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Kiddie City Early Childhood Development Center

330 Whitestown Rd, Butler, PA 16001 · Butler County
3 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Kiddie City Early Childhood Development Center is a certified child care center in Butler, PA, with capacity for 158 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 35 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (11 of 35). 25 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 11 centers in Butler and has more citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 75% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#5 of 11 centers in Butler
4 Core-safety citations
31 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
35 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 25 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 5, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 5, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 12, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Oct 31, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 10, 2025 · 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 11
Health & medication 8
Records & paperwork 7
Training & qualifications 4
Background checks 3
Staff ratios 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jun 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first-aid kit in the school-age 2 room lacked gloves.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2026): “Gloves were immediately placed in the first aid kid in school age room 2.”
Citation Jun 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
In the school-age 2 room, there was a window with multiple areas of broken glass with sharp edges. There was a window screen in front of the glass in the window.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2026): “The window in the School Age 2 Room with multiple areas of broken glass with sharp edges has been fixed. The glass has been replaced.”
Core safety May 12, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #6 had a disclosure statement that was dated after their start date and lacked an NSOR verification certificate at their start date and requires a current certificate. The file for staff person #3 had an NSOR verification certificate that was dated after their start date. The file for staff person #4 had child abuse clearances that exceeded 60 months between clearances.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2026): “Staff person #6 has applied for and received their NSOR verification. Staff person #3 and staff person #4 had been previously corrected. Staff person #6 did not work in a child care position until the NSOR verification was received.”
Citation May 12, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
In the 2 year old room downstairs, there was an unlabeled spray bottle with a yellow liquid that staff identified as a disinfectant spray.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2026): “The spray bottle in the two year old room was labeled to be identified as disinfectant spray.”
Citation May 12, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
In the younger preschool room, there was one area of peeling paint on the back wall. In the downstairs back hallway, two exits from the building had peeling paint in multiple areas in both stairwells outside of the doors leading to the outside.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2026): “The younger preschool room peeling paint was corrected on 5/12/26. The downstairs back hallway exits from the building with peeling paint will be corrected by 6/15/26.”
Citation May 12, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
A handwashing sign was not posted at the changing tables in the older infant room and infant 2 room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2026): “A handwashing sign was posted at the changing table in the classrooms on 5/12/26.”
Citation May 12, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
In the older preschool room downstairs, there was a fabric basket with a metal frame that had sharp edges that was accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2026): “The fabric basket with the metal frame that had sharp edges was immediately removed from the older preschool classroom.”
Citation May 12, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
In the 2s room downstairs, there were multiple fabric chairs with tears that had small pieces of fabric coming apart that were less than 1 inch in diameter and were accessible to toddlers receiving care in the room who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2026): “The fabric chairs with tears in the two's classroom were immediately removed and disposed of.”
Citation May 12, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1)
The file for child #6, a young toddler, lacked a current health assessment dated within the last 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2026): “The parent has provided us with a current health assessment.”
Citation May 12, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
The file for child #1, a preschooler, had health assessments that exceeded 12 months between assessments.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2026): “The parent has provided us with a current health assessment.”
Citation May 12, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(3)
The file for child #2, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, lacked documentation of the 3rd DTAP and Pneumococcal vaccinations being administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP and lacked exemption documentation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2026): “The parent's have provided the center with a letter stating that they are exempting their child from current vaccinations. The child did not return to the facility until the exemption letter was received.”
Citation May 12, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
The file for staff person #1 had a health assessment that lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2026): “Staff person #1 has provided us with an updated health assessment.”
Citation May 12, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
The file for staff person #2 had current pediatric first-aid/CPR training with a completion date of 2-9-26 that was after the October 2025 expiration of the prior training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2026): “Staff person #2 has completed their pediatric first aid/CPR training and is now in compliance.”
Citation May 12, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #5 completed the following required pre-service training on 2-9-26 that was over 90 days after their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first-aid/CPR training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2026): “Staff person #5 has completed the required pre-service training and is now in compliance.”
Citation May 12, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
The file for child #4 lacked a current child service report dated within the last 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2026): “The child service report for child #4 was completed on 5/12/26 and placed in their file.”
Citation May 12, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The file for child #2 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the child's physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2026): “The emergency contact form for child #2 was updated with the address for the child's physician.”
Citation May 12, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The file for child #2 had an emergency contact form that lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2026): “The emergency contact form for child #2 was updated with the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Citation May 12, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
The file for child #4 had an agreement that exceeded 6 months between updates by the parent. The file for child #5 had an emergency contact form and agreement that exceeded 6 months between updates by the parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2026): “The files for child #4 has an updated fee agreement. The file for child #5 has an updated fee agreement and emergency contact form.”
Core safety Jan 9, 2026 Inspection Staff ratios
Toddler and preschool children 55 Pa. Code §3270.55(a)
On 1-9-26 in room #1 during naptime with a total of 13 children in the room, staff person #1 named 13 children in their group, including 2 older toddlers and 11 preschoolers, resulting in staff person #1 being out of ratio.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2026): “Staff Person #1 was retrained on the policy and procedure regarding nap time ratio. Moving forward there will be two staff members when necessary at nap time in a classroom where it is required due to age of children and ratio.”
Follow-up Jan 9, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
2ND CITATION: On 1-9-26 in room #1 during naptime, there were multiple children on rest equipment that lacked 2 feet of space on three sides. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 10-31-25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2026): “Staff was retrained that at least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Core safety Oct 31, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #2 lacked an NSOR verification certificate at their start date and requires a current certificate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2025): “The NSOR for staff person #2 was received on 11-4-2025 and placed in their file. Staff person #2 did not return to a child care position until the NSOR was received.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Oct 31, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
The file for staff person #1 lacked initial emergency plan training and requires current training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2025): “Staff person #1 read the emergency plan training and signed documented that she had read it with her signature and date.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Oct 31, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Running water - diapering 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(j)
The changing table in the older infant room lacked a source of running water for handwashing in the diapering area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2025): “The changing table in the older infant room was immediately moved to be closer to a source or running water for handwashing in the diapering area.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Oct 31, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
In the infant 2 room, there were 2 infants in cribs that lacked 2 feet of space on three sides. In the gross motor room during naptime, there were 17 children on rest equipment that lacked 2 feet of space on three sides.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 9, 2026): “In the infant 2 classroom the cribs were immediately moved to have at least 2 feet of space on three sides. The children in the gross motor room were moved to allow for 2 feet of space on three sides of each cot.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Oct 31, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
The file for staff person #2, functioning as an aide, lacked verification of education to qualify as a staff person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2025): “The GED Diploma for Staff Person #2 was received on 11-10-25 and placed in their file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Oct 31, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
The file for staff person #2 lacked two written, nonfamily references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2025): “Two written references for staff person #2 were received and placed in their file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
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Core safety Jul 10, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #1 had NSOR verification certificates that exceeded 60 months between certificates. The file for staff person #3 had a state police clearance with a record and lacked the corresponding record history sheet as required. The file for volunteer #4 had an NSOR verification certificate that was dated after their start date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “Staff person #1 now has an NSOR verification in their file. Staff person #3 obtained updated clearance immediately and now has a state police clearance in their file. Staff person #4 now has a NSOR verification in their file.”
Citation Jul 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
In the downstairs preschool room, there was an electrical outlet behind the television that lacked an outlet cover and was accessible to children 5 years of age and younger.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “An outlet cover was immediately placed in the outlet behind the television that was without a cover.”
Citation Jul 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
On the outdoor toddler play area, the bottom trim on the right-side fence had 3 screws that were protruding out and were a visible hazard. On the outdoor preschool play space, there was a section of the bottom trim on the right-side fence that had sharp edges that were accessible to children. On the blacktop play space, there was one area at the edge of the fence that had a piece of sharp metal protruding upward and was accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “All the fencing was immediately repaired.”
Citation Jul 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
In the 1 year old room, there was a foam play mat that had a couple areas with tears in the mat.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “Tape was immediately placed over the tears in the mat to ensure that the children could not get to it.”
Citation Jul 10, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)
The file for child #3 lacked an immunization record within 60 days of the child's first day of attendance at the facility and requires a current immunization record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “The parent for child #3 provided an exemption letter for the immunizations immediately on the day of the inspection.”
Citation Jul 10, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The file for staff person #2 lacked a current health assessment updated within the last 24 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “Staff person #2 went immediately to Fastercare and had the health assessment updated.”
Citation Jul 10, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
The file for child #4 lacked an initial health assessment within 60 days of the child's first day of attendance at the facility and requires a current health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “An updated health assessment has been received for child #4.”
Citation Jul 10, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Volunteer #4 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “Volunteer # 4 will complete Mandated Reporter Training by the end of the business day on July 25, 2025. Volunteer #4 will not return to the center to volunteer until this is completed.”
Citation Jul 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The file for child #2 had an emergency contact form that lacked the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “The emergency contact form was updated with the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent for child #2.”
Citation Jul 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The file for child #1 had an emergency contact form that lacked the health insurance policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2025): “The emergency contact form was updated with the health insurance policy number.”

“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
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $50.00 —
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $50.00 —
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $48.00 —
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $46.00 —
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $42.00 $23.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $40.00 $23.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $40.00 $23.00

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

Capacity 158 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 5, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Aug 5, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Kiddie City Early Childhood Development Center
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (724) 282-3337
State certificate # CER-00259022
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Common questions

Has Kiddie City Early Childhood Development Center 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 May 12, 2026 (background checks): “The file for staff person #6 had a disclosure statement that was dated after their start date and lacked an NSOR verification certificate at their start date and requires a current certificate. The file for staff person…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Kiddie City Early Childhood Development Center?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kiddie City Early Childhood Development Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Kiddie City Early Childhood Development Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Aug 5, 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 City Early Childhood Development Center compare with other daycares in Butler?

It is #5 of 11 centers in Butler 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 Kiddie City Early Childhood Development Center last inspected?

Jun 5, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Kiddie City Early Childhood Development Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $50.00 for newborn, $50.00 for infant, $48.00 for young toddler, $46.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Kiddie City Early Childhood Development Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kiddie City Early Childhood Development Center.

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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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