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The EduPLAYtion Station

1 N Front St, Philipsburg, PA 168663.6· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
52
open each week
5 days

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About The EduPLAYtion Station

The EduPLAYtion Station is a child care center in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 52 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 42 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: infants through kindergarten, before and after-schoolers
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
52 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “flexible scheduling from 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants through kindergarten, before and after-schoolers
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
EnrichmentArts, sports, technology, drama, music, games
Daily lifePotty training: Partner with parents on potty training and hand washing in the Older Toddler program
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
DiscountsFree week of vacation every year
MoreFounded 2020
Licensed capacity52 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for The EduPLAYtion Station

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
52 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00260172
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 20, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 42 rules in all · 42 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 11
  • Health, medication and illness 10
  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Background checks 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Transportation 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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  1. Jul 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “On 7-20-26 during the Renewal Inspection; peeling/chipping paint was observed in the Young Toddler area. This was brought to the attention of the classroom staff and director.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026

  2. Mar 12, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “Staff person #1 did not have verification of experience on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Staff #1 did not have a completed disclosure statement on file at the time of inspection. Corrected on site. Staff #2 did not have an NSOR clearance on file. Staff #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric CPR/First Aide, Health and safety training, and mandated reporter training. Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric CPR/First Aide, Health and Safety training, and Mandated Reporter training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “Staff #1 did not have a health assessment on file at the time of inspection. Staff #2 did not have a health assessment on file at the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “In the toddler room, staff #1 and Staff #2 were asked to identify their assigned group of children. Staff #1 and #2 could not identify a group of children assigned to them and reported that they did not have an assigned group of children they were responsible for.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Staff person #2 did not have 2 written, nonfamily references on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026

  3. Jan 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 23, 2025Inspection22 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “Agreement form for child #2, #3, and #5 was not signed by the operator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “An emergency transportation plan was observed to be missing in the Older Toddler, infant, Young Toddler, and PreK room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Emergency contacted form for child #3 was missing the addresses for persons to whom the child can be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Emergency contact form for child #2 did not include a health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “Emergency contact form for child #2 was missing information on the child's disability and/or special needs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “In the older toddler room, nap mats were observed to be unlabeled. In the infant rooms, cribs were observed to be unlabeled.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “Emergency contact form for child #4 was missing signed consent for first aid and emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “Emergency contact form for child #2 was missing the mother's work address. Emergency contact form for child #3 was missing the father's home and work address. Emergency contact form for child #4 was missing the father's work address.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “Emergency contact form for child #2 was missing the phone number and complete address for the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person

      “Child #5 did not have an emergency contact form on file at the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “Agreement form for child #3 was missing the fee amount.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “Staff #4 and #7 did not have an approved Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #4 did not complete the required health and safety topics within 90 days of hire. Training is now complete and on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “A written daily schedule was observed to be missing in the Older Toddler, infant, and PreK room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Staff person #1 had an NSOR dated 7/9/20 and updated on 7/23/25, which is greater than 60 months. Staff person #3 had an FBI clearance dated 6/6/25, which was not completed before employment. Staff #3 did not have the required documents to be considered a provisional hire. Staff person #4 did not have a State Police Clearance on file. Staff #4 may not work in a child care roll until clearance is obtained. Staff person #6 had a state police clearance dated 11/2/24 and an NSOR clearance dated 11/12/24, which were received after employment. Staff #6 did not have the required documents on file to qualify as a provisional hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “In the Older Toddler room, the first aid kit was observed to be missing scissors, tweezers, and adhesive bandages. In the infant room, a first aid kit was observed to be missing from the space. In the young toddler room, the first aid kit was observed to be missing scissors and tweezers. In the PreK room, a first aid kit was observed to be missing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “In the young toddler room, a white shelf near the door was observed to be in disrepair with peeling, chipping, exposed fiberboard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “Child #2 and #4 did not have a health report on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.152 Adult Hygiene

      “In the Young Toddler room, a staff was observed to complete a diaper change. After finishing the diaper change, the staff was observed to not wash their own hands.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “Staff #2 had a health assessment dated 4/29/22 and no update on file. Staff #4 did not have a health assessment on file. Staff #5 had a health assessment dated 11/8/22 and did not have an updated health assessment on file. Staff #7 had a health assessment dated 5/30/23 and did not have an updated health assessment on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “In the young toddler room, a staff was observed changing a child's diaper. After completing the diaper change, the staff did not wash the child's hands.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Emergency contact form and Agreement form for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 were not updated within 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025

  5. Jul 11, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.152 Adult Hygiene

      “A staff was observed to change a child's diaper and then use hand sanitizer after changing the child's diaper. The staff did not wash their hands after the diaper change.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Emergency plan on file did not address continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Staff #1 had a state police clearance dated 7/4/24 and did not have a receipt of application prior to the start date, making staff #1 ineligible to be hired provisionally. NSOR for staff #1 was dated 7/11/24, since staff #1 is not eligible to work provisionally, NSOR clearance for Staff #1 is late. State police clearance for staff #2 was dated 7/12/24 and there was no receipt to show that staff #2 applied for the clearance prior to the start date, making staff #2 ineligible to work as a provisional hire and the state police clearance obtained late. Staff #3 did not have a complete state police clearance. Clearance on file for staff #3 was listed as "pending", but did not list the results of the clearance. Staff #3 may not be on the facility premises until valid state police clearance is obtained and on file. Staff #6 completed Mandated reporter training on 7/1/24, which was greater than 90 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Staff #1 did not have 2 written, nonfamily references on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “Emergency plan on file did not list accommodations that would be made for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “Facility did not have annual notification to local traffic safety authorities on file outlining the facilities location and use of pedestrian and vehicular routes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “Emergency contact for child #2 was missing information on the child's disability or special needs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Emergency contact form for child #1 was missing information on persons to whom the child can be released. Emergency contact form for child #2 was missing complete addresses for persons to whom the child can be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “In the 1's room, a toy bin was observed with foam blocks and white balls used as snowballs. The white balls were observed to be made of cotton and could be pulled apart. The pulled out cotton strands were observed to be a choking hazard for children under the age of 2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “In the 1's room, staff #2 was asked to identify the staff's primary care group. Staff #2 could not identify specific children assigned to the staff's group.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “Emergency contact form for child #1 was missing parent work information. Emergency contact form for child #2 was missing the father's home address and work information. Information for the father was left blank.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “A staff was observed to change multiple toddler diapers and did not wash the child's hands after the diaper change.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “Staff #1 had a health assessment dated 6/28/24, which was obtained after initial employment. Staff #5 had a health assessment dated 3/22/22 and updated on 7/2/24, which is greater than 24 months. Staff #6 had a health assessment completed on 3/26/24, which was obtained after initial employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024

  6. Jul 19, 2023Inspection12 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit in the toddler classroom was observed to not contain scissors.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Records for Children #1 and #5 did not contain the medical insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “Spray bottle in the PS room was observed to simply say 'POISON' and nothing else.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Records for the following staff were observed to have absent or delinquent clearances: Staff #1- Child Abuse (no proof of submission), NSOR (proof of submission 05/15/2023), Staff #3 - NSOR (proof of submission 11/10/2022), #4 - FBI (fingerprinted 10/5/2022), #6 - State Police (no proof of submission)”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Records for Staff #1 and #5 did not contain the required letters of reference. (#1 did not have any, #5 had one)”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Record for Child #1 did not contain the release persons address on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “Records for Children #3 and #5 fee agreements were observed to be not signed by the operator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “Record for Child #3 was contained most recent physical dated 04/22/2022, over the 12 months interval.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “Record for Staff #2 did not contain verification of prior experience at time of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record

      “Records for Children #3 and #4 were observed to be missing documentation of the influenza vaccine last year while enrolled with no parental exemption in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Paint on the wall near the outlet in the toddler space was observed to be flaky.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire. Record for staff #7 did not contain the one hour update due by December 2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

  7. Nov 7, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “Cribs in the infant area were observed to have no labels to indicate use for a specific child. (Corrected during inspection 11/07/2022.)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “Refrigerators in the infant room and kitchen were observed to contain no thermometer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record

      “Record for Child #1 was observed to contain no documentation of influenza immunization and contained no parental exemption statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133 Child Medication and Special Diets

      “Medication stored in the toddler room was found to be for children not present or enrolled, OTC without proper accompanying documents and not properly labeled for specific children. (Corrected during inspection 11/07/2022.)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “Bottles in the infant area were observed to have no name labels, even though the bottles were visually unique to each child. (Corrected during inspection 11/07/2022.)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Hand sanitizer was observed to be accessible to children in the PreK room. (Corrected during inspection 11/07/2022)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit in the PreK space was observed to contain no first aid tape. (Corrected during inspection11/07/2022.)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “The changing mat in the infant space was observed to have a tear. (Corrected during inspection 11/07/2022.)”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022

  8. Jul 13, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “On 04/08/2022 the following was cited: On 1/27/22, the file of facility person #6 did not contain any written nonfamily references. Continued noncompliance: on 4/8/22, the file contained only one written nonfamily reference. There was and additional reference on file, but it was written by a family member. No plan of correction was submitted. This is being recited to obtain an approved plan of correction and maintenance plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “On 03/17/2022 the following was cited: On 3/17/22, around 12:35 PM, facility person #2 was observed to be caring for six children, including one infant and five preschool children. A staff: child ratio of 1:4 is required as per 3270.51. Facility person #6 was originally in the room with staff person #2, however facility person #6 walked out of the room and building during the inspection. Ratios were corrected when facility person #7 entered the room upon noticing facility person #6 had left. No plan of correction was submitted. This is being recited to obtain an approved plan of correction and maintenance plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “On 04/08/2022 the following was cited: The file of facility person #6 indicated that the facility person resided in another state until 2020. The facility person's file did not include any clearances from the appropriate state. The child abuse history, criminal history, and sex offender history information from that state is required to be on file, as per the requirements under the CPSL. No plan of correction was submitted. This is being recited to obtain an acceptable plan of correction and maintenance plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “On 03/17/2022 the following was cited: During the facility's renewal inspection, occurring from 1/27/22 to 2/15/22, the file of facility person #2 did not contain a completed NSOR verification certificate or documentation of the request for the certificate. The file also did not contain a completed FBI clearance or completed clearances from the state in which the staff person had previously resided within the past 5 years. The facility person was required to be removed from a child care position until the completed clearances were received. Continued non-compliance: On 3/17/22, facility person #2 was again observed to be in a child care position and the file still did not contain a completed NSOR certificate, FBI clearance, or out of state clearances. Facility person #2 was also observed to be alone in a classroom when facility person #6, the other staff person supposed to be supervising children in the classroom, left the building during the investigation. No plan of correction was submitted. This is being recited to obtain an acceptable plan of correction and maintenance plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “On 04/08/2022 the following was cited: On 1/27/22, the water temperature at the sink in the back room was observed to measure 117 degrees Fahrenheit. Continued noncompliance: on 4/8/22, the water temperature at the sink in the back room was observed to measure 116 degrees Fahrenheit and the water at the bathroom was observed to measure 117 degrees Fahrenheit. No plan of correction was submitted. This is being recited to obtain an approved plan of correction and maintenance plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “On 01/27/2022 the following was cited: The file of facility person #2, hired 1/4/22, did not contain a completed NSOR verification certificate or documentation of the request for the NSOR verification certificate. The file also did not contain documentation of a completed FBI clearance. The child abuse clearance was dated 1/18/22, which was after the person's start date. Additionally, the facility person had resided outside of PA within the past 5 years, and the file did not have completed clearances or requests for clearances from the required state. Although the facility had a provisional hire waiver dated 4/30/21, the requirement to have the requests for all clearances on file at the time of hire was not met. This is being recited to obtain an acceptable plan of correction and maintenance plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “On 03/17/2022 the following was cited: On 3/17/22, around 12:35 PM, facility person #2 was observed to be caring for six children, including one infant and five preschool children. A staff: child ratio of 1:4 is required as per 3270.51. Facility person #6 was originally in the room with staff person #2, however facility person #6 walked out of the room and building during the inspection. Ratios were corrected when facility person #7 entered the room upon noticing facility person #6 had left. No plan of correction was submitted, nor were count sheets submitted by the provider on a weekly basis. This is being recited to obtain an approved plan of correction and maintenance plan. We will also require the provider to submit approved count sheets.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2022

  9. Apr 8, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “On 1/27/22, the file of facility person #1 did not contain any written nonfamily references. Continued noncompliance: on 4/8/22, the file contained only one written nonfamily reference. There was and additional reference on file, but it was written by a family member.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “On 1/27/22, the water temperature at the sink in the back room was observed to measure 117 degrees Fahrenheit. Continued noncompliance: on 4/8/22, the water temperature at the sink in the back room was observed to measure 116 degrees Fahrenheit and the water at the bathroom was observed to measure 117 degrees Fahrenheit.”
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file of facility person #1 indicated that the facility person resided in another state until 2020. The facility person's file did not include any clearances from the appropriate state. The child abuse history, criminal history, and sex offender history information from that state is required to be on file, as per the requirements under the CPSL.”
  10. Mar 17, 2022Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      3270.119 Infant sleep position

      “On 3/17/22, child #1, an infant, was observed to be sleeping in a swing, which does not allow for the child to sleep in the position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Corrected on site.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “On 3/17/22, around 12:35 PM, facility person #1 was observed to be caring for six children, including one infant and five preschool children. A staff: child ratio of 1:4 is required as per 3270.51. Facility person #2 was originally in the room with staff person #1, however facility person #2 walked out of the room and building during the inspection. Ratios were corrected when facility person #3 entered the room upon noticing facility person #2 had left.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “On 3/17/22, around 12:35 PM, facility person #1 was observed to be caring for six children, including one infant and five preschool children. A staff: child ratio of 1:4 is required as per 3270.51. Facility person #2 was originally in the room with staff person #1, however facility person #2 walked out of the room and building during the inspection. Ratios were corrected when facility person #3 entered the room upon noticing facility person #2 had left.”
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the facility's renewal inspection, occurring from 1/27/22 to 2/15/22, the file of facility person #1 did not contain a completed NSOR verification certificate or documentation of the request for the certificate. The file also did not contain a completed FBI clearance or completed clearances from the state in which the staff person had previously resided within the past 5 years. The facility person was required to be removed from a child care position until the completed clearances were received. Continued non-compliance: On 3/17/22, facility person #1 was again observed to be in a child care position and the file still did not contain a completed NSOR certificate, FBI clearance, or out of state clearances. Facility person #1 was also observed to be alone in a classroom when facility person #2, the other staff person supposed to be supervising children in the classroom, left the building during the investigation.”
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Mar 17, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      3270.119 Infant sleep position

      “On 3/17/22, child #1, an infant, was observed to be sleeping in a swing, which does not allow for the child to sleep in the position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Corrected on site.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “On 3/17/22, around 12:35 PM, facility person #1 was observed to be caring for six children, including one infant and five preschool children. A staff: child ratio of 1:4 is required as per 3270.51. Facility person #2 was originally in the room with staff person #1, however facility person #2 walked out of the room and building during the inspection. Ratios were corrected when facility person #3 entered the room upon noticing facility person #2 had left.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “On 3/17/22, around 12:35 PM, facility person #1 was observed to be caring for six children, including one infant and five preschool children. A staff: child ratio of 1:4 is required as per 3270.51. Facility person #2 was originally in the room with staff person #1, however facility person #2 walked out of the room and building during the inspection. Ratios were corrected when facility person #3 entered the room upon noticing facility person #2 had left.”
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the facility's renewal inspection, occurring from 1/27/22 to 2/15/22, the file of facility person #1 did not contain a completed NSOR verification certificate or documentation of the request for the certificate. The file also did not contain a completed FBI clearance or completed clearances from the state in which the staff person had previously resided within the past 5 years. The facility person was required to be removed from a child care position until the completed clearances were received. Continued non-compliance: On 3/17/22, facility person #1 was again observed to be in a child care position and the file still did not contain a completed NSOR certificate, FBI clearance, or out of state clearances. Facility person #1 was also observed to be alone in a classroom when facility person #2, the other staff person supposed to be supervising children in the classroom, left the building during the investigation.”
  2. Jan 27, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kids in both classrooms were observed not to have gloves or tape.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 1/27/22, the cover of the changing pad in the back room was observed to be torn, exposing the foam inside. Corrected as of 2/15/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “On 1/27/22, breast milk for the consumption of an infant was observed to be stored in a bag with an ice pack rather than in a refrigerator. Corrected as of 2/15/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “The facility did not have written feeding schedules from the parents giving the formula and feeding schedules for infants.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “On 1/27/22, the file of facility person #4 contained a health assessment dated 8/28/19. An updated health assessment was not on file. Corrected as of 2/15/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(d) General requirements for facility persons

      “There are times in which there is not a staff person competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques present. Specifically, as per the facility's completed staff data sheets, on Mondays until 8AM and Monday - Friday between 4PM and closing time there are not any staff persons competent in pediatric first-aid/CPR present.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “The file of facility person #2 did not contain any written nonfamily references. The file of facility person #3 contained only one written nonfamily reference. The file of facility person #6 did not contain any written nonfamily references.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “A copy of the facility's current general liability insurance policy was not on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “On 1/27/22, the file of facility person #5, hired 9/27/2020, did not contain documentation of fire safety training within the past year. The last documented fire safety training was dated 12/21/2020. On 1/27/22, the file of facility person #4, hired 11/9/2020, did not contain documentation of fire safety training within the past year. The last documented fire safety training was dated 10/1/2020. Corrected as of 1/28/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file of facility person #2, hired 1/4/22, did not contain a completed NSOR verification certificate or documentation of the request for the NSOR verification certificate. The file also did not contain documentation of a completed FBI clearance. The child abuse clearance was dated 1/18/22, which was after the person's start date. Additionally, the facility person had resided outside of PA within the past 5 years, and the file did not have completed clearances or requests for clearances from the required state. Although the facility had a provisional hire waiver dated 4/30/21, the requirement to have the requests for all clearances on file at the time of hire was not met.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “The file of facility person #1, being utilized as an assistant group supervisor, did not contain any documentation of education or experience. The file of facility person #2, being utilized as an assistant group supervisor, did not contain adequate documentation to qualify the staff person as an assistant group supervisor. The file contained documentation of a high school diploma, but not documentation of experience with children. The file of facility person #3, being utilized as an assistant group supervisor, did not contain adequate documentation to qualify the staff person as an assistant group supervisor. The file did not contain documentation of a high school diploma or experience with children. The file of facility person #6, being utilized as an assistant group supervisor, did not contain adequate documentation to qualify the staff person as an assistant group supervisor. The file contained documentation of a high school diploma, but not documentation of experience with children. The above mentioned staff must have an adequate combination of education and experience on file, as per the requirements under 3270.36(b), in order to qualify them as assistant group supervisors.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “The water temperature at the sink in the back room was observed to measure 117 degrees Fahrenheit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The facility did not have documentation of having completed any emergency drills.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2022

  3. Aug 24, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “On 9/24/21, around 2:55 PM, facility person #1 and facility person #2 were observed to be the only staff persons present in the building, as facility person #3 left to pick up the school-age children. Facility person #1 was observed to be caring for 4 children ranging in age from infant to young toddler. Facility person #2 was observed to be caring for 7 children ranging in age from older toddler to preschool. A staff:child ratio of 1:6 is required as per the requirements in 3270.51. Facility person #3 returned to the building between 5 - 10 minutes later, correcting the staff:child ratio.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2021

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is The EduPLAYtion Station licensed?

Yes. The EduPLAYtion Station is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was The EduPLAYtion Station last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The EduPLAYtion Station had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 42 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 42 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 EduPLAYtion Station care for?

52, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does The EduPLAYtion Station accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are The EduPLAYtion Station's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The EduPLAYtion Station cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 801-3100 to ask.

What is The EduPLAYtion Station's phone number?

(814) 801-3100.

Where is The EduPLAYtion Station?

1 N Front St, Philipsburg, PA 16866. The nearest other daycare we list is The Eduplaytion Station, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).