Kids Court Childcare & Learning Center
278 Gerald St, State College, PA
4.1· 9 reviews
ABC Children's Center
- licensed capacity
- 173
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About ABC Children's Center
ABC Children's Center is a child care center in Port Matilda, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 173 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 173 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (non-denominational Christian) |
| Curriculum | Kaplan Learn Every Day Infants, Toddlers and Twos; Learn Every Day Preschool; Connect 4 Learning; PATHS |
| Staff | Experienced, qualified staff |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 1993 |
| Licensed capacity | 173 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
ABC Children's Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for ABC Children's Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 173 children
- License number
- #CER-00260167
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Background checks 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Jul 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #2 had a state police clearance dated 1/29/20 and updated 2/26/25, child abuse clearance dated 2/6/20 and updated 3/8/25, and an FBI clearance dated 3/13/20 and updated on 3/25/25, all of which are greater than 60 months between updates. Clearances for staff #2 are up to date and on file. Staff person #3 had a child abuse clearance dated 4/4/20 and updated 4/8/25, which is greater than 60 months. Clearances for staff #3 are up to date and on file. Staff #4 had a child abuse clearance dated 2/14/20 and updated 2/24/25 and an FBI clearance dated 2/30/20 and updated 2/14/25, both of which were updated greater than 60 months apart. Clearances for staff #4 are up to date and on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff #1 had a health assessment dated 7/3/25, which was not completed prior to initial employment. Health assessment for staff #1 is on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
Feb 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“A fire drill was observed to have been completed on 8/20/24 and again on 10/30/24, which is greater than 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Fire detection testing was observed to be greater than 30 days on the following occasions: 9/13/24-10/30/24 and 12/13/24-1/28/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025
Jul 19, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff #3 had a health assessment dated 11/3/21 and updated 5/14/24, which is greater than 24 months.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“In the Honey Bee room, two teachers were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. Teachers stated that they supervise the class together but did not have specific groups of children. In the Firefly room, two teachers were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. Teachers stated that they supervise the class together but did not have specific groups of children. In the Caterpillar room two teachers were not assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. Teachers stated that they supervise the class together but did not have specific groups of children”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In the Honey Bee room and the Firefly room sorting bins were observed accessible to children with pom-pom balls that were measured as less than an inch in diameter.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1 had a state police clearance dated 8/18/18 and updated 12/15/23, an FBI clearance dated 8/27/18 and updated 12/19/23, and a Child Abuse clearance dated 8/18/18 and updated 12/15/23, all of which were renewed greater 60 months from the expiration of the previous.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff #1 completed Pediatric CPR/First aide on 3/8/24, which is greater than 90 days from employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Fire drills were observed to be documented as completed greater than 60 days apart on the following occasions: 9/7/23-11/20/23 and 11/20/23-1/26/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024
Jul 31, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Files for Staff Persons #1 and #2 were found to have not completed the one-hour health and safety update by the December off 2022 deadline. Both staff did complete the training before inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the Firefly Room, the drywall tape at the ceiling was observed to be coming down. In the Caterpillar room the diaper pad was observed to have cracking and tears.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the Caterpillar Room the wall near the corner above the pack and play was observed to have a gouge.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the hallway cubbies between Grasshopper and Firefly classrooms, A&D diaper cream was observed in a cubby at child level. In the Llama room, the cupboard under the sink was observed to be unlocked, and contained cleaning materials, such as Ajax liquid soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023
Jul 26, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff files for staff members #1 and #3 contained completed mandated reporter training obtained more than 90 days from time of hire. Staff members #3 and #4 files were observed to contain the following: #3 State police clearance obtained three months after time of hire. #4 FBI clearance was observed to be a Department of Education clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2022
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“Files for children #3, #4 and #5 did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccine, with no parental exemption statement present. Child #2 file contained no immunization record at all.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“Staff file for Staff #1 contained no evidence of a health assessment or TB test at time of hire. The health assessment was one month after time of hire and the TB test was 4 months, 3 weeks after time of hire. Staff file for Staff #2 contained a health assessment more than 23 months old at time of hire, and the TB test on record was 4 months, 3 weeks after time of hire. Staff file for Staff #4 contained a health assessment and TB dated nearly 6 months after time of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff file for Staff #4 did not contain documentation of Pediatric First and CPR until after 90 from date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2022
3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training at facility
“Staff file for staff #1 did not contain documentation of experience in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff file for staff #4 did not contain health and safety training completed until past 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2022
3270.117(a) Released only to parent or designee
“File for Child #1 contained no designated / authorized release individuals”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about ABC Children's Center
Is ABC Children's Center licensed?
Yes. ABC Children's Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was ABC Children's Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has ABC Children's Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 10 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can ABC Children's Center care for?
173, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does ABC Children's Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are ABC Children's Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does ABC Children's Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 308-8742 to ask.
What is ABC Children's Center's phone number?
(814) 308-8742.
Where is ABC Children's Center?
143 Brackenbourne Dr, Port Matilda, PA 16870. The nearest other daycare we list is Scasd Grays Woods Ceel, 0.1 miles away.