Smarty Pants Day Care LLC is a certified child care center in Johnstown, PA, with capacity for 78 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 32 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (12 of 32). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 19 centers in Johnstown and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Observed an electrical power strip which lacked protective receptacle covers on the counter to the right of the rest equipment in Room 2 used by preschoolers at the time of the inspection.
Observed broken and/or loose fence wire on the first section of fence to the right of the storage shed in the Upper-Level Outdoor Play Space.
The agreement for Child #1 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Emergency contact information was not provided for Child #2. Emergency contact information for Child #2 did not reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.
At approximately 1:00 PM on 3/26/25 Certification Staff observed 1 child lying on rest equipment behind a child's table in the Toddler Room which did not allow critical oversight in which the supervisor could see, hear, direct, and assess the activity of the supervisee.
The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
The operator lacked documentation of providing a letter to the parent explaining emergency procedures addressing the following: accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises; accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises; a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises; a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children; and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
On 3/26/25 observed 3 Great Value Bleaches which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the bottom shelf of the closet in the Toddler Room which were accessible to children. On 3/26/25 observed Claire Disinfect Spray and 8 Febreeze Fabric Extra Strength which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the 2nd shelf from the bottom of the closet in the Toddler Room which were accessible to children. On 3/26/25 observed 3 Desitin and Boogie Diaper Rash Spray which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" under the changing table between the Infant and Toddler Rooms which were accessible to children.
On 3/26/25 observed rust on 8 panels of chain link fence from the corner of the building towards the road and on the gate at the front in the School-Age Outdoor Play Space.
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On 3/26/25 observed the sinks in the bathrooms located in the lower level of Building 1 lacked handwashing signs. On 3/26/25 observed the toilet in the bathroom located between the Toddler and Infant Rooms lacked a handwashing sign.
On 3/26/25 observed children's chairs and an art easel obstructing the 1/2 door that separates the kitchen area and play area in the Toddler Room.
On 3/26/25 observed approximately a 1-inch and a 4-inch crack to the right of the caterpillar's head on the caterpillar tunnel creating rough edges in the Outdoor Play Space.
The health report for Child #1 did not include the individual's professional title.
The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The facility created an emergency drill log, but it did not address special accommodations the facility used for any category of children, the total number of adults and children participating in the drill, and problems encountered or observations during the drill.
On 3/26/25 the smoke detector in the lower level of Building 1 was not operable.
The facility had a policy that addressed the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, and distraught child, but the policy did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The files of Staff #1, #3, and #4 lacked documentation of completing the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022 (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #1 contained documentation of completing the health and safety update on 1/26/23. The file of Staff #3 contained documentation of completing the health and safety update on 9/11/23. The file of Staff #4 contained documentation of completing the health and safety update on 1/25/23.
Staff person #2 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring January of 2025. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file. Staff person #2 has documentation of completing first aid and CPR on 1/24/25 but it is not pediatric first aid/CPR training; however, the trainer is PQAS-certified in Pediatric first aid and CPR.
Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The facility's emergency plan did not have documentation of addressing continuity of operations. The file for Staff # 1 and Staff #2 did not have documentation of the Health and Safety update being completed by December 30, 2022.
In the school-age outdoor play area it was observed that there were cinder blocks, siding, and a gutter laying on the side of the building.
The Emergency contact form on file for child #1 was observed not to contain the name, address, or phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The Emergency contact form on file for Child #2 was observed not to include health insurance policy number for the child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
On the day of inspection, it was observed that liquid cleaners were located under the unlocked sink cupboard in the kitchen area making them accessible to children.
The facility fire drill log showed that the facility has not been regularly testing the facility's fire detection system every 30 days. This is evidenced by 3/15/22 - 4/27/22 and 6/24/22 - 7/27/22 and 8/22/22 - 9/27/22 and 10/25/22 - 11/29/22.
The file for Staff Person #1 was observed not to have completed Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022.
Staff person #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Although the file for Staff #2 contained complete Pennsylvania clearances at the time of inspection, it was observed that the file lacked a NSOR request at the time Staff #2 began working with children. Staff #2 has lived out of state in the last 5 years and did not have documentation of requests for Florida clearances. Therefore Staff #2 was incorrectly provisionally hired.
In the Main Room, by the entrance to the basement, there was a radiator cover that had detached from the frame causing a rough edge and hazard to the children in care.
The file for Staff #1 contained a health assessment that was conducted more than 24 months after the previous assessment.
The file for Staff # 2, lacked verification of education or training. Staff was present on the day of inspection acting as an aide.
“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) | $50.54 | $36.74 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $50.54 | $36.74 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $49.49 | $35.29 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $48.41 | $34.74 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $43.05 | $32.17 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $39.22 | $29.07 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $39.22 | $29.07 |
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 Smarty Pants Day Care LLC 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 Mar 26, 2025 (supervision): “At approximately 1:00 PM on 3/26/25 Certification Staff observed 1 child lying on rest equipment behind a child's table in the Toddler Room which did not allow critical oversight in which the supervisor could see, hear…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Smarty Pants Day Care LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Smarty Pants Day Care LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Smarty Pants Day Care LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Dec 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 Smarty Pants Day Care LLC compare with other daycares in Johnstown?
It is #9 of 19 centers in Johnstown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Smarty Pants Day Care LLC last inspected?
Mar 24, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Smarty Pants Day Care LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $50.54 for newborn, $50.54 for infant, $49.49 for young toddler, $48.41 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Smarty Pants Day Care LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Smarty Pants Day Care LLC.
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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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