Kehillah Early Learning Center
Kehillah Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in Wallingford, PA, with capacity for 106 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 4 complaint investigations. The state cited 20 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (6 of 20). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 7 centers in Wallingford and has more citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On 07/10/26, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not contain a completed FBI Clearance.
On 07/10/26, during the renewal inspection, two outlets in the surge protector near the sink in room 10, and an outlet in room 1 were left uncovered and accessible to children under 5 years of age.
On 07/10/26, during the renewal inspection, the first aid backpack in room 5 was placed on the lower hook leaving it accessible to the children in the classroom.
On 07/10/26, during the renewal inspection, the files of staff person #2, 3, and 4 contained staff evaluations that were dated 06/2025.
On 07/10/26, during the renewal inspection, the files of children #2, 4, 7, and 8 contained child service reports that were more than 6 months old. The last report for child #2 was dated 10/15/25. The last report for child #4 was dated 12/16/25. The last report for children #7 and 8 were dated 10/08/25.
On 10/14/25, during an unannounced visit, ratio for the facility was assessed. At 4:05PM staff member #1 was in classroom #2 alone with 6 infants ranging in age from 7 months to 11 months old.
On 06/26/25, during the renewal inspection, child #1 was alone in classroom #10 with a nurse that is not employed by the facility.
On 06/26/25, during the renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not include a section on continuity of operations.
On 06/26/25, during the renewal inspection, the lock on the teacher supply closet in classroom 10 was no engaged, leaving the Modge Podge and hand sanitizer in that closet accessible to children. The child lock in the art supply drawer in classroom 2 was not engaged, leaving a stapler, permanent markers, and adult scissors accessible to children. The child lock for the teacher supply cabinet in classroom 5 was not engaged, leaving clorox wipes accessible to children. In addition, pepper spray attached to a teacher's keys was left on the counter in classroom 5, leaving it accessible to children.
On 06/26/25, during the renewal inspection, the right window in classroom 4 had a hole in the bottom of the screen.
On 06/26/25, during the renewal inspection, the first-aid kit in classroom 5 was hanging on a lower hook, leaving it accessible to children.
On 06/26/25, during the renewal inspection, the last recorded emergency drill was conducted on 04/29/24.
On 06/26/25, during the renewal inspection, there was no recorded evidence of the fire detection system being tested monthly. When the certification representative asked staff #1 about this, they acknowledged that the system had not been being tested.
On 03/11/2025, a child was left alone in the pre-k classroom. The child was left behind during the transition from in the classroom to the outdoor play space. The child was noticed missing when name-to-face procedure was conducted after the class arrived at the outdoor play space. A teacher ran inside and found the child with an office administrator in the classroom.
At the time of the unannounced visit, it was found that staff #1 left child#1 in the restroom alone.
At the time of the unannounced visit, it was found that staff #1 left child#1 in the restroom alone.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/16/24 the emergency plan did not include a procedure to contact parent in the event an emergency arises.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/16/24 the facility did not have the required pick up and drop off procedure posted.
During the complaint investigation on 07/14/23 for self-reported noncompliance, Certification Representative verified that a facility child was left unattended for approximately one minute.
Staff persons #1 & 2 had some but not a complete 12 hours of child care training in 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $83.80 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $83.02 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $78.20 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $73.80 | — |
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 Kehillah Early Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 7 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 Jul 10, 2026 (background checks): “On 07/10/26, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not contain a completed FBI Clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kehillah Early Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists 4 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 Kehillah Early Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Dec 16, 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 Kehillah Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Wallingford?
It is #7 of 7 centers in Wallingford by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 57% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kehillah Early Learning Center last inspected?
Jul 10, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Kehillah Early Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $83.80 for infant, $83.02 for young toddler, $78.20 for older toddler, $73.80 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kehillah Early Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Federation Daycare Services 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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