Kids Are First
Kids Are First is a certified child care center in Sellersville, PA, with capacity for 111 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 45 violations, 11 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (11 of 45). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 8 centers in Sellersville and has more citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On 1/7/26, at time of inspection, Staff #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter Training & Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
On 1/7/26, at time of inspection, Staff #1 file contained Pa Criminal and Child Abuse clearances that were not dated within 60 months as required by CPSL. Staff #1 Pa Criminal clearance was dated 11/7/20 and Child Abuse clearance was dated 11/18/20. Staff #3 file contained Pa Criminal, Child Abuse and NSOR clearances that were not dated within 60 months as required by CPSL. Staff #3 Pa Criminal clearance was dated 3/18/20, Child Abuse was dated 3/27/20 and NSOR was dated 2/21/20. Staff #2 file did not contain results of DHS FBI and NSOR clearances required by CPSL.
On 1/7/26, at time of inspection, shaving cream instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed on the bottom shelf of an unlocked cabinet located in the Older Toddler Room.
On 1/7/26, at time of inspection, Child #1 health report was dated more than 12 months. The health report was dated 9/23/24.
On 1/7/26, at time of inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain an updated health assessment dated within 24 months. The last health assessment in the file was dated 11/3/23.
On 1/7/26, at time of inspection, Staff #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Mandated Reporter Training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
On 1/16/25, lidded waste receptacles were not observed by the sink/bathroom located in the three classrooms.
On 1/16/25, the facility transports children to and from 1/2-day Kindergarten. Written parental consent was not included on the emergency contact information for the children being transported.
On 1/16/25, facility person #1 has not completed Mandated Reporter Training within 90 days of initial hire.
On 7/29/24, Staff #1 and #2 files did not contain a signed disclosure statement as required by CPSL. Staff #8 file did not contain results of NSOR clearance and signed disclosure statement as required by CPSL. Facility person #9 file did not contain a completed State Police Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance as required by CPSL.
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On 7/24/24, at the time of inspection conducted at public swimming pool, 42 children were observed receiving care. Staff #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, and #7 were not assigned the responsibility of specific children for the purpose of supervision. Additionally, up to 10 students were observed unsupervised by a staff person while at the picnic table and towel area.
On 7/24/24, during an inspection conducted at the public swimming pool at approx. 12:42 pm, Staff #1 and Staff #3 were observed out of ratio with 27 children. The youngest children were preschoolers. Staff #3 was identified as the lifeguard and not counted in the ratio. At approximately 12:55pm, Staff #2, Staff #4, Staff #5 and Staff #7 arrived with 15 more children. At approximately 1:03pm, Staff #6 arrived at the swimming pool. At this time, the facility was out of ratio with 42 children (youngest children were preschool) and 6 staff.
On 7/24/24, at time of unannounced inspection at the public pool, Staff #3 was identified as the facility's designated lifeguard. Evidence of completed lifeguard training was not provided for Staff #3.
On 7/24/24, at time of inspection conducted at public swimming pool, evidence of completed annual Water Safety Training was not provided for Staff #1, #2 #4, #5, #6, #7. The water safety trainings for Staff #1, #2 and #7 were dated 5/31/23.
On 7/29/24, Staff #1, #2, #8, #9 files were forwarded to certification representative for review. Staff #1, #2, #8 and #9 files did not contain evidence of being trained in the facility's emergency plan.
On 7/29/24, Staff #2 file did not contain an initial health assessment, including results of tuberculosis testing. Facility Person #9 file did not contain results of tuberculosis testing at time of initial hire.
On 7/24/24, at time of inspection at public swimming pool, consent to participate in swimming activity and transportation by the facility was not observed on the child emergency contact forms.
On 7/24/24, at unannounced inspection, Individual #1 and Individual #2 were being utilized as staff persons. Individual #1 and Individual #2 are 15yrs of age. Additionally, facility person #9 is 16 years old and not qualified to be a staff person.
On 7/29/24, Staff person #1, #2 and #8 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health & Safety Training (10hr). Additionally, Staff #1 has not completed the required pre-service Pediatric First Aid/CPR training within 90 days of hire date.
On 7/29/24, Staff #2 and Staff #8 files did not contain verification of education in order to meet qualifications for a staff person.
On 7/24/24, during unannounced inspection conducted at public swimming pool, individual files for Staff #3, #4, #5, and #6 were not provided to certification representative.
On 7/29/24, Staff #1, #2, #8 and Facility Person #9 files did not contain 2 letters of reference.
On 1/18/24, at time of renewal, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health & Safety Training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
On 1/18/24, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file does not a completed NSOR clearance. Staff #2 file does not have a completed FBI clearance and NSOR clearance as required by CPSL. Additionally, Staff #1 was observed working unsupervised with children in the kindergarten classroom without all required clearances.
On 1/18/24, at time of renewal, a mouse was observed in the office and classrooms of the facility.
On 1/18/24, at time of renewal, windows located on the second-floor multipurpose room were not modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 inches or fewer.
On 1/18/24, at time of renewal, lunches from children's home containing potentially hazardous foods were not refrigerated.
On 1/18/24, at time of renewal, emergency drills are not conducted at least annually at the facility. No record of an emergency drill was logged at the facility.
On 1/18/24, at time of renewal, individual smoke detectors are not tested and recorded at least every 30 days as required by Fire & Panic Act 62. Additionally, proof of purchase/installation of the facility's individual smoke detectors was not on file at the facility as required by Fire & Panic Act 62.
On 1/18/24, at time of renewal, a policy addressing Shaken Baby Syndrome, Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment was not on file at the facility as required by OCC.
On 1/18/24, at time of renewal, Staff person #-1 and Staff #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health & Safety Training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing criminal date police clearance from their file.
During renewal inspection certification rep asked for emergency drill log. Provider did not have an emergency drill documented.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 1,2,3 and 4 were missing CSR's
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Agreement form for child 1,2,3 and 4 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Mandated reporter for staff 1 and 3 were expired. During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1,2 and 3 were missing NSOR
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the gym.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative observed no protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The facility had embedded equipment in their play space which was embedded in mulch. The equipment was not mounted over enough mulch to meet the requirements of the USCPSC, the mulch was less than 6 inches in depth.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Child 5 and 7 had expired health assessments
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and 10 were missing persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and 10 were missing date of admission on the fee agreement
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Child 6 was missing address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Child 5 and 7 was missing health insurance information
During renewal inspection certification reviewed child files. Child 2 and 9 is missing work addresses of the enrolling parent. Child 9 was missing work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Child 1,3 and 4 were missing address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Child 1 and 4 had expired emergency contact. During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and 10 had expired fee agreements
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $55.20 | $32.56 |
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 Kids Are First had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 11 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 Jan 7, 2026 (supervision): “On 1/7/26, at time of inspection, Staff #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kids Are First?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kids Are First since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Kids Are First’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jul 30, 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 Kids Are First compare with other daycares in Sellersville?
It is #8 of 8 centers in Sellersville by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kids Are First last inspected?
Jan 7, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Kids Are First cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $55.20 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kids Are First?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kids Are First 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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