Barrels of Fun Exploration Center
302 Reddinger St, Ebensburg, PA
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Walks Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Walks Child Care
Walks Child Care is a group home daycare in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Walks Child Care has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Walks Child Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00257979
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 22, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Records and paperwork 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Background checks 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- 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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Jun 22, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The file of Child #1, a preschool child, lacked Pneumococcal immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1 had documentation of 3 Pneumococcal immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026
3280.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The adult health assessment for Staff #1 indicated Staff #1 had communicable diseases but did not include a description of the conditions and the risk it might pose to others exposed to this individual.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
Jun 11, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
3280.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“Observed trash that had been contaminated by human secretions in a plastic-lined receptacle which lacked a lid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025
3280.152 Adult Hygiene
“Staff did not wash his hands before giving children freeze pops when they returned to the facility after playing outside in the play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025
3280.124(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: Jun 11, 2025
3280.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed foam blocks with bite marks.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025
3280.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed a schoolhouse with the train tracks which had a loose/torn side.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025
3280.14/3280.20 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, or distraught child, but the policy did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2025
3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff #1 lacked documentation of completing mandated reporter training every 60 months. Staff #1 had documentation of mandated reporter training completed on 10/1/24 with previous training completed on 9/16/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025
3280.134(a) Child's hands washed
“Staff did not ensure that children's hands were washed before they were given freeze pops when they returned to the facility after playing outside in the play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of Household Member #2 lacked a State Police Clearance and DHS FBI Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Household Member #2 contained a State Police Clearance dated 10/1/24 with the previous one dated 9/21/19. The file of Household Member #2 contained a DHS FBI Clearance dated 1/15/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
3280.124(c) Each child care space
“Emergency contact information was not present in the outdoor play space when children were receiving care in that space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025
Jun 12, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
3280.131(d)(4) Acute or chronic health problem
“The file of Child #2 contained a health report which did not include an assessment of an acute or chronic health problem or special need and recommendations for treatment services, including information regarding abnormal results of screening tests for vision, hearing, or lead poisoning.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file of Staff #2 lacked a health assessment conducted every 24 months. Staff #2, a seasonal staff, last worked on 8/10/23 and returned to work on 6/3/24. The file of Staff #2 contained a current health assessment dated 6/4/24 with a previous one dated 2/7/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
3280.31(f) Age and training
“Staff person #2 does not have acceptable pediatric first-aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer is PQAS-certified in that training topic.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3280.26(e) Letter to parents
“The operator did not provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures including accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
3280.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The agreement for Child #1 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
3280.123(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: Jul 10, 2024
3280.108(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“Observed a three-level shelf containing tinker toys and trucks which was not anchored creating a potential tipping hazard. Observed a cubby at the entrance to the facility which was not anchored creating a potential tipping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed peeling paint on the deck in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3280.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“Observed a first-aid kit on the wall above the white cabinet at the door leading to the outdoor play space which was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of Staff #1 lacked a State Police Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Staff #1 contained a State Police Clearance dated 12/8/22 with a previous one dated 11/9/17. The file of Staff #1 contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 12/8/22 with a previous one dated 11/9/17.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2024
Jun 13, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3280.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Based on the fire drill log, fire drills were conducted more than 60 days apart due to the fact they were dated 6-10-22 and 8-15-22; which is 65 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2023
3280.105(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Observed a blue hot air balloons print rest mat not labeled for child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2023
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“Observed Studio Select brand sunscreen with "keep out of reach of children" in the exterior side pocket of a bookbag hanging on a hook low enough for children in care to access, labeled for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2023
3280.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit lacked gauze and tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2023
3280.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed in the child care space a wooden doll house measuring 4 feet, 3 inches tall not secure causing a fall, crush hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2023
3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file of staff #1 lacked health assessments more than 2 years apart due to the fact they were dated 2-22-22 and 11-22-19. The file of staff #2 lacked a current health assessment. Staff #2 was observed preparing lunch for the childcare children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2023
3280.123(a)(6)/3280.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“The file of child #1 lacked an agreement with the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2023
Jun 3, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of staff #1 lacked a dated Disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Walks Child Care
Is Walks Child Care licensed?
Yes. Walks Child Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Walks Child Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 22, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Walks Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 22 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 Walks Child Care care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Walks Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Walks Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Walks Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 288-8067 to ask.
What is Walks Child Care's phone number?
(814) 288-8067.
Where is Walks Child Care?
Ebensburg, PA 15931. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.