Just Kids Learning Center
Just Kids Learning Center is a certified child care center in Springfield, PA, with capacity for 76 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 26 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 26). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #10 of 12 centers in Springfield and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On 12-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the purple, pink and white Little Tikes car had a broken steering wheel with sharp edges.
On 12-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the facility did not address child maltreatment in the Shaken baby syndrome policy.
On 12-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the files of staff persons #1 and #2 did not include a written evaluation for the 12 months period.
On 12-18-2024 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that staff person #1 has used physical punishment on children by sitting on them and preventing them to move and has degraded children by throwing water on them.
On 12-18-2024 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that staff person #1 has used harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children by yelling in their faces.
On 11-20-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan was not posted at a conspicuous location.
On 11-20-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the toy kitchen in the small Older toddler 2 room was dirty. The toy kitchen in the Older toddler 1 room was dirty and the bottom of the sliding doors of the wooden changing table were in disrepair. The wall by the building blocks in the Pre-K room was dirty. The outdoor playspace on the Toddlers side was filled with leaves.
On 11-20-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the lid of the 2nd toilet in the first children's bathroom was dirty and around the toilet bowl rim of both toilets were dirty.
On 11-20-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the portable sink next to the changing table in the Older toddler 2 room was out of order.
On 11-20-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the Older toddler 1 room and Preschool room needed more materials for dramatic role playing.
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On 11-20-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not address accommodations for toddlers and children with chronic medical conditions.
On 11-20-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the facility did not have a policy to address recognition of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.
On 11-20-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the file staff person #2 had a Pediatric first-aid/CPR with the expiration date of 8-24-2024.
On 11-20-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not contain proof of education.
On 11-6-2024 during a complaint investigation, staff persons #1 and #2 verified that child #1 had to sit in urine-soaked clothing due to it being lunch time and there not being enough coverage to take the child until the other children were finished eating. Staff persons stated that the child was covered in a towel and kept comfortable until able to use the restroom.
During the renewal dated 12/27/2023, certification representative reviewed the personnel file for staff person # 2 and the file contains an FBI Clearance dated 8/13/18. This clearance is more than 60 months old. There is no application in the file for an updated FBI Clearance as per the CPSL Regulations
During the renewal inspection dated 12/27/2023, certification representative observed toxics on the changing table in infant room and cleaning substances in an unlocked cabinet below the changing table in the 2 year old room, and an unlocked cabinet in the OT room and the substances were accessible to the children.
During the renewal inspection dated 12/27/2023, certification representative observed that the styrofoam in each of the 4 of the children's mats was exposed and in need of repair.
During the renewal inspection dated 12/27/23, certification representative observed that the cubbies in the room to the right and in the back room were a tipping hazard because they were not secure to the floor or the wall.
During the renewal inspection dated 12/27/2023, certification representative observed that staff person #1 did not have a current health assessment in their personnel file. The last documented health assessment date in file is listed on the code sheet.
During the renewal inspection dated 12/27/2023, certification representative observed that there was no lockdown accommodations in the emergency plan.
During the renewal inspection dated 12/27/2023, certification representative observed that an updated emergency plan and letter had not been mailed annually to the Office of Emergency Management as required by the regulations.
During the renewal inspection dated 12/27/2023, certification representative reviewed staff person #2 File and staff person #2 has not completed the mandated reporter training required within 90 days of hire per the 3270 regulations. (see code sheet for hire date).
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have verification of conducting an emergency drill.
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTTIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR THIER FIRE SYSTEM.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $69.80 | $50.80 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $65.20 | $47.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $60.60 | $43.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $54.20 | $38.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $51.60 | $36.20 |
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 Kids Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Dec 18, 2024 (caregiver conduct): “On 12-18-2024 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that staff person #1 has used physical punishment on children by sitting on them and preventing them to move and has degraded children by throwing water on…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Just Kids Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists 2 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 Kids Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Dec 3, 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 Just Kids Learning Center compare with other daycares in Springfield?
It is #10 of 12 centers in Springfield by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Just Kids Learning Center last inspected?
Dec 3, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Just Kids Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $69.80 for infant, $65.20 for young toddler, $60.60 for older toddler, $54.20 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Just Kids Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Just 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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