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Sprangle Family Learning Center LLC

125 Ohio St, Johnstown, PA 15902 · Cambria County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 2

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.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 68% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #1 of 19 centers in Johnstown
2 Core-safety citations
16 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
18 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 2, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 2, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 13, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Oct 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Apr 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 26, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 6
Building & playground safety 5
Background checks 2
Records & paperwork 2
Training & qualifications 2
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jun 2, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Child's health history 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(1)
The health report for Child #2 did not include a review of the child's health history.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2026): “Parent took health report to the doctor and had the doctor check and initial the box.”
Citation Jun 2, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Acute or chronic health problem 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2026): “Parent took health report to the doctor and had the doctor check and initial the box.”
Follow-up Jun 2, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 12, 2026): “Parent provided exemption letter.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Core safety Apr 13, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2026): “staff has clearance. will do clearances before they expire”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Apr 13, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2026): “Child has current physical. children will get a physical at least once a year”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Apr 13, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2026): “child has an updated physical signed by a physician that includes the individual's professional title.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Apr 13, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jun 2, 2026): “staff got updated shot record and required paperwork for the child”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Apr 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2026): “Staff has health and safety course on file”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Apr 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2026): “Child has a current review of the agreement. make sure agreements are updated every six months”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Apr 13, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2026): “Staff has 12 hours of training. staff will do hours annually based on hire date instead of doing them yearly based on what Calander year it is”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Oct 7, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 23, 2025): “Staff did not work until NSOR was obtained. Staff called clearance unit and requested a dated NSOR that was missing from file.”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Arts and crafts non-toxic 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(e)
Observed BINGO daubers which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" used for arts and craft activities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2025): “removed and will no longer do activities/crafts from lesson plans that used bingo dabbers. Bingo dabbers where donated and no longer in the office”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
Observed a small gray bin with a cracked handle on the Infant/Toddler Side of the Main Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2025): “bin was removed from the reach of children on the day of inspection when we were informed it was broken. new bin was put in the room”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Hypothetical locations 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2025): “when we do fire drills, we will rotate the location of the hypothetical fire location”
Citation Apr 22, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Bachelor's, 30 credits + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii)
Staff #1, who was designated as the director, lacked documentation of 2 years of experience with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2025): “staff got verification that they have worked with kids for at least 2 years”
Citation Apr 13, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2023): “We will now include shot record review in when reviewing children's files. We will include denial/refusal documentation in children's files.”
Citation Apr 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2023): “We will preform and document fire drills and equipment review ever 30 days”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Large muscle space provided 55 Pa. Code §3270.62(a)
It was disclosed on the day of inspection that the outdoor play space is not being used due to needed repairs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2022): “fence was fixed and painted”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
It was observed that the facility did not have a hand washing sign posted above the toilet in the facility's bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2022): “handwashing sign was posted above the toilet”

“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

Capacity 19 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jul 29, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Jan 22, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Sprangle Family Learning Center LLC
Hours Monday–Thursday 6:00 AM–5:00 PM; Friday 6:00 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (814) 254-4103
State certificate # CER-00257064
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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.

Certified centers nearby

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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