Kiddie College Daycare & Learning Center INC
Kiddie College Daycare & Learning Center INC is a certified child care center in Elizabeth, PA, with capacity for 31 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 56 violations, 10 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (16 of 56). 20 citations came in the last 12 months, including 5 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #281 of 457 centers in Allegheny County and has more citations per inspection than 87% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The two most recent FBI fingerprint clearances on file for Staff #1 are dated 6/9/20 and 12/9/25, more than 60 months apart. The two most recent NSOR clearances on file for Staff #1 are dated 2/3/20 and 4/18/25, more than 60 months apart. The two most recent mandated reporter trainings on file for Staff #3 are dated 9/23/20 and 12/5/25, more than 60 months apart.
In Room 4, the diaper changing area lacked a handwashing sign.
The two most recent health report forms on file for Child #3 are dated 10/11/24 and 12/18/25, more than 12 months apart.
The infant feeding schedules observed for Child #4 and Child #5 were not a written statement obtained from the parent.
The facility's fire detection log documented dates 3/9/26-4/9/26, more than 30 days apart.
The two most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR certificates on file for Staff #4 are dated 2/19/24-4/20/26, exceeding the expiration of the previous certificate.
The two most recent fire safety trainings on file for Staff #1 and Staff #2 are dated 10/14/24 and 12/5/25, more than 12 months apart.
The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked an address for the child's physician.
The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked health insurance coverage and health insurance policy number.
The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked an address and phone number for the child's release person(s). The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked an address for the child's release person(s).
Staff #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff #2 does not have the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
On 11/19/25 at approximately 10:55am, Staff #3 left Room 1 to open the door for the certification representative, leaving 3 children unsupervised. On 11/19/25 at approximately 10:55am, Staff #4 left Room 4 to greet the certification representative leaving 4 children unsupervised.
On 11/19/25 at approximately 10:55am, Staff #3 left Room 1 to open the door for the certification representative, leaving 3 children unsupervised. On 11/19/25 at approximately 10:55am, Staff #4 left Room 4 to greet the certification representative leaving 4 children unsupervised.
On 11/19/25 at approximately 10:55am, Staff #3 left Room 1 to open the door for the certification representative, leaving 3 children unsupervised. On 11/19/25 at approximately 10:55am, Staff #4 left Room 4 to greet the certification representative leaving 4 children unsupervised.
Disinfectant cleaner, disinfectant wipes, Lysol spray, and hand sanitizer were observed on the director's desk in the hallway and accessible to children.
In Room 3, soft vinyl cubes were observed to contain ripped/broken corners, and not in good repair.
The initial health assessment on file for Staff #2 is dated 2/9/24, more than 12 months prior to the start date in childcare. (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
At the time of inspection, two children's lunchboxes were observed in the hallway containing yogurt and cheese and not refrigerated.
The most recent mandated reporter training on file for Staff #1 is dated 9/23/20, more than 60 months prior to the date of inspection.
The file for Staff #3 contained documentation of 2 years' experience with children but lacked documentation of education.
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At the time of inspection, the operator could not find the Continuity of Operations policy for the emergency plan.
The two most recent health report forms on file for Child #1 are dated 11/27/23 and 1/9/25, more than 12 months apart.
The immunization record on file for Child #3, a 5-year-old, included 3 of 4 pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age.
The facility's fire detection log included test dates 7/11/24 and 8/12/24, more than 30 days apart.
The mandated reporter training on file for Staff #1 is dated 2/21/20, more than 60 months prior.
The two most recent staff evaluations on file for Staff #2 are dated 1/2/24 and 3/2/25, more than 12 months apart.
The agreement form for Child #1 lacked a fee amount.
The agreement form for Child #1 lacked the date on which the fee is to be paid.
The agreement form for Child #1 lacked the child's date of admission.
The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the child's physician's address. The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the child's physician's name.
The emergency contact form for Child #1 and Child #3 lacked an address for the release persons. The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked a complete address for the release persons,
The file for Child #3 contained an agreement form that had updates more than 6 months apart.
The pediatric first aid/CPR training on file for Staff #3 is dated 2/19/24, more than 90 days after the date of hire.
The file for staff person #1 lacked a dissemination date for the Pennsylvania State Police Clearance.
On 5/14/24, at approximately 2:30pm, staff person #1 left the infant room to retrieve an item from the hallway leaving four children unsupervised. At approximately 2:32pm, staff person #1 left the infant room to make a bottle leaving 4 children unsupervised.
On 5/14/24, at approximately 2:30pm, staff person #1 left the infant room to retrieve an item from the hallway leaving four children unsupervised. At approximately 2:32pm, staff person #1 left the infant room to make a bottle leaving 4 children unsupervised.
On 5/14/24, at approximately 2:30pm, staff person #1 left the infant room to retrieve an item from the hallway leaving four children unsupervised. At approximately 2:32pm, staff person #1 left the infant room to make a bottle leaving 4 children unsupervised.
The emergency plan on site does not include a method for parents to be informed when the emergency has ended and information regarding how they are to be reunited with their child.
In the infant room and the toddler room, unlabeled spray bottles with toxics were observed in the cabinet under the sink.
In the toddler room, board books were observed to be ripped on the binding resulting in loose cardboard and accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
The file for child #3 contained records of immunization history which lacked 1 dose of DTAP recommended by the ACIP. Child must be dismissed by end of day on 5/14/24 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when the parent/guardian provides a written and signed exemption letter.
The initial health assessment for staff person #2 was dated 4/22/24, after the date of hire (See LIS code sheet).
The file for staff person #2 contained a tuberculosis screening dated 4/22/24, after the date of hire (See LIS code sheet).
The fire detection 30-day test log includes test dates 5/5/23-6/6/23 and 9/1/23-10/2/23, which are more than 30 days apart.
The facility's files lacked a copy of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment policies. The emergency plan on site did not include provisions regarding the facility's continuity of operations, required as of 7/1/22, as per Announcement C-22-04.
The file for staff person #1, observed working alone in the infant room, did not include 2500 hours of experience in childcare.
The fee agreement form for child #5 lacked the fee amount.
The files for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 contained the original fee agreement forms and not a copy.
The emergency contact form for child #1 lacked the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number.
The emergency contact form for child #2 lacked information about disability and special medical needs.
The emergency contact form for child #5 lacked a health insurance policy number.
The financial agreement forms for child #3 and child #5 were dated more than 6 months apart, exceeding the 6-month period update.
Staff persons #1, #2, and #3 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #1, #2, and #3 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first aid, cpr and health and safety training.
One crib in the infant room was not labeled for the use of a specific child.
Observed one crib in use in the infant room without 2 feet of space on three sides of the crib.
Staff person # 3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training and pediatric first aid and cpr. The trainings were due 10/2022.
“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) | $62.00 | $44.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $62.00 | $44.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $57.00 | $41.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $57.00 | $41.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $53.00 | $39.80 |
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 College Daycare & Learning Center INC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 10 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 20, 2026 (background checks): “The two most recent FBI fingerprint clearances on file for Staff #1 are dated 6/9/20 and 12/9/25, more than 60 months apart. The two most recent NSOR clearances on file for Staff #1 are dated 2/3/20 and 4/18/25, more…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kiddie College Daycare & Learning Center INC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kiddie College Daycare & Learning Center INC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Kiddie College Daycare & Learning Center INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Sep 10, 2021. 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 College Daycare & Learning Center INC compare with other daycares in Allegheny County?
It is tied for #281 of 457 centers in Allegheny County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 87% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kiddie College Daycare & Learning Center INC last inspected?
May 20, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Kiddie College Daycare & Learning Center INC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $62.00 for newborn, $62.00 for infant, $57.00 for young toddler, $57.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kiddie College Daycare & Learning Center INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kiddie College Daycare & Learning Center 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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