Time to Succeed Child Care and Early Learning Ctr
1020 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA
3.7· 49 reviews
Harbor House Preschool and Kindergarten
- licensed capacity
- 77
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Harbor House Preschool and Kindergarten
Harbor House Preschool and Kindergarten is a child care center in Altoona, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 77 children, serving school-age 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 77 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 77 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Harbor House Preschool and Kindergarten has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Harbor House Preschool and Kindergarten
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 77 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00248193
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 9, 2025: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Transportation 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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Oct 9, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility was observed to have a written record of manually testing all fire detection devices or systems. All dates written in the log indicate testing occurred at least once every thirty days except for the test on 02/24/2025, The log indicates that the test conducted on 02/24/2025 occurred 53 days after the previous test which the log shows occurred on 01/02/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
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 parents work addresses and telephone numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The files for children #1 and #2 were observed to contain agreement that did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The files for children #1 and #2 were observed to contain agreement forms that lacked to specify the children's arrival and departure times”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The facility's Pre-K a room was observed to lack the written plan of daily activities posted in the group space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2025
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“The facility's Pre-school room was observed to have a round wooden table with legs that are loose and unsteady.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“The facility was observed to have a "GO BAG" which contained a first-aid kit that was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The file for child #2 was observed to contain an emergency contact form that lacked to include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP,”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025
- May 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 25, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“The facility lacked documentation the facility had notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
3270.133(6) Written consent
“The facility was observed to have a medication log for child #1 and #2 that lacked complete parental written consent for administration of medication. This was evidenced by the forms for child #1 and #2 lacking information on the times the medication should be administered. The form for child #2 lacked the dosage amount to be administered.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“The facility was observed to have embedded outdoor equipment in their K-5 playground that was on a bedding of less than 9" of wooden much. The wooden privacy fence that surrounds this outdoor play area was observed to have rusty staples within the reach of children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“The facility was observed to have trash cans in the K-5, Pre-K and Pre-school rooms that were not closed (lidded), plastic-lined receptacles.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The facility was observed to lack evidence the facility was providing a letter to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the facility's emergency procedures, including accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
3270.133(7)(viii) Special notes
“The facility was observed to have a medication log for child #1, in the K-5 room that lacked special notes, if any related to problems of administration.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
- Jan 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Harbor House Preschool and Kindergarten
Is Harbor House Preschool and Kindergarten licensed?
Yes. Harbor House Preschool and Kindergarten is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Harbor House Preschool and Kindergarten last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 9, 2025, with 8 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Harbor House Preschool and Kindergarten had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Harbor House Preschool and Kindergarten care for?
77, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Harbor House Preschool and Kindergarten accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Harbor House Preschool and Kindergarten's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Harbor House Preschool and Kindergarten cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 942-6419 to ask.
What is Harbor House Preschool and Kindergarten's phone number?
(814) 942-6419.
Where is Harbor House Preschool and Kindergarten?
113 Byron Ave, Altoona, PA 16602. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Kids Education Center LLC at Penn Lincoln, 0.4 miles away.