Kellys Kingdom III
Kellys Kingdom III is a certified child care center in Pittsburgh, PA, with capacity for 17 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 38 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (10 of 38). 7 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 #71 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh and has more citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #3 was incomplete.
There was a first aid kit it in the classroom in a backpack on a shelf in reach of children in care.
The initial health assessment/TB test on file for Facility Person #2 was completed after their start date.
The current staff evaluation completed and on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 12 months after the previous evaluation on file.
The emergency contact form on file for child #2 did not include the health insurance policy number.
There was no emergency contact form at the facility for a child in care. (Child #1)
There was only one nonfamily written reference on file for Facility Person #3.
The letter to the parents explaining the emergency plan did not include information regarding the plan for a lockdown or accommodations to be made in the event of an emergency.
In the girls' restroom used by the program, there were no handwashing signs at 4 toilets and one sink. In the boys' restroom used by the program, there were no handwashing signs at 2 urinals, 1 toilet and 2 sinks.
There was no lidded trash can at the sink area in the classroom.
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The facility is located in a school building and does not have access to the fire alarm system to demonstrate operability at the renewal inspection or test the smoke detectors at least every 30 days. The most recent fire alarm/smoke detector professional inspection report on file was dated 7/31/23.
There was no documentation that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
The health assessment on file for child #1 was dated more than 60 days after their first day of attendance at the facility.
The current staff evaluation completed by the director and on file for Facility Person #1 was completed more than 12 months after the previous staff evaluation on file. The only staff evaluation on file for Facility Person #2, employed at the facility for more than 2 years, was dated 4/10/24.
According to the statement of the operator, the facility's director is present at the facility approximately 10 of the approximately 20 weekly hours the program is in operation.
Facility Person #1 is classified and was serving as an assistant group supervisor. There was no documentation of any child care experience on file for Facility Person #1.
The agreements on file for children #1-#5 were the originals.
One electrical outlet, accessible to children 5 years of age or younger, lacked a protective cover.
An original proof of purchase or installation for the building's fire alarm system was not available.
The disclosure statement on file for staff #4 was not dated.
Documentation of current training on the emergency plan for staff #2 and #3 was not presented for review at the inspection. Staff #2 last signed the plan on 11/01/22. Staff #3 last signed the plan on 10/04/22.
The files for staff #1 and #3 did not include current health assessments. The most recent health assessments on file for both staff were conducted over 24 months ago.
Documentation of an emergency drill conducted in the past 12 months was not presented for review during the inspection.
Documentation on the facility's fire drill log indicated consecutive drills were conducted with the same hypothetical location listed as "classroom". The 2 most recent drills are compliant.
The file for staff #1 did not contain current certification in Pediatric CPR and First Aid. The certification on file was dated 9/22/21 and was expired.
The files or staff #1, #2, #3 and #5 did not include current fire safety training documentation.
The files for staff #2, #3, and #5 did not include staff evaluations.
The agreement for child #2 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The emergency contact form for child #2 did not include the work addresses and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact form for child #1 did not include a health insurance policy number.
The emergency contact form for child #1 did not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released
The emergency contact form and agreement for child #3 were last updated on 6/13/23.
When reviewed onsite, the file for staff #1 did not contain the results of the FBI clearance or a completed NSOR clearance. Applications for both were on file and dated as follows: FBI application 5/18/22, NSOR application 5/26/22.(SEE LIS CODE SHEET) When reviewed onsite, the file for staff #2 did not contain a completed NSOR clearance. The application was on file and was dated 5/16/22.(SEE LIS CODE SHEET). When reviewed onsite, the file for staff #3 contained a disclosure statement that was not dated.
The facility's emergency plan did not include details regarding continuity of business operations as required by Announcement C-22-04.
Diazepam was observed in an unlocked bottom drawer of a plastic storage unit. The medication was accessible.
The hypothetical location of the fire for 2 consecutive drills was documented as "classroom". The drills occurred 9/05/22 and 10/20/22.
The file for staff #1, designated as an AGS on the staff data sheet, did not contain documentation of the hours of experience required for the position.
Child and adult records were not stored in a locked cabinet. Files were stored on an open shelf in the classroom. Based on statements made by staff, the door to the classroom is not locked throughout the day.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $53.77 | $42.44 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $46.68 | $46.68 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $46.68 | $46.68 |
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 Kellys Kingdom III 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 Dec 17, 2025 (background checks): “The FBI clearance on file for Facility Person #3 was incomplete.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kellys Kingdom III?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kellys Kingdom III since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Kellys Kingdom III’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Mar 18, 2022. 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 Kellys Kingdom III compare with other daycares in Pittsburgh?
It is tied for #71 of 251 centers in Pittsburgh by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kellys Kingdom III last inspected?
Dec 17, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Kellys Kingdom III cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $53.77 for preschool, $46.68 for young school-age, $46.68 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kellys Kingdom III?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Jacquelyn Wright.
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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