Kindercare Learning Centers
228 Farmstead Ln, State College, PA
4.8· 16 reviews
Park Forest Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 41
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Park Forest Preschool
Park Forest Preschool is a child care center in State College, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 41 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:45 AM to 2:00 PM. It describes its programs: part-time care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Meals providedAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 8:45 AM to 2:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 41 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:45 AM to 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:45 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:45 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:45 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:45 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Part-time care, preschool and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 41 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Park Forest Preschool has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Park Forest Preschool
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 41 children
- License number
- #CER-00248614
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 24, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Safety and hazards 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Nov 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the Unannounced Monitor on 4-14-25, there was an outlet uncovered in the Bunnies Toddler room. Staff covered it as soon as they were told it was missing.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025
- Nov 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the Renewal Inspection conducted 11-6-2023, Staff Persons #1 and #2 did not have verification of education on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2023
- Mar 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the Renewal Inspection conducted 11-14-22, Staff #1 did not have an updated Health assessment on file. The most recent on File was dated July of 2020. This was brought to the attention of the Staff and Director.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2022
- Apr 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Park Forest Preschool
Is Park Forest Preschool licensed?
Yes. Park Forest Preschool is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Park Forest Preschool last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 24, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Park Forest Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Park Forest Preschool care for?
41, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Park Forest Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Park Forest Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:45 AM to 2:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Park Forest Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 231-8492 to ask.
What is Park Forest Preschool's phone number?
(814) 231-8492.
Where is Park Forest Preschool?
1833 Park Forest Ave, State College, PA 16803. The nearest other daycare we list is Waltz Day Care, 0.5 miles away.