Sprangle Family Learning Center LLC
Sprangle Family Learning Center LLC is a certified child care center in Johnstown, PA, with capacity for 19 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 18 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (6 of 18). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1 of 19 centers in Johnstown and has fewer citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The health report for Child #2 did not include a review of the child's health history.
The health report for Child #2 did not include an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment or services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing or lead poisoning.
Continued non-compliance. On 4/13/26 and 6/2/26 the file of Child #1, a young toddler, lacked Pneumococcal immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1 had documentation of 1 Pneumococcal immunization.
The file of Staff #2 lacked a State Police Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #2 contained a State Police Clearance dated 3/30/26 with a previous one dated 3/25/21.
The file of Child #3 lacked an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. The file of Child #3 contained a health report dated 2/5/25.
The health report dated 7/13/25 for Child #2 lacked documentation of being signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP because it did not include the individual's professional title.
The file of Child #1, a young toddler, lacked DTAP/DTP/TD and Pneumococcal immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1 had documentation of 3 DTAP/DTP/TD immunizations and 1 Pneumococcal immunization.
The file of Staff #3 lacked documentation of completing the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022 (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #3 contained documentation of completing Get Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022 on 1/4/23 instead of the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022.
The agreement for Child #3 was not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #3's agreement was reviewed on 12/12/24, 2/6/25, and 10/30/25.
Staff #1 lacked 2 hours of annual child care training required from February 2025 through February 2026. Staff #1 had 1 hour of child care training completed on 3/30/26 and 1 hour of child care training completed on 3/31/26 used for correction.
At the time of the inspection the file of Staff #1 lacked a National Sex Offender Registry Certificate updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a NSOR dated 8/5/20.
Observed BINGO daubers which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" used for arts and craft activities.
Observed a small gray bin with a cracked handle on the Infant/Toddler Side of the Main Room.
The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire were rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location was never the same for consecutive drills.
Staff #1, who was designated as the director, lacked documentation of 2 years of experience with children.
The health report on file for child #1, child #2 and child #3 did not contain documentation of an influenza shot being administered with in the last year in accordance with the recommendation of the ACIP.
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 gaps of 5/3/22 to 6/6/22 to 7/18/22 to 8/26/22. Also gaps of 10/5/22 to 11/18/22 and 12/20/22. There were also gaps of 1/6/23 to 2/13/23 to 3/31/23.
It was disclosed on the day of inspection that the outdoor play space is not being used due to needed repairs.
It was observed that the facility did not have a hand washing sign posted above the toilet in the facility's bathroom.
“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 | $32.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $38.00 | $32.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $36.54 | $30.20 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $35.46 | $29.74 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $34.00 | $29.00 |
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 Sprangle Family Learning Center 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 Apr 13, 2026 (background checks): “The file of Staff #2 lacked a State Police Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #2 contained a State Police Clearance dated 3/30/26 with a previous one dated 3/25/21.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Sprangle Family Learning Center LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Sprangle Family Learning Center LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Sprangle Family Learning Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Jan 22, 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 Sprangle Family Learning Center LLC compare with other daycares in Johnstown?
It is tied for #1 of 19 centers in Johnstown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Sprangle Family Learning Center LLC last inspected?
Jun 2, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Sprangle Family Learning Center LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $38.00 for newborn, $38.00 for infant, $36.54 for young toddler, $35.46 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Sprangle Family Learning Center LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Sprangle Family Learning Center 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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