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Waltz Day Care
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About Waltz Day Care
Waltz Day Care is a home daycare in State College, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (814) 237-5725 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Waltz Day Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00260170
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 16, 2026: 24 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Safety and hazards 9
- Records and paperwork 7
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Background checks 1
- Food and nutrition 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 16, 2026Inspection24 rules cited
3290.124(e)/3290.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the inspection, records showed that the emergency contact information and the financial agreement were not updated at least once in a 6-month period for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5. Financial agreement had not been updated since 10/28/24 for Child #1 and Child #2; 8/11/23 for Child #3 and 7/19/23 for Child #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3290.133(4) Locked
“During the inspection, the operator and family members' burn relief spray, first aid spray and pain-relieving spray as well as other personal medications were accessible to children on the kitchen shelf and on the shelving unit leading to the basement childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
3290.151(b) Conducted by physician or CRNP
“During the inspection, the 5/27/25 health assessment for Staff #1 was signed by a CMA and not a by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP or other equivalent professional title.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3290.182(1) Initial and subsequent health assessments
“During the inspection, the file for Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain initial and subsequent health reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the inspection, the file did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff for Child #1, #3, #4 and #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“During the inspection, a copy of the emergency plan had never been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
3290.31(i) Verification of professional development shall be kept in facility person's file
“During the inspection, the file for Staff #1 did not contain documentation of Health and Safety training; therefore, the training could not be verified.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the inspection, the last fire drill was conducted on 4/10/26 with the previous drill taking place on 6/25/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 16, 2026
3290.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“During the inspection, evacuation routes were not posted on either floor of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026
3290.95(a) System in compliance
“During the inspection, the operator was not and had not been testing the fire detection system every 30 days. There was no documentation on file of any testing ever being conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
3290.22(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During the inspection, the instructions for contacting the regional childcare office were not posted at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“During the inspection, the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2026
3290.31(f)(4)(i) Age and training
“During the inspection, the pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification for Staff #1 was dated 11/24/25 with the previous certification expiring 9/30/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
3290.22(b) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During the inspection, the operator had not provided the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3290.24(b) Emergency plan
“During the inspection, the emergency plan was not being reviewed annually. No documentation of last review was on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026
3290.24(d) Emergency plan
“During the inspection, the operator had not been conducting annual emergency drills and there was no documentation on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection, the Child Abuse, State Police Clearance and DHS FBI Clearances for Household Member #2 were expired and had not yet been updated within 60 months as required under the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2026
3290.106 Refrigerator
“During the inspection, the kitchen refrigerator did not contain a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the inspection, the emergency contact information did not include the work address or phone number for the enrolling parents for Child #1, #2, #3 and #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3290.124(b)(4)/3290.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During the inspection, the file did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care for Child #1, #3, #4 and #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the inspection, the emergency contact did not include the health insurance policy number for Child #1, #2 and #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the inspection, the emergency contact information did not include the release person's address for Child #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
3290.124(d) Written emergency plan posted
“During the inspection, the operator had not written or posted a plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2026
- Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Waltz Day Care
Is Waltz Day Care licensed?
Yes. Waltz Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Waltz Day Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 16, 2026, with 24 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Waltz Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 1 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 Waltz Day Care care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Waltz Day Care accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Waltz Day Care's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (814) 237-5725 to confirm.
How much does Waltz Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 237-5725 to ask.
What is Waltz Day Care's phone number?
(814) 237-5725.
Where is Waltz Day Care?
State College, PA 16803. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.