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Cradle to Krayons

412 Pennsylvania Ave, Huntingdon, PA 166524.0· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
37
open each week
5 days

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About Cradle to Krayons

Cradle to Krayons is a child care center in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 37 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 4:45 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 48 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Child care center
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Hours today
6:45 AM to 4:45 PM
Licensed capacity
37 children

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Hours

MondayToday6:45 AM to 4:45 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 4:45 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 4:45 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 4:45 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 4:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
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Inspection reports for Cradle to Krayons

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
37 children
License number
#CER-00259852
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 8, 2026: 11 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 48 rules in all · 48 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 10
  • Staff training and qualifications 10
  • Records and paperwork 9
  • Safety and hazards 8
  • Background checks 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Supervision and ratios 3

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. Jul 8, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The facility was unable to provide written documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested on 2/4/26, 3/3/26, 4/2/26, 5/5/26, 6/1/26, and 6/30/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the work address of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “The file of Child #1 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “Child #2, an older toddler, lacked Hepatitis A immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #2 had documentation of 1 Hepatitis A immunization.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “Child #2 lacked an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility (SEE LIS Code Sheet). Child #2 had an initial health report dated 10/13/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff #2 lacked documentation of completing Pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). Staff #2 had documentation of completing Pediatric first aid and CPR on 6/15/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “Staff #1 lacked a National Sex Offender Registry Certificate updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a NSOR dated 12/4/24 with a previous one dated 11/6/19.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “The file of Staff #1 lacked a written evaluation on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a written evaluation dated 1/26/26 but did not contain one for 2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “Emergency contact information for Children #1 and #2 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2026

  2. Mar 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

      “The health assessment for Staff #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026

  3. Feb 2, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “Observed soiled diapers in a lidded waste receptacle instead of a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can in the girls' bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The file of Staff #2 did not contain a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained a health assessment dated 10/9/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff persons #1 and #3 have not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First and CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Observed approximately a 3 1/2 foot doll house in the Preschool Room which was not anchored creating a potential tipping hazard. Observed a cracked Magna tile in the Preschool Room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026

  4. Jul 16, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “The file of Staff #2 lacked documentation of receiving training regarding the emergency plan on annual basis. The file of Staff #2 contained documentation of emergency plan training on 4/29/24 but no documentation of emergency plan training in 2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “Observed a pack 'n play with a loose sheet in the Infant/Toddler Room creating a potential suffocation hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “The file of Staff #1 lacked a DHS FBI Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a DHS FBI Clearance dated 5/27/21 with a previous one dated 4/27/16.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff #1 lacked documentation of completing mandated reporter training every 60 months. Staff #1 had documentation of completing mandated reporter training on 6/9/25 with previous training completed on 6/3/20.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Observed Germ X Moisturizing Original Hand Sanitizer which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the table beside the building in the Outdoor Play Space which was accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “Observed foam blocks with bite marks in the 2nd storage cabinet in the Outdoor Play Space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the complete home address of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “Emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2025

  5. Jul 23, 2024Inspection23 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The facility was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested on 7/3/23, 8/3/23, 9/11/23, 10/11/23, 11/17/23, 12/19/23, 1/18/24, 2/12/24, 3/13/24, 4/9/24, 5/9/24, 6/9/24, and 7/2/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “Observed foam blocks and letters with bite marks on a shelf in the Men's Bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Observed approximately a 3 1/2 foot doll house in the Preschool Room which was not anchored creating a potential tipping hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.92(a) No portable space heaters

      “Observed a portable space heater in the office.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file of Staff #6, who was designated as an assistant group supervisor, lacked documentation of 2 years experience with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “Staff #3 and Staff #6 lacked documentation of completing mandated reporter training every 60 months. Staff #3 had documentation of mandated reporter training completed on 5/24/23 with previous training completed on 2/16/18. Staff #6 had documentation of mandated reporter training completed on 11/7/23 with previous training completed on 11/2/18.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “The file of Staff #6 lacked a State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, and DHS FBI Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #6 contained a State Police Clearance dated 11/10/23 with a previous one dated 8/11/18. The file of Staff #6 contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 11/10/23 with a previous one dated 8/1/18. The file of Staff #6 contained a DHS FBI Clearance dated 11/13/23 with a previous one dated 8/6/18. Staff #7 lacked a valid State Police Clearance. Staff #7 had a State Police Clearance dated 5/10/23 which indicated "results still pending". The file of Staff #8 lacked documentation of application for the State Police Clearance prior to or on the date of initial hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #8 contained a State Police Clearance dated 6/14/24. The file of Volunteer #9 lacked a National Sex Offender Registry Certificate and disclosure statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “The files of Staff #3 and #6 lacked documentation of participating, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. The file of Staff #3 contained documentation of fire safety training completed on 6/10/24 with previous training completed on 5/25/23. The file of staff #6 contained documentation of fire safety training completed on 6/10/24 with previous training completed on 5/30/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(e) Letter to parents

      “The letter to the parent explaining emergency procedures did not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The file of Staff #5 lacked documentation of completing the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022 (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #5 contained documentation of completing the health and safety update on 1/12/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “The agreement for Child #2 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “The agreement for Child #3 did not specify the child's departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “Emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “The files of Children #3 and #4 lacked an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The file of Child #3 contained health reports dated 9/20/23 and 4/12/24. The file of Child #4 contained health reports dated 7/25/23 and 5/14/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The file of Child #4, a 2-year-old, lacked Hepatitis B, DTAP/DTP/TD, Pneumococcal, and Polio immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #4 had documentation of 2 Hepatitis B immunizations, 2 DTAP/DTP/TD immunizations, 2 Pneumococcal immunizations, and 2 Polio immunizations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “The file of Staff #4 lacked an initial health assessment which included tuberculosis screening by Mantoux method at initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). Staff #4 had a Mantoux test read date of 8/17/19.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The emergency contact and agreement for Child #3 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #3's emergency contact was signed on 8/25/23 and reviewed on 3/5/24 and 6/24/24. Child #3's agreement was signed on 8/29/23 and reviewed on 3/5/24 and 6/24/24. The emergency contact for Child #4 was not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #4's emergency contact was signed on 8/21/23 and reviewed on 3/5/24 and 6/25/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file of Volunteer #9 lacked two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for toddlers and children with chronic medication conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “The file of Staff #4 lacked documentation of completing professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #4 contained documentation of completing pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on 6/15/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 do not have acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer is PQAS-certified in that training topic.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations

      “The Director or designated person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire were rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location was never the same for consecutive drills.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

  6. Jul 31, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “The agreement form on file for Child #1 was observed not to contain the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “It was in the outdoor play space on the left side of the exit door, a large blue tote with a cracked lid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “On the day of inspection, the health report on file for child #2 did not contain documentation of an updated health report. This is evidenced by the last health report being dated 7/6/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.183(a) Locked cabinet

      “It was observed that the child records were not stored in a locked filing cupboard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2023

  7. Jul 27, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “A cracked magnetic block and a broken plastic bin were observed in the preschool room. It was also observed in the outdoor play area peeling table clothes on the picnic tables.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022

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 Cradle to Krayons licensed?

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

When was Cradle to Krayons last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 8, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cradle to Krayons had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 48 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 48 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 Cradle to Krayons care for?

37, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Cradle to Krayons accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Cradle to Krayons' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 4:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Cradle to Krayons cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 643-1613 to ask.

What is Cradle to Krayons' phone number?

(814) 643-1613.

Where is Cradle to Krayons?

412 Pennsylvania Ave, Huntingdon, PA 16652. The nearest other daycare we list is Nursery Rhymes Child Care Center, 0.9 miles away.

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