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The Giggle Factory
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About The Giggle Factory
The Giggle Factory is a group home daycare in Portage, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.
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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (814) 713-8161 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for The Giggle Factory
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00244721
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 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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Sep 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The file of Child #1 contained the original agreement. The facility did not make a copy for the file and give the original to the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2026
Sep 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact and agreement for Child #1 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #1's emergency contact was signed on 10/28/24 and reviewed on 5/1/25. Child #1's agreement was signed on 10/15/24 and reviewed on 10/28/24 and 5/1/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file of Child #1 lacked child service reports completed at least once every 6 months. The file of Child #1 contained child service reports dated 10/28/24 and 5/1/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2025
May 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3280.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Observed a bottle which was not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2025
Sep 10, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3280.26(e) Letter to parents
“The letter provided to the parent explaining the emergency procedures did not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff persons #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum by a PQAS-certified trainer. Staff persons #1 and #2 completed pediatric first aid and CPR in an approved curriculum, but the trainer was not PQAS approved.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024
3280.31(f) Age and training
“Staff persons #1 and #2 have acceptable Pediatric First-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024
Sep 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3280.71 Heat Source
“Observed a stove in the measured childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
3280.61(e) Halls, etc. not included
“Observed a stove in the measured childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
- Sep 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Giggle Factory
Is The Giggle Factory licensed?
Yes. The Giggle Factory is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Giggle Factory last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Giggle Factory had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Giggle Factory care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does The Giggle Factory accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Giggle Factory's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (814) 713-8161 to confirm.
How much does The Giggle Factory cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 713-8161 to ask.
What is The Giggle Factory's phone number?
(814) 713-8161.
Where is The Giggle Factory?
Portage, PA 15946. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.