Creative Kids is a certified child care center in Clarion, PA, with capacity for 100 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 17 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 6 centers in Clarion County and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Observed soiled tissues in the trash can, which was not lidded, in the library.
Observed frayed wood and an exposed nail at the edge of the porch in the outdoor play space.
The most recent health reports in the file for Child #1, a preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports.
The Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #1 was acquired more than 90 days after the staff person's date of hire. The Health and Safety Trainings in the files for Staff Person #2 and #3 were conducted more than 90 days after the staff persons' dates of hire (See LIS Code Sheet).
Stained ceiling tiles were observed in the following areas; one in the restroom off the large toddler room, 2 near the windows in the younger infant room, 1 in the transitional room, 1 in the small toddler room, and 4 in the break room. Additionally, two celling tiles were missing in the break room.
Peeling paint was observed on a floor vent near the front door in the toddler room.
At approximately 1:55PM, child #3 (a preschooler) was observed sleeping on a bean bag in the preschool room.
The files for children #1 and #2, both preschoolers, contained consecutive health reports dated more than 12 months apart. The most recent health reports on file for both children are now current.
The files for staff #1, #2, and #3 lacked documentation of completing fire safety training annually. The training documentation on file for each was dated 9/2023 and with renewal dated 11/2024. Current training documentation is now on file.
There was more than 60 months between Child Abuse clearances on file for staff #1. Dates are as follows: 9/21/18 and 4/2/24.
The initial health reports on file for children #1 and 2 were not provided within 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. SEE IS CODE SHEET. Initial health reports are now on file and dated as follows: Child #1- 12/26/23 and Child #2 - 9/18/23.
There was more than 60 months between Mandated Reporter trainings on file for staff #2. Dates are as follows: 10/29/2017 and 4/2/24.
The last review/update of the financial agreement and emergency contact information on file for child #1 was dated 8/4/23, which is not within the past six months.
Child health forms on file for children #1-5 do not include the influenza vaccine for the 2022-23 flu season. (Letters of exemption were obtained from parents on the day of inspection.)
Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 2/7/22-3/15/22, 5/2/22-6/15/22, and 8/5/22-9/30/22.
The file for staff#2 (See IS Code Sheet) contained a Pediatric Frist Aid/CPR training date of 11-13-2021 which exceeded the mandatory 90 days to receive the training.
The file for staff #1 who was hired prior to 12-19-2020 contained 10.5 hours of training by the mandatory training date of 12-19-2021.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $41.00 | $29.25 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $41.00 | $29.25 |
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.
About this center
Common questions
Has Creative Kids had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Apr 29, 2024 (background checks): “There was more than 60 months between Child Abuse clearances on file for staff #1. Dates are as follows: 9/21/18 and 4/2/24.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Creative Kids?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Creative Kids since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Creative Kids’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Nov 13, 2025. 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 Creative Kids compare with other daycares in Clarion County?
It is #2 of 6 centers in Clarion County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Creative Kids last inspected?
Apr 15, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Creative Kids cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $42.00 for newborn, $42.00 for infant, $42.00 for young toddler, $42.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Creative Kids?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Creative Kids Learning Center INC.
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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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