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The Bennett Family Center

University Park, PA · Centre County
CORNER OF HASTINGS BIGLER, University Park, PA 16802
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Quick Facts

Capacity
180 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (814) 865-4057
CORNER OF HASTINGS BIGLER
University Park, PA 16802
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00245459
License Issued
Oct 25, 2025
Active Through
Oct 25, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 8

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About the Provider

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THE BENNETT FAMILY CENTER is a Child Care Center in UNIVERSITY PARK PA, with a maximum capacity of 180 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-29 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal Inspection on 8-3-26, the first planter box in the lower outdoor playground was observed to have an exposed sharp screw accessible to the children. on 8-5-26 in Universe of Wonder in the wood working area an exposed nail was observed in a piece of wood used for hammering practice. Also, on 8-5-26, the gates to the children's upper and lower playgrounds were observed to have bolts extending out from the gate/fencing creating a puncture hazard. These items were brought to staff's attention.,

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.)
The planter box has been removed (see picture), the woodworking bench in all preschool classrooms will be monitored for exposed nails. The screws on the gates have been covered. ( see picture).
2026-07-29 Renewal 3270.82(i)/3270.135(a)(3) - Lidded waste receptacles/Disposable diapers Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(i)/3270.135(a)(3)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles/Disposable diapers

Noncompliance Area: During the Renewal inspection on 8-3-26, diapers (in rooms with children being diapered) were being disposed of into a receptacle determined not to be a hands free covered can.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. 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.)
All toilet areas & diapering areas have been equipped a with clean lidded waste receptacle. Soiled diapers are immediately placed into a plastic lined, hands free covered can.
2026-06-01 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During an Allocated Unannounced Monitor on 6-1-26, peeling paint was present on a piece of play equipment in the Outside Toddler Play area. pictures were taken to show the director and to show its location.

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.)
The old playhouses will actually be removed from the playground due to them being beyond repair from years of wear and tear.
2025-09-30 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-07-07 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-03-05 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-07-22 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-02-09 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: On Friday 1-26-24 Child#1 and Child #2 left Rainbow Connection and were unsupervised for approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Children will be supervised by a staff person at all times. A staff person will be assigned to watch the door of the classroom when child #1 is present due to this child's flight risk behaviors.
2024-02-09 Self-Reported Non Compliance 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: On Friday 1-26-24 Child#1 and Child #2 left Rainbow Connection and were unsupervised for approximately 30 seconds to 1 minute. The children were in the Primary Care Group of Staff #1

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Each staff person will be assigned responsibility for the supervision of specific children. The staff person will wear supervision cards with the name/birthdate/parent names/allergies for each child they are responsible for supervising. Cards will be transferred to another staff person using face to name recognition when first staff person leaves the group.
2023-07-21 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-04-14 Unannounced Monitoring Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2023-01-13 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2022-07-19 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2017-07-18 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was a wooden "Stump" portion that was splintering and within the access of children, it was removed the day of inspection.

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.)
The "stump" indicated was removed immediately from the classroom. Educators will monitor materials/natural items to ensure they are in good repair.
2017-07-18 Renewal 3270.76/3270.102(a) - Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: Zip ties were holding the padding in place around the poles of the outdoor canopy on the upper play area. The zip ties were not cut off short enough and were protruding causing a hazard to children, the Director shortened them on-site.

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.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.)
The zip ties were cut when the issue was brought to our attention.
2017-07-18 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: There was peeling paint acessible by children on the red and white shed just outside the entrance of the upper play area.

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.)
Work order for peeling paint issue submitted.

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