Kelly and Ninas Daycare
Kelly and Ninas Daycare is a certified child care center in McKees Rocks, PA, with capacity for 107 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 10 times. The state cited 150 violations, 12 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (43 of 150). 18 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #10 of 12 centers in McKees Rocks and has more citations per inspection than 98% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At approximately 1:10 p.m. in the infant room with a total of 9 children, staff person #2 named 4 older toddlers in their group and staff person #3 named 4 older toddlers and an infant their group, resulting in staff person #3 being out of ratio.
In the toddler room, the television on the left side of the room was mounted on the wall and had a cord that was hanging down and was plugged into a power strip that was not secured and was a visible hazard.
In the preschool room, the electrical outlet in the front of the room to the left of the television lacked an outlet cover and was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.
In the school-age room at approximately 12:07 p.m., the floor was observed with standing water and dirt in multiple areas. The floor was clear earlier in the day, and the water and dirt appeared to come from the drain in the floor. On the outdoor play space, the fabric sign on the fence was frayed in multiple areas and had multiple holes. In the school-age room in the corner near the refrigerator, there were two damaged ceiling tiles that were observed.
In the older preschool room, there was one area of peeling paint on the front left wall near the back corner.
A handwashing sign was not posted at the sink in the toddler room.
The first double doors on the left side of the hallway were obstructed by bikes and equipment. The second double doors around the corner in the hallway were obstructed by chairs and equipment.
In the preschool room, a large bin containing crafts had a broken handle with cracks and sharp edges that were accessible to children.
In the infant room, there was a large triangular fabric block that had multiple tears with small pieces of fabric coming apart that were less than 1 inch in diameter and were accessible to infants and young toddlers in the room who are still placing objects in their mouths.
In the infant room, there were three children in cribs that lacked 2 feet of space on three sides. In the older preschool room, there were two children on cots that had 2 feet of space on two sides and lacked 2 feet of space on a third side.
The file for child #4 lacked an initial health assessment for a school-age child in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).
The file for child #1, a young toddler, had health assessments that exceeded 6 months between assessments.
The file for child #3, a preschooler, lacked a current health assessment updated within the last 12 months. The file for child #2, a preschooler, had health assessments that exceeded 12 months between assessments.
The file for child #1 had an agreement that lacked the child's arrival and departure times.
The file for child #1 had an agreement that lacked the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The file for child #1 had an agreement that lacked the child's admission date.
The file for child #2 lacked a current emergency contact form and agreement updated by the parent within the last 6 months.
The file for staff person #1 lacked two written, nonfamily references.
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The file for staff person #3 had a disclosure statement that lacked the signature of a witness. The file for staff person #1 had child abuse clearances that exceeded 60 months between clearances.
In the lobby, there was an electrical outlet to the left of the stairs under the bulletin board that lacked 2 outlet covers and was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.
In the toddler room, there was a Febreze Air Freshener that was plugged into the electrical outlet next to the door and contained air freshener liquid that was accessible to children. In an unlocked drawer in a desk in the front office area, there were multiple adult medications including Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen that were labeled "Keep out of reach of children" and were accessible to children.
On the outdoor play space in the back left corner, there were a couple areas along the fence that had sharp nails and edges that were accessible to children. In the young preschool room, there was a rug on the floor that was not secured to the floor and was a tripping hazard.
On the outdoor play space, the embedded equipment had poles with green paint that were peeling in multiple areas.
The hallway near the toddler room had the exit doors to the outdoor play space that were zip tied and prevented the doors from opening. The left door leading to the outdoor play space towards the front of the building was obstructed by play equipment including bikes and a metal folding chair.
The files for child #4 and #5 lacked an initial health assessment for a school-age child in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations).
The file for child #1, a young toddler, lacked a current health assessment updated within the last 6 months.
The file for child #3, a preschooler, lacked a current health assessment updated within the last 12 months. The file for child #2, a preschooler, had health assessments that exceeded 12 months between assessments.
The file for child #1, a 2 year old enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 4th DTAP, 3rd HIB, 4th Pneumococcal, and 2nd Hepatitis A vaccinations being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.
According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days between 7-18-25 to 8-18-25.
The files for staff person #1 and #2 had fire safety trainings that exceeded a year between trainings.
The files for child #1 and #3 lacked a current child service report updated within the last 6 months. The file for child #2 had child service reports that exceeded 6 months between reports.
The file for child #5 had an agreement that lacked the child's admission date.
The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the health insurance policy number.
The files for child #2, #3, and #4 lacked a current emergency contact form and agreement updated by the parent within the last 6 months.
The child records were observed to be stored in an unlocked filing cabinet in the office.
The facility persons' records were observed to be stored in an unlocked filing cabinet in the office.
The sanction letter and corresponding inspection summaries were not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
The current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
According to the operator, a director has not been employed at the facility since the end of February 2025. As of 5-27-25, the facility has not employed a staff person that qualifies to be the director.
The file for staff person #1 had an NSOR verification certificate dated 11-16-19 and lacked a current NSOR verification certificate dated within the last 60 months. The file for staff person #2 had an NSOR verification certificate dated 2-7-20 and lacked a current NSOR verification certificate dated within the last 60 months. The file for staff person #5 had an NSOR verification certificate dated 7-23-24 that was after their start date at the facility. (See LIS CODE SHEET)
The file for staff person #5 had emergency plan training that was dated after initial employment at the facility. (See LIS CODE SHEET)
The operator's letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures lacked the accommodations for infants and toddlers.
In the 4-5 year old room, the first-aid kit lacked sterile gauze pads.
In the lobby, there were multiple loose and broken floor tiles that had pieces that were coming apart from the floor.
In the 4-5 year old room during naptime, there were 3 children on cots that lacked 2 feet of space on three sides. In the 3-4 year old room during naptime, there were 2 children on cots that lacked 2 feet of space on three sides.
The file for child #1, a preschooler, had a health assessment that exceeded 12 months between assessments.
The file for staff person #5 had a health assessment and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method that were dated after providing initial service in a child care setting at the facility. The files for staff person #1 and #3 had health assessments that exceeded 24 months between assessments.
According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days on multiple occasions within the last year.
The files for staff person #1 and #4 had fire safety training that exceeded a year between trainings.
Staff person #3 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 8-23-18. Staff person #1 had mandated reporter trainings dated 9-4-19 and 10-16-24 that were over 60 months between trainings.
The file for child #2 had an agreement that lacked the fee amount.
The file for child #2 lacked a current child service report updated within the last 6 months.
The file for child #2 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The file for child #3 lacked a current emergency contact form and agreement updated by the parent within the last 6 months.
The file for staff person #5 had one written, nonfamily reference and lacked a second written, nonfamily reference.
The current criminal history clearance on file for Staff person #3 did not include a dissemination date, making it invalid.
The file for Staff person #3 included documentation of emergency plan training dated 10/25/21and 3/28/23, more than 1 year apart.
There was a power strip accessible to children under the age of 5 years, in the School-Age/Older Toddler Room, that was lacking outlet covers. In the same room, there was an outlet by the bookshelf by the windows, accessible to children under 5 years of age.
There were paint bottles in the preschool room labeled "not for use by children" reportedly used by the children for craft projrcts.
There were 2 trashcans in the School-age/Older Toddler room that contained food waste and were not lined with a plastic bag.
The table in the School-age room had dried food remains, appearing to be bread and jelly, on the table that had not been cleaned after last being used. There was a foam puzzle playmat in the School-age/Older Toddler room that was peeling and had pieces that had broken off, leaving holes in the mat. There were several fence bolts on the fence facing into the playground that protruded from the fence and did not have covers on the bolts. There was a 4x4 and a 2x4 piece of wood, several feet long, on the ground in the playground and accessible to children, that were both splintered, with multiple wood shards exposed. There were several pieces of garbage on the playground that was not placed in a waste receptacle and was accessible to children.
There was peeling paint by the sink and above the baseboard in the School-age room. There was peeling paint above the baseboard in the dress-up area in the preschool room.
The bathroom beside the School-age room did not include a lidded waste receptacle.
There was a dollhouse in the school-age room that had a crack in the roof and had a loose pole on the house, making the part of the house unstable. There was a sensory tube in the preschool room that was cracked the length of the tube.
There were vinyl-covered foam climbing bolsters in the infant room that had tears in the vinyl, exposing foam that could become a choking hazard.
The numbered rest equipment in the infant room did not have a corresponding chart identifying which crib or cot is for which child.
The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #3, who was a young toddler, are dated 11/22/22 and 9/22/23, more than 6 months apart.
The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child, are dated 10/11/21 and 6/23/23, more than 12 months apart.
The immunization record on file for Child #3, who is 2 years old, includes 3 of 4 Pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age. The immunization record on file for Child #6, with an enrollment date of 11/15/23, more than 60 days ago, does not include an immunization record and the personal exemption that is on file is not in the required format.
The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #2 are dated 1/6/21 and 4/30/23, more than 24 months apart.
There was an infant feeding bottle in the refrigerator in the infant room that was not labeled with the name of the child for who the bottle was intended.
The file for Staff Person #1, #3, #4 did not contain the Pa. Health and Safety update 2022 which was required to be completed by 12.30.22, as per Announcement C-22-06, and which was previously viewed by the Certification Representative.
The two most recent Fire Safety training certificates on file for Staff person #2 and #3 are dated 11/9/21 and 11/17/23, more than 1 year apart.
The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff person #2 are dated 10/3/22 and 2/1/24, more than 12 months apart.
The agreement on file for Child #1, #5 does not include the amount of the fee to be paid by the parent/guardian.
The agreement on file for Child #5, and #6 does not include the child's date of admission
The emergency contact form on file for Child #3, #4, and #6 does not include the work address and/or telephone number for the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons. The financial agreement on file for Child #3 included release persons names that were not included on the Emergency contact form.
The most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact form and financial agreement on file for Child #1 and #4 is dated 3/28/23, more than 6 months ago.
The file for Staff person #3 does not include 12 required annual training hours completed between 12/19/22-12/31/23.
The file for Staff person #3 included a criminal history clearance dated 4/17/18; a child abuse clearance dated 4/25/18, and an FBI clearance dated 5/1/18, all dated more than 60 months ago. Staff person was suspended on 4/18/23.
The two most recent emergency plan trainings on file for Staff person #5 are dated 10/25/21 and 3/28/23, more than 1 year apart.
Peeling paint was present on the wall around the soap dispenser in the bathroom beside the school-age room.
The most recent health assessment on file for Child #3, who is 5 years old, is dated 4/9/21, more than 12 months ago. The two most recent health assessments on file for Child # 4, who is 4 years old, are dated 12/18/18 and 10/22/22, more than 12 months apart.
The immunization record on file for Child #1, who is 16 months old, included 3 of 4 PCV vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age and 0 Influenza vaccines recommended annually by the ACIP for a child this age. The immunization record on file for Child #3, who is 5 years old, included 3 of 4 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 3 of 4 PCV vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 1 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 0 Influenza vaccines recommended annually by the ACIP for a child this age. The immunization record on file for Child #4, who is 4 years old, included 3 of 4 DTAP vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; 3 of 4 PCV vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age; and 0 Influenza vaccines recommended annually by the ACIP for a child this age.
The most recent health assessment on file for Staff person #1 is dated 4/4/21, more than 1 year ago.
The file for Child #1, with an enrollment date of 4/25/22, more than 60 days ago, does not include a health assessment.
The Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff person #1 is dated 3/8/23, after the deadline of 12/30/22, as per Announcement C-22-06. The Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff person #2 is dated 3/1/23, after the deadline of 12/30/22, as per Announcement C-22-06. The Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff person #4 is dated 1/17/23, after the deadline of 12/30/22, as per Announcement C-22-06. The file for Staff person #5 does not include verification of completing the Health and Safety professional development training update, due by 12/30/22, as per Announcement C-22-06. The Health and Safety professional development training update on file for Staff person #6 is dated 1/14/23, after the deadline of 12/30/22, as per Announcement C-22-06.
The file for Staff person #6 includes 2 of the 12 required annual training hours which were to be completed between 12/19/21-12/19/22, and 9 additional hours completed in January 2023,
The most recent fire safety training on file for Staff person #1 is dated 11/9/21, more than 1 year ago. The most recent fire safety training on file for Staff person #5 is dated 11/9/21, more than 1 year ago.
The two most recent child service reports on file for Child #1 are dated 9/9/22 and 4/10/23, more than 6 months apart. The current child service report on file for Child #4 is dated 3/28/23, but was due to be completed by 10/31/22, as per Announcement C-21-09, which was updated 9/30/22.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #2 does not include the address and/or telephone number for the enrolling parent's employment.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #4 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.
At an unannounced monitoring inspection on 1/17/23, it was reported that the previous facility director, was no longer working at the facility, as of 12/20/22. The facility does not currently have a qualified director on staff.
The file for Staff person #2 includes criminal history clearances dated 8/4/15 and 8/12/20 and child abuse clearances dated 8/7/15 and 8/14/20, both more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff person #3 includes criminal history clearances dated 8/4/15 and 8/12/20 and child abuse clearances dated 8/10/15 and 8/17/20, both more than 60 months apart. The file for staff person #4 includes an NSOR certificate dated 8/13/20, after the deadline of 7/1/20 for employees hired prior to 9/30/19 (See IS CODE SHEET). The NSOR on file is dated 8/13/20.
The first aid kit in the Infant room did not contain gauze.
There was cracked/peeling paint next to the bookshelf in the school age room.
There was no running water in the diaper changing area in the Infant room for staff to wash their hands or children's hands following a diaper change.
During the renewal inspection, the refrigerator in the infant room, used to store infant formula/milk, did not have a working thermometer.
The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Child #1, who is a young toddler, are dated 6/16/21 and 10/11/22, more than 6 months apart.
The immunization record on file for Child #1, who is 21 months old, included 3 of 4 pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age and 2 of 4 HIB vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.
Staff person #5 was observed changing multiple diapers in the infant room without washing he child's hands after the diaper changes.
The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #1 were dated 8/24/20 and 9/29/22, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #2 were dated 9/25/18 and 1/4/21, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #3 were dated 12/28/18 and 1/6/21, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #4 were dated 6/19/18 and 11/3/22, more than 24 months apart. The 2 most recent health assessments on file for Staff person #5 were dated 5/22/20 and 10/18/22, more than 24 months apart.
Staff person #5 was observed changing multiple diapers in the infant room without washing her hands after each diaper change.
The facility did not have verification of having completed an emergency drill by 12/19/21, which was required with the 12/19/20 Chapter 3270 regulation updates.
The facility does not have a fire alarm 30-day test log, as required with the 12/19/20 Chapter 3270 regulation updates.
The facility does not have documentation verifying that the most recent emergency plan was submitted to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
The file for Staff person #3 includes current Pediatric First Aid /CPR dated 11/9/21, after the previous training, dated 10/8/19 expired.
The 2 most recent mandated reporter training certificates on file for Staff person #3 are dated 1/30/17 and 10/3/22, more than 60 months apart.
The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 does not include a complete address for all listed release persons.
The two most recent PA State Police and Child Abuse clearances for Staff #2 were dated more than 60 months apart. Staff person #5, with a documented start date with children of 3-15-21, had an NSOR dated 3-16-21. The disclosure statements in the files for Staff #1 hired in 2020, were on outdated forms not used since prior to 2015. The disclosure statements in the files for Staff #4 hired in 2021, were on outdated forms not used since prior to 2015. The disclosure statement for Staff person #5 lacked the date it was signed and witnessed
The file for Staff #1 did not include hours/years of experience in childcare.
Staff person #3, qualified to be an aide, was observed in the hallway of the facility leading to the outdoor play area supervising a group of children. Staff person #4, who was functioning as an AGS, was taking play equipment from the hallway to the outdoor play space and was not physically present with Staff person #3. Also, Staff person #4 could not see Staff person #3 while taking the play equipment outside. In addition, Staff #3 was observed on several other instances supervising children alone in the infant room and in the hallway while the children were using the restroom.
At approximately 3:50pm, it was observed that more than one the school age child who just entered the facility were in the facility's hallway outside of the office by themselves. Staff person #2, who was responsible for those school age children was standing in the door way of the facility allowing more school age children to enter the building and was not physically present with the school age children who were in the hallway at the other end of the building. At approximately 4:10pm, it was observed that Staff person #1 left the infant room carrying one child and left 3 children alone in the infant room. Staff person #4 was observed to leave the preschool room and enter the hallway three times and thereby left 3 children alone in the preschool room.
At approximately 3:50pm, it was observed that more than one school age child who just entered the facility were in the facility's hallway outside of the office by themselves. Staff person #2, who was responsible for those school age children was standing in the door way of the facility allowing more school age children to enter the building and was not physically present with the school age children who were in the hallway at the other end of the building. At approximately 4:10pm, it was observed that Staff person #1 left the infant room carrying one child and left 3 children alone in the infant room. Staff person #4 was observed to leave the preschool room and enter the hallway three times and thereby left 3 children alone in the preschool room.
Staff person #2, who was responsible for those school age children was standing in the door way of the facility allowing more school age children to enter the building and was not physically present with the school age children who were in the hallway at the other end of the building. At approximately 4:10pm, it was observed that Staff person #1 left the infant room carrying one child and left 3 children alone in the infant room. Staff person #4 was observed to leave the preschool room and enter the hallway three times and thereby left 3 children alone in the preschool room.
A hand, crank pencil sharpener, in the pre-school room, without a pencil shavings cover, exposing the sharpening disks was accessible to children and poses a cutting or finger crushing hazard. In the preschool room, thumb tacks were observed on the floor and on the teacher's desk which pose a cutting or puncture hazard. A pair of adult scissors and a hoop earring with a sharp back (point) were observed in the Preschool teacher's desk which pose a puncture and cutting risk as they were accessible to children.
The file for staff #3, #4 and #5 lacked Emergency Plan Training at the time of initial employment.
In the boy's restroom, the janitor's closet had toxic materials which were not locked and accessible to children. In the Young Toddler's, a bottle of hand sanitizer and hand lotion, labeled "Keep out of the reach of children" was located on a staff member's desk which was accessible. In the Preschool teacher's upper-right desk drawer was a bottle of perfume, medicated lotion and nail glue which was not locked and accessible to children.
A trash receptacle in the Preschool Room containing human secretions was not contained in a closed, plastic-lined receptacle.
In the toddler room a ripped screen was observed while the window was open.
A copy of Emergency Telephone Numbers were not posted by the telephone in the young toddler's room.
The School-Aged Room's First aid kit was hanging on a low hook making the first aid kit accessible to children.
The following unsafe conditions were observed in the outdoor play space: a brick, posing a tripping hazard, green, vinyl coated fence tie was unsecured, sticking out and posing an impalement, puncture or cutting hazard. In the young toddler room, a wall vent needed secured properly which poses a pinch point or cutting hazard. In the Preschool Room, an unsecured picture with a glass front was observed posing a cutting hazard. On the window sills in the School-Aged Room, many spider webs were observed. In the Preschool Room, a light fixture above where the children were having circle time, was unclipped and the corner was hanging posing a falling hazard.
In the infant room, next to the window, left of the mirror and towards the bottom of the floor, was peeling paint. In the Preschool Room, yellow peeling paint in the coat rack area was observed. In the young toddlers room, on the back wall peeling paint was observed.
In the boy's and girl's restroom, waste receptacle's were not equipped with lids.
In the outdoor play space the following was observed: A broken plastic, basketball hoop base, multiple broken frisbees and hula hoops. In the Young Toddler room was a broken wooden handle on the play stove under the window. In the Young Toddler room, a yellow "Evenflo" event saucer had a ripped seat cover. A green toy bin on the wooden shelf, in the middle of the Preschool room was cracked posing a pinching or cutting hazard. The toy, play kitchen, top shelf's veneer was lifting which poses a cutting hazard to the children in the preschool room. In the School-Age Room, was an arcade basketball game with a broken, plastic tube posing a cutting hazard. In the School-Aged room a broken, wooden, play stove handle was observed. On both sides of the floor mirror in the back of the School-Aged Room, were two, protruding, two-inch screws, posing an impalement or cutting hazard. In the School-Aged Room's activity table, paper cups were observed to have a black substance which appeared to be mold.
It was observed that there was a multicolored paper pom-pom accessible to children in the young toddler room. The paper pom-pom, if torn, could produce pieces that are less than 1 inch in diameter and could pose a choking hazard to the children in the room who are still placing objects in their mouths.
In the Preschool Room, loose screws were observed on a child's wooden chair, at the art table, causing the chair to be unstable posing a fall hazard. In the Preschool Room, a blue, vinyl topped table was ripped with exposed wood and foam padding.
In the Infant Room, rest equipment (cribs) lacked labels with the names of the specific children.
The immunization record of Child # 1 lacked a yearly Influenza shot with no Letter of Exemption in File.
The facility had no lunch menu posted in a conspicuous location and not posted at least one week in advance.
The facility's fire alarm test report documented testing of the fire alarm system on 7-13-21, 8-20-21 and 9-20-21. The tests conducted on those dates were more than 30 days apart.
Staff person #1 and Staff Person #2 lacked documentation of fire safety training during their respective anniversary years.
Staff person #3, who has worked at the facility for more than 90 days, lacked training in the 10 required health and safety training topics.
Staff person #4 and Staff person #5, who have worked at the facility for more than 90 days, lacked training in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR.
Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 lacked an annual written evaluation that was conducted within the past 12 months.
The Fee Agreement Form for Child File #4 lacked the Operator's Signature.
The Fee Agreement Form for Child File #4 lacked the Fee Amount.
The Fee Agreement Form for Child File #4 and #5 lacked the Date Fee to be Paid.
The Fee Agreement Form for Child File #4 lacked the Arrival and Departure Time.
The fee agreement for child #4 lacked the names of the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The Fee Agreement Form for Child File #1, #4 and #5 lacked the Date of Admission.
The Fee Agreement Form for Child File #3 and #4 was the original agreement.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #5 lacked Name, Address and Phone Number of the Physician or Medical Care Provider.
The Emergency Contact Form for Child #1, #4 and #5 lacked a completed work and home address for the enrolling parent.
Child #1, #2, #3 and #4 had emergency contact forms that lacked the entire address of the release persons listed. The addresses were lacking the name of the city, state and zip code.
The file for Staff person #4, functioning as an assistant group supervisor, contained documentation of only 2240 hours of childcare experience.
Staff person #1 lacked documentation of training in the required 10 health and safety training topics.
The file for staff #3 lacked documentation of completed Mandated Reporter 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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $48.00 | $38.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $48.00 | $38.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $45.00 | $35.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $40.00 | $30.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $30.00 | $20.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $20.00 | $20.00 |
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 Kelly and Ninas Daycare had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 12 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 24, 2026 (staff ratios): “At approximately 1:10 p.m. in the infant room with a total of 9 children, staff person #2 named 4 older toddlers in their group and staff person #3 named 4 older toddlers and an infant their group, resulting in staff…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kelly and Ninas Daycare?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kelly and Ninas Daycare since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Kelly and Ninas Daycare’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Dec 14, 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 Kelly and Ninas Daycare compare with other daycares in McKees Rocks?
It is tied for #10 of 12 centers in McKees Rocks by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 98% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kelly and Ninas Daycare last inspected?
Jul 24, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Kelly and Ninas Daycare cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $48.00 for newborn, $48.00 for infant, $45.00 for young toddler, $40.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kelly and Ninas Daycare?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kelly Dorsey And Nina Hayes-Hamlin.
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701 Chartiers Ave, McKees Rocks · 0.9 mi away · 63 spots Too few inspections to compare Community Preschool and Nursery LLC
608 Chartiers Ave, McKees Rocks · 0.9 mi away · 70 spots More citations than most Sweet Melodies Daycare and Early Learning Center
3845 Merle St, Pittsburgh · 0.9 mi away · 45 spots About typical
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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