Kiddie Academy of Plumsteadville
Kiddie Academy of Plumsteadville is a certified child care center in Plumsteadville, PA, with capacity for 210 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 13 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (3 of 13). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #126 of 251 centers in Bucks County and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Staff # 1grabbed child by his forearm and pulled up a ramp child's feet were off of the ground and he was swinging to get away. Child struck his head twice.
On 6-23-26 during the renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that staff in rooms Young Two;s and Pre- K Ms. Jenny were unable to identify their specific supervision groups.
On 6-23-26 during the renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that handwashing signs were missing in several places in the facility.
On 6-23-26 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that highchairs in room #10 high chairs were missing their straps.
On 6-23-26 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that bottle for child #1 was not labeled with her name on it.
On 6-23-26 during the renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that the pre-k classroom was missing heir daily schedule hanging in the group space.
On 6-11-2025 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that sleeping babies were in the back of the classroom out of sight of teachers.
On 6-11-25 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that there was one or more group spaces that was missing the proper handwashing sign.
On 6-11-25 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that in one or more rooms the daily activities was not posted in the group space.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking in FBI and child abuse clearance information.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking on one of the required two reference letters.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking in an emergency contact form.
At the time of the inspection the financial agreement of child #2 had not been updated in over 6 months.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $63.60 | $60.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $63.60 | $60.00 |
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 Kiddie Academy of Plumsteadville had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 17, 2026 (caregiver conduct): “Staff # 1grabbed child by his forearm and pulled up a ramp child's feet were off of the ground and he was swinging to get away. Child struck his head twice.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kiddie Academy of Plumsteadville?
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 Plumsteadville’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Apr 16, 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 Kiddie Academy of Plumsteadville compare with other daycares in Bucks County?
It is tied for #126 of 251 centers in Bucks County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kiddie Academy of Plumsteadville last inspected?
Jun 24, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Kiddie Academy of Plumsteadville cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $85.00 for infant, $80.00 for young toddler, $78.00 for older toddler, $76.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kiddie Academy of Plumsteadville?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Love And Care Learning LLC.
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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