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Barrels Of Fun Exploration Center

Ebensburg, PA · Cambria County
302 Reddinger St, Ebensburg, PA 15931
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Quick Facts

Capacity
65 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (814) 419-4858
302 Reddinger St
Ebensburg, PA 15931
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00259474
License Issued
Jul 27, 2026
Active Through
Feb 22, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 6

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About the Provider

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Barrels Of Fun Exploration Center is a Child Care Center in Ebensburg PA, with a maximum capacity of 65 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-27 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2025-11-07 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: On 11/18/25 observed wooden blocks with rough edges in the Roses section of Room 4. On 11/18/25 observed a cracked blue waffle block with rough edges and pinch points in the Town Square Play Space. On 11/18/25 observed a cracked blue waffle block with rough edges and pinch points in the Sky Play Space.

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.)
Ensure all broken blocks are thrown away. Broken blocks have been discarded.
2025-11-07 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: On 11/18/25 observed a changing table which was not anchored creating a potential tipping hazard in Room 2.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Ensure all changing tables are secured to the wall. Upon further communication, this changing table was removed.
2025-11-07 Renewal 3270.35(b)(4) - Associate's, 30 + 3 yrs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.35(b)(4)

Description: Associate's, 30 + 3 yrs

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #1, who was designated as a group supervisor, lacked documentation of 3 years of experience with children.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have an associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 has documentation of 3 years' experience with children. Ensure Child Care Verification documentation on file specifically states the work with children in the Duties and Responsibilities section.
2025-11-07 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: On 11/18/25 observed approximately a 5-inch piece of missing drywall on the bump out to the right of the cubbies in the Bloom section of Room #4.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Ensure there is no peeled or damaged paint on the walls. Drywall was patched and re-painted.
2025-11-07 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: The classroom sink in the Roses section of Room 4 lacked a handwashing sign.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Ensure all sinks have a handwashing sign. Sign has been hung to the wall by the sink.
2024-11-15 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: On 11/19/24 observed cracked eyes on the Little Tykes turtle sandbox creating rough edges in the outdoor play space off Room 2. On 11/19/24 observed a pink Radio flyer tricycle with rust on the handles and tire cover on the concrete slab outside Room 4. On 11/19/24 observed a picnic table with splintering wood outside the large fenced in area behind Room 4. On 11/19/24 observed cracked Magna tiles in Room 4.

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.)
Director removed eyes from turtle sandbox, disposed of pink radio flyer, sanded picnic table to best of our ability (weather), and threw away cracked magna tiles.
2024-11-15 Renewal 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: On 11/19/24 observed foam shapes and letters with bite marks in Room 2.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director threw out all foam with bite marks.
2024-11-15 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: On 11/19/24 observed a Little Tykes picnic table that moved from side to side in the Toddler side of Room 4.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director removed picnic table from center.
2024-11-15 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: On 11/19/24 the refrigerator in Room 2 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.)
Director replaced thermometer in refrigerator, room 2.
2024-11-15 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The agreements for Children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 lacked the services to be provided to the family and child.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director updated financial agreements to reflect services provided.
2024-11-15 Renewal 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) - Immunization record/Dismissal policy Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)

Description: Immunization record/Dismissal policy

Noncompliance Area: Child #1, a 3-year-old, lacked Hepatitis B immunizations, Pneumococcal immunizations, and Hepatitis A immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1 had documentation of 2 Hepatitis B immunizations, 3 Pneumococcal immunizations, and 1 Hepatitis A immunization.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent submitted exemption letter
2024-11-15 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: On 11/19/24 Staff #10 did not ensure that a child's hands were washed before eating breakfast after arriving at approximately 10 AM.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff were reminded of hand washing code.
2024-11-15 Renewal 3270.135(a)(3) - Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: On 11/19/24 observed staff placing diapers soiled with urine in a lidded waste receptacle instead of a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can in Room 2.

Correction Required: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Director replaced garbage can to be in compliance.
2024-11-15 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The file of Staff #8 lacked documentation of completing the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update within 90 days of hire (SEE LIS Code Sheet). The file of Staff #8 contained documentation of completing the 10-hour health and safety training on 11/8/24.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. 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.)
Employee completed Health and Safety training.

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