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Oil City Child Development Center

210 E Bissell Ave, Oil City, PA 16301 · Venango County
Keystone STAR 4

Oil City Child Development Center is a certified child care center in Oil City, PA, with capacity for 135 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 21 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (6 of 21). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 10 centers in Venango County and has more citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 50% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#3 of 10 centers in Venango County
2 Core-safety citations
19 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
21 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 3, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Oct 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Sep 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Sep 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 14, 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

Health & medication 6
Building & playground safety 5
Training & qualifications 4
Records & paperwork 2
Supervision 1
Emergency preparedness 1
Background checks 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Oct 3, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
At approximately 11:30am, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were in the playground area with nine toddlers. When interviewed, Staff #1 named five children in their supervisory group. When interviewed, Staff #2 did not know to which children they were assigned. This left four children unaccounted for in terms of group supervision. Given a second opportunity, Staff #1 had to assist Staff #2 with naming the children in their group.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2025): “Staff Person #2 was retrained on the active supervision policy and was observed the following week, at which time they were regularly asked to name their primary care group.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
The most recent emergency plan trainings in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2 exceeded 12 months between trainings.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2025): “The files for staff #1 and #2 now contain current emergency training plans.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Glass 55 Pa. Code §3270.81
A visual strip or other visual identification was not place on the glass doors in the Cardinals and Hummingbirds Rooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2025): “The teachers posted items on the glass in the classroom doors.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
Observed teeth marks on the foam peg boards in the Chickadees Room. This creates a potential choking hazard for children who may still be placing objects in their mouths.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2025): “The foam peg boards were discarded.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
The most recent health report in the file for Child #6 did not include 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, Nov 25, 2025): “There is now a current physical that includes a statement that the child can participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 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 most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #3 exceeded 24 months between assessments.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2025): “The file for staff person #3 now contains a current physical.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The most recent fire safety trainings in the file for Staff Person #2 exceeded 12 months between trainings.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2025): “The file for staff #2 now contains the current fire safety training.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
The files for Child #1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, who have been enrolled for more than 6 months, did not contain child service reports.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 25, 2025): “Child service reports are due on October 24th. Once all checkpoints are completed and assessments are finalized, teachers will schedule parent-teacher conferences, and assessments will be shared with the families.”
Citation Sep 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
The emergency transportation plan was not posted in the gym.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2025): “An emergency transportation plan was posted in the gym.”
Core safety Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff #2, lacked a disclosure statement on or before initial start date in a child care position. There is now a disclosure statement on file and dated 7/7/22. SEE IS CODE SHEET. The file for staff #3 contained RAP sheets for the PA State Police and FBI clearances. A disposition was not in the file for some of the charges. The file for staff #4 lacks a disclosure statement at re-hire. SEE IS CODE SHEET.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2024): “The file for staff person #2 now contains a current disclosure statement. Staff person #3 was placed on leave and will remain on leave until the certification rep receives and approves the correct documentation about their clearance.”
Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Glass 55 Pa. Code §3270.81
The glass at the front door of the Dove room lacked a visual strip or other visual identification.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2024): “A sign was hung in the window to show visual identification.”
Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
The file for child #1 contains 1 of 3 Pneumococcal vaccinations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP for the age of the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2024): “Child #1 was suspended on 10/15/2024 due to a lack of vaccinations. The parent submitted an approved physical with vaccinations on 10/17/2024.”
Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
The current health assessment on file for child #2 lacks the statement that the child is able to participate and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2024): “The parent of child #2 was given a suspension date of November 1st. The parent must submit a current physical including a health determination status statement before returning to care.”
Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
The file for staff #4 lacked a TB screening by the Mantoux method on or before initial start date in a child care position. There is now a TB screening on file and dated 9/8/20. SEE IS CODE SHEET.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 29, 2024): “The file for staff person # 4 now contains a current TB test.”
Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
Observed and infant bottle in the Dove room which was not labeled with the child's name.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 29, 2024): “The bottle was labeled.”
Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
The file for child #1, lacks a health assessment within 60 days following first day of attendance at the facility. SEE IS CODE SHEET.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2024): “Child #1 was suspended on 10/15/2024 due to a lack of vaccinations. The parent submitted an approved physical with vaccinations on 10/17/2024.”
Citation Sep 24, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The file for staff #1 lacks 2 hours of child care training from 12/19/22 - 12/19/23. The files for staff #4, 5 and 6 lack 7.5 hours of child care training from 12/19/22 - 12/19/23. The file for staff #7 lacks 5 hours of child care training from 12/19/22 - 12/19/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2024): “All staff files now contain the correct number of training hours. Training hours were borrowed from current year.”
Citation Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
On the infant playground a plastic toy climbing tree was observed to be missing a window causing rough edges and sharp corners.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2023): “The broken window was removed and a large, hard, plastic circle was added to the hole.”
Citation Sep 21, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
On the infant playground a plastic toy climbing tree was observed to be missing a window that caused foam to be exposed that had a diameter of less than 1 inch accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2023): “The broken window and foam was removed and a large, hard, plastic circle was added to the hole.”
Citation Sep 14, 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 staff person #2 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in the file is dated 1/9/17 and 1/14/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2022): “The file for staff person # 2 now contains a current mandated reporter training.”
Citation Sep 14, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The file for staff person #1 lacked a staff evaluation that was completed 12 months from the previous staff evaluation. The staff evaluations in the file were dated 2/18/21 and 2/24/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2022): “The file now contains an up to date staff evaluation for staff person # 1.”

“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) $55.00 $55.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $55.00 $55.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $55.00 $55.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $55.00 $55.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $50.00 $50.00

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 135 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 2, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Aug 28, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Child Development Centers INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (814) 670-0240
State certificate # CER-00248207
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Common questions

Has Oil City Child Development Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 3, 2025 (supervision): “At approximately 11:30am, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were in the playground area with nine toddlers. When interviewed, Staff #1 named five children in their supervisory group. When interviewed, Staff #2 did not know to which…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Oil City Child Development Center?

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

What is Oil City Child Development Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Aug 28, 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 Oil City Child Development Center compare with other daycares in Venango County?

It is #3 of 10 centers in Venango County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Oil City Child Development Center last inspected?

Oct 3, 2025 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Oil City Child Development Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $55.00 for newborn, $55.00 for infant, $55.00 for young toddler, $55.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Oil City Child Development Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Child Development Centers INC.

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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