Our Childrens Center
Our Childrens Center is a certified child care center in State College, PA, with capacity for 122 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 8 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for supervision (3 of 8). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #19 of 27 centers in State College and has fewer citations per inspection than 85% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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A staff person reported leaving the classroom out of ratio in order to complete a quick task.
During naptime, a child left their cot and walked to another class. There was a teacher in the other class, however the teacher was unaware the child was present for approximately 1 minute.
Staff #1 had an NSOR dated 2/26/26, which was not completed prior to working with children. Staff #1 could not produce the previous NSOR to verify that staff #1 did not have a lapse of time between clearances. Staff #3 had an NSOR dated 3/5/26, which was not completed prior to working with children. Staff #3 could not produce the previous NSOR to verify that staff #3 did not have a lapse of time between clearances. Staff #4 had an FBI clearance dated 5/23/25. Staff #4 could not produce the previous FBI clearance to verify that staff #4 did not have a lapse of time between clearances. Staff #5 had an NSOR dated 3/5/26, which was not completed prior to working with children.
Staff #1 does not have a health assessment or TB screening on file.
A fire drill was documented as completed on 11/12/25 and again on 1/15/26, which is greater than 60 days apart.
Staff #2 had Pediatric CPR completed on 1/12/26, which was not completed within 90 days of hire. Staff #2 had CPR at initial employment but the course completed was not an approved course.
Self-Report of child left unsupervised on 9-11-25. Child #1 was found in the bathroom unsupervised for approximately 1 minute, from the time the line of children and staff moved out of the nap room and reached the top of the stairs until the Director went into the room (after they exited) to turn off the lights in the room and Child #1, was left behind in the bathroom changing her clothes while the rest of the nap group returned up the stairs. When staff reached the top of the stairs, they realized that their count was off, at the same time that the Director moved to the back of the nap room to turn off lights and found Child #1 still working on changing her clothes.
Self-Report of child left unsupervised on 9-11-25. Child #1 was found in the bathroom unsupervised for approximately 1 minute, from the time the line of children and staff moved out of the nap room and reached the top of the stairs until the Director went into the room (after they exited) to turn off the lights in the room and Child #1, was left behind in the bathroom changing her clothes while the rest of the nap group returned up the stairs. When staff reached the top of the stairs, they realized that their count was off, at the same time that the Director moved to the back of the nap room to turn off lights and found Child #1 still working on changing her clothes. Child #1 was in Staff #2's Primary Care Group.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $50.77 | $32.58 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $50.77 | $32.58 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $38.22 | $25.38 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $57.22 | $34.90 |
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 Our Childrens Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Jul 16, 2026 (staff ratios): “A staff person reported leaving the classroom out of ratio in order to complete a quick task.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Our Childrens Center?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 Our Childrens Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Oct 24, 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 Our Childrens Center compare with other daycares in State College?
It is tied for #19 of 27 centers in State College by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 85% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Our Childrens Center last inspected?
Mar 27, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Our Childrens Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $50.77 for young toddler, $50.77 for older toddler, $38.22 for preschool, $57.22 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Our Childrens Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Our Childrens Center.
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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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