked Pediatric First Aid and CPR within 90 days of hire.
The facility lacked documentation of providing the parents of each child enrolled with information on how to electronically access the regulations.
“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) | $60.00 | $40.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $60.00 | $40.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $60.00 | $40.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.00 | $40.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.00 | $40.00 |
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 Moms House had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 1, 2022 (background checks): “The file of Staff #2 lacked a State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI Clearance updated every 60 months. Staff #2 had a State Police Clearance dated 11/17/22 with a previous one dated 1/18/17. Staff #2…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Moms House?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Moms House since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Moms House’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Nov 1, 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 Moms House compare with other daycares in Johnstown?
It is #6 of 19 centers in Johnstown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Moms House last inspected?
Dec 18, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Moms House cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for newborn, $60.00 for infant, $60.00 for young toddler, $60.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Moms House?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Moms House INC Of Johnstown.
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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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