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Kid Doodles Learning Center LLC

16 E Park Ave, Ambler, PA 19002 · Montgomery County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 1

Kid Doodles Learning Center LLC is a certified child care center in Ambler, PA, with capacity for 115 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 37 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (16 of 37). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #15 of 15 centers in Ambler and has more citations per inspection than 83% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 83% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#15 of 15 centers in Ambler
5 Core-safety citations
32 Other citations
5 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
37 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 17, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Nov 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 20, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Oct 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Feb 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Nov 3, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 16
Health & medication 5
Food & feeding 3
Records & paperwork 3
Emergency preparedness 3
Background checks 2
Training & qualifications 2
Caregiver conduct 1
Sleep safety 1
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Nov 17, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff #2 did not have required (OCDEL regulations), written proof of CPSL-state police.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 3, 2025): “The staffer will get the required clearances. Written proof will be in the staff file.”
Citation Nov 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.104(a)
In the infant classroom, during the inspection, there was a bookshelf that was not mounted, unstable and could cause harm if toppled over.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2025): “The shelf will be mounted and secured.”
Citation Nov 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
On the outdoor play space, there was an open cabinet and an unprotected heat source, both which could pose a hazard to the facility children
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 3, 2025): “The cabinet will be repaired, removed or replaced. The heat source will be covered.”
Citation Nov 17, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate/No styrofoam 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)/3270.108(c)
There was a ripped cot with exposed foam in the infant classroom. The foam could pose a choking hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2025): “The mats will be repaired or replaced.”
Citation Nov 17, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
At the time of inspection, there was no written proof of a current physical on file for staff #1- hire date 1/2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 3, 2025): “Staff #1 will be removed from duty until a recent physical is on file.”
Citation Nov 17, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Written statement 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)
At the time of inspection, there was no written feeding schedule for the infants observed in the two infant classrooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2025): “Each parent/caregiver will submit a written feeding schedule for their infant child.”
Citation Nov 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.11(c)(10)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The file for staff #1-hire-date 9/16/2025 did not have written proof of required first-aid training as per regulation. The training was done completely online.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 8, 2025): “The staffer will be trained as required by the regulation.”
Core safety Dec 20, 2024 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
Staff #1 observed staff #2 place their hand over/near a crying child's mouth who woke-up from nap. This was for an estimated 30 seconds to prevent the child from waking other children during nap time.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 30, 2024): “Staff will be trained on techniques for crying infants.”
Core safety Oct 30, 2024 Inspection Sleep safety
Infant sleep position 55 Pa. Code §3270.119
At the time of inspection, three children, in the infant room were observed sleeping while swaddled. Thier hand, arms and feet were restricted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2024): “The children will be placed in the sleep position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics at all times.”
Citation Oct 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(c)
The was a damager screen in the preschool classroom on the first level of the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2024): “The screen will be repaired of replaced.”
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Citation Oct 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
During the inspection on 10/30/24, there were damaged ceiling tiles in the preschool classroom on the second level of the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2024): “The tile will be repaired or replaced.”
Citation Oct 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.102(a)
At the time of inspection, there was a piece of play equipment with multiple items which could pose a hazard to the children, at a sink in the preschool classroom there was a container with cutlery; including a knife near the sink where children wash their hands. There was a open shed on the outdoor play space that was not locked with items inside.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2024): “The cutlery was removed from the sink area. The shed will be locked at all times.”
Citation Oct 30, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator/Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.107/3270.161(d)
The refrigerators in three classrooms, used to store food for children did not have working thermometer indicating food was maintained at 45 degrees.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2024): “The thermometers will be replaced, or put in the rear of the refrigerator.”
Citation Oct 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
The schedule was not posted in the toddler classroom at the time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2024): “A plan of daily activities and routines, including a time for free play will be posted in each classroom.”
Citation Nov 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Heat Source 55 Pa. Code §3270.71
There were areas in the preschool classroom where the children had direct access to the baseboard heat source.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2023): “The covers were pulled down covering the direct heat source.”
Citation Nov 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Screened/Good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(b)/3270.72(c)
There were various windows in the facility classrooms where the screen were torn or broken.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2023): “All screens will be repaired or replaced.”
Citation Nov 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Above ground window opening restricted to 6" 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(d)
There were windows in the classrooms on the upper level of the facility that were not modified not to open more than six-inches.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2023): “All facility windows on the upper level will be adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.”
Citation Nov 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
At the time of inspection, there was peeling paint observed along the walls and doorway outside the infant and toddlers classroom. There were also broken tiles on the floor outside the preschool classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2024): “All broken tiles and peeling paint will be repaired.”
Citation Nov 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
In the infant room during the inspection on 11/17/23, the staff person or child washed their hands after the diaper change. There was no hand washing sign posted in the space or near the sink.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2023): “All staff and children will wash their hands before and after meals and after diapering. Hand washing signs will be posted at all facility sinks.”
Citation Nov 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There were areas on the play space indoor/outdoor with rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts; that could pose a hazard to the facility children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2024): “The vents in the indoor play area will be repaired and kept safe at all time.”
Citation Nov 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
There were various areas on the outdoor play space, with embedded equipment that did not have the required loose fill/mounting as required by regulations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2024): “Children will use our indoor play space, our smaller outdoor space, and certain designated areas in the large outdoor play space. They will use the mud kitchen, the 2 play houses (ground level) and grassy areas designate by rope and/or cones to play games/races. We will work on the other areas to…”
Citation Nov 17, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator/Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.107/3270.161(d)
At the time of inspection, potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home was observed in the child's cubby and not refrigerated as required by regulation..
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2024): “All potentially hazardous food will be refrigerated with a thermometer at 45° F or below at all times.”
Citation Nov 17, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
The Facility had not sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2024): “All plans will be sent annually”
Core safety Feb 9, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At time of inspection, Staff person #1 did not have required Child abuse, FBI Clearance and NSOR clearance as required per regulations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2023): “Staff person # 1 shall be removed from care with children until required clearances have been obtained and documented in her record as required.”
Citation Feb 9, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At time of inspection, staff person #1 and #2 both newly hired did not have required training regarding the facility's emergency plan documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2023): “The director of facility, shall provide the emergency plan training to both staff persons #1 and #2.”
Citation Feb 9, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
At time of inspection, the spray bottle used for cleaning in the room #1 was not labeled with the contents as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2023): “When certification rep notified staff of the spray bottle needing to be labeled the staff in the room immediately complied and labeled bottle as required.”
Citation Feb 9, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
During time of inspection, staff person #1 and #2 did not have required health assessment documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2023): “Both staff person # 1 and #2 shall be removed from care with children until they complete and submit the required health assessment and it is documented in their files.”
Citation Feb 9, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
At time of inspection, staff persons #1 and #2 did not have negative TB screening documented in their records as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2023): “Staff person #1 and #2 shall be removed from care with children until required negative TB screening is documented in their records as required per regulations.”
Citation Feb 9, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Enrolled in approved training - 16 yrs./Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(c)/3270.192(2)(i)
Staff person #1, did not have proof of age and documentation at she is enrolled in a certified childcare program documented in her record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2023): “Staff person #1 shall provider proof of age and documentation to show that she is able to work in facility as a staff member.”
Citation Feb 9, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
8th grade & enrolled in training/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(ii)
At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have proof of education/childcare training information documented in her record as required to help qualify her for the position of aide at facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2023): “Staff person #1 shall provide proof of completing at least the 8th grade along with confirmation of being enrolled in a childcare program at her school to help qualify her for the position of aide at facility.”
Citation Feb 9, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At time of inspection, staff persons # 1 and #2 did not have two non-family references documented in their records to attest to their suitable to serve as a staff member at facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2023): “Both staff shall provide two non-family references to be documented in their files as required.”
Core safety Nov 3, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Aides supervised all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(c)
At time of inspection, there were two aide qualified staff working in the infant room unsupervised by staff with qualifications of AGS or above.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2022): “The staff in the infant room shall be placed with someone with the qualifications of AGS or above and will not be permitted to work alone with children at all time as required per regulations.”
Citation Nov 3, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)
At time of inspection, the facility did not have an emergency plan available that provided for all the areas needed as per regulations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2022): “The facility shall have an emergency plan that accounts for all areas outlined in regulations and will be available for review by certification rep at next follow-up inspection.”
Citation Nov 3, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(c)
At time of inspection, the screen in the bathroom on the first floor preschool room was in need of repair or replacement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2022): “The screen in the bathroom in the preschool room shall be repaired or replaced.”
Citation Nov 3, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During time of inspection, the first aid kit in the infant room was missing scissors, an assortments of bandages.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2022): “All listed items were placed in first aid kit at time of inspection.”
Citation Nov 3, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
At time of inspection, there was chipped paint on the table in the 1st floor preschool room that was in need of repair or repainting.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2022): “The table in the preschool room shall be repainted to ensure that is no chipped paint.”
Citation Nov 3, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
Staff person # 1 and #2 did not have dated proof of a negative TB screening documented on their health assessments.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2022): “Both staff person # 1-2 shall have dated proof of negative TB screening and it shall be documented in both staff records as required per regulations.”

“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

Violation found Dec 20, 2024 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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.) $62.40 $58.40
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $61.40 $57.40
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $60.40 $56.40
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $59.40 $55.40

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

Capacity 115 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Nov 17, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Nov 14, 2023 · what STARS means
Operator Kid Doodles Learning Center LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 591-3446
State certificate # CER-00249555
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Common questions

Has Kid Doodles Learning Center 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 Nov 17, 2025 (background checks): “The file for staff #2 did not have required (OCDEL regulations), written proof of CPSL-state police.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Kid Doodles Learning Center LLC?

Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 Kid Doodles Learning Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Nov 14, 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 Kid Doodles Learning Center LLC compare with other daycares in Ambler?

It is #15 of 15 centers in Ambler by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 83% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Kid Doodles Learning Center LLC last inspected?

Nov 17, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Kid Doodles Learning Center LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $62.40 for infant, $61.40 for young toddler, $60.40 for older toddler, $59.40 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Kid Doodles Learning Center LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kid Doodles Learning Center LLC.

Certified centers nearby

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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