Park Forest Preschool is a certified child care center in State College, PA, with capacity for 41 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times. The state cited 3 violations, none of them core-safety. None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #13 of 27 centers in State College and has fewer citations per inspection than 95% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
During the Unannounced Monitor on 4-14-25, there was an outlet uncovered in the Bunnies Toddler room. Staff covered it as soon as they were told it was missing.
During the Renewal Inspection conducted 11-6-2023, Staff Persons #1 and #2 did not have verification of education on file.
During the Renewal Inspection conducted 11-14-22, Staff #1 did not have an updated Health assessment on file. The most recent on File was dated July of 2020. This was brought to the attention of the Staff and Director.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $53.00 | $53.00 |
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 Park Forest Preschool had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 3 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Park Forest Preschool?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Park Forest Preschool since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Park Forest Preschool’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Oct 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 Park Forest Preschool compare with other daycares in State College?
It is tied for #13 of 27 centers in State College by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 95% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Park Forest Preschool last inspected?
Nov 24, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Park Forest Preschool cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $56.50 for older toddler, $53.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Park Forest Preschool?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Park Forest Day Nursery Preschool.
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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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