Kharis Kiddieland LLC
Kharis Kiddieland LLC is a certified child care center in East McKeesport, PA, with capacity for 27 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 51 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (18 of 51). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #199 of 457 centers in Allegheny County and has more citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The file for staff person #3 contained documentation of a disclosure statement but was not dated.
A storage cabinet in Room #1 did not completely block the doorway leading to the unmeasured room, leaving a wall outlet visible and without a plate cover.
Damaged plaster was observed on the baseboard next to the closet in Room #1.
Gym mats stored in the unmeasured room were observed to be torn along the edges and not maintained in good repair. Staff stated that these mats are taken out of the unmeasured room and taken to Room #1 for the children to use.
The two most recent health reports in the files for children #3 and #5, who are preschool age, are dated more than 12 months apart.
The two most recent health assessments in the file for staff person #2 are dated more than 24 months apart: March 28, 2023 and August 14, 2025.
The file for child #4 did not contain documentation of a health report and has been enrolled for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
The file for staff person #1 contained documentation of fire safety trainings on April 22, 2024 and June 10, 2025, which is more than 12 months apart.
The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 did not include information on the enrolling parent's work telephone number. The emergency contact form in the files for children #2, #4, and #5 did not include information on the enrolling parent's work address and telephone number.
The emergency contact form in the file for child #2 did not include information on the child's special needs which is needed in an emergency situation.
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The emergency contact form in the file for child #2 did not include the policy number of the health insurance coverage for the child.
The emergency contact form in the file for child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The file for Staff #2 contained a State Police Clearance that was lacking a Disposition for a Driving Under the Influence charge, the staff person # 2 was directed to obtain the disposition.
The file for Staff #2 contained a Disclosure Statement that was not dated.
The file for Staff #1 was lacking proof of initial or annual emergency plan training.
The file for Child #4 contained a Health Assessment that was obtained more than 60 days after the child's enrollment date.
The schedule in Room 4 (School Age) does not allow time for homework supervision.
The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact form that was lacking the address and phone number of the child's physician. The file for Child #4 was lacking the phone number of the child's physician.
The files for Child #1, 2, 3, and 5 all contained emergency contact forms that were lacking work addresses and phone numbers of the enrolling parent. The file for Child #4 was lacking the home phone number of the enrolling parent.
The file for Child #1 was lacking signed parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
The fire detection 30-Day testing log on file contains dates of testing of 8/31/23-10/24/23, 11/20/23-12/29/24, 3/29/24-4/30/24, and the most current testing date of 4/30/24, which are more than 30 days apart.
The disclosure statement on file for Staff Person #1 lacked a date. A date was not put in place until 9.12.23 at the time of the inspection.
The files for Staff Person #2 lacked verification that they had received emergency plan training.
Two uncovered outlets were observed in a small unmeasured room located next to Classroom #1. The small room, though unmeasured, was accessible to children receiving care in Classroom #1.
In a small unmeasured room located next to Classroom #1 a wall outlet was observed to be missing a protective plate/cover. The small room, though unmeasured, was accessible to children receiving care in Classroom #1.
A riding toy located in Classroom #3 was observed to be missing a seat.
Two small chairs were observed to be in disrepair in Classroom #4. The seats were not connected fully to the legs of the chairs.
The file for Child #4 lacked verification that the child had received 1 of their recommended DTAP vaccinations, an annual influenza vaccination and their Hepatitis A vaccination. A written exemption was not on file at the time of the inspection.
The tuberculosis screening on file for Staff Person #1 was completed in excess of 12 months prior to starting at the facility and is therefore unacceptable.
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked information related to an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and the physician's assessment of their suitability to provide child care.
Verification that the facility has submitted their annual notification to the local traffic safety authorities was not available at the time of the inspection.
The file for Child #2 lacked a child service report and the child has exceeded 6 months since their start date at the facility.
The files for Children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were observed to contain the original agreements.
The emergency contact form for Child #4 lacked an address for one of the release persons listed.
An emergency contact form was missing for a Preschool Age child receiving care in Classroom #1.
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked verification of education and experience to qualify them for a position at the facility.
The file for Facility Person #2 lacked a completed NSOR certificate prior to starting in their volunteer position at the facility. Provisional hiring does not apply to a volunteer position.
The emergency plan lacked information related to volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.
The rest equipment observed to be used for napping was not labeled for use of an individual child.
The file for Facility Person #2, who was observed in the facility with children in care, lacked an initial health assessment and tuberculosis screening within 12 months prior to starting.
The written notification of safe routes was not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.
The facility has not submitted notification to the local traffic safety authority of the facility location and the use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care.
The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the telephone number of the child's physician. The emergency contact form for Child #5 lacked the address of the child's physician.
The emergency contact forms for Children #1, #3 and #4 lacked the complete address for the release persons listed.
The written emergency transportation plan was not posted in the child care spaces.
The emergency contact forms for Children #1 and #4 lacked signed parental consent for obtaining emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid by facility staff.
The file for Facility Person #1 lacked verification of education.
The current certificate of compliance and information as to how the parents may view the applicable regulations and instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office were not posted in a conspicuous location.
The emergency plan lacked information related to the method for facility persons to contact parents when an emergency situation arises and when it has ended and instructions of how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
The hot water in the right restroom was measured at 113.7° F. The hot water in the left restroom was measured at 112.6° F.
A visual strip was missing from the glass panel located next to the front door.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $56.00 | $54.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $54.00 | $52.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $58.00 | $58.00 |
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 Kharis Kiddieland LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Sep 12, 2025 (background checks): “The file for staff person #3 contained documentation of a disclosure statement but was not dated.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kharis Kiddieland LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kharis Kiddieland LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Kharis Kiddieland LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Feb 2, 2023. 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 Kharis Kiddieland LLC compare with other daycares in Allegheny County?
It is tied for #199 of 457 centers in Allegheny County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kharis Kiddieland LLC last inspected?
Sep 12, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Kharis Kiddieland LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $56.00 for older toddler, $54.00 for preschool, $58.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kharis Kiddieland LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kharis Kiddieland LLC.
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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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