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1545 Westerly Pkwy, State College, PA
4.7· 25 reviews
DallInizio DaySchool
- licensed capacity
- 74
- open each week
- 5 days
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About DallInizio DaySchool
DallInizio DaySchool is a child care center in State College, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 74 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Reggio Emilia and STEM / STEAM approach, with preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageSummer campSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 74 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and summer camp |
| Approach | Reggio Emilia, STEM / STEAM |
| Curriculum | Learning Beyond Paper |
| Daily life | Parents pack food |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | The Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC); Penn State's child care assistance |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| Licensed capacity | 74 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for DallInizio DaySchool
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 74 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00257759
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 17, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 12 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Background checks 3
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Apr 17, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff #1 had a health assessment dated 1/19/26, which was not completed prior to employment. Staff #2 had a health assessment dated 10/27/23 and updated 12/9/25, which is greater than 24 months apart. Staff #4 had a health assessment dated 12/1/23 and updated 1/28/26, which is greater than 24 months apart. Staff #5 had a health assessment dated 9/10/25, which was not completed prior to initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“Health assessment for staff #2 did not specify if staff #2 had any communicable disease. Health assessment for staff #4 did not specify if staff #4 had any communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“Health assessment for staff #2 and #4 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“CPR on file for staff #3 was not in an approved curriculum. CPR on file was listed as Basic Life Support, not Pediatric. Staff person #3 must be supervised at all times by a qualified staff person, an AGS or higher who has completed all preservice trainings. If there is no qualified staff to supervise staff #3, then staff #3 may not work in a child care position until updated Pediatric CPR is on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1 had an NSOR dated 10/14/25, which was obtained after staff #1's start date. Staff #3 had a child abuse clearance dated 12/22/20 and updated 2/25/26, which was greater than 60 months apart. NSOR for staff #3 was dated 5/5/25, which was obtained after staff #3's start date. FBI clearance for staff #3 was dated 4/24/25, which was obtained after staff #3's start date. Staff #5 had an FBI clearance dated 9/9/25 and an NSOR clearance dated 2/19/26 on file, both of which were completed after the staff's start date. Staff #5 had mandated reporter training dated 2/17/26, which was completed more than 90 days from employment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2026
- May 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 17, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During an unannounced investigation on 4-30-25 it was determined that staff person #1 grabbed child #1 by the arm in an attempt to change a diaper.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2025
Apr 1, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“On Tuesday 3-25-25, the PS room was out of ratio. Once in the AM when a child arrived and the PS group was on the playground and this child made staff #2's ratio 1:11. Later in the classroom, Staff #1 left the room on 2 occasions leaving the classroom out if ratio by 1:12.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
- Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 6, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“During an unannounced complaint investigation 9-6-24, it was discovered that Staff #1 and #2 did not have completed PSP or Child Abuse Clearance on file or copies of requests for clearnces.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During an unannounced complaint investigation 9-6-24, it was discovered that Staff #1 and #2 did not have completed PSP or Child Abuse Clearance on file or copies of requests for clearnces.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
- Aug 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During Renewal Inspection 7-1-24, the refrigerators in Rooms #2 and #4 did not have a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 2, 2024
Show 2 earlier visits
- Jun 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about DallInizio DaySchool
Is DallInizio DaySchool licensed?
Yes. DallInizio DaySchool is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was DallInizio DaySchool last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 17, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has DallInizio DaySchool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 12 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 DallInizio DaySchool care for?
74, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does DallInizio DaySchool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are DallInizio DaySchool'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 DallInizio DaySchool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 380-2419 to ask.
What is DallInizio DaySchool's phone number?
(814) 380-2419.
Where is DallInizio DaySchool?
2201 University Dr, State College, PA 16801. The nearest other daycare we list is Y Kids, 0.3 miles away.