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First Impressions Ecdc
- licensed capacity
- 36
- open each week
- 5 days
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About First Impressions Ecdc
First Impressions Ecdc is a child care center in Altoona, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 36 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 48 rules across 3 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 36 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for First Impressions Ecdc
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 36 children
- License number
- #CER-00256280
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 20, 2026: 15 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 48 rules in all · 33 corrected
- Records and paperwork 14
- Health, medication and illness 12
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Safety and hazards 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Background checks 2
- Safe sleep 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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Feb 20, 2026Inspection15 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #2 was observed to lack an initial health report that was provided no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance. This was evidenced by no health report present in the file.”
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack documentation of competency in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation. This was evidenced by no CPR/First Aid certificate present in the file, a period of 344 days since hire.”
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff person #1 was observed to lack a written health assessment.”
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“The facility was observed to lack Written notification of safe routes posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”
3270.135(c) Diapering area not used for food prep
“The sink in the diapering area of the infant room was observed being used for both hand and dish washing.”
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The files for children #4 and #5, both preschoolers were observed to lack an updated health report at least every 12 months. This was evidenced by a health report dated 2/6/24 present in child #4's file and a health report dated 1/19/23 present in child #5's file.”
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file for child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked information on the health insurance coverage provider and policy number.”
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file for child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number.”
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The file for children #2, #3 and #5 were observed to contain financial agreement forms that lacked the date of the child's admission.”
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The facility was observed to lack a written plan of daily activities posted in the pre-school room.”
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“Child #6 was observed resting in a crib that lacked at least 2 feet of space on three sides of the crib.”
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The facility was observed to have a first-aid kit in the Toddler room that lacked scissors.”
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“The facility was observed to be storing cleaning materials and other toxic materials under the sink in the pre-school room that was not locked or otherwise inaccessible to children. A tube of hand cream and a bottle of white out both labeled keep out of the reach of children were observed in an area accessible to children.”
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for staff #1 was observed to lack documentation of training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.”
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #2 a young toddler was observed to lack a health report updated at least every 6 months. This was evidenced by no health report present in Child #2's file a period of 107 days since enrollment.”
- Jun 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 12, 2025Inspection21 rules cited
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The files for children #1 and #2 were observed to contain emergency contact forms that 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: Apr 4, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The file for Staff person #3 was observed to lack evidence of competence in the field of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). This was evidenced by no CPR certificate of competence present in their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file for Child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that did not include the work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The file for Child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file for child #1 was observed to lack signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“The facility was observed to lack a written notification of safe routes posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.135(c) Diapering area not used for food prep
“The sink in the infant diapering area was observed to have a drying rack filled with bottle pieces.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for Child #5, a pre-school aged child was observed to lack a health report updated at least every 12 months. This was evidenced by a health report dated 1/5/2023 present in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The files for Children #2 and #4, both young toddler aged children were observed to lack updated health reports at least every 6 months. This was evidenced by Health Reports dated 08/21/2023 in child #1's file, and a health report dated 10/09/23 present in child #3's file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The facility was observed to lack a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in the 2yo room, infant room, or the pre-school room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for Child #4 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The file for child #1 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in the coat hook area was observed to lack an operating thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The facility was observed to have a trim piece disconnected from the 1/2 wall between the 2-year-old room and the infant room, on the 2-year-old side.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“The facility was observed to lack a first-aid kit in the 2-year-old room, the infant's room or the pre-school room. the facility was observed to have one first-aid kit in the Vestibule/entry area.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“The facility was observed to lack the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center posted by each telephone (or on the back of the shared portable phone) in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“The file for child #3 was observed to contain an agreement that did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The operator was observed to be providing a letter explaining the emergency procedures to the parent of each enrolled child, however, this letter was observed to lack information regarding accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The files for Staff member #1 and #2 were observed to lack documentation of having completed an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training in past 12 months. This was evidenced by the presence of evidence of having completed 10 hours present in each of their files.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“The facility was observed to have a clear Zep Brand spray bottle that contained a clear liquid but failed to have any label of the exact contents. This bottle was stored on a hook by the sink in the 2-year-old room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“The facility was observed to have a written record of manually testing all fire detection devices or systems, that indicates more than 30 days between testing on three occasions. The document shows a test on 07/29/2024 and not again until 09/03/2024 a period of 36 days, and a test on 09/25/4 and not again until 10/30/24 a period of 35 days and finally a test on 10/30/24 and not again until 12/4/24 a period of 35 days. however the log indicated that on at least once every thirty days, demonstrating the system is operable testing with the facility's fire drill logs. However,”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2025
Feb 20, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Mulch was observed in the toddler area of the outdoor play space with a diameter of less than 1 inch.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“It was observed that a Holly tree with berries and prickly leaves growing into the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“*The files for Staff Persons #1, #2, and #4 were observed not to have documentation of an FBI clearance. *The file for Staff Person #1 was observed not to contain a valid State Police Clearance. *The file for Staff Person #5 was observed not to have a dated disclosure statement. The file for staff # 2 was observed not to have documentation of a disclosure statement. *The file for Staff #3 was observed to have documentation of a child abuse clearance that was for a volunteer. *The file for Staff person #3 and #5 were observed to not have documentation of an NSOR clearance 90 days after hire. This is evidenced by staff #3 DOH 10/11/23 and staff person #5 DOH 10/3/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person/facility person/volunteer #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1, #3, #4 and #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (See LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for Staff Person #1 and Staff person #2 were observed not to have completed emergency plan training at date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 and #5 have not completed the Health and Safety training within 90 days of their date of hire. This is evidenced by staff #1 DOH 8/21/23 and staff #5 DOH 10/3/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency agreement and the financial agreement on file for child #2 was observed not to be reviewed in a 6 month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“The files for Staff Person #1 and #2 were observed not to have documentation of a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The emergency contact on file for children #1 and #2 was observed not to contain information on the child's special needs or disabilities.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“The concrete block wall attached to the outdoor fence was observed to have chipped and peeling paint.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff person #5 was observed not to have documentation of a second reference letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024
Feb 21, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The agreement form on file for child #2 was observed to not contain the date of the child's admission.”
3270.123(a) Signed
“The file for child #1 was observed not to contain an agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“While child #2 was observed napping in his/her pack and play, the pack and play was observed not to have at least 2 feet of space on 3 sides.”
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan was observed not to list accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“The file for staff person # 1 and #2 were observed not to contain a disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff #2, #3, and#4 did not have documentation of verification of childcare experience and training prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3270.151(c)(1) Physical examination
“The files for Staff Person # 3 and #5 were observed not to contain documentation of a Health Assessment.”
3270.121(a) Review policies and procedures
“It was reported by the owner/operator that the facility does not have a dismissal policy.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023
Feb 21, 2023Complaint investigation8 rules cited
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The agreement form on file for child #2 was observed to not contain the date of the child's admission.”
3270.123(a) Signed
“The file for child #1 was observed not to contain an agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“While child #2 was observed napping in his/her pack and play, the pack and play was observed not to have at least 2 feet of space on 3 sides.”
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan was observed not to list accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“The file for staff person # 1 and #2 were observed not to contain a disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff #2, #3, and#4 did not have documentation of verification of childcare experience and training prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3270.151(c)(1) Physical examination
“The files for Staff Person # 3 and #5 were observed not to contain documentation of a Health Assessment.”
3270.121(a) Review policies and procedures
“It was reported by the owner/operator that the facility does not have a dismissal policy.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023
- Nov 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about First Impressions Ecdc
Is First Impressions Ecdc licensed?
Yes. First Impressions Ecdc is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was First Impressions Ecdc last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 20, 2026, with 15 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Impressions Ecdc had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 48 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 33 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 First Impressions Ecdc care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does First Impressions Ecdc accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are First Impressions Ecdc's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First Impressions Ecdc cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 201-2914 to ask.
What is First Impressions Ecdc's phone number?
(814) 201-2914.
Where is First Impressions Ecdc?
2026 6th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602. The nearest other daycare we list is Tender Love for CHDN Childcare PS Kindergarten, 0.7 miles away.