Richland Academy
420 Galleria Dr, Johnstown, PA
Hands to Hearts Childcare Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 9
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Hands to Hearts Childcare Learning Center
Hands to Hearts Childcare Learning Center is a group home daycare in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 9 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 43 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 9 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Hands to Hearts Childcare Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 9 children
- License number
- #CER-00256660
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 43 rules in all · 42 corrected
- Safety and hazards 12
- Building, equipment and play areas 9
- Records and paperwork 8
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safe sleep 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 21, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed a heat register cover which had partially detached from the wall resulting in exposed screws to the right of the bathroom door.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3280.26(c) Training regarding plan
“The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of receiving training regarding the emergency plat at the time of initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3280.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed cracked Magna tiles in the Preschool Room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
3280.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit did not contain soap.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2026
Oct 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed peeling paint at the bottom of 5 white posts in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2025
Jul 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3280.124(c) Each child care space
“2nd citation. Previously cited on 6/23/25. Emergency contact information for Child #1 was not present in the Infant/Young Toddler Room when Child #1 was receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
Jun 23, 2025Inspection23 rules cited
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“The facility was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility did not have a written record that the fire detection system was tested manually.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3280.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“The primary staff person or designated staff 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 is never the same for consecutive drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3280.192(4) CPSL information
“The file of Staff #2 lacked a disclosure statement signed at the time of initial employment (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #2 contained a disclosure statement dated 4/22/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The file of Child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. The file of Child #4 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. The file of Child #5 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3280.134(a) Child's hands washed
“Staff did not ensure that a child's hands were washed before meals in the Infant/Young Toddler Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3280.133(4) Locked
“Observed medication in the 2nd drawer from the top in the filing cabinet located in the Older Toddler/Preschool Room which was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“Child #2, a 19-month-old, lacked DTAP/DTP/TD immunizations and Pneumococcal immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #2 had documentation of 2 DTAP/DTP/TD immunizations and 2 Pneumococcal immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3280.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in the Infant/Young Toddler Room and Older Toddler/Preschool Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3280.124(c) Each child care space
“Emergency contact information was not present in the Infant/Young Toddler Room for children receiving care in the space.”
3280.124(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. Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact information for Child #4 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 29, 2025
3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Emergency contact information for Child #2 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. Emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. Emergency contact information for Child #5 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact information for Child #1 did not include the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the complete home address of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The file of Child #4 contained the original agreement. The fille of Child #5 contained the original agreement. The facility did not make a copy for the files and give the original to the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3280.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The agreement for Child #2 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3280.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 9:50 AM Staff #1 left the Infant/Young Toddler Room and went to the kitchen. Staff #1 took an older toddler from the Older Toddler/Preschool Room assigned to Staff #2 to the kitchen but left his/her assigned group which consisted of 1 infant and 2 young toddlers alone in the room. Staff #2 stood in the archway between the 2 rooms until Staff #1 returned to the Infant/Young Toddler Room. Staff #2 had 1 older toddler assigned to him/her while standing in the archway.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3280.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Observed rest equipment not labeled for the use of a specific child in the Infant/Young Toddler Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3280.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed a green plastic chair with approximately a 2-inch crack at the table in the Older Toddler/Preschool Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed peeling paint on the frame around the garage door in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed splintering wood and exposed nails on the frame around the garage door in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3280.66(c) Toxic plants not permitted
“Observed Boston Ivy and Tree of Heaven in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“Observed Great Value Disinfecting Wipes which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" and Bleach water behind the changing table which were accessible to children in the Infant/Young Toddler Room. Observed Colgate Mild Bubble Fruit Toothpaste which indicated "keep out of the reach of children under 6" on a child's chair in the bathtub which was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3280.26(d) Plan posted
“The operator did not post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3280.33(a) Each staff person meets quals
“The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of meeting one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
Jan 13, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“The facility lacked an interconnected smoke detector in the basement. The facility had interconnected smoke detectors on the 1st and 2nd floors.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3280.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“The primary staff person or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that evacuation routes were posted in a conspicuous location in the basement and 2nd floor of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file of Staff #2 lacked a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. The file of Staff #2 did not contain a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3280.106 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator lacked an operating thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3280.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed a cracked square magna tile in the Older Toddler/Preschool Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3280.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“Observed rest cots obstructing the stairway in the Infant/Young Toddler Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed 5 white posts with peeling paint in the outdoor play space. Observed peeling paint to the right of the door in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed 6 exposed bolts on the gate to the left of the garage in the outdoor play space. Observed 2 exposed bolts at the corner of the fence to the right of the garage in the outdoor play space. Observed 10 exposed bolts at the corner of the fence to the right of the house in the outdoor play space. Observed an exposed pipe to the right of the house in the outdoor play space. Observed an exposed nail on the right-side corner of the house in the outdoor play space. Observed an exposed screw under the lattice in the outdoor play space. Observed 4 exposed bolts on the gate to the left of the house in the outdoor play space. Observed 14 exposed bolts on the fence to the left of the gate located to the left of the house in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3280.75(c) Has all items
“The first-aid kit did not contain soap and scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3280.34(b)(1) HS/GED + 30 credits
“The file of Staff #1, who was designated as a primary staff person, lacked documentation of 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. The file of Staff #1 contained a college diploma indicating a Bachelor of Science but did not specify the degree.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3280.26(e) Letter to parents
“The letter provided 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: Feb 27, 2025
3280.20 General Health and Safety
“Observed 2 cribs with loose sheets in the Infant/Young Toddler Room creating a potential suffocation hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility had a policy that addressed the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, and distraught child, but the policy did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3280.71 Heat Source
“The temperature of the electric heat baseboard was 116 degrees F in the Older Toddler/Preschool Room, and it was accessible to children because it was not equipped with protective guards or insulated to prevent direct contact. The temperature of the electric heat baseboard was 165 degrees F in the Infant/Young Toddler Room, and it was accessible to children because it was not equipped with protective guards or insulated to prevent direct contact.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Hands to Hearts Childcare Learning Center
Is Hands to Hearts Childcare Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Hands to Hearts Childcare Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Hands to Hearts Childcare Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 21, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Hands to Hearts Childcare Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 43 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 42 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 Hands to Hearts Childcare Learning Center care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Hands to Hearts Childcare Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Hands to Hearts Childcare Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Hands to Hearts Childcare Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 792-8481 to ask.
What is Hands to Hearts Childcare Learning Center's phone number?
(814) 792-8481.
Where is Hands to Hearts Childcare Learning Center?
Johnstown, PA 15902. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.