The Eduplaytion Station · 144 N Front St, Philipsburg
The Eduplaytion Station is a certified child care center in Philipsburg, PA, with capacity for 43 children. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 11 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 11). All 11 came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #49 of 51 centers in Centre County and has more citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the Renewal inspection 7-22-26; peeling/chipping paint was observed on the exterior door jam of the outside play area.
During Renewal inspection 7-22-26, it was observed that hand washing signs were not present in the Infant room or Pre-K room.
During Renewal inspection 7-22-26 there was cracked/broken siding of the building which creates the wall creating sharp points in the siding accessible by the choldren.
During Renewal inspection 7-22-26, Staff#1 did not have a current health assessment on file, it expired in June.
In the infant room, a closet door was observed to be unblocked, making a water heater and plumbing accessible to children. In the infant room, two closet doors were observed to be a hazard to children. The doors acted as a pinch point for children when opening or closing.
At the time of inspection, there was no emergency plan specific to the location on file.
In the Preschool Room temperature was observed to be below 65 degrees F. at the time of inspection.
At the time of inspection, there was no equipment or toys/stimulation for infants present in the child care space.
There was no rest equipment for infants in the facility at the time of inspection.
There was no proof of purchase for fire detection systems on file.
At the time of initial inspection there was no director hired to operate the facility.
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $95.50 | $77.50 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $95.50 | $77.50 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $92.50 | $74.50 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $88.50 | $70.50 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $84.50 | $66.50 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $84.50 | $66.50 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $84.50 | $66.50 |
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 Eduplaytion Station had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 11 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about The Eduplaytion Station?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Eduplaytion Station since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
How does The Eduplaytion Station compare with other daycares in Centre County?
It is #49 of 51 centers in Centre County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Eduplaytion Station last inspected?
Jul 22, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The Eduplaytion Station cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $95.50 for newborn, $95.50 for infant, $92.50 for young toddler, $88.50 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Eduplaytion Station?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Academic Achievement Tutoring Non Profit INC.
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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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