All Kids Are Special Childcare and Learning Center
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.
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In the Outdoor Classroom, a wooden windowpane was observed to be damaged, with the wood splintering in several areas.
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.
In the Older Toddlers room, the bookshelf near the carpeted area had damage/wear to the lower left corner, causing the material to flake.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
The toilet seat in the far stall in the boys' room was loose.
The diaper changing areas in the boys' and girls' restrooms on the lower level lacked handwashing signs.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
The current emergency drill was dated for 4/25/25, more than 12 months from the previous emergency drill dated 10/2/23.
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.
Staff Person #3 completed pediatric FA/CPR training on 3/26/24. The previous training taken on 11/23/21 expired 11/30/23.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
There was a damaged ping-pong in the school age playground.
There was an eating chair without straps in the old toddler room.
The white refrigerator in the kitchen lacked a thermometer.
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.
According to the Fire Detection System Test Log, the tests were greater than 30 days apart from 2/16/24 to 3/27/24.
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.
The facility policy to identify the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma lacked the Child Maltreatment statement.
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.
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.
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.
The file for facility person # 2 contained a disclosure statement that was not signed by a parent. Facility person # 2 is 17 years old.
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.
There was 1 uncovered outlet accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in the pkc4 room.
There was a bottle of soap Arbonne Botaniques accessible to children in the prekc4 room label Keep out of reach of children.
There was a toilet with a broken lid exposing metal bolts in the first bathroom the Pk
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.
The PKC4 refrigerator temperature was 50 degrees. The thermometer in the kitchen refrigerator was not operable.
The file for child # 1 is missing a dose of DTAP, Pneumococcal, MMR and Varicella vaccine.
The file for staff # 1 lacked the date of her TB test on her health report.
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.
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.
There was a can of Stainless Steel cleaner spray next to food on a shelf in the kitchen.
There was a pipe coming down the wall in the pre-k c 4 room that had peeling paint spots.
The door in front of the infant room was blocked with 2 blue chairs, 2 feeding chairs and a stepping stool.
There was a cracked green magnetic tile with the magnet exposed in the pre-k c 4 room.
The files for child #1 lacked documentation of a current influenza immunization as recommended by the ACIP.
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.
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.
Staff #3 was observed not washing her hands after diapering a child.
There was turkey lunch meat in a lunch box in the pre-k c1 room that was not being refrigerated.
The emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
The facility lacked an annual emergency drill log.
The facility lacked a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.
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.
“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 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
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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.
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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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