Sandys Angels
Sandys Angels is a certified child care center in DuBois, PA, with capacity for 30 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 13 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (4 of 13). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 5 centers in DuBois and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Observed child #1 sleeping in a bouncer rather than a supine position.
The file of staff #1 had Child Abuse clearances more than 60 months apart due to the fact they were dated: 5-5-25 and 5-4-20
Staff #1 and #2 lacked updated National Sex Offender due to the fact the ones in their files were both dated 11-16-19. The file of staff #3 had a PA Child Abuse clearance for the purpose of volunteer rather than employment.
Observed peeling paint on the third fence post at the opposite corner of the entrance to the outdoor play space. Observed peeling paint on the bottom of the last section of fence at the opposite corner of the entrance to the outdoor play space. Observed peeling paint on the board to the right of the gate in the outdoor play space.
The file of Child #2 lacked a health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #2 who had an admission date of 7/24/23 had a health report dated 9/28/23.
The emergency contact for Child #1 was not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #1's emergency contact was signed on 2/22/23 and reviewed on 9/1/23.
There was more than 12 months between staff evaluations from the director for staff #1, 2 and 3. Dates are as follows: Staff #1 - 7/13/21 and 11/9/22 and Staff #2 - 7/11/21 and 11/11/22 and Staff #3 - 7!521 and 11/11/22.
Observed 4 areas of chipping paint on all 3 sides of the green wooden fence railing in the outdoor play space.
In the toddler room, observed foam blocks which had teeth prints in them and were accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Observed that there were 2 of the 5 facility fire extinguishers where the gauge was not in the green zone.
There was more than 24 months between the previous and most current and updated health assessment on file for staff #1. There is now a current health assessment on file.
Observed the facility's lunch menu which included the entire month of December. There were multiple lunches which lacked either one protein or one grain.
The facility provides snacks to the children. A daily snack schedule was not posted at the facility nor was it provided to each family.
“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) | $38.00 | $35.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $38.00 | $35.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $38.00 | $35.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $38.00 | $35.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $36.00 | $35.00 |
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 Sandys Angels had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Aug 14, 2026 (sleep safety): “Observed child #1 sleeping in a bouncer rather than a supine position.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Sandys Angels?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Sandys Angels since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Sandys Angels’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 3, effective Oct 27, 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 Sandys Angels compare with other daycares in DuBois?
It is #1 of 5 centers in DuBois by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Sandys Angels last inspected?
Aug 14, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Sandys Angels cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $38.00 for newborn, $38.00 for infant, $38.00 for young toddler, $38.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Sandys Angels?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Jackie Walls.
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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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