Angies Angels Early Learning Development Center - Altoona PA Child Care Center

2026 6TH AVE , ALTOONA PA 16602
(814) 944-1400

About the Provider

Description:

Angie's Angels is not just a day care center; our program provides a safe, loving, nurturing and stimulating environment in which children can grow, learn and develop positive social skills! Our goals is to help each child function effectively with peers and adults and to help each child develop to the fullest of his or her cognitive abilities. Our staff is a talented, balanced mix of certified teachers and qualified assistants who are committed to children and is proud of their special efforts in enhancing learning through play, appropriate fun and educational activities. Staff are certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED Training. At Angie's Angels, we encourage education and social skills in every area. Our curriculum follows the PA Department of Public Welfare guidelines, the PA Department of Education guidelines, the Keystone Stars guidelines with Early Childhood Education and Infant and Toddler curriculum, and the PA Early Learning Standards guidelines. Angie's Angels is safe and secure, with security cameras throughout and always, a staff member is stationed at the point of entry. Our site is centrally and conveniently located, with parking for drop off and pick up. We serve breakfast, lunch, dinner along with health snacks. 

Angie's Angels LLC is designated by the Keystone Stars as a Star 2 center and complies with all standards to achieve that highest level of quality.

 

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00183884
  • Capacity: 45
  • Age Range: 6 weeks to 12 years
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations Keystone Star 2
  • Rate Range 28:00 infants - 3 years, 25:00 3years to 12 years
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care, Full-Time, Kindergarten, Part-Time
  • Schools Served: Altoona Area - Pick-Up service to/from school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 6
  • District Office Phone: (814) 623-9129 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2020-11-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.21 - General Health and Safety Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: Observed electrical cords to two swings in the Infant Classroom which were not secured creating a potential strangulation hazard and tripping hazard.

Correction Required: Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff plans to correct this violation by securing wires for the infant swings to the wall and surrounding area to eliminate the safety hazard. In the future, staff will make sure exposed cords are covered and secured to prevent this again.
2020-11-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: Observed Clorox Disinfecting Wipes which indicated "keep out of the reach of children" on the 2nd shelf in the girls' bathroom which was accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct this, from now and in the future staff will make sure these products are out of the reach in either locked places or up where children cannot get to them.
2020-11-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.69(b) - 110 F or less Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: The hot water temperature in the girls' bathroom was 135 degrees.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110 F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct this staff will make sure the temperature does not exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit and will check it regularly to make sure that this does not happen again. We will also continue to make sure the hot water heater is turned down when water temperatures exceed the required level.
2020-11-19 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Needs Verification

Noncompliance Area: Observed rust on the fence to the left and right of the entrance gate to the outdoor play space as well as on the fence on the left side perpendicular to the gate.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff plans to correct this violation by repainting the fence to remove the rust. In the future, staff will make sure outdoor space is clean, in good repair, and free of visible hazards.
2020-09-04 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Observed foam blocks with bite marks in the Preschool Classroom.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct this, staff has removed these blocks from the facility and replaced with new toys for this classroom. Staff will check toys monthly for safety.
2020-09-04 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The refrigerator in the Infant Classroom lacked an operating thermometer.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45 F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
To correct this, staff placed a thermometer in the fridge located in the infant classroom while DHS Staff was present for the inspection where it will remain.
2020-09-04 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1 lacked an agreement signed by the operator.

Correction Required: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Angie's Angels staff acknowledges this violation and plans to correct it by having the current director sign the document. To correct this in the future, director and/or owner will make sure that all signatures are captured on the documents.
2020-09-04 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1 lacked the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week on the agreement.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Angie's Angels staff acknowledges this violation and plans to correct it by placing the fee on the form. To correct this in the future, director and/or owner will make sure that all fees are captured on the documents.
2020-09-04 Renewal 3270.123(a)(4) - Arrival/departure times Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #1 and #4 lacked the child's arrival and departure times on the agreement.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Angie's Angels staff acknowledges this violation and plans to correct it by putting the arrival and departure times on the form. To correct this in the future, director and/or owner will make sure that all arrival and departure times are captured on the documents as required.
2020-09-04 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5) - Designated release persons Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1 lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released on the agreement.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Angie's Angels staff acknowledges this violation and plans to correct it by having the parent complete the section entitled "Whom the Child May be released to" part on the form. To correct this in the future, director and/or owner will make sure that this is completed on the document as required.
2020-09-04 Renewal 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #3, #4, and #5 contained the original agreement. The facility did not make a copy for the file and give the original to the parent.

Correction Required: A parent shall receive the original agreement. The facility shall retain a copy of the agreement. A child's record shall contain a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator. The parent receives the original agreement.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Angie's Angels staff acknowledges this violation and plans to correct it by making sure to copy the document and giving the original to the respective parents. To correct this in the future, director will make sure that the original forms of the agreement are given to respective parent and that copies remain in the child's file at the facility.
2020-09-04 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #1 lacked the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #2 lacked the home address, work address, home telephone number, and work telephone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The file of Child #4 lacked the home and work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff plans to correct this violation by having the respective parents add the missing information to the form. To correct this in the future, director will make sure that all information provided on the forms are completed prior to accepting the document from the parent.
2020-09-04 Renewal 3270.124(b)(4) - Written consent Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #4 lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff plans to correct this violation by discussing this with the respective parent and having them complete this section. To correct this in the future, director will make sure that all information is provided on the forms are completed and all signatures are captured prior to accepting the documents from the parent.
2020-09-04 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The files of Children #2 and #4 lacked the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff plans to correct this violation by discussing this with the respective parent and having them complete this section with complete contact information for the people listed. To correct this in the future, director will make sure that all information is provided on the forms are completed prior to accepting the document from the parent.
2020-09-04 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: The file of Child #2 lacked a reviewed and updated emergency contact form and agreement which should have been reviewed at least once in a 6-month period. The file of Child #2 contained an emergency contact form and agreement reviewed on 8/12/20 with a previous review on 8/2/19.

Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #2 has a currently reviewed emergency contact form and agreement. Angie's Angels staff acknowledges this violation and plans to correct this by having parents review and sign the documents every 6 months now and in the future.

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