Kiddie Academy of Montgomeryville

1020 Horsham Rd, North Wales, PA 19454 · Montgomery County

2 core-safety citations in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4 (accredited)

Part of Kiddie Academy · 20 Pennsylvania locations

Kiddie Academy of Montgomeryville is a certified child care center in North Wales, PA, with capacity for 169 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 34 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 13 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #13 of 14 centers in North Wales and has more citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 50% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical

#13 of 14 centers in North Wales

7 Core-safety citations

27 Other citations

8 Inspections

1 Complaint investigations that found violations

34 citations from 9 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 13 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 14, 2026

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications 9

Health & medication 9

Background checks 6

Building & playground safety 4

Records & paperwork 4

Emergency preparedness 1

Caregiver conduct 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jul 14, 2026 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

During the allocated unannounced inspection on 7/14/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not contain the National Sex Offender Registry clearance, The Child Abuse clearance and the application for the Criminal Record clearance for a provisional hire as required by the CPSL. The records of staff person #2 did not contain an updated Child Abuse clearance as required by the CPSL.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 16, 2026): “Staff persons have received all clearances”

Citation Jul 14, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)

During the allocated unannounced inspection on 7/14/26, it was observed that there was no fire drill log document to verify fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “Fire drills/logs are completed every 60 days. New Director was unsure of where they were kept. Please see attached.”

Citation Jul 14, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)

During the allocated unannounced inspection on 7/14/26, there was no document presented to verify the annual inspection of the fire detection system.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “The owner had record of the annual inspection but was not present during the inspection. See attached.”

Citation Jul 14, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

General Health and Safety/Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.21/3270.31(f)

During the allocated unannounced inspection on 7/14/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not contain Pediatric First Aid & CPR training and Health and safety training for a director.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2026): “Staff person #2completed Health and safety training and is enrolled in a First Aid/CPR course to be completed on 9/28/26”

Citation Jul 14, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

During the allocated unannounced inspection on 7/14/26, the records of staff person #2 did not contain fire safety training for a director.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “Staff person #2 completed the DHS 2026 fire safety training.”

Citation Jul 14, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)

During the allocated unannounced inspection on 7/14/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include verification of education. The records of staff person #2 did not include complete verification of education for a director. Document submitted did not indicate area of study.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 28, 2026): “Staff person #1 has submitted diploma for evaluation Staff person #2 provided transcripts along with college diploma.”

Core safety Jan 22, 2026 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

During the renewal inspection on 1/22/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not contain the National Sex Offender Registry Certificate as required by the CPSL for provisional hire.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2026): “Staff #2 provided NSOR clearance 1/23/26”

Citation Jan 22, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)

During the renewal inspection on 1/22/26, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not include an updated health assessment for a young toddler. Health records dated 5/9/2025

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2026): “Child #1 was seen by the Dr. on 2/12/26 for a well check and an updated form was completed”

Citation Jan 22, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)

During the renewal inspection on 1/22/26, it was observed that the records of child #2 did not contain an updated health record for an older toddler. Health record dated 8/27/2024.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2026): “Child #2 was seen by the doctor on 2/12/26 for a well check and an updated from was completed”

Citation Jan 22, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)

During the renewal inspection on 1/22/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2026): “Staff person #2 had a TB completed upon hire on 1/2025. It is documented on her health form she presented at hire”

Citation Jan 22, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

General Health and Safety/Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.21/3270.31(f)

During the renewal inspection on 1/22/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not have an acceptable combination of health & Safety training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2026): “Staff person #3 completed part 2 of Basic Health & Safety training. Part 1 was completed on 10/14/25”

Citation Jan 22, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)

During the renewal inspection on 1/22/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #3 did not have an updated Pediatric First Aid & CPR training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2026): “Staff persons #1 and #3 completed first aid and CPR on 1/27/26”

Citation Jan 22, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)

During the renewal inspection on 1/22/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not contain acceptable verification of education for an Aide.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 5, 2026): “Staff person #3 submitted her college diploma from Algeria to be evaluated through PA Keys. On 2/12/26 we mailed the copies of the diploma to ECE for evaluation”

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Citation Jul 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

During the unannounced inspection on 7/15/25, it was observed that the thermostats were not in good repair (not working) to measure the temperatures in the classrooms.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2025): “Provider has replaced thermostats”

Core safety Mar 11, 2025 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct

Restraints prohibited 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(e)

During the unannounced inspection on 3/11/25, it was verified that a child was restrained in a chair by staff person #1. Staff person #1 used their arm to prevent child from getting out of the chair.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2025): “The provider had a meeting with staff #1 about the importance of appropriate handling of children in times of stress. Staff #1 was suspended for one week and assigned 18hours of safety, supervision, and mindfulness training.”

Core safety Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

During the renewal inspection on 1/16/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #6 did not include the National Sex Offender Registry certificate as required by the CPSL.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2025): “Staff member #6 submitted NSOR clearance application on 1/9/25. Has contacted via phone and email on 2/13 and 2/21 with no response. Employee will not work until NSOR is received.”

Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)

During the renewal inspection on 1/16/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #6 did not contain a health assessment.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2025): “Staff person #6 health assessment has been updated.”

Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Health information/Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5)

During the renewal inspection on 1/16/25 it was observed that the records of child #1 did not include a health assessment and record of immunizations.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2025): “Child #1 health form and immunization record has been updated.”

Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)

During the renewal inspection on 1/16/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not contain Pediatric First Aid & CPR training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2025): “Staff members #2 and ## participated in and completed Pediatric First aid & CPR training on 2/4/25.”

Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)

During the renewal inspection on 1/16/25, it was observed that the records of Staff person #1, #2, #4, & #5 did not contain an updated staff evaluation.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 21, 2025): “Provider has updated and submitted staff evaluations.”

Core safety Feb 1, 2024 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

During the renewal inspection on 2/1/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include a National Sex Offender Registry certificate (NSOR) as required by the CPSL

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2024): “Provider has obtained and submitted the NSOR for staff person #1”

Citation Feb 1, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)

During the renewal inspection on 2/1/24, it was observed that trash receptacles in classrooms Pre-K 2 were not closed.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2024): “Provider has obtained new covered receptacles for classrooms.”

Citation Feb 1, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

During the renewal inspection on 2/1/24, it observed that the stall in the bathroom between Pre-K1 and Pre-K 2 appeared rusty and not in good repair.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2024): “Provider has repaired bathroom stalls.”

Citation Feb 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)

During the renewal inspection on 2/1/24, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #2 did not include an updated Emergency Contact. Documents dated 6/3/2023 and 5/16/23 respectively.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2024): “Provider has obtained updated documents and placed in children's files.”

Citation Nov 28, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(g)

At the time of inspection facility persons # 7 and 10 did not have health and safety professional development on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2023): “Legal entity will assure that facility persons # 7 and 10 obtain their CCDBG health and safety professional development on file. and will keep record of completion in the staff's file at the facility at all times. Legal entity will submit a copy to OCDEL for evidence of correction.”

Citation Nov 28, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

At the time of inspection facility person #7 had expired Mandated Reporter training on file at time of inspection.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2023): “Legal entity will assure that facility persons # 7 obtains updated mandated reporter training and # 11 obtains NSOR Certificate and copies will be submitted to OCDEL for evidence of corrections. Legal entity will assure that all CPSL required documentation ate kept in staff at facility at all times.”

Citation Nov 28, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications

Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)

At the time of inspection facility person #9 did not have annual staff evaluation on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2023): “Legal entity will assure that facility persons # 9 will obtain annual staff evaluation and will keep in the staff's file at the facility at all times. Legal entity will submit a copy to OCDEL for evidence of correction.”

Citation Nov 28, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)

At the time of inspection facility person #11 did not have two written nonfamily references on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2023): “Legal entity will assure that facility persons #11 obtain two non- family reference letters and kept in staff file at the facility at all times. Legal entity will submit a copy to OCDEL for evidence of correction.”

Core safety Jun 20, 2022 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

At the time of the inspection facility person 8 did not have an FBI clearance on file, facility person 9 & 10 did not have NSOR clearances on file,

Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jun 30, 2022): “Legal entity will ensure that facility person # 8 will obtain their FBI clearance and facility person 9 & 10 obtain their NSOR clearances. Legal entity will send a copy of the clearance to OCDEL for proof of correction. Legal entity will ensure that facility person 8, 9 & 10 are not working alone…”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Jun 20, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

At the time of inspection facility person 9 & 10 did not have biannual health assessments on file.

Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jun 30, 2022): “Legal entity will ensure that facility persons # 9 & 10 will obtain biannual health assessment, Legal entity will submit a copy of the health assessments to OCDEL for proof of correction.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Jun 20, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)

At the time of the inspection facility person # 10 did not have tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method or the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jun 30, 2022): “Legal entity will ensure that facility person #10 gets a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method and the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Legal entity will submit a copy…”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Core safety May 12, 2022 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

At the time of the inspection facility person 8 did not have an FBI clearance on file, facility person10 did not have NSOR clearances on file,

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2022): “Legal entity will ensure that facility person # 8 will obtain their FBI clearance and facility person 10 obtain their NSOR clearances. Legal entity will send a copy of the clearance to OCDEL for proof of correction. Legal entity will ensure that facility person 8, and 10 are not working alone with…”

Citation May 12, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)

At the time of inspection facility person 9 & 10 did not have biannual health assessments on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2022): “Legal entity will ensure that facility persons # 9 & 10 will obtain biannual health assessment, Legal entity will submit a copy of the health assessments to OCDEL for proof of correction.”

Citation May 12, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)

At the time of the inspection facility person # 10 did not have tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method or the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 13, 2022): “Legal entity will ensure that facility person #10 gets a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method and the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Legal entity will submit a copy…”

“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 Mar 11, 2025 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.)	$75.23	$57.69
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)	$75.23	$57.69
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)	$71.08	$54.23
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)	$65.08	$49.15
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)	$65.08	$49.15
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)	$65.08	$49.15

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 169 children

Certificate status Regular

Certificate valid through Mar 4, 2027

Keystone STARS STAR 4 (accredited)
since Sep 29, 2025 · what STARS means

Operator K A of Montgomery Township INC

Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare

Phone (215) 412-5437

State certificate # CER-00252900

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Common questions

Has Kiddie Academy of Montgomeryville had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 7 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 Jul 14, 2026 (background checks): “During the allocated unannounced inspection on 7/14/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not contain the National Sex Offender Registry clearance, The Child Abuse clearance and the application for…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Kiddie Academy of Montgomeryville?

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 Kiddie Academy of Montgomeryville’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4 (accredited), effective Sep 29, 2025. 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 Kiddie Academy of Montgomeryville compare with other daycares in North Wales?

It is #13 of 14 centers in North Wales by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Kiddie Academy of Montgomeryville last inspected?

Jul 14, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Kiddie Academy of Montgomeryville cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $75.23 for infant, $75.23 for young toddler, $71.08 for older toddler, $65.08 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Kiddie Academy of Montgomeryville?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is K A of Montgomery Township INC.

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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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