The Child Care Center at Hort Woods
The Child Care Center at Hort Woods is a certified child care center in University Park, PA, with capacity for 240 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times. The state cited 3 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 3). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #18 of 51 centers in Centre County and has fewer citations per inspection than 94% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
During the Renewal Inspection 1-27-25, in room 216 upstairs, near the Art sinks there is a gap in the flooring approximately 3.5 feet long by 1.5 inches wide. There was noticeable dirt/debris and food remnants collected in the gap creating an unclean condition.
During Renewal Inspection 1-24-23, there was ice buildup on the stairs and decking surfaces of the 2 deck areas of the ground floor. This area is used as an emergency exit, and this was told to the Director. The Director contacted OPP immediately.
During Renewal Inspection 1-23-23, outlets in the hallway were observed to be uncovered in the downstairs foyer near the stairwell, and upstairs 1-27-23 at the bulletin board Near Natures Garden. These were brought to the attention of the 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $110.39 | $110.39 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $110.39 | $110.39 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $110.39 | $110.39 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $110.39 | $110.39 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $67.16 | $67.16 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $67.16 | $67.16 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $67.16 | $67.16 |
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 The Child Care Center at Hort Woods 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 The Child Care Center at Hort Woods?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Child Care Center at Hort Woods since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is The Child Care Center at Hort Woods’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Sep 6, 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 The Child Care Center at Hort Woods compare with other daycares in Centre County?
It is tied for #18 of 51 centers in Centre County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 94% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Child Care Center at Hort Woods last inspected?
May 18, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does The Child Care Center at Hort Woods cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $110.39 for newborn, $110.39 for infant, $110.39 for young toddler, $110.39 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Child Care Center at Hort Woods?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Pennsylvania State University.
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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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