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Toddler University Daycare and Preschool INC

244 Main St, Blossburg, PA 16912 · Tioga County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 4

Toddler University Daycare and Preschool INC is a certified child care center in Blossburg, PA, with capacity for 48 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 15 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (6 of 15). 2 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 #6 of 15 centers in Tioga County 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 #6 of 15 centers in Tioga County
5 Core-safety citations
10 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
15 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 6, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 14, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 22, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 16, 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

Training & qualifications 6
Background checks 5
Health & medication 2
Building & playground safety 2

Citations, newest first

Core safety May 6, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff #1 had an NSOR dated 9/22/25 and an FBI clearance dated 4/23/26, both of which were obtained after initial employment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2026): “All new hires will have all clearances completed and returned prior to initial start.”
Citation May 6, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
Staff #1 had Pediatric CPR dated 4/28/26, which was not completed within 90 days of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2026): “Staff has trainings completed in a timely manner.”
Core safety May 13, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, the State Police Clearance on file for Staff #1 was in "Request Still Pending" status.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2025): “Director will pay closer attention to remarks on clearances. Clearance was completed in a timely manner but didn't follow through with final results.”
Citation May 13, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
During the renewal inspection, the health report was not updated at least every six months for Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2025): “Health reports will be renewed every 6 months for infants to age two.”
Citation May 13, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)
During the renewal inspection, the Hep A vaccine was not on file for Child #1. The Varicella vaccine was not on file for Child #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2025): “Director will establish immunization tracking to ensure children are up to date or a parent letter stating why they are not receiving vaccines.”
Citation May 13, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection, the following pre-service trainings were not completed within 90 days for Staff #2: Mandated Reporter completed 4/8/25; Health and Safety Part 1 & Part 2 completed 4/24/25 and 4/25/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2025): “Director will ensure all staff are completing their required trainings within the correct time period or they will not be able to work until they are completed.”
Core safety Nov 26, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the inspection, the file for Staff #1 did not contain a completed DHS FBI Clearance required under the CPSL and did not contain verification that Staff #1 submitted fingerprints to complete the FBI Clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 4, 2024): “Staff obtained FBI fingerprint and provided receipt for file while waiting for clearance return. Staff is within provisional window.”
Citation Nov 26, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
8th grade + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)(3)
During the inspection, the file for Staff #1, who were functioning as aide, did not contain proof of 2 years of experience to qualify for the aide position.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 4, 2024): “Staff provided proof of two years childcare experience via babysitting for local families.”
Core safety May 14, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, the updated criminal history record for Staff #1 and Staff #2 was in " request still pending" status.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2024): “Director will ensure that all proper clearances have been approved and updated prior to start and at time of renewal.”
Core safety May 22, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, the NSOR verification was received on 4/19/23 which was after the provisional hiring period for Staff #1 and Staff #2. After the provisional hiring period, Staff #1 and Staff #2 continued to work in a childcare position at the facility without the NSOR verification on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2023): “Director will ensure all staff have properly received all clearances within 45 days of hiring. If not received, they will not work past 45 days until received.”
Citation May 16, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During the renewal inspection, the hot water temperature was at 130° F in the infant room bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2022): “The temperature in the hot water tank was adjusted during inspection time and verified by inspector to meet the appropriate temperature.”
Citation May 16, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection, the outdoor playground surfacing was separating at the seams posing a potential tripping hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2022): “The outdoor surfacing was staked down to keep it from coming up and posing a potential tripping hazard.”
Citation May 16, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #1. #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6, contained first aid and CRP training prior to 4/29/22 that was not pediatric and was not provided by a PQAS certified instructor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2022): “Instructor is becoming PQAS certified. Provider will ensure that Pediatric First Aid and CPR instructor meets DHS regulations in regards to being PQAS certified as well as cards will state pediatric and not just "child, infant and adult".”
Citation May 16, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection, the health and safety training for Staff #1 was dated 2/6/19 and therefore did not include all required topics.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2022): “Director will have staff take the appropriate training (Health and Safety 10 hours) to meet appropriate regulations.”
Citation May 16, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
8th grade + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)(3)
During the renewal inspection, the file for Staff #4, who was functioning as an aide, contained proof of a 9th grade education but did not contain documentation of the required 2 years of experience for the aide position.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2022): “Director had Staff #4 get appropriate verification of 2 years of child care experience. Forms were verified with hours by director and certification representative.”

“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 $38.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $38.00 $38.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $33.00 $33.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $33.00 $33.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $33.00 $33.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $33.00 $15.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $33.00 $15.00

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 48 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 28, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Sep 20, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Toddler University
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (570) 638-2120
State certificate # CER-00256318
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Common questions

Has Toddler University Daycare and Preschool INC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 5 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 May 6, 2026 (background checks): “Staff #1 had an NSOR dated 9/22/25 and an FBI clearance dated 4/23/26, both of which were obtained after initial employment.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Toddler University Daycare and Preschool INC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Toddler University Daycare and Preschool INC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Toddler University Daycare and Preschool INC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Sep 20, 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 Toddler University Daycare and Preschool INC compare with other daycares in Tioga County?

It is tied for #6 of 15 centers in Tioga County 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 Toddler University Daycare and Preschool INC last inspected?

May 6, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Toddler University Daycare and Preschool INC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $38.00 for newborn, $38.00 for infant, $33.00 for young toddler, $33.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Toddler University Daycare and Preschool INC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Toddler University.

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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