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All Kids Are Special Childcare and Learning Center

1001 Knollwood Rd, New Kensington, PA 15068 · Westmoreland County
Keystone STAR 4

All Kids Are Special Childcare and Learning Center is a certified child care center in New Kensington, PA, with capacity for 153 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 57 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (18 of 57). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #7 of 8 centers in New Kensington and has more citations per inspection than 96% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 96% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
Tied for #7 of 8 centers in New Kensington
6 Core-safety citations
51 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
57 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 26, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 26, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 3, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 18
Health & medication 15
Emergency preparedness 6
Records & paperwork 6
Background checks 4
Training & qualifications 3
Food & feeding 3
Caregiver conduct 2

Citations, newest first

Citation May 26, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
In the Outdoor Classroom, a wooden windowpane was observed to be damaged, with the wood splintering in several areas.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2026): “The windowpane was immediately taped with duct tape to prevent any chance of injury due to deterioration of the wood.”
Citation May 26, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
In the Outdoor Classroom area, a plastic picnic table was observed to have a long crack on its surface, which created a potential pinch point.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2026): “The crack on the table was immediately taped with duct tape and no longer presents a safety hazard.”
Citation May 26, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
In the Older Toddlers room, the bookshelf near the carpeted area had damage/wear to the lower left corner, causing the material to flake.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2026): “The flaking area at the bottom of the bookshelf was taped with clear packing tape on the day of inspection.”
Citation May 26, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The two most recent health assessments on file for Staff Person #1 were dated more than 24 months apart (4/5/2024-5/12/2026).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 23, 2026): “The facility person had the health assessment as soon as it could be scheduled. The documentation was placed in the staff person's file and was there for inspection.”
Core safety May 7, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for Staff Person #5 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a PA State Criminal Clearance dated 4/1/24, obtained more than 60 months from the previous PA State Criminal Clearance dated 2/27/19; a PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 4/1/24 obtained more than 60 months from the previous PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 2/6/19; and an FBI Clearance dated 4/2/24 obtained more than 60 months from the previous FBI Clearance dated 3/23/19.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2025): “When we realized the staff person was overdue for renewal of these clearances, we obtained them immediately. The staff person is current with all of the required clearances..”
Citation May 7, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
The facility's emergency plan lacked a method for contacting parents when an emergency arises and has ended, and how to reunite with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2025): “I will add to our emergency plan that our method for contacting parents when an emergency arises and has ended, and how to safely reunite with their children is through Brightwheel.”
Citation May 7, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The parent letter lacked information explaining the emergency procedures for lockdown situations and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2025): “I will add the information explaining emergency procedures for lockdown situations and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions to our parent letter and provide this to our parents.”
Citation May 7, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Staff reported that the toothbrushes and sponges located in the unlocked cabinets under the sinks in the Preschool and PreK rooms were used with cleaning products to clean various item and were accessible to the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2025): “The toothbrushes and sponges were immediately removed from under the sinks and put in an area inaccessible to children.”
Citation May 7, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
The toilet seat in the far stall in the boys' room was loose.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2025): “The toilet seat was tightened.”
Citation May 7, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
The diaper changing areas in the boys' and girls' restrooms on the lower level lacked handwashing signs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2025): “We posted handwashing signs near the diapering procedure signs in both the boys' and girl's restrooms by the diaper changing areas.”
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Citation May 7, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
The file for Child #4, now an older toddler (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a health report dated 4/29/25. The previous health report was dated 4/22/24 when the child was a younger toddler. The file for Child #4 lacked a 6 month health report update in October 2024. The file for Child #5, a younger toddler (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a health report dated 5/13/24 which is more than 6 months ago.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2025): “We obtained an updated child health report on 04/29/2025.”
Citation May 7, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
The health report on file for Child #3, a preschooler (See LIS Code Sheet), was dated 3/21/25 more than 12 months from the previous health report dated 7/10/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2025): “An updated Child Health Report was obtained on 3/21/2025”
Citation May 7, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3)
The file for Child #2 lacked an updated verification of vaccines. The immunization record on file for Child #2 lacked documentation of the HeB, rotarvirus, IPV, and HepA vaccines. There was no exemption letter or alternative immunization schedule on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2025): “The situation/regulation was discussed with the parent. The parent provided a written, signed exemption letter.”
Citation May 7, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The file for Staff Person #1 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a health assessment dated 5/1/25 which was more than 24 months from the previous health assessment dated 3/16/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2025): “The staff person had her health assessment done on 5/1/25.”
Citation May 7, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
The current emergency drill was dated for 4/25/25, more than 12 months from the previous emergency drill dated 10/2/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2025): “We conducted an emergency drill on 4/25/2025.”
Citation May 7, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
The file for Child #1, a preschooler (See LIS Code Sheet), contained a health report with immunization record dated for 5/15/23 which was more than 60 days from initial enrollment in the child care program.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2025): “We received the child's health report on 5/15/2023.”
Citation May 7, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
Staff Person #3 completed pediatric FA/CPR training on 3/26/24. The previous training taken on 11/23/21 expired 11/30/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2025): “When we realized the staff person was overdue for the training, we scheduled the staff person to complete the pediatric first aid/CPR training ASAP. The staff person completed the training on 3/26/24 and is now current with the training.”
Citation May 7, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The file for Staff Person #2 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a mandated reporter training dated 3/27/23 and the file for Staff Person #4 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained mandated reporter training dated 2/11/25 both of which were obtained more than 90 days after starting in a child care position.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2025): “Staff person #2 obtained the mandated reporter training immediately when we realized that [their] previous mandated reporter training had expired. Staff person #4 has a current Mandated Reporter training which was obtained within 90 days of hire.”
Citation May 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
The file for Child #1 lacked a current child service report. The most recent child service report is dated for 2/28/23 more than 6 months ago.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2025): “Upon review of the child's file, it was longer than 6 months between his assessment/child service report on 2/28/23 and the one that followed. The child's new teacher completed the child's assessment and held the parent teacher conference on 11/8/23, followed by others on 2/26/24, 6/14/24, 10/1/24…”
Citation May 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
The file for Child #1 contained emergency contact and financial agreement updated on 3/3/25 more than 6 months from the previous review dated 8/26/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2025): “The child's emergency contact form and financial agreement were signed within a week of the due date when we were able to meet with the parent of the child.”
Core safety May 9, 2024 Inspection Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
On 5/9/24, at approximately 12:45 pm, in the older toddler room, staff #2 was observed picking child #4 up off the ground by one arm, and placing the child on a nap cot.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “This was addressed with the staff person, explaining that children can never be picked up by the arm.”
Core safety May 9, 2024 Inspection Caregiver conduct
No harsh language 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(d)
On 5/9/24, at approximately 12:45 pm, in the older toddler room, staff #2 was observed using harsh and demeaning language with the toddlers in the room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “This was addressed with the staff person and an improvement plan was put into place for her to take training on handling stressful situations in the classroom. The staff person was instructed to ask for a break if she felt she was becoming too stressed. She will be working with another staff person…”
Citation May 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
There were exposed splinters on the preschool playground steps. There was a rusted peeling spot on the bottom of the entry door. There was a closet door of the track in the preschool room. The right side of the closet door in the preschool room had exposed splinters. There was a metal panel pulling of the wall in the boy's bathroom in the preschool room. The door by the changing table in the infant/toddler room is damaged and had exposed splinters.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “The rough areas on the steps were sanded smooth. The area on the door was patched, sanded, and painted. The closet door was put back on the track. The area on the door was sanded and taped. Missing screws were replaced in the panel and the panel was reattached to the wall. The rough area at the top…”
Citation May 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There was a damaged ping-pong in the school age playground.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “The item was taped.”
Citation May 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
High Chairs 55 Pa. Code §3270.105
There was an eating chair without straps in the old toddler room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “The straps were added to the eating chair which is a child feeding seat used on the floor.”
Citation May 9, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
The white refrigerator in the kitchen lacked a thermometer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “A thermometer was placed in the fridge.”
Citation May 9, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
The file for child # 2 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 4/29/24. The prior report is dated 9/15/22. The file for child # 3 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 3/15/24. The prior report is dated 9/16/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “The child health report was updated on 4/29/24.”
Citation May 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from 2/16/24 to 3/27/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “The fire detection system was checked on 3/1/24, but was not written on the log in the correct spot. I will be sure to document this correctly going forward.”
Citation May 9, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
The file for child # 1 a school-age contained a current health report that was provided after 60 days. The child was in care longer that 60 days without initial health report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “This has been corrected by obtaining the current health report.”
Citation May 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility policy to identify the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma lacked the Child Maltreatment statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “The Child Maltreatment statement was added to the policy.”
Citation May 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
The file for child # 1 contained an updated emergency contact form dated 4/4/24, that was reviewed after the 6 months period. The previous dated was 8/28/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2024): “The emergency contact form had been updated on 4/4/24.”
Core safety May 18, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The file for staff # 3 contained a current Mandated Reporter training dated 1/24/22, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior mandate Reporter training clearance dated 1/17/17. The file for staff # 4 contained a current Mandated Reporter training dated 3/24/23, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior Mandated Reporter Training clearance dated 10/5/17.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2023): “Staff completed the mandated reporter training as soon as we realized that the training had lapsed the week before.”
Core safety May 18, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff # 4 contained a current FBI clearance dated 5/2/23 that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior FBI clearance dated 10/16//17.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2023): “Staff person was sent to get her FBI clearance renewed as soon as we realized the lapse. She was relieved of her duties while waiting for the clearance to come back.”
Core safety May 18, 2023 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
The file for facility person # 2 contained a disclosure statement that was not signed by a parent. Facility person # 2 is 17 years old.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2023): “The facility person's parent signed the disclosure statement.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
The file for staff # 4 contained a current Emergency plan training dated 4/10/23. The file lacked documentation of the prior year emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2023): “The staff person had the emergency plan training the prior year, however the documentation was not written up and placed in her file. This was corrected when the staff had emergency plan training on 4/10/23 and documentation was placed in her file.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
There was 1 uncovered outlet accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in the pkc4 room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2023): “The outlet had the automatic twist cover that had not automatically closed after last use. The outlet was manually closed and it will be taped closed if needed.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
There was a bottle of soap Arbonne Botaniques accessible to children in the prekc4 room label Keep out of reach of children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2023): “The empty Arbonne Botaniques bottle was brought in by a staff member to replace a broken soap bottle in the classroom. It was refiiled with the soap that our center uses. However, the original label had not been removed. The Arbonne soap bottle was removed from the classroom and replaced with a…”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
There was a toilet with a broken lid exposing metal bolts in the first bathroom the Pk
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 19, 2023): “A new toilet seat was purchased and put on the toilet the same day, 5/18/23”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There was a broken paint brush in the school age room. There was a broken blue truck in the pkc4 room. There was a toy kitchen sink bowl chipped in the pkc2 room. There was a pink foam toy with teeth marks and a chipped piece. There was a cracked blue basket holding ocean animal toys in the infant room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2023): “The items were either repaired or disposed of.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
The PKC4 refrigerator temperature was 50 degrees. The thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator was not operable.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 19, 2023): “I knew thermometer was replaced in the kitchen fridge. Will checked later in the day the PKC 4 fridge was reading at the correct temperature.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
The file for child # 1 is missing a dose of DTAP, Pneumococcal, MMR and Varicella vaccine.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2023): “On 5-18-23. the child's pediatrician faxed over the child's updated immunization record along with a note stating that child's immunizations were up-to-date. Proof of documentation was emailed to DHS.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
The file for staff # 1 lacked the date of her TB test on her health report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2023): “Prior to hire, the staff person had documentation of her negative TB test which was placed on 9/19/22 and read on 9/21/22. However, I had not printed it out to place it in her file. The documentation was printed and placed in her file.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.131(e)
The file for child # 1 a preschooler lacked an initial health report. The child has been in care longer than 60 days. The child cannot return until the facility has a copy of the immunizations. The file contained a current health report dated 1/9/23. The child start date was. 9/6/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2023): “The child's initial health report was found in her original enrollment packet. However, we had been looking for it in a different part of her file. It was dated within the required guidlines.”
Citation May 18, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Enrolled in approved training - 16 yrs. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(c)
Staff #2, who is under the age of 18, was identified as an aide. The file for staff #2 lacked documentation of enrollment in an approved training curriculum.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2023): “Proof of staff enrollment at WCCC for Early Childhood Education was emailed to DHS. Staff will not count in ratio until completing the classroom portion of the training or turning 18 year of age.”
Citation May 3, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Toxic use- no contamination 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(c)
There was a can of Stainless Steel cleaner spray next to food on a shelf in the kitchen.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 22, 2022): “The can of cleaner spray was moved from the shelf and put in cleaning supply cabinet.”
Citation May 3, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
There was a pipe coming down the wall in the pre-k c 4 room that had peeling paint spots.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 8, 2022): “The pipe with some spots with peeling paint was touched up with paint.”
Citation May 3, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
The door in front of the infant room was blocked with 2 blue chairs, 2 feeding chairs and a stepping stool.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 22, 2022): “The chairs and stepping stool were moved away from the doorway so as not to obstruct the exit from the room.”
Citation May 3, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There was a cracked green magnetic tile with the magnet exposed in the pre-k c 4 room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 22, 2022): “The cracked magnetic tile was immediately removed from the room.”
Citation May 3, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)
The files for child #1 lacked documentation of a current influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2022): “Child #1 Parent provided an exemption for the flu vaccine on 5/5/22.”
Citation May 3, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)
Staff #3 was observed placing a soiled diaper on the changing table during a diaper change, rather than immediately discarding it into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 22, 2022): “Staff member #3 was given instruction on proper diaper changing procedures, including immediately disposing of soiled diaper into diaper can rather than allowing it to remain on the changing table while diapering.”
Citation May 3, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The file for staff #1 contained a current health assessment dated 7/31/20. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 3/30/18.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 22, 2022): “Staff person was unable to be seen for health assessment when scheduled due to COVID. Health assessment was obtained ASAP on 7/31/20.”
Citation May 3, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Adult Hygiene 55 Pa. Code §3270.152
Staff #3 was observed not washing her hands after diapering a child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 22, 2022): “Staff member #3 was given instruction on proper diaper changing procedures, including washing hands separately after washing child's hands. This means in addition to their hands being washed as they wash the child's hands after diapering.”
Citation May 3, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
There was turkey lunch meat in a lunch box in the pre-k c1 room that was not being refrigerated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 22, 2022): “The lunch box was put in the classroom refrigerator.”
Citation May 3, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
The emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 8, 2022): “POC was to update the emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Updated emergency plan includes the following: ¿ The child care facility will maintain a current listing of any children or staff who have a…”
Citation May 3, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
The facility lacked an annual emergency drill log.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2022): “Tornado drill was conducted on 5/3/22. However, I have a question as to if this is a violation. If this regulation came out in April 2022, wouldn't I have a year to get this done (as it says annually)?”
Citation May 3, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility lacked a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 8, 2022): “To immediately write a policy and procedure for staff to identify and prevent shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment. Our policy and procedure states: All caregivers/staff who are in direct contact with children (including substitute staff and volunteers) will receive…”
Citation May 3, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iii)
The file for staff #1 has a current mandated reporter training certificate dated 1/31/20. The certificate was not renewed prior to the expiration of the previous certificate dated 1/22/15.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 22, 2022): “This was corrected on 1/31/2020 when Staff #1 renewed her mandated reporter training.”

“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $57.00 $52.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $57.00 $52.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $52.00 $42.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $47.00 $37.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $47.00 $37.00

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About this center

Capacity 153 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 25, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Aug 8, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator All Kids Are Special Childcare & LRG CTR
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (724) 334-1928
State certificate # CER-00257436
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Common questions

Has All Kids Are Special Childcare and Learning Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 6 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on May 7, 2025 (background checks): “The file for Staff Person #5 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a PA State Criminal Clearance dated 4/1/24, obtained more than 60 months from the previous PA State Criminal Clearance dated 2/27/19; a PA Child Abuse…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about All Kids Are Special Childcare and Learning Center?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at All Kids Are Special Childcare and Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is All Kids Are Special Childcare and Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Aug 8, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.

How does All Kids Are Special Childcare and Learning Center compare with other daycares in New Kensington?

It is tied for #7 of 8 centers in New Kensington by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 96% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was All Kids Are Special Childcare and Learning Center last inspected?

May 26, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does All Kids Are Special Childcare and Learning Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $57.00 for young toddler, $57.00 for older toddler, $52.00 for preschool, $47.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs All Kids Are Special Childcare and Learning Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is All Kids Are Special Childcare & LRG CTR.

Certified centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.

To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.

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