Playhouse Children's Center
218 Lane Ave, Punxsutawney, PA
4.3· 7 reviews
Learning Through Play Childcare Center
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Learning Through Play Childcare Center
Learning Through Play Childcare Center is a group home daycare in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpen until 7 PM
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 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 | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Learning Through Play Childcare Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Learning Through Play Childcare Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00257695
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Background checks 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Records and paperwork 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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May 19, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files for staff #1 and staff #2 contained clearances which were not renewed within 60 months, but are now current. The documented dates are as follows; for staff #1 the previous state police clearance was dated 12/01/20 and was renewed 12/28/25, the previous child abuse clearance was dated 12/09/20 and was renewed 12/30/25, the previous FBI was dated 12/04/20 and was renewed 1/05/26. For staff #2, the previous state police clearance was dated 12/01/20 and was renewed 12/28/25, the previous child abuse clearance was dated 12/09/20 and was renewed 12/30/25, the previous FBI was dated 12/07/20 and was renewed 1/05/26.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
3280.32(a)/3280.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Staff #1 and #2 did not renew mandated reporter training within 60 months. This is evidenced by the previous training for both staff being dated 12/17/20. Current mandated reporter training documentation is now on file for both staff dated 1/26/26.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
May 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed that there were pieces of wood with nails protruding from them and pieces of rebar protruding from the ground underneath the pool deck.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025
3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The agreement form on file for Child #1 and Child #2 was lacking the child's admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
May 17, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3280.115(a)(3) Above-ground pool inaccessible
“The above ground swimming pool which is not in use at the facility, is less than 48 inches above grade on the side where the deck is located and a 4 inch sphere can pass through the barrier openings on the same side of the pool where the deck is located and to the left of the deck as in accordance with swimming pool barrier guidelines of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2024
3280.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“An evacuation route was not posted in the top floor of the group child care home.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2024
3280.131(b)(1)/3280.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The previous and most current health reports on file for child #1, who was a young toddler when six-month health reports were required, were not completed every six months. This is evidenced by the health reports on file being dated 4/26/23 and 4/17/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024
3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for child #2, who is of preschool age, lacks a health report within the past 12 months. This is evidenced by the most current health report on file dated 8/11/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2024
3280.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“The outside play area lacked a fence/gate between the entrance and the garage and did not restrict children from the driveway. The outside play area fencing was coming undone and the gap between fencing did not restrict children from the driveway and side road.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2024
3280.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In the main child care room, observed wooden sushi holders and magnets which had a diameter of less than 1 inch. There was an older toddler present in the main child care room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3280.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“The hypothetical location was the same for consecutive drills completed as the hypothetical location was thought to mean the evacuation site.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
Aug 17, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
3280.171(c) Safe routes posted
“Written notification of safe routes were not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023
3280.24(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2023
3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The last emergency drill was not completed within the past year as is dated 4/2/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2023
3280.192(5) Two written references
“The file for staff #1 lacks one written nonfamily reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The files for staff #1 and 2 lack the one-hour health and safety training required by 12/30/22. The revised health and safety training is now on file for staff #1 and 2 and is dated 5/3/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023
3280.26(e) Letter to parents
“The parent letter lacked an explanation of shelter and lockdown, evacuation, accommodations for children with chronic medical conditions, disabilities, infants and toddlers and annual emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“There was more than 60 days between fire drills which were conducted on 6/4/23 and 8/8/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023
3280.171(a) Pick up and drop off points
“The facility file lacked documentation that the operator notified local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the group child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The file for child #1 lacked an initial health report within 60 days following the first day of attendance. SEE IS CODE SHEET. There is now a current health report on file and dated 4/26/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023
3280.34(b)(5)/3280.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The files for staff #1 and 2, who hold the title of primary staff person, lack 2500 hours of childcare experience. There are high school diplomas on file for both.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2023
3280.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“The outdoor play space is located beside the driveway which is used by the parents for pick up and drop off and beside the road which leads to the area cemetery creating an unsafe area for the children as there are no natural barriers or fencing to restrict the children from the road and driveway.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Learning Through Play Childcare Center
Is Learning Through Play Childcare Center licensed?
Yes. Learning Through Play Childcare Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Learning Through Play Childcare Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Learning Through Play Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Learning Through Play Childcare Center care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Learning Through Play Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Learning Through Play Childcare Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Learning Through Play Childcare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 938-2422 to ask.
What is Learning Through Play Childcare Center's phone number?
(814) 938-2422.
Where is Learning Through Play Childcare Center?
Punxsutawney, PA 15767. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.