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Pennsylvania · Havertown

Kidds Care Nursery & Preschool

104 E Township Line Rd, Havertown, PA 19083 · Delaware County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Kidds Care Nursery & Preschool is a certified child care center in Havertown, PA, with capacity for 41 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 34 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (12 of 34). 18 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 15 centers in Havertown and has more citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 56% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#7 of 15 centers in Havertown
3 Core-safety citations
31 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
34 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 18 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 24, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Oct 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 30, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Oct 4, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Oct 25, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 12
Health & medication 6
Training & qualifications 6
Building & playground safety 3
Background checks 2
Emergency preparedness 2
Supervision 1
Other standards 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jun 24, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the unannounced allocated inspection cert rep observed staff #2 did not have FBI clearance on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2026): “Will request the FBI clearance for staff #2.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Core safety Jun 24, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
During the unannounced allocated inspection cert rep observed a child from the school age classroom was using the bathroom with the door closed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2026): “Kidd's Care immediately reviewed supervision requirements with all staff. Staff were reminded that children must remain under active supervision at all times while also respecting the privacy needs of school-aged children during restroom use. In our school-aged program, children are encouraged to…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jun 24, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During the unannounced allocated inspection cert rep observed when tested the water in the upstairs bathroom was 117 degrees.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jun 24, 2026): “Will lower the hot water temperature to under 110 degrees in the upstairs bathroom.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jun 24, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
During the unannounced allocated inspection cert rep observed the preschool classroom and school age classroom rest equipment was not 2 feet of space on three sides while napping.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2026): “Kidd's care immediately rearranged all sleeping mats to ensure there is at least 2 feet of space on three sides of each mat while children are resting, in accordance with 55 Pa. Code § 3270.106(f). Staff have been retrained on the required spacing of sleep mats. A measuring ruler/tape measure will…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jun 24, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
During the unannounced allocated inspection cert rep observed staff #2 did not have a health assessment with TB on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2026): “Kidd's Care immediately obtained the required health assessment, including TB documentation, for staff #2 and placed the completed documentation in the employee's personnel file. All employee files were reviewed to verify that required health assessments and TB documentation are complete and…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jun 24, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Measurement and use of indoor child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.61
During the unannounced allocated inspection cert rep observed the third floor school age classroom was not set up for child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2026): “Will set up the third floor school age classroom for child care space.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jun 24, 2026 Inspection Other standards
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the unannounced allocated inspection cert rep observed the supervising staff person was in the kitchen when cert rep entered the building while staff #2 was in the classroom with 4 school age children. While a child had to use the bathroom the supervising staff person left staff #2 in the classroom with 4 school age children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2026): “Kidd's Care reviewed the supervision requirements with all staff to ensure that children remain under direct supervision at all times, including during restroom use. Effective immediately, staff members will not leave the classroom or assigned supervision area unless another qualified staff member…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jun 24, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
During the unannounced allocated inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have a record on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2026): “Will obtain a record for staff #1. Staff #1 will not work in the child care space until a full record is on file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jun 24, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(i)
During the unannounced allocated inspection cert rep observed staff #2 did not have verification of age on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2026): “Will obtain verification of age for staff #2.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Jun 24, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the unannounced allocated inspection cert rep observed staff #2 did not have two written nonfamily references on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2026): “Will obtain two written nonfamily references for staff #2.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Oct 16, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
At time of inspection, when observing a diaper change in the infant room the staff person forgot to wash the hands of the child being diapered after they were changed as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2025): “All staff in the facility including the infant room staff shall receive a review/training regarding proper steps for diapering with emphasis on hand washing procedures and sanitization.”
Citation Oct 16, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
At time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have a current health assessment with TB reading documented in her record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2025): “Staff person #1 shall have an initial health assessment complete with TB screening and documented in her record as required per regulations.”
Citation Oct 16, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)
At time of inspection. Staff person # 1 did not have a negative TB screening documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2025): “Staff person #1 shall have TB screening completed and the results shall be documented in her record as required.”
Citation Oct 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
At time of inspection, the operator did not have a current copy of general liability insurance available for review of the facility premises.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2025): “The facility shall obtain a current copy of the general liability insurance, and it shall be present of the facility premises as required.”
Citation Oct 16, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)
At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have proof of education and/or experience to qualify her for the position of Group Supervisor at facility documented in her record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2025): “Staff person #1 shall provide proof of education and/or experience documented in her record to help qualify her for her position as GS at facility as required per regulations.”
Citation Oct 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed /Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(1)
At time of inspection, child # 5 did not have an agreement on file in facility. In addition, child #4 did not have a fee amount documented on their fee agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2025): “The parents of child # 5 shall have a complete fee agreement completed and documented in file. In addition, the agreement for child #4 shall have”
Citation Oct 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded/Each child emergency contact person 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)/3270.124(a)
At time of inspection, child #1,2 and #4 did not have completed child service reports documented in their records as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2025): “There shall be child service reports for child # 1.2 and 4 as required.”
Citation Oct 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
At time of inspection, the parents of children # 3 and #5 did not have the address of release person documented on their child's emergency contact forms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2025): “The parents of both children shall be asked to provide the addresses of the person/persons to whom they have designated to be able to pick up their child in the event of emergency.”
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Citation Oct 22, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 29, 2024): “Operator will include continuity of operations in the emergency plan.”
Core safety Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection staff #3 did not have a disclosure, FBI clearance and NSOR certificate on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 17, 2023): “Operator will obtain a disclosure, FBI clearance and NSOR certificate for staff #3. Staff #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until all clearances are verified with certification rep. Staff #3 is no longer employed, letter on file.”
Citation Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection child #1 and 3 did not have an updated health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2023): “Operator will obtain an updated health assessment for child #1 and 3.”
Citation Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the renewal inspection a copy of the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 9, 2023): “Operator will send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Citation Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection staff #1 and 3 did not have the Health and Safety Update 2022 training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2023): “Operator will obtain the Health and Safety Update 2022 training for staff #1 and 3.”
Citation Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
During the renewal inspection there was no comprehensive general liability insurance on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 9, 2023): “Operator will obtain comprehensive general liability insurance.”
Citation Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection staff #1-4 and 7 did not have fire safety training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2023): “Operator will obtain fire safety training for staff #1-4 and 7.”
Citation Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
During the renewal inspection child #2 fee agreement was not signed by the parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2023): “Operator will obtain the signature of parent for the fee agreement for child #2.”
Citation Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection the fee agreement for child #2 and 5 did not include the date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2023): “Operator will obtain the date of admission for the fee agreement for child #2 and 5.”
Citation Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection child #2 emergency contact did not include the health insurance policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2023): “Operator will obtain the health insurance policy number for the emergency contact for child #2.”
Citation Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection child #1-4 fee agreement and emergency contact information was not updated within 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2023): “Operator will update the fee agreement and emergency contact information for child #1-4.”
Citation Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
During the renewal inspection staff #6 did not have pediatric first aid and CPR training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2023): “Operator will obtain pediatric first aid and CPR training for staff #6.”
Citation Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
During the renewal inspection staff #2, 3, 4, and 7 did not have the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2023): “Operator will obtain the minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training for staff #2-4 and 7.”
Citation Oct 25, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During renewal inspection on 11/10/21, while doing a walk through of the facility, Cert Rep observed that there was no handwashing sign posted at the sink in the Older toddler room (2 yr old)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2021): “There is now a hand washing sign posted in the older toddler room near the sink”
Citation Oct 25, 2021 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During renewal inspection on 11/10/21, while doing a walk through of the facility, the thermometer in the refrigerator located in he infant room read 80 degrees
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2021): “A new thermometer was placed in the refrigerator”
Citation Oct 25, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During renewal inspection on 11/10/21, while reviewing staff files, Staff # 1,3, and 5 did not have documentation of fire safety training in file
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2021): “On 11/22/21 all staff members did annual fire safety training. Certificates along with other documentation in file”

“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) $68.00 $56.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $68.00 $56.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $64.00 $53.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $61.00 $50.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $57.00 $48.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $50.00 $45.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $50.00 $45.00

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 41 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Nov 24, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jul 22, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Kidds Care Nursery & Preschool LLC
Hours Monday–Sunday 6:00 AM–6:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (484) 455-7246
State certificate # CER-00247658
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Common questions

Has Kidds Care Nursery & Preschool had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Jun 24, 2026 (background checks): “During the unannounced allocated inspection cert rep observed staff #2 did not have FBI clearance on file.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Kidds Care Nursery & Preschool?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kidds Care Nursery & Preschool since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Kidds Care Nursery & Preschool’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jul 22, 2019. 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 Kidds Care Nursery & Preschool compare with other daycares in Havertown?

It is #7 of 15 centers in Havertown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Kidds Care Nursery & Preschool last inspected?

Jun 24, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Kidds Care Nursery & Preschool cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $68.00 for newborn, $68.00 for infant, $64.00 for young toddler, $61.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Kidds Care Nursery & Preschool?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kidds Care Nursery & Preschool 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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