Curious Kaleidoscope Playschool LLC
Curious Kaleidoscope Playschool LLC is a certified child care center in Irwin, PA, with capacity for 87 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 41 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (13 of 41). 18 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 17 centers in Irwin and has more citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The file for Staff Person #6 lacked a signed disclosure statement that was completed within 90 days of restarting at the facility.
At approximately 1:34pm Staff Person #7 and #8 were observed to be supervising 9 preschool age children during naptime on the lower level. Two of the preschool children were placed in an area behind shelving that was not visible to Staff Person #7 or #8, who were both seated at a table outside the kitchen area. Staff were unable to see the children which did not allow for appropriate supervision.
Thorned weeds were observed along the fencing on the far back side of the outdoor play space. The thorned weeds were accessible to children receiving care in the play space.
A small sunscreen stick was observed in a child's backpack in a low cubby in the lower level classroom. The sunscreen stick was labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children. The sunscreen stick could be accessible to preschool children receiving care in the lower level classroom.
A Pokeweed plant was observed to have grown over the fencing into the outdoor play space. Pokeweed is a toxic plant.
A bolt on the gate to the outdoor play space was observed to be missing a protective cover.
The file for Child #1, a preschool age child, lacked a current health report. The most recent health report on file for Child #1 was dated 8.20.24. The file for Child #2, an older toddler, lacked a current health report. The most recent health report on file for Child #2 was dated 2.28.25.
The written exemption from immunizations on file for Child #2 lacked a date.
The file for Staff Person #6 lacked an initial health report within 12 months prior to restarting at the facility. A current health report was not on file until 65 days after starting at the facility.
The initial health report on file for Staff Person #3 lacked the physician's assessment of their suitability to provide child care. A health report containing the missing information was not on file until 18 days after starting in a child care taking position.
Two unlabeled bottles, intended for an infant in care, were observed in the refrigerator in the infant area of the first level classroom.
At the time of hire Staff Person #1 had current Pediatric First Aid and CPR training. This training expired 46 days after starting at the facility. The Pediatric First Aid and CPR training was not updated within 90 days of their starting at the facility. Updated Pediatric First Aid and CPR training was not on file until 127 days after the expiration of the certification. The current Pediatric First Aid and CPR training on file for Staff Person #2 was not updated on or before the current expiration of the prior certification. This is evidenced by trainings dated 1.31.24-26 and 2.4.26-28.
The updates to the fire safety trainings on file for Staff Person #4 exceeded 12 months between trainings completed on 4.7.25 and 6.17.26.
The written plan of daily activities was not posted for the Infant Area in the first level Classroom.
The current agreement on file for Child #1 lacked the fee amount to be charged.
The current agreement on file for Child #1 lacked the arrival and departure times.
The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the address for two of the release persons listed.
An emergency contact form was missing for a child receiving care in the Infant Area of the first level classroom.
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The updates to the NSOR Certificates for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between Certificates dated 8.11.20 and 8.26.25. The file for Staff Person #4 lacked verification that they had requested their FBI Clearance prior to starting at the facility. The completed FBI Clearance on file was dated 15 days after starting at the facility.
In the downstairs classroom, three bookbags were observed to contain items labeled Keep Out of Reach of children. These items included a Eucerin Eczema Cream and three sunscreens. The bookbags were accessible to children receiving care in the downstairs childcare space.
The most recent immunization record on file for Child #2 lacked 1 of their 4 recommended DTAP vaccinations and their recommended Hepatitis A vaccination. A written exemption was not on file at the time of the inspection.
The health assessment on file for Staff Person #4 lacked information related to an examination for communicable diseases.
The file for Staff Person #2 lacked verification of education to qualify them for the position they were identified to be performing.
The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the release person addresses for two of the release persons listed.
The file for Staff Person #3 lacked one written, nonfamily reference. One of the two written references on file was completed by a relative and therefore unacceptable as a nonfamily reference.
At approximately 9:35am, Staff Person's #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for 7 young toddlers in the Young Toddler area of the Upstairs Classroom. When asked if Staff were assigned the responsibility for specific children Staff Person #1 reported that they only knew 3 of the children's names. Staff Person #2 reported that they knew 6 of the 7 children's names. The staff had not been assigned responsibility to specific children. One child was unaccounted for by both staff when the children were identified.
The door leading from the downstairs child care space to the outdoor play space was observed to be open. The door did not have a screen in place.
An infant, reported to be 6 months of age, was observed to be drinking from a bottle on a boppy pillow on the floor. The child was not being held while bottle fed.
The hot water in the restroom on the first level was observed to measure at 118° F. The hot water in the downstairs left restroom was observed to measure at 117° F and the hot water in the downstairs right was observed to measure at 115.4° F.
The file for Child #2, an older toddler, lacked an updated health report that had been completed within the last 12 months. The most recent health report was dated 6.28.23.
An expired Auvi-Q medication was observed in the medication box in the first level classroom.
Written parental consent was missing for an Auvi-Q and a bottle of Cetrizine observed in the medication box in the First Level Classroom.
The file for Staff Person #2 lacked an initial health assessment and tuberculosis screening that had been completed within 12 months prior to starting at the facility.
The file for Child #1 lacked an initial health report within 60 days of starting at the facility. The initial health report was dated 91 days after enrollment at the facility.
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR training.
Loose crib sheets were observed on cribs in the Infant Room, causing the risk of suffocation.
The immunization record on file for Child #3 was lacking the annual influenza vaccine that is recommended by the ACIP.
The current Health Assessments on file for Staff #1 is dated 11/4/23, Staff #2 is dated 11/6/23, and Staff #3 is dated 11/1/23 which are dated after hire dates. (See LIS Code Sheet)
There were empty bottles for infants in care that did not contain the names of the children that it was fed too.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #1, Child #2 and Child #4 is lacking the enrolling parent's work address and phone number. The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 is lacking the enrolling parent's home address, work address and phone number.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 are lacking information on the child's special needs, which is needed in an emergency situation.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $64.00 | $64.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $55.00 | $38.00 |
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.
About this center
Common questions
Has Curious Kaleidoscope Playschool LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Sep 8, 2026 (background checks): “The file for Staff Person #6 lacked a signed disclosure statement that was completed within 90 days of restarting at the facility.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Curious Kaleidoscope Playschool LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Curious Kaleidoscope Playschool LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Curious Kaleidoscope Playschool LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jun 10, 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 Curious Kaleidoscope Playschool LLC compare with other daycares in Irwin?
It is #9 of 17 centers in Irwin by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Curious Kaleidoscope Playschool LLC last inspected?
Sep 8, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Curious Kaleidoscope Playschool LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $76.00 for infant, $72.00 for young toddler, $72.00 for older toddler, $64.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Curious Kaleidoscope Playschool LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Curious Kaleidoscope Playschool LLC.
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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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