Kiddos Center for Learning
Kiddos Center for Learning is a certified child care center in Belle Vernon, PA, with capacity for 74 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 16 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 29 centers in Fayette County and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The child file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child, was observed to contain an updated health report dated 6/19/26 which was conducted more than 12 months from the previously dated 12/26/24 health report on file.
The child file for Child #1 contained an emergency contact information form that was not reviewed and signed by the parent at least once in 6-months; the two most recent reviews were signed and dated for 9/2/26 and 2/24/26.
The staff file for Staff person #2 was observed to lack a valid disclosure statement on file; the disclosure statement dated 3/3/35 did not contain a witness signature.
In the bathroom off of the School Age Room, one ceiling tile above the toilet was observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water spot from a previous leak from an unknown source. In the Young Toddler Room, five ceiling tiles were observed to not be kept clean as evidence by having water spots from a previous leak from an unknown source.
The child file for Child #2, contained two health reports dated 2/6/25 and 8/18/25 that lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
The staff file for Staff person #1 contained a current health assessment dated 1/24/25 that lacked examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.
The child file for Child #1, who has been enrolled for more than 60 days, lacked an initial health report on file. The child file for Child #3, contained an initial health report that is dated more than 60 days after initial enrollment.
The child file for Child #4 contained a financial agreement that was not reviewed and signed by the parent every 6 months; the financial agreement form was last reviewed and signed on 2/25/25.
2nd CITATION: Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, the following tests were observed to have been conducted more than 30 days apart: 5/9/25 to 6/9/25 (31 days). PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 4/10/25.
Staff person #1 admitted to physically restraining a child by grabbing the child's arms, cris-crossing them across the child's body, and holding the child in a bear hug in a sitting position for an uncertain amount of time to prevent the child from harming others and himself. Staff person #2, who is the owner disclosed that they train staff how to restrain children who are attempting to harm others and/or themselves.
Staff person #1 admitted to physically restraining a child by grabbing the child's arms, cris-crossing them across the child's body, and holding the child in a bear hug in a sitting position for an uncertain amount of time to prevent the child from harming others and himself. Staff person #2, who is the owner disclosed that they train staff how to restrain children who are attempting to harm others and/or themselves.
Upon review of the facility's 30-day fire testing documentation, more than 30 days has passed since the last test which was conducted on 3/4/25.
Based on conversations with staff, on 2/13/25, the following observations occurred. Child #1 was in the Locker Area throwing toys. Then, Staff Person #1 picked up and carried Child #1 into the PreK Room and laid them onto their stomach. Child #1 propped themselves up and started to throw toys again. As a result, Staff Person #1 flipped the child back onto their stomach, pressed their right forearm on the back of the child's neck and used their left hand to press the child's cheek into the floor.
Based on conversations with staff, on 2/13/25, the following observations occurred. Child #1 was in the Locker Area throwing toys. Then, Staff Person #1 picked up and carried Child #1 into the PreK Room and laid them onto their stomach. Child #1 propped themselves up and started to throw toys again. As a result, Staff Person #1 flipped the child back onto their stomach, pressed their right forearm on the back of the child's neck and used their left hand to press the child's cheek into the floor.
The letter to the parents explaining the emergency procedure does not address annual emergency drills.
A stove located in a small room off of the School Age Room was observed to not have a gate preventing children from having access to the heat source.
The operator has not sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
“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.) | $69.00 | $60.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $68.00 | $55.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $68.00 | $55.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $63.00 | $52.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $59.60 | $46.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $59.60 | $46.00 |
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 Kiddos Center for Learning had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 9, 2025 (background checks): “The staff file for Staff person #2 was observed to lack a valid disclosure statement on file; the disclosure statement dated 3/3/35 did not contain a witness signature.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kiddos Center for Learning?
Pennsylvania lists 2 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 Kiddos Center for Learning’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Sep 25, 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 Kiddos Center for Learning compare with other daycares in Fayette County?
It is #2 of 29 centers in Fayette County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kiddos Center for Learning last inspected?
Sep 23, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Kiddos Center for Learning cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $69.00 for infant, $68.00 for young toddler, $68.00 for older toddler, $63.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kiddos Center for Learning?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kiddos Center For Learning 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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