Central Storybook Village Day Care
145 Mcgovern Rd, Houston, PA
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Central Storybook Village Day Care is a child care center in Houston, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 74 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Ages 6 weeks through 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian) |
| Staff-to-child ratio | Young Toddler Care (1-year olds) Ratio 1:5 |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Child Care Works |
| Licensed capacity | 74 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Central Storybook Village Day Care has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
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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3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The record for child #1, who is a younger toddler, contained a current health report that was dated more than 6 months following the date of their previous health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The vinyl siding on the bottom corner of the building that is accessible to children in the outdoor play space was damaged with sharp edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The temperature of the refrigerator in the toddler room exceeded 45° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The vinyl surface of a blue children's couch in the toddler room was torn.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There were 9 sharp metal bolts protruding from the chain link fence near the gate used by children to access the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Diaper rash ointments/creams labeled keep out of reach of children, were observed on two rolling carts in the older toddler room, accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2025
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“A first-aid kit was observed in an excursion bag that was sitting on a chair inside the entrance to the older toddler room, accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Unused garbage bags were observed in an excursion bag that was sitting on a chair inside the entrance to the older toddler room, accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire detection system was not tested at least once in the last 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The record for staff #1 lacked verification of 2 years child care experience required to work as an AGS.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2024
3270.20(e)/3270.182(7) Copies of reports in file at facility/Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Copies of accident reports were not retained in the children's files.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the nesting/cribs room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“An excursion bag containing a first-aid kit was observed in a cube storage unit by the entrance to the older toddler room, where it was accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The operator's policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment, as per Announcement C-22-03.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The facility's parent letter explaining the emergency procedures did not include their plan for a lockdown.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff #2 contained consecutive health assessments dated more than 12 months apart. The most recent health assessment on file is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023
3270.133(6) Written consent
“The following medications lacked written parental consent for administration; Zyrtec labeled for child #3 and Neosporin labeled for child #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Emergency contact information for 3 children observed in the nap room was not present in the child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023
3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height
“The sink near the diapering tables in the young toddler room lacked steps to allow children to easily approach. Staff were observed holding a child up to the sink to wash hands. Based on statements made by staff, children receiving care in this room are able to use the steps at the other sink in the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #1 contained an invalid state police clearance. The clearance lacked the dissemination date.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The facility's parent letter explaining emergency procedures did not address accommodations made for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
3270.133(5) Original label
“The following expired medications were observed; an epi pen labeled for child #1 expired 8/2023 and Mylicon Gas Relief for child #2 expired 6/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2023
3270.101(c)(5) Tactile development
“Basement rooms 1, 2, and 3 lacked art materials.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2023
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“The 4 child care rooms in the basement lacked first aid kits.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator located in the kitchen off Basement room 1 lacked a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2023
3270.101(c)(4) Auditory development
“Basement rooms 2 and 3 lacked toys or materials for auditory development.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not address accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
3270.102(a)/3270.103 Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects
“Two loose bells with a diameter of less than 1 inch were observed in a bin containing musical instruments in the older toddler room. Exposed foam batting was observed to be accessible to children on the back of a Fisher Price reclining infant seat in the Nest room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #2 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet):Pediatric CPR/FA. Current training is now on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“An emergency drill was not conducted by the 12/19/21 deadline. Documentation of a drill conducted on 8/02/22 is on file and now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A protruding screw with sharp plastic attached was observed on the wall of one of the stalls in the older toddler restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #3 did not renew mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1/26/17 and the most recent training being dated 2/08/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file for child #1 contained an immunization record which did not include documentation of the child receiving the influenza vaccine in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. A written exemption was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff #1 contained consecutive health assessments conducted more than 24 months apart. The most recent health assessment on file is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2022
3270.103/3270.104(a) Small Toys and Objects/Clean, good repair, proper size
“Tears or cracks, exposing the inner foam filling, were observed on 2 folding chairs used by staff in the young toddler/infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarm inspection reports presented were dated more than 1 year apart; 7/30/21 and 8/12/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The Health Assessments for Staff #2 were dated 8.16.19 and 8.27.21, which exceeded the 24-month renewal requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The Mandated Reporter trainings for Staff #1 were completed on 1.19.15 and 7.7.20, which exceeded the 60-month renewal requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Central Storybook Village Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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.
74, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 271-3250 to ask.
(724) 271-3250.
155 Mcgovern Rd, Houston, PA 15342. The nearest other daycare we list is Central Storybook Village Day Care, 0.1 miles away.