Kelly Ann Finnen Day Care
Kelly Ann Finnen Day Care is a certified child care center in Blakeslee, PA, with capacity for 65 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times. The state cited 44 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (14 of 44). 14 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #39 of 60 centers in Monroe County and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of the inspection, the operator did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility. This is evidenced by the current letter dated 3/26/26 and the previous letter dated 10/4/24.
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #3 did not include the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care and the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #4 did not include a date on the agreement indicating the last time it was reviewed by the parent.
At the time of the inspection, the manual monthly monitoring of the fire detection system was not completed every 30 days, as required. This is evidenced by the current manual monthly monitoring date of 3/9/26 and the previous monitoring date of 2/5/26.
At the time of the inspection, staff person #5, who has direct contact and routine interaction with children, did not have a current NSOR on file. This is evidenced by the NSOR on file dated 7/13/20.
During the course of the renewal inspection, two health assessments for staff person #2 were provided by staff person #3 to the certification representative for review. Staff person #2 had a health assessment on file dated 3/22/25. The date on the health assessment appeared to have been altered by changing the original date of 3/18/23 to the new date of 3/22/25. The document appeared to have been photocopied after the date was altered on the original copy as the remaining pieces of the document including the writing was identical. The physician's office confirmed that a physical and TB test was not conducted for this staff person on either 3/22/25 or 3/18/23.
At the time of the inspection, staff persons #2, #3 and #4 did not have documentation of current emergency plan training in their file. This is evidenced by the emergency plan training in their file dated 7/19/24. This is required to be updated annually. Staff person #5 did not receive emergency plan training every 12 months as required. This is evidenced by the current training on file dated 9/25/25 and the previous training dated 7/10/24.
At the time of the inspection, the bottom of the front and back doors of the childcare facility were rusty and were bent upwards with sharp corners exposed posing a hazard to children. The steps of the small plastic climber in the outdoor play space were cracked and split open, posing a pinch point to the children using the climber.
At the time of the inspection, the health report on file for child #4, a preschooler, did not contain a date for when the health assessment was done to determine if it was done more than a year prior.
At the time of the inspection, child #3 was not in compliance with the immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP and was missing the following vaccine: HEP A #2.
At the time of the inspection, the certification representative observed preschool children sitting down at the table to eat lunch without washing their hands. Staff person #1 acknowledged that the children did not wash their hands prior to eating.
At the time of the inspection, staff person #2 had a health assessment on file dated 3/22/25. The date on the health assessment appeared to have been altered by changing the original date of 3/18/23 to the new date of 3/22/25. The document appeared to have been photocopied after the date was altered on the original copy as the remaining pieces of the document including the writing was identical. The physician's office confirmed that a physical and TB test was not conducted for this staff person on either 3/22/25 or 3/18/23.
Staff persons #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not complete fire safety training annually, as required. This is evidenced by the current fire safety training dated 9/25/25, 10/20/25, 10/20/25 and 10/20/25, respectively and the previous fire safety training dated 7/16/24, 7/12/24, 7/12/24 and 7/16/24, respectively.
At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact forms for children #2, #3, and #5 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
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During the inspection, the operator did not have in writing the general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, health policies, pick-up arrangements and supervision policies that are to be provided to parents at the time of enrollment.
During the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 and child #2 did not include the name of the child's physician. It also did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #5 did not include the work address of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact form for child #5 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Staff person #5 did not have a completed NSOR certificate or DHS FBI clearance on file and has been employed at the facility for more than 45 days (see LIS code sheet for date of hire). The disclosure statement also was not dated for staff person #5.
The facility did not have an emergency plan for review.
In the Toddler room, there was a can of disinfectant spray and a bottle of hand sanitizer in the closet which was open. A spray can of sunscreen was observed in a child's bookbag in the preschool hallway. A Pothos plant was observed on the desk in the main child care space. All of these were accessible to children.
The trash can in the bathroom contaminated by human secretions was not plastic-lined.
A first aid kit was not in the play space where children were present.
The play space gate and fence contained exposed bolts which were in eye height of children, therefore, posing a hazard.
Paper towels were not accessible to children in either of the two bathrooms in the main child care space.
Several perishable foods were observed in several children's lunch boxes which were located on a shelf in the main childcare space and not refrigerated. These perishable foods include yogurt, numerous Lunchables, and a cheese sandwich.
Staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4 and staff person #6 did not have current fire safety training on file. This is evidenced by the fire safety training on file dated 10/17/22.
Staff person #5 did not have education or prior child care experience on file and therefore, could not qualify for the position they were performing.
There were no emergency contact forms for children present in the play space.
Staff person #5 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During renewal inspection on 10/18/23 there were 2 gallons of paint under the teacher's desk in the main room. These were accessible to children. There were several containers of Lysol wipes in a cabinet with no locks. These were accessible to children.
Damaged paint was observed under the right front windows in the main room and under the first window in room 2. An approximate 12-inch section along the carpet seam was frayed in room 2.
CHILD #1 & 3 (see code sheet for dob) are more than 6-months old and do not have an influenza immunization or an exemption letter from the parents. The influenza immunization is recommended by the ACIP for all children 6 months and older.
CHILD #3 (see code sheet for start date) health assessment did not include a date or signature by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. CHILD #3 has been enrolled more than 60 days.
CHILD # 3 & 4 (see code sheet for start dates) did not have an approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development.
CHILD # 1 & 2 (see code sheet for start dates) emergency contact forms did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
CHILD # 4 (see code sheet for start date) emergency contact form and financial agreement were last reviewed by parent on 1/10/23. This is more than 6 months ago.
CHILD # 1 & 2 emergency contact forms did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
STAFF # 1 and #2 (see code sheet for start dates) did not have 2 written nonfamily references in file.
Staff person #--1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #-1- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: First Aid and CPR.
During inspection on 10/28/22 observed staff person # 2 caring for and assigned to a group of 7 pre-school children in a room with a measured capacity of 6.
The emergency plan does not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities. The emergency plan does not provide for an annual emergency drill.
Fire safety review completed on this date 12/9/21 per renewal. Review revealed that operator does not have a record of monthly testing of the fire alarm system.
The emergency plan does not provide for sending a copy of the plan to the local municipality.
“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) | $50.00 | $40.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $50.00 | $40.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $50.00 | $40.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $48.00 | $40.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $48.00 | $40.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
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 Ann Finnen Day Care 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 Oct 24, 2025 (background checks): “At the time of the inspection, staff person #5, who has direct contact and routine interaction with children, did not have a current NSOR on file. This is evidenced by the NSOR on file dated 7/13/20.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kelly Ann Finnen Day Care?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kelly Ann Finnen Day Care since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Kelly Ann Finnen Day Care’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 27, 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 Kelly Ann Finnen Day Care compare with other daycares in Monroe County?
It is #39 of 60 centers in Monroe County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 60% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kelly Ann Finnen Day Care last inspected?
Apr 1, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Kelly Ann Finnen Day Care cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $50.00 for newborn, $50.00 for infant, $50.00 for young toddler, $48.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kelly Ann Finnen Day Care?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kelly Ann Finnen.
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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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