Kid Play Today LLC
Kid Play Today LLC is a certified child care center in Shohola, PA, with capacity for 121 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 59 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (21 of 59). 6 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 9 centers in Pike County and has more citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Staff person # 1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid.
During a renewal inspection on 11/6/25, certification rep observed the first aid kits in the pre k and school age areas to be accessible to children.
During a renewal inspection on 11/6/25, certification rep observed the first aid kit in the school age room was missing tweezers.
During a renewal inspection on 11/6/25, certification rep observed a carpet with a curled corner in the young toddler area, which created a tripping hazard.
During a renewal inspection on 11/6/25, certification rep observed an indoor trampoline with several torn edges.
During a renewal inspection on 11/6/25, certification rep reviewed child # 1 and 2 files. There was no address provided for the designated release persons on either emergency contact form.
During a renewal inspection on 11/19/14, certification rep observed a bottle of lotion in a child's cubby labeled "keep out of reach of children," accessible to children.
During a renewal inspection on 11/19/24, certification rep observed torn edges on the play mats in the gym area and in the infant room.
During a renewal inspection on 11/18/14, expired diaper cream and sunblock was observed in the infant room.
During a renewal inspection on 11/19/24, the diaper trash can in the infant classroom had a lock and slide mechanism that was not hands free.
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More than 24 months passed between staff health assessments for staff # 1, 2, and 3 making them invalid. Health assessments for staff person # 1 are dated 4/19/22 and 6/25/24; health assessments for staff person # 2 are dated 5/10/22 and 6/25/24; health assessments for staff person # 3 are dated 1/13/22 and 4/17/24.
During a renewal inspection on 11/19/24, certification rep observed a bottle of milk which requires refrigeration, in a child's cubby.
During a complaint investigation on 4/15/24, a review of surveillance video verified that on 4/3/24, child # 1 was inside a bathroom unsupervised for less than one minute while a now former staff member was changing the diaper of another child. Staff person # 1 heard child # 1 knock on the door to get out and opened the door. During a complaint investigation on 4/15/24, a review of surveillance video verified that on 4/5/24, child # 1 was bit by another child. Staff # 2 and 3 were present in the classroom, however where they were positioned, they were unable to see what was happening between the two children.
During a complaint investigation on 4/15/24, the operator admitted that on 3/7/23, a now former staff gave the wrong breast milk to child # 1.
During a complaint investigation on 4/15/24, it was determined that the parent does not receive the original accident report for accidents, injuries, and illnesses.
Staff person # 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid and Heatlh and Safety Training. Staff person #2 did not complete the 10 hour health and safety training within 90 days of their date of hire. Staff # 2 took the incorrect version of the training.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/14/23. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The PA State Police clearance for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were not complete clearances and were still in pending status. The file for Facility Person #4 did not include mandated reporter training or any clearances or the request for the clearances.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/14/23. At that time, the emergency plan was reviewed. The emergency plan did not include a continuity plan for operations in times of an emergency.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/14/23. At that time, the facility files were reviewed. The file for Facility Person #4 did not include documentation of emergency plan training.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/14/23. At that time, disinfectant spray was observed in an unlocked cabinet in the school age area. Disinfectant spray was observed in an unlocked cabinet above the sink in the preschool area. Both were accessible to the children in care.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/14/23. At that time, the first aid kit was observed in an unlocked cabinet in the school age area. The first aid kit was observed in an unlocked cabinet above the sink in the preschool area. Both were accessible to the children in care.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/14/23. At that time, water stained ceiling tiles were observed in the preschool/school age room and in the main room of the facility. Dust covered ceiling fans were observed in the preschool/school age room. The door to the shed was observed to be laying on the ground of the school age playground.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/14/23. At that time, peeling paint was observed by the lunch table in the infant room.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/14/23. At that time, the bathroom in the preschool/school age room was equipped with a trash can that was not lidded.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/14/23. At that time, exposed bolts were observed on the school age playground and preschool playground. Jagged bolts were observed on the preschool playground.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/14/23. At that time, the immunization records were reviewed. The immunization record for Child #1 did not include administration of the hepatitis A vaccine. The immunization record for Child #3 did not include administration of the third immunization of DTAP and pneumococcal. The immunization record for Child #4 did not include administration of the flu vaccine.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/14/23. At that time, A&D ointment was observed in a floor level drawer in the bathroom used by the children where it was accessible to the children. The A&D ointment was labeled "keep out of reach of children."
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/14/23. At that time, the facility files were reviewed. The file for Facility Person #4 did not include a health assessment or TB test.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/14/23. At that time, an avocado and cheese was observed in lunch boxes in the toddler room. Yogurt was observed in a lunch box in the preschool room. Two yogurts and cheese were observed in lunch boxes in the school age room.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/14/23. At that time, the facility had not completed an emergency drill in the past year.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/14/23. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #3, who has been employed longer than 90 days, had not completed the one hour update to the health and safety training.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/14/23. At that time, the parent handbook was reviewed. The supervision policy of the facility was not included in the parent handbook.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/14/23. At that time, the financial agreements for the children were reviewed. The financial agreements were not signed by the operator.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/14/23. At that time, the financial agreements were reviewed. The financial agreements did not include a person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/14/23. At that time, the emergency contact forms were reviewed. The emergency contact forms did not include the work address and phone number of the following children: Child #1, Child #2, Child #3.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/14/23. At that time, the emergency contact forms were reviewed. The emergency contact forms did not include the address of the release persons.
Staff Person #1 has been named as a perpetrator in a founded/indicated report of child abuse.
A complaint investigation was conducted on 7/14/23. During the investigation video surveillance was reviewed from 7/7/23. The video shows Staff Person #1 roughly grabbing Child #1 by the head with one hand and pulling the child in front of them. Staff Person #1 then aggressively grabs Child #1 by the shoulders and walks across the room to the wall, lifting him higher as he walks. Child #1 is then pushed up against the wall about 4 feet high with Staff Person #1's face close to the child's for about three seconds before roughly placing the child on the ground where the child is seen crumpling to the floor as Staff Person #1 walks away. Staff Person #1 was also seen hitting Child #2 in the side of the head roughly enough to knock them to the floor from a sitting position, before Staff Person #1 drags the child closer to them and gets in their face. Staff Person #1 was seen hitting Child #1 in the side of the head, grabbing the child under the arms and shoving the child backwards onto the floor. Staff Person #1 was observed walking past Child #1, then turning toward Child #1 and kicking Child #1 to the ground.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/22. At that time, exposed bolts were observed on the fencing of all three playgrounds. An acceptable plan of correction was received with an implementation date of 12/15/22. An unannounced inspection was conducted on 1/6/23. At that time, exposed bolts were observed on the fencing of all three playgrounds.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/22. At that time, Staff Person #5 did not have an NSOR certificate on file within 45 days of their date of hire. The NSOR certificate was dated 11/1/22.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/22. At that time, peeling paint was observed in the "big potty" bathroom on the wall between the sink and the toilet.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/22. At that time, a ripped chair cushion with exposed foam was observed in the young toddler area. A sharp, broken metal file cabinet was observed on the floor of the older older toddler area. Exposed bolts were observed on the fencing of all three playgrounds.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/22. At that time, a plastic bag was observed on a shelf 2 feet high and was accessible to the children in the young toddler area. Diapers contained in plastic packaging were observed on a floor level shelf in the young older toddler area and were accessible to the children in care. Staff in the young toddler area identified a child in care at that time that still places objects in their mouth.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/22. At that time, the refrigerator in the infant room was not equipped with a thermometer.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/22. At that time, the file for Child #1 was reviewed. At that time, the most recent flu vaccine was administered 10/13/2020. Child #1 did not have documentation that the flu vaccine was administered during the previous flu season as recommended by the ACIP.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/22. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. At that time, the following staff did not have a health assessment with TB test results on file at the facility prior to the onset of their employment: Staff Person #1 (health assessment/TB date 1/13/22), Staff Person #2 (health assessment/TB date 8/24/22), Staff Person #3 (health assessment/TB date 9/27/22), and Staff Person #4 (health assessment/TB date 11/10/22),
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/22. At that time, the owner stated that an emergency drill had been conducted, but had not been documented and filed at the facility.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/15/22. At that time, the file for Child #2 was reviewed. At that time, the most recent review of the emergency contact form and financial agreement was dated 3/6/22.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/19/21. At that time, staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, date of hire 10/18/21, contained an FBI Fingerprinting receipt dated 11/8/21. The file for Staff Person #3, date of hire 10/14/21, did not contain the child abuse clearance or the request for the clearance. The file for Staff Person #5, date of hire 11/3/21, contained an FBI Fingerprinting receipt dated 11/11/21. It did not contain the completed FBI Clearance for Staff Person #5. The file for Staff Person #9, date of hire 10/14/21, contained a FBI Fingerprint receipt dated 11/3/21. The file for Staff Person #10, date of hire 10/4/21, contained an FBI fingerprinting receipt dated 11/3/21.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/19/21. At that time, soiled tissues and wipes were observed in an unlidded trash can in the Main Room.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/19/21. At that time, the first aid kit in the young toddler area did not contain band-aids.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/19/21. At that time, damaged plaster was observed next to the gate to the preschool area in the main room.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/19/21. At that time, magnatiles were observed in the older toddler area where eight older toddlers and one young toddler were playing. The instruction manual for magnatiles state that they are for children ages three and up.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/19/21. At that time, exposed bolts were observed along the fencing to the playground.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/19/21. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1, date of hire 10/18/21, contained a health assessment with TB test results dated 11/6/21 and 11/9/21, respectively. The file for Staff Person #2, date of hire 11/11/21, did not contain a health assessment or TB test results. The file for Staff Person #3, date of hire 10/14/21, did not contain a health assessment or TB test results. The file for Staff Person #4, date of hire 6/13/21, contained a health assessment with TB test results dated 6/1721 and 6/23/21, respectively. The file for Staff Person #5, date of hire 11/3/21, did not contain a health assessment or TB test results. The file for Staff Person #6, date of hire 7/14/21, contained a TB test dated 8/3/21. The file for Staff Person #7, date of hire 6/14/21, contained a health assessment with TB test results dated 6/18/21. The file for Staff Person #9, date of hire 10/14/21, contained a health assessment with TB test results dated 10/29/21 and 11/1/21, respectively. The file for Staff Person #10, date of hire 10/4/21, contained a health assessment with TB test results dated 11/3/21.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/19/21. At that time, the facility did not have a written feeding schedule for any of the infants in care.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/19/21. At that time, the facility did not have a letter notifying the local traffic authorities of the location of the child care.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/19/21. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #7, an aide, did not contain proof of high school education to qualify her for the position. The file for Staff Person #8, an assistant group supervisor, did not contain proof of high school education to qualify her for the position.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 11/19/21. At that time, the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
“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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $56.00 | $49.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $56.00 | $49.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $56.00 | $49.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $56.00 | $49.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $56.00 | $49.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $56.00 | $31.40 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $56.00 | $31.40 |
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.
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Common questions
Has Kid Play Today LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Apr 15, 2024 (supervision): “During a complaint investigation on 4/15/24, a review of surveillance video verified that on 4/3/24, child # 1 was inside a bathroom unsupervised for less than one minute while a now former staff member was changing the…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kid Play Today LLC?
Pennsylvania lists 3 complaint investigations 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 Play Today LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective May 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 Kid Play Today LLC compare with other daycares in Pike County?
It is #8 of 9 centers in Pike County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kid Play Today LLC last inspected?
Jun 9, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Kid Play Today LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $56.00 for newborn, $56.00 for infant, $56.00 for young toddler, $56.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kid Play Today LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kids Play Today 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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