Just for Kids Daycare
Just for Kids Daycare is a certified child care center in Larimer, PA, with capacity for 112 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 38 violations, 11 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (8 of 38). 10 citations came in the last 12 months, including 6 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #26 of 85 centers in Westmoreland County and has more citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At approximately 3:45 p.m., the Certification Representative observed noncompliance with staff-to-child ratio requirements as Facility Person #1, who serves as a volunteer and does not qualify as a staff person, entered the front lobby/entrance area carrying Child #1 (infant-age) without a qualified staff person physically present and approached the child's parent, who was standing between the double doors at the main entrance.
Based on facility person statements, it was determined that noncompliance with staff-to-child ratio requirements occurred when on multiple occasions, Facility Persons #1 and #2, who serve as volunteers and do not qualify as staff persons, were alone and unsupervised with infants, toddlers, preschool-age children, and school-age children from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. without a qualified staff person physically present.
Based on facility person statements, it was determined that Facility Persons #1 and #2, who serve as volunteers and do not qualify as staff persons, were present at the facility on more than one occasion, with more than two children in care from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., without at least one qualified staff person present.
Based on facility person statements and review of facility records, it was determined that Facility Persons #1 and #2, who serve as volunteers and do not qualify as staff persons, were alone and unsupervised on more than one occasion, with infants, toddlers, preschool-age children, and school-age children from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. without a qualified staff person physically present to provide supervision. At approximately 3:45 p.m., the Certification Representative was present in the facility's front lobby area and observed Facility Person #1, who serves as a volunteer and does not qualify as a staff person, enter the lobby while carrying Child #1 (infant-age). Facility Person #1 brought the child to the child's parent, who was standing between the double doors at the main entrance of the facility. At the time of the observation, Facility Person #1 was alone with the child and was not supervised by a qualified staff person.
Based on facility person statements and review of facility records, it was determined that Facility Persons #1 and #2, who serve as volunteers and do not qualify as staff persons, were alone and unsupervised on more than one occasion, with infants, toddlers, preschool-age children, and school-age children from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. without a qualified staff person assigned and physically present to provide supervision. At approximately 3:45 p.m., the Certification Representative was present in the facility's front lobby area and observed Facility Person #1, who serves as a volunteer and does not qualify as a staff person, enter the lobby while carrying Child #1 (infant-age). Facility Person #1 brought the child to the child's parent, who was standing between the double doors at the main entrance of the facility. At the time of the observation, Facility Person #1 was alone with Child #1 without a qualified staff person assigned and physically present to provide supervision.
Based on facility person statements and review of documentation confirming volunteer status, it was determined that on multiple occasions, Facility Persons #1 and #2, who serve as volunteers and do not qualify as staff persons, were alone and unsupervised with infants, toddlers, preschool-age children, and school-age children from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. without a qualified staff person physically present. At approximately 3:45 p.m., the Certification Representative observed Facility Person #1, who serves as a volunteer and does not qualify as a staff person, enter the front lobby/entrance area carrying Child #1 (infant-age). No qualified staff person was physically present to provide supervision as Facility Person #1 approached the child's parent, who was standing between the double doors at the main entrance.
Based on facility person statements and review of documentation confirming volunteer status, it was determined that Facility Persons #1 and #2, who serve as volunteers and do not qualify as staff persons, were alone and unsupervised on multiple occasions, with infants, toddlers, preschool-age children, and school-age children from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. without a qualified staff person physically present. At approximately 3:45 p.m., the Certification Representative observed Facility Person #1, who serves as a volunteer and does not qualify as a staff person, enter the front lobby/entrance area carrying Child #1 (infant-age). No qualified staff person was physically present to provide supervision as Facility Person #1 approached the child's parent, who was standing between the double doors at the main entrance.
The file for Facility Person #6 lacked a complete NSOR Certificate prior to starting in their position at the facility. The NSOR Certificates on file for Staff Person's #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 exceeded 60 months between update. The NSOR Certificates on file for Staff Person #1, #2 and #5 were dated 6.18.20 and 6.25.25. The NSOR Certificates on file for Staff Person #3 were dated 2.7.20 and 2.11.25. The NSOR Certificates on file for Staff Person #4 were dated 6.18.20 and 6.24.25.
The wood mulch under the swing set and embedded climbing structure in the back play space area and the wood mulch around the embedded climbing structure in the front play space area were measured at 6 inches of wood mulch. The requirement for wood mulch is 9 inches.
The developmental assessments on file for Children #1 and #2 were not completed on a Department approved form.
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At approximately 9:25am Staff Person #1 answered the front door for a Parent and Certification Rep. Upon entrance to Classroom #1, Cert Rep observed Staff Person #2 to be caring for 10 older toddlers. Staff Person #2 reported that Staff Person #1 was in the room with them prior to leaving to answer the front door. Staff Person #1 had left Staff Person #2 out of ratio when they left to answer the front door. At approximately 9:32am Certification Rep observed Child #1 alone in the front lobby/entrance area. A Staff Person was not present with the child to meet the required Staff:Child ratio.
At approximately 9:32am Certification Rep observed Child #1 alone in the front lobby/entrance area. A Staff Person was not present to see, hear, direct and assess Child #1.
At approximately 9:32am Certification Rep observed Child #1 alone in the front lobby/entrance area. A Staff Person was not physically present with the Child #1.
A power strip in Classroom #5 was observed to be missing two protective receptacle covers.
The facility lacked verification that they had submitted their annual traffic letter to their local safety authorities. The most recent letter was dated January 2023.
Based on conversations with staff, parents of children in care are not permitted inside of the facility whenever children are in care.
The facility did not have documentation of testing the fire detection system within the last 30 days. The most recent documentation on file was dated 5/3/24.
A hand sanitizer dispenser was observed on the wall in the upstairs Preschool Classroom. The dispenser was accessible to preschool children receiving care in the classroom.
The first aid kit in the first-floor preschool classroom was missing gauze.
The sink being used to wash hands after diapering children in the Toddler Classroom is also used for food preparation.
The tuberculosis screening on file for Facility Person #1 was not read prior to starting in a child care taking position. The tuberculosis screening was read one day after starting at the facility.
The facility lacked a policy on the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma.
An emergency contact form was missing for a child receiving care in the first-floor Preschool classroom.
The facility denied a parents request to allow Child #1 to receive prescribed therapeutic services on a day that the child was scheduled to be in care for a full day at the facility. These services typically occur at the child's school, but the school was closed on the day that the parent was requesting they allow the services to come to the facility.
The file for Staff Person #3 lacked a current disclosure statement. The signed disclosure statement on file lacked information that is required in the current version of the disclosure statement.
The emergency plan lacked continuity of operation as required by Federal regulation.
In classroom #1, where older toddler children were receiving care, one unlabeled sleeping bag was observed.
A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant in care was not present at the time of the inspection.
Verification that the facility had submitted the emergency plan to the county emergency management agency was not available at the time of the inspection.
The agreement form on file for Child #1 lacked the admission date.
The information on how to access the current regulations was not posted in a conspicuous location. The regulations posted were not the current regulations.
The files for Staff Person's #1 and #2 lacked 6 of their 12 hours of annual training in their respective training year.
Staff #6 who was located in the 1st Floor Room 1 had a group of five 2 year old's and one 1 year old which exceeded the ratio of 1:5 allowed while supervising a group that includes young toddlers.
In the fenced school age playspace, there were multiple sharp loose ties all along the fence and in the front of the fence two areas were protruding forward with loose sharp metal ties which could cause an injury to a child. On the right side of the fence, there were two large holes in the fence creating a safety hazard.
In the upstairs blue bathroom, there were two toilets with missing bolt covers on the left and right sides of the base of the toilets. In the downstairs boys/girls bathroom, there were two toilets with missing bolt covers on the left and right sides of the base of the toilets.
In the fenced preschool playspace, a wooden playhouse had two sharp areas underneath the sliding board which could cause an injury or a splinter to occur to a child.
The file for staff #2 contained Mandated Reporter Training dates of 6-17-2015 and 6-25-2020 which exceeds the mandatory training date of 6-17-2020. The file for staff #3 contained Mandated Reporter Training dates of 5-1-2015 and 5-23-2020 which exceeded the mandatory training date of 5-1-2020. The file for staff #4 contained Mandated reporter Training dates of 6-17-2015 and 9-15-2020 which exceeds the mandatory training date of 6-17-2020.
The file for staff #1 and staff #5 contained a staff evaluation dated 1-10-2020 and 1-11-2021 which exceeded the annual staff evaluation date of 1-10-2021.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $38.00 | $21.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $38.00 | $21.00 |
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 Just for Kids Daycare had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 11 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 Feb 12, 2026 (staff ratios): “At approximately 3:45 p.m., the Certification Representative observed noncompliance with staff-to-child ratio requirements as Facility Person #1, who serves as a volunteer and does not qualify as a staff person, entered…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Just for Kids Daycare?
Pennsylvania lists 3 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Just for Kids Daycare’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jul 31, 2019. 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 Just for Kids Daycare compare with other daycares in Westmoreland County?
It is #26 of 85 centers in Westmoreland County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Just for Kids Daycare last inspected?
Feb 12, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Just for Kids Daycare cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $52.00 for newborn, $52.00 for infant, $52.00 for young toddler, $50.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Just for Kids Daycare?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Just For Kids Daycare 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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