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Central Storybook Village Day Care

155 Mcgovern Rd, Houston, PA 15342
licensed capacity
74
open each week
5 days

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About Central Storybook Village Day Care

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.

InfantsFaith-basedMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 6 weeks through 12 years old
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
74 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday-Friday 6:30am-5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 6 weeks through 12 years old
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian)
Staff-to-child ratioYoung Toddler Care (1-year olds) Ratio 1:5
Daily lifeUSDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsChild Care Works
Licensed capacity74 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Central Storybook Village Day Care

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
74 children
License number
#CER-00245498
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Sep 18, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

  2. Sep 19, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “The temperature of the refrigerator in the toddler room exceeded 45° F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

  3. Jun 3, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      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

  4. Sep 18, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Records and paperwork

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      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

  5. Sep 13, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Records and paperwork

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • Background checks

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

  6. May 26, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.101(c)(5) Tactile development

      “Basement rooms 1, 2, and 3 lacked art materials.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Food and nutrition

      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

    • Discipline and child guidance

      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

  7. Sep 29, 2022Inspection11 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • Background checks

      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

    • Records and paperwork

      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

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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

    • Safety and hazards

      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

  8. May 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 22, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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

    • Staff training and qualifications

      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

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Central Storybook Village Day Care licensed?

Yes. Central Storybook Village Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Central Storybook Village Day Care last inspected?

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.

Has Central Storybook Village Day Care had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Central Storybook Village Day Care care for?

74, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Central Storybook Village Day Care accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Central Storybook Village Day Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Central Storybook Village Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 271-3250 to ask.

What is Central Storybook Village Day Care's phone number?

(724) 271-3250.

Where is Central Storybook Village Day Care?

155 Mcgovern Rd, Houston, PA 15342. The nearest other daycare we list is Central Storybook Village Day Care, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).