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Bishop Guilfoyle Academy

Altoona, PA · Blair County
5519 6th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
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Quick Facts

Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

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5519 6th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00259196
License Issued
Sep 10, 2026
Active Through
Jul 10, 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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Bishop Guilfoyle Academy is a Child Care Center in Altoona PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-13 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 was observed to contain a PA State Police Criminal Record check that lacked the printed disseminated date on the certificate.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility until PA State Police Clearance with a disseminated date is on file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will provide a copy of the original certificate with the disseminated date printed or will request an updated records check and provide a copy with a printed disseminated date.
2025-05-16 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to have a square wooden table with loose legs in the Pre-K to 2nd grade room.

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.)
We discarded the table with loose legs.
2025-05-16 Renewal 3270.123(a) - Signed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)

Description: Signed

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were observed to contain agreements that were not signed by parents or 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.)
The inspection occurred on the last day of the school year. We will use DHS forms to make sure we are in compliance. these forms will be completed with the new school years' files.
2025-05-16 Renewal 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) - Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)

Description: Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1, #2, #2, #4 and #5 were observed to contain original agreements.

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.)
Inspection occurred on the last day of the school year. We will use correct forms upon return. 8/7 we will send families the new form and maintain a copy of the agreement.
2025-05-16 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3)

Description: Parent home/work address, phone

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #3 was observed to have an emergency contact for that did not include the enrolling parent(s) work telephone number(s).

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.)
Inspection occurred on the last day of the school year. We will use correct forms upon return. 08/07 we will send families the new form, and make sure all line items are complete.
2025-05-16 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 was observed to contain a mandated reporter training that was not updated every 60 months. This was evidenced by certificates dated 03/12/2020 and 04/29/2025 a period of 61 months and 2 weeks.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
While going through files (staff), we recognized the lapse and had staff make the update.
2025-05-16 Renewal 3270.82(h) - Handwashing signs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)

Description: Handwashing signs

Noncompliance Area: The facility was observed to be lacking hand washing signs in the Boys and Girls restrooms on the Pre-K side.

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.)
On Monday 5/19, we were made aware that the single user restroom on the pre-K side needed 2 signs, we had 1 above the sink but not above the toilet beside it so we made more signs that day and hung them above the toilet.
2025-03-04 Initial review Initial review Compliant - Finalized

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