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Ka Rocks INC

1200 Am Dr, Quakertown, PA 18951 · Bucks County
3 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4 (accredited)

Ka Rocks INC is a certified child care center in Quakertown, PA, with capacity for 160 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 24 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (8 of 24). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #7 of 12 centers in Quakertown and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 50% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #7 of 12 centers in Quakertown
3 Core-safety citations
21 Other citations
6 Inspections
3 Complaint investigations that found violations
24 citations from 9 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 24, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Oct 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Jul 14, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Jun 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 25, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Feb 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 31, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 8
Health & medication 4
Records & paperwork 3
Training & qualifications 3
Background checks 2
Transportation 1
Supervision 1
Food & feeding 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jun 24, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
On 6/24/26, at time of inspection, first aid kits were observed accessible to older toddler children on the outdoor play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 8, 2026): “Admin addressed that day with all staff. Going forward the staff will make sure that backpacks are zipped. When on playground staff will hang the backpack on the other side of the fence where the playground isn't in use. If both side of playground are being used staff will wear backpack.”
Citation Jun 24, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
On 6/24/24, at time of inspection, Staff #1 file contained a health assessment dated more than 24 months. Staff #1 health assessment was dated 8/15/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2026): “Staff #1 obtained an updated health assessment on 6/24/26. A copy of the assessment was placed in the file.”
Citation Jun 24, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
On 6/24/26, upon review of the 30-day fire alarm test log, the facility is not testing fire alarms at least every 30 days as required by Panic & Fire Act 62. The fire alarm testing dates were 4/2/26 and 5/28/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 8, 2026): “Admin will create an outline agenda for the year for alarm testing and fire drills within 30 days.”
Citation Jun 24, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
On 6/24/26, no evidence was observed on file of annual written notification to local traffic safety authorities of the facility's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 8, 2026): “Regional Director created letter and sent it to the traffic authorities.”
Core safety Oct 15, 2025 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
On 10/15/25, at time of inspection, certification representative observed 5 female children unsupervised in the bathroom located in the back corner of the PS classroom. No staff member was present in or directly monitoring the bathroom area at the time of observation. Staff #1 and Staff #2 were positioned away from the bathroom tending to other tasks, therefore, could not properly supervise & direct the 5 children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 24, 2025): “Staff member 1 completed Supervision training. During in-service Director went over supervision policy and procedures, including active supervision when children are using the bathrooms. Staff members updated primary care cards and will wear them in the classroom.”
Citation Jul 14, 2025 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork
Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(7)
On 7/18/25, at time of inspection, an injury report was completed for Child #1 on 1/8/25, 7/7/25, 7/9/25 and 7/11/25. The original injury/accident reports were not given to the parent on the day of the incidents. Staff Person #1 acknowledged that injury reports/accident reports are singed by parents and retained at the facility. The facility provides a copy of the injury report to the parent only upon request.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2025): “Staff will take picture of signed reports and send them through email & tadpole program so that parents receive the report the day of injury.”
Citation Jun 24, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
On 6/24/25, at time of renewal, peeling paint and damaged plaster was observed in the Young Toddler 1 and Young Toddler 2 classrooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 3, 2025): “Classrooms were painted and are free from chipped or peeling paint.”
Citation Jun 24, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
On 6/24/25, at time of renewal, the refrigerator located in the Infant 2 classroom did not contain a thermometer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2025): “An extra thermometer was obtained and placed in the refrigerator at time of inspection. Assistant Director will monitor to ensure it is capable of maintaining food at 45 degrees F or below.”
Core safety Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
On 2/25/25, at time of inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain a Child Abuse clearance and FBI clearance dated within 60 months as required by CPSL. The Child Abuse clearance in the file was dated 2/11/20 and the FBI clearance in the file was dated 2/5/20. Staff #2 file did not contain an NSOR clearance dated within 60 months as required by CPSL. The NSOR clearance in the file was dated 2/7/20.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2025): “Administration sent staff #1 to complete child abuse clearance and fingerprint clearance that day. Administration sent staff #2 to complete her NSOR clearance that day.”
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Complaint investigation Health & medication
2 hour diaper check 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(e)
On 2/19/25, Child #1 was present at the facility from 7:17am until 10:45am. During this period, Child #1 diaper was not checked at least every 2hr to ensure the diaper was not wet/soiled.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2025): “Staff will check child's diaper upon arrival. Staff will document those changes into tadpoles program. When other staff arrive for their shift our present staff will be communicating changes and needs of child. Staff will monitor diaper change times.”
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
On 2/25/25, at time of inspection, Staff #3 and Staff #4 initial health assessment did not contain the date of tuberculosis testing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2025): “Staff #3 and staff #4 contacted their doctor's office to get those dates.”
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
On 2/25/25, at time of inspection, Staff #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months as required by CPSL. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2/20/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 26, 2025): “Staff #1 will complete Mandated Reporter Training. Until the training is complete, Staff #1 will be supervised by a staff person who has all completed required trainings.”
Citation Feb 25, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv)
On 2/25/25, at time of inspection, Staff #3 file did not contain verification of education in order to meet the qualification for the position they were performing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2025): “Administration and staff #3 reached out to Flordia education department and was informed that staff member mst complete an avendated report. Staff #3 completed document”
Core safety Jul 3, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
On 7/3/24, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file did not contain results of the NSOR Clearance required by CPSL. Staff #2 file did not contain a complete FBI Clearance issued by the Department of Human Services as required by CPSL. (the FBI clearance on file was issued by the Dept of Ed).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 5, 2024): “Staff #1 was able to obtain NSOR Clearance dated 7/1/24 during the inspection. Staff #2 registered for fingerprints using the DHS code. Staff #2 was fingerprinted on 7/3/24 and results were obtained on 7/3/24.”
Citation Jul 3, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
On 7/3/24 at time of renewal, no evidence was on file to determine that the playground protective surface covering surrounding outdoor embedded equipment meets the recommendations of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2024): “Protective Playground Surface Test was performed on all surfaces under embedded playground equipment to ensure it meets the requirements of US Consumer Product Safety Commision. Results of testing were forwarded to certification representative on 8/7/24.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the following rooms: room 2, room 3, room 4, room 5, room 6, room 7 and room 8
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 3, 2023): “Classroom 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 will be repainted. There will be no peeled or damaged paint.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
The file of child 1 and child 2, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 3, 2023): “Child 1 and child 2 provided influenza exception letter.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 and 2 were missing verification of child care experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 3, 2023): “Staff 1 and staff 2 have completed verification of child care experience.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing 1 reference letter.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 3, 2023): “Staff member 2 has provided us with her reference letter.”
Citation Aug 31, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During renewal inspection certification rep checked first aid kits. The first aid kit in room 9 was missing tweezers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2022): “Tweezers were purchased by the Director and placed them in the first aid kit.”
Citation Aug 31, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in room # 2,3,4,5,6,8 and plaster on the wall in room 9. The wall in room 4 near the trash can needs repair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2022): “Our maintenance man corrected all chipped walls.”
Citation Aug 31, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During renewal inspection certification rep did not see handwashing signs above each toilet in room 3,4 and 8.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2022): “Director hung hand washing signs above all toilets.”
Citation Aug 31, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During renewal inspection certification checked for emergency drill log. Facility did not have an emergency drill documented.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 28, 2022): “We will log all emergency drills annually on DHS provided form.”
Citation Aug 31, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Prevention and control of infectious diseases 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(1)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff #1 was missing 10 hour health and safety. Staff had the 6 hour training in the file dated 9-9-16.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 13, 2022): “Staff person #1 completed her 10 hr. training.”

“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

Violation found Oct 15, 2025 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Jul 14, 2025 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Feb 25, 2025 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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.) $74.00 —
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $69.00 —
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $67.00 —
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $63.00 —
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $63.00 $63.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $63.00 $63.00

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

Capacity 160 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Sep 3, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4 (accredited)
since Jul 3, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Ka Rocks INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 227-3638
State certificate # CER-00258173
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Common questions

Has Ka Rocks INC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Oct 15, 2025 (supervision): “On 10/15/25, at time of inspection, certification representative observed 5 female children unsupervised in the bathroom located in the back corner of the PS classroom. No staff member was present in or directly…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Ka Rocks INC?

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 Ka Rocks INC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4 (accredited), effective Jul 3, 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 Ka Rocks INC compare with other daycares in Quakertown?

It is tied for #7 of 12 centers in Quakertown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Ka Rocks INC last inspected?

Jun 24, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Ka Rocks INC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $74.00 for infant, $69.00 for young toddler, $67.00 for older toddler, $63.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Ka Rocks INC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Ka Rocks INC.

Certified centers nearby

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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