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Childspace

611 E Prospect Ave, State College, PA 168014.8· 20 reviews
licensed capacity
32
open each week
5 days

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About

About Childspace

Childspace is a child care center in State College, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 32 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
32 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Full day 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffTen hour orientation training and an additional 12 hours of training per year
Daily lifeParents pack food
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
Licensed capacity32 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Childspace has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Childspace

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
32 children
License number
#CER-00258374
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 9, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Apr 9, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “Staff #4 did not have verification of education on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “In the Infant/Toddler room a sleeve of plastic bags was observed to be accessible to children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Staff #1 had an NSOR dated 10/24/25 and did not have a previous NSOR on file to verify that the clearance was updated within 60 months. Staff #1 had Mandated reporter training dated 3/10/26 and did not have the previous training on file to verify that the training was completed within 60 months of the prior training. Staff #1 had a disclosure statement that was not signed by a witness. Staff #2 did not have a signed, dated disclosure statement on file. Staff #3 had an FBI clearance dated 12/29/25, which was not completed prior to working with children. Staff #5 did not have an approved mandated reporter training on file, training on file for staff #5 was not an approved curriculum. FBI clearance on file for staff #5 was not a valid FBI clearance as the purpose of the clearance was not for DHS. Staff #5 did not have an NSOR clearance on file. Staff #5 may not work in a child care position until all missing clearances are updated and on file. Staff #6 did not have an NSOR clearance on file. Staff #6 had a Department of Education FBI clearance, which is not accepted. Staff #6 may not work in a child care position until all missing clearances are updated and on file. Staff #7 had a volunteer state police clearance on file, which is not accepted. Staff #7 may not work in a child care position until the clearance is updated and on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training

      “Staff #3 did not complete the skills portion of Pediatric CPR/First Aide Staff #5 did not have an approved Pediatric CPR/First Aide training on file. Training completed is not an acceptable curriculum. Staff #7 had CPR dated 4/16/26, which was not completed within 90 days. Staff person #3 and #5 must be supervised at all times (by and AGS or higher who as completed all preservice training) until the required preservice training is completed. If there is not a qualified staff person to supervise staff #3 and 5, then staff #3 and #5 may not work in a child care position.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)/3270.94(a)(1) Director or designated staff person responsibility/Every 60 days

      “Fire drills were completed greater than 60 days apart on the following occasions: 5/15/25-7/24/25, 7/24/25-11/18/25, and 1/16/26-3/25/26”

      Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Health and Safety Training

      “Staff #3 had health and safety training dated 4/17/26, which was not completed within 90 days. Staff #5 did not complete health and safety training within 90 days of hire. Staff #5 does not have part 2 of health and safety training on file. Staff #7 did not have health and safety training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 11/7/25, which was not completed prior to initial employment. Staff #6 did not have a health assessment on file. Staff #8 had a health assessment dated 11/29/23 and did not have an update on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026

  2. Apr 4, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During Renewal Inspection 4-9-25, a surge protector bar with uncovered outlets was observed in the Sun Room next to the refrigerator accessible to the children, age 3. This was brought to the Directors attention and was remedied immediately.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025

  3. Jan 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 17, 2024Visit4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On Monday January 8th, 2024 at approximately 11:20am Child #1 left the facility from an outside play space behind the facility. Child #1 was found by police walking home approximately 1/2 a block from the facility. Child #1 was missing for approximately 5 minutes. Child #1 was in the care group of Staff #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On Monday January 8th, 2024 at approximately 11:20am Child #1 left the facility from an outside play space behind the facility. Child #1 was found by police walking home approximately 1/2 a block from the facility. Child #1 was missing for approximately 5 minutes. Child #1 was in the care group of Staff #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On Monday January 8th, 2024 at approximately 11:20am Child #1 left the facility from an outside play space behind the facility. Child #1 was found by police walking home approximately 1/2 a block from the facility. Child #1 was missing for approximately 5 minutes. Child #1 was in the care group of Staff #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “On Monday January 8th, 2024 at approximately 11:20am Child #1 left the facility from an outside play space behind the facility. Child #1 was found by police walking home approximately 1/2 a block from the facility. Child #1 was missing for approximately 5 minutes. Child #1 was in the care group of Staff #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024

  8. Jun 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Oct 25, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about Childspace

Is Childspace licensed?

Yes. Childspace is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Childspace last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 9, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Childspace had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Childspace care for?

32, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Childspace accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Childspace's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Childspace cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 237-6429 to ask.

What is Childspace's phone number?

(814) 237-6429.

Where is Childspace?

611 E Prospect Ave, State College, PA 16801. The nearest other daycare we list is Grace Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten, 0.3 miles away.

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