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Smarty Pants Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 78
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Smarty Pants Day Care
Smarty Pants Day Care is a child care center in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 78 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 78 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 5:30 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 | 78 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Smarty Pants Day Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 78 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00254936
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Safety and hazards 9
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
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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Mar 24, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed broken and/or loose fence wire on the first section of fence to the right of the storage shed in the Upper-Level Outdoor Play Space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2026
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“Emergency contact information was not provided for Child #2. Emergency contact information for Child #2 did not reference who shall be contacted in an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“Observed an electrical power strip which lacked protective receptacle covers on the counter to the right of the rest equipment in Room 2 used by preschoolers at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The agreement for Child #1 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026
Mar 26, 2025Inspection16 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 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. The files of Staff #1, #3, and #4 lacked documentation of completing the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022 (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #1 contained documentation of completing the health and safety update on 1/26/23. The file of Staff #3 contained documentation of completing the health and safety update on 9/11/23. The file of Staff #4 contained documentation of completing the health and safety update on 1/25/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises
“The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The operator lacked documentation of providing a letter to the parent explaining emergency procedures addressing the following: accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises; accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises; a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises; a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children; and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff person #2 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring January of 2025. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file. Staff person #2 has documentation of completing first aid and CPR on 1/24/25 but it is not pediatric first aid/CPR training; however, the trainer is PQAS-certified in Pediatric first aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 3/26/25 observed 3 Great Value Bleaches which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the bottom shelf of the closet in the Toddler Room which were accessible to children. On 3/26/25 observed Claire Disinfect Spray and 8 Febreeze Fabric Extra Strength which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the 2nd shelf from the bottom of the closet in the Toddler Room which were accessible to children. On 3/26/25 observed 3 Desitin and Boogie Diaper Rash Spray which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" under the changing table between the Infant and Toddler Rooms which were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“On 3/26/25 observed the sinks in the bathrooms located in the lower level of Building 1 lacked handwashing signs. On 3/26/25 observed the toilet in the bathroom located between the Toddler and Infant Rooms lacked a handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“On 3/26/25 observed children's chairs and an art easel obstructing the 1/2 door that separates the kitchen area and play area in the Toddler Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 3/26/25 the smoke detector in the lower level of Building 1 was not operable.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3270.27(a)(6)/3270.27(f) Emergency plan/Emergency plan
“The facility created an emergency drill log, but it did not address special accommodations the facility used for any category of children, the total number of adults and children participating in the drill, and problems encountered or observations during the drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“The health report for Child #1 did not include the individual's professional title.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
3270.124(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.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 1:00 PM on 3/26/25 Certification Staff observed 1 child lying on rest equipment behind a child's table in the Toddler Room which did not allow critical oversight in which the supervisor could see, hear, direct, and assess the activity of the supervisee.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 3/26/25 observed approximately a 1-inch and a 4-inch crack to the right of the caterpillar's head on the caterpillar tunnel creating rough edges in the Outdoor Play Space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 3/26/25 observed rust on 8 panels of chain link fence from the corner of the building towards the road and on the gate at the front in the School-Age Outdoor Play Space.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025
Mar 14, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the school-age outdoor play area it was observed that there were cinder blocks, siding, and a gutter laying on the side of the building.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan did not have documentation of addressing continuity of operations. The file for Staff # 1 and Staff #2 did not have documentation of the Health and Safety update being completed by December 30, 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The Emergency contact form on file for Child #2 was observed not to include health insurance policy number for the child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The Emergency contact form on file for child #1 was observed not to contain the name, address, or phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
Mar 23, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On the day of inspection, it was observed that liquid cleaners were located under the unlocked sink cupboard in the kitchen area making them accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The facility fire drill log showed that the facility has not been regularly testing the facility's fire detection system every 30 days. This is evidenced by 3/15/22 - 4/27/22 and 6/24/22 - 7/27/22 and 8/22/22 - 9/27/22 and 10/25/22 - 11/29/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for Staff Person #1 was observed not to have completed Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2023
Jan 24, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023
Mar 1, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the Main Room, by the entrance to the basement, there was a radiator cover that had detached from the frame causing a rough edge and hazard to the children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Although the file for Staff #2 contained complete Pennsylvania clearances at the time of inspection, it was observed that the file lacked a NSOR request at the time Staff #2 began working with children. Staff #2 has lived out of state in the last 5 years and did not have documentation of requests for Florida clearances. Therefore Staff #2 was incorrectly provisionally hired.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“The file for Staff # 2, lacked verification of education or training. Staff was present on the day of inspection acting as an aide.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff #1 contained a health assessment that was conducted more than 24 months after the previous assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Smarty Pants Day Care
Is Smarty Pants Day Care licensed?
Yes. Smarty Pants Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Smarty Pants Day Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 24, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Smarty Pants Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Smarty Pants Day Care care for?
78, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Smarty Pants Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Smarty Pants Day Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Smarty Pants Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 254-4942 to ask.
What is Smarty Pants Day Care's phone number?
(814) 254-4942.
Where is Smarty Pants Day Care?
255 Grove Ave, Johnstown, PA 15902. The nearest other daycare we list is Building Blocks Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.