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Joy for Kids Rugrats is a child care center in State College, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 33 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 33 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Joy for Kids Rugrats has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 33 rules in all · 17 corrected
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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3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training
“Staff #1 did not have health and safety training on file at the time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff #1 did not have verification of their education or experience on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026
3270.181(a) Each child
“During the inspection on 8/27/26, there was not a complete file for child #1”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026
3270.25(b) Post the inspection summary
“During an unannounced monitoring inspection on 8/27/26 the previous inspection summary was observed to not be posted in a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“Owner reported that the director works approximately 25 hours per week while children are in care and is not at the facility during operational hours at least 30 hours per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A mirror underneath the TV was observed to have a lose screw that could be pulled out in an area accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“On the outdoor playground, a see-saw/bounder was observed to have green paint that was chipping off.”
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On the outdoor playground a triangle wooden climbing ladder was observed to be wobbly and unsteady.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2026
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“In the toddler area, a book shelf containing toys was observed to be broken. The top piece was secured with tape to hold it in place but was unsteady and posed as a safety hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2026
3270.105 High Chairs
“Multiple high chairs were observed to be missing a safety T strap. In the infant room, 2 infants were observed sitting in a high chair missing a T-shaped safety strap.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“In the infant room, a pack and play crib was observed to be dirty with the floor covered in crumbs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The fridge in the main classroom space had an oven thermometer inside that had a minimum temperature listed at 150 degrees F. The thermometer in the fridge did not allow a user to determine if the fridge was below 45 degrees F.”
3270.111(c)/3270.112 Promote development/Infant/Toddler Stimulation
“Child #3 was observed to be placed in a floor sit-me-up upon arrival at 9:20. Staff left the child in the sit-me-up for approximately 30 minutes when a staff removed child #3 for a diaper change. After the diaper change, child #3 was placed back in the sit-me-up.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2026
3270.161(a) Wholesome
“In the main classroom fridge, a gallon of milk was observed int he fridge with an expiration date of 4/25/26. In the same fridge a jar of mayonnaise was observed to have an expiration date of 3/26/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Emergency contact form for child #1 and #5 was missing the child's health insurance policy number”
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“Emergency contact form for child #1 and #3 was missing all information on any disability for the child.”
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact form for child #1 did not list the father work address. Emergency contact form for child #3 did not list work information for the mother or father. Emergency contact form for child #4 did not list the father's work address.”
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“Agreement form on file for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not list the child's admission date. Agreement form on file did not designate a space to list the date of admission.”
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Agreement form on file for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not list persons to whom the child may be released. Agreement form on file did not designate a space to list release persons.”
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“An infant was observed to be sleeping in a bouncer. Child was observed as sleeping at 9:10. Child was left in the bouncer sleeping for approximately 15 minutes. Child was removed from the bouncer when the certification representative addressed the sleeping infant with the staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“When asked to identify assigned care groups of children one staff identified 2 children in their group, another identified 4 children in their group, and the third staff identified 5 children in their group, totaling 11 children identified by staff. At the time, there were 12 children observed in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During a visit on 5/15/26, staff #2 and #4 were observed caring for 11 children on the playground. While the children were under the care of staff #2 and #4, staff #2 and #4 were observed to be looking down at their phones until they noticed the certification representative walk up. During an unannounced monitoring visit on 8/27/26, staff #4 was observed playing games on their phone while supervising 6 children (one infant and 5 toddlers) during naptime.”
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Emergency plan on file did not include a policy for continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2026
3270.26 Compliance/Nondiscrimination
“At the time of inspection, the BEO policy for the facility was denied by the BEO organization.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“The facilities emergency plan was not posted.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1 had a state police clearance on file with the result listed as "pending", which is not a completed clearance. Staff #1 may not work in a child care position until a complete clearance is obtained and on file.”
3270.52/3270.53(a) Mixed Age Level/Counted in staff:child ratio
“During a second visit conducted on 5/15/25, 2 staff were observed caring for 11 children ranging from infant through preschool aged. Staff #2 identified a primary care group but did not have an FBI clearance on file. Staff #2 had previously been instructed that staff #2 could not work in a child care position until the clearance was obtained. Staff #4 identified a primary care group of 7 children, consisting of 2 older toddlers and 5 preschool aged children. During a verification visit on 6/29/26, a certification supervisor observed 2 staff caring for 14 children on the playground. Two children were infants and there was a mix of toddler and preschool age children, resulting in staff being out of ratio. During an unannounced monitoring inspection conducted during nap time on 8/27/26, one staff was observed to be caring for a mixed age group of young toddlers and infants. The staff was observed to have 1 older toddler, 4 young toddlers and 1 infant in care during naptime.”
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On the rack between the bathroom and the refrigerator a bottle of Clorox cleaner and Purell cleaner labeled "Keep out of reach of children" were observed to be hanging at a level accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2026
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“There was no documentation on file to indicate that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality. During a verification visit on 9/3/26, the facility did not have documentation on file of sending the emergency plan to the local municipality. Emergency plan was sent to the county emergency management agency but was not sent to the local emergency management agency.”
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility was unable to provide documentation of a working fire detection system. During a verification visit on 9/3/26, there was not documentation of an operable fire detection system on file. Facility was asked to provide certification with a copy of the report by the next day (9/4/26) but the facility did not provide documentation of an operable fire detection system.”
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“There was no record of an emergency drill completed within the past 12 months. During a verification visit on 9/3/26, there was not documentation of an emergency drill completed. Facility did not provide documentation of a completed emergency drill when it was requested after the verification visit.”
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“Health assessment on file for staff #3 did not indicate if the staff had any communicable diseases or indicate physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care. During a verification visit on 9/3/26, an updated health assessment with the needed information was not on file for staff #3.”
3270.94(a)/3270.94(a)(1) Director or designated staff person responsibility/Every 60 days
“Fire Drills were observed to be conducted greater than 60 days apart on the following occasions: 5/5/25-7/17/25, 9/8/25-11/13/25, 11/13/25-1/22/26, and on 3/4/26 with no additional fire drill completed at the time of inspection on 5/13/26. During a verification visit on 9/3/26, the fire drill log was reviewed and showed the last fire drill being completed on 3/4/26. A fire drill had not been completed since the renewal inspection.”
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FAQ
Yes. Joy for Kids Rugrats is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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.
33, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 862-9305 to ask.
(814) 862-9305.
1011 E College Ave Suite B, State College, PA 16801. The nearest other daycare we list is Childspace, 0.7 miles away.