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The Bennett Family Center
- licensed capacity
- 180
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Bennett Family Center
The Bennett Family Center is a child care center in University Park, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 180 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 180 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 180 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Bennett Family Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Bennett Family Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 180 children
- License number
- #CER-00245459
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 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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Jul 29, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the Renewal Inspection on 8-3-26, the first planter box in the lower outdoor playground was observed to have an exposed sharp screw accessible to the children. on 8-5-26 in Universe of Wonder in the wood working area an exposed nail was observed in a piece of wood used for hammering practice. Also, on 8-5-26, the gates to the children's upper and lower playgrounds were observed to have bolts extending out from the gate/fencing creating a puncture hazard. These items were brought to staff's attention.,”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026
3270.82(i)/3270.135(a)(3) Lidded waste receptacles/Disposable diapers
“During the Renewal inspection on 8-3-26, diapers (in rooms with children being diapered) were being disposed of into a receptacle determined not to be a hands free covered can.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2026
Jun 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During an Allocated Unannounced Monitor on 6-1-26, peeling paint was present on a piece of play equipment in the Outside Toddler Play area. pictures were taken to show the director and to show its location.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
- Sep 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 9, 2024Visit2 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On Friday 1-26-24 Child#1 and Child #2 left Rainbow Connection and were unsupervised for approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On Friday 1-26-24 Child#1 and Child #2 left Rainbow Connection and were unsupervised for approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute. The children were in the Primary Care Group of Staff #1”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
- Jul 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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- Jul 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Bennett Family Center
Is The Bennett Family Center licensed?
Yes. The Bennett Family Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Bennett Family Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Bennett Family Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 The Bennett Family Center care for?
180, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does The Bennett Family Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Bennett Family Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Bennett Family Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 865-4057 to ask.
What is The Bennett Family Center's phone number?
(814) 865-4057.
Where is The Bennett Family Center?
118 Scholarship Dr, University Park, PA 16802.