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Kids Corner LLC · Summit Hill

100 E Ludlow St, Summit Hill, PA 18250 · Carbon County
3 core-safety citations in last 12 months 4 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4

Kids Corner LLC is a certified child care center in Summit Hill, PA, with capacity for 47 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 13 times and confirmed violations in 4 complaint investigations. The state cited 52 violations, 12 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (12 of 52). 10 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #17 of 21 centers in Carbon County and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 51% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#17 of 21 centers in Carbon County
12 Core-safety citations
40 Other citations
13 Inspections
4 Complaint investigations that found violations
52 citations from 17 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 10 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 17, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 15, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 15, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Nov 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 6, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Nov 15, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jan 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jul 31, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Nov 3, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Aug 16, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Aug 16, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Jan 26, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Jan 26, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Nov 22, 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

Training & qualifications 12
Building & playground safety 10
Records & paperwork 8
Health & medication 7
Supervision 4
Background checks 4
Caregiver conduct 3
Emergency preparedness 3
Staff ratios 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Aug 17, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Screened/Above ground window opening restricted to 6" 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(b)/3270.72(d)
An unannounced visit occurred at the facility on 8/17/26. A physical site review was conducted. During the physical site inspection, accessible windows on the second floor of the facility were observed open, not screened and not restricted from opening 6 or fewer inches as required by regulation. Children were receiving care in these rooms on the second level.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 9, 2026): “The facility will immediately correct the identified window safety concern by ensuring that all accessible second-floor windows are screened when open and are restricted to open no more than 6 inches. Management will inspect all windows in areas where children receive care to verify compliance with…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Aug 17, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
An unannounced visit occurred at the facility on 8/17/26. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #1 had not completed pediatric first aid/CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file conducted on 5/17/24, expiring at the end of 05/2026. The updated training was not taken until 8/3/26.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Sep 9, 2026): “The center will ensure all staff persons renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Core safety May 15, 2026 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A complaint inspection was conducted. Through interviews it was determined that Staff #1 left a group of school age children unsupervised for an undetermined about of time over Christmas break 2025. Staff #1 received a write-up for this incident as the director became aware on 6/1/26. Documentation was also reviewed that showed Staff #1 was written up for lack of proper supervision of an infant/toddler group on 6/1/26. Staff #1 also received warnings for lack of supervision on the following dates: 5/7/26 and 4/23/26. It was reported by the director that Staff #1 was fired 6/5/26 due to a lack of supervision.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Jul 15, 2026): “1. Staff member #1 has been let go as an employee due to repeated conversations about supervision that went uncorrected. We have reiterated the policy to our staff members, and the severity of the situation was displayed through the immediate removal of Staff #1 as an employee of the facility.…”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Core safety May 15, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #2 was not hired correctly per the CPSL. Staff #2 was hired using a volunteer state police clearance dated 1/24/26 and did not have on file an FBI clearance. The file of Staff #2 also did not include a completed disclosure statement. Staff #2 was working at the facility at the time of this inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 17, 2026): “1. As the employee's last day was the day of the inspection, the health assessment has not been updated as the employee is no longer with us and has gone to the Military. Staff #2 will not work in a child care position with direct and routine contact with children at the facility. (5/15/26) 2. As…”
Citation May 15, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. In the upstairs large classroom, the cover to the baseboard heater had come off and exposed the heating element. In the upstairs small classroom, the floor near the window contained a hole in the flooring. These areas were addressed with the director at the time of this inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 17, 2026): “The heater covers have been put back in place and secured to cover any heating elements. These are not our main source of heating as Mini-Splits have been installed throughout the center.”
Citation May 15, 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)
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #2 was working at the facility at the time of this inspection, and the file of Staff #2 did not contain a health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 17, 2026): “As mentioned in the Record Keeping Policy, this would be caught during the onboarding phase as an employee. This was overlooked due to the fact that the employee was previously a volunteer and therefore they did not go through the full onboarding policy. This has now been changed that regardless or…”
Core safety Nov 20, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 11/20/25. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #1 was not hired correctly per the CPSL. Staff #1 did not obtain the child abuse clearance prior to working in child care. Staff #1 received a child abuse clearance on and dated for 6/12/25 which was after the hire date of this staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2025): “Staff #1 will be removed from child care until this staff is incompliance with the CPSL. In the future, staff will be hired as required by regulation and the CPSL including all clearances and trainings. these documents will remain in staff's files at all times and updated as required by regulation…”
Citation Nov 20, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 11/20/25. A physical site review was conducted. In the upstairs, preschool room, bingo markers were found and indicated the need to be kept out of reach of children. Children were observed receiving care in the room at the time of the inspection and these bingo markers were accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2025): “The bingo makers were immediately removed from the room and made inaccessible to children.”
Citation Nov 20, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 11/20/25. A physical site review was conducted. In the upstairs preschool room, the first aid kit was found accessible to children. Were observed receiving care in this room at the time of this inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2025): “The first aid kit was immediately moved to an area that was not accessible to children.”
Citation Nov 20, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. In the outdoor play area, a children's climber was observed. At the base of this climber, the metal stabilizer pieces between poles were observed to contain rust.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 26, 2025): “The rust from these pieces will be cleaned off and will be protected so that they are not accessible by children.”
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Core safety Jun 6, 2025 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
A complaint inspection was conducted at the facility. Interviews with staff were conducted, as well as a physical site review and a review of facility documents. Through staff interviews, it was determined that on 6/3/25, Staff #1 pulled Child #1 roughly by the arm and proceeded to push the child to the ground after Child #1 kicked staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2025): “1. This violation/complaint was unfounded after review of the event footage as Staff #1 was at no time in the room throughout the day. Physical punishment or aggression towards ANY child will NOT be tolerated or used at Kids Corner. 6/6/25 2. Physical punishment or aggression towards ANY child will…”
Core safety Jun 6, 2025 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
Restraints prohibited 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(e)
A complaint inspection was conducted at the facility. Interviews with staff were conducted, as well as a physical site review and a review of facility documents. Through staff interviews and a review of facility documents, toddlers are being placed in pack-and-plays to restrict their movements during diaper changes.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2025): “1. The diaper changing procedure has been updated, communicated with staff and included below. Additionally, pack-and-plays were immediately removed from the room, and the diaper changing area has been relocated to provide better visibility. Children's movements will not be restricted or…”
Core safety Jun 6, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted, as well as a physical site review. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff # 2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff #2 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: mandated health and safety training and mandated reporter training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2025): “The director will make sure that all staff who are in their provisional hire timeline to complete training will be under the director and or an ASG staff member with supervision at all times.”
Core safety Jun 6, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted, as well as a physical site review. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #5 was not hired correctly as a provisional hire. Staff #5 did not have a DHS FBI clearance, a PA state police clearance, PA child abuse clearance or an NSOR clearance on file at the time of the inspection. Staff #5 did not also have a signed and dated disclosure statement on file. Staff #5 was observed working in child care at the time of this inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2025): “The director will make sure that all staff who are in their provisional hire timeline will be under the director and or an ASG staff member with supervision at all times. Staff removed from child care until documents are received.”
Core safety Jun 6, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. Staff #5 was observed working with a group of 12 children: 1 preschool-age and 11 school-age children. This number of children would require at least two staff persons at all times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2025): “1. Staff:child ratios will be maintained at all times. 6/6/25 2. Completed 6/10/2025, classrooms have ratios posted for all age groups within the facility. 6/10/25”
Citation Jun 6, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted, as well as a physical site review. Staff #3 and Staff #5 were observed working in child care during this inspection and the files did not contain an initial health assessment or the results of a tuberculosis screening.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2025): “Staff #5 had their TB within file at time of inspection. Staff #3 produced the copy from the other center to verify completion. Staff will provide for their file a health assessment and TB results.”
Citation Jun 6, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted, as well as a physical site review. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #3 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire: health and safety and pediatric FA/CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2025): “Staff #3 will be supervised at all times by an AGS during until completion of all required pre-service training.”
Citation Jun 6, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted, as well as a physical site review. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #3 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2025): “To ensure compliance with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490, all facility staff will be supervised and the file will include any required documentation under the CPSL and will not interact with children until all items are complete and on file.”
Citation Jun 6, 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)
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted, as well as a physical site review. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #3 and Staff #5 were observed working in childcare for a period of time during this inspection and the files did not contain proof of education. Staff #3 and #5 were unable to be appropriately qualified to working a child care role at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2025): “Staff #3 will be supervised at all times by an AGS during until completion of all required pre-service training. Staff #5 did have their proof education in the file at the time of inspection. Will obtain proof of education from the staff.”
Citation Jun 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted, as well as a physical site review. Staff #3 and Staff #5 were observed working in child care during this inspection and the files did not contain two letters of written reference regarding both staff's suitability to work in a child care role at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2025): “Two reference letters were request and are included in the file requirements that have been implemented. All files have been updated to include, and going forward, will be more closely monitored at the time of hire”
Citation Nov 15, 2024 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)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of children's files was conducted. See the code sheet for the children's dates of birth. Regulation requires young toddlers to have an updated health report completed every 6 months. The following children did not have updated health reports completed every 6 months in their file: Child #3 and #4. Child #3 had the following health assessments: 5/10/23, 7/28/23 and 10/15/24. Child #4 had the following health assessments: 6/15/23, 3/22/24 and 6/18/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 26, 2024): “In the future, staff will ensure that children's health reports are obtained and updated as appropriate to their age. Copies of these health reports will be maintained in the children's files for review at any time.”
Citation Nov 15, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the dates of hire. Regulation requires staff to complete health and safety topic trainings within 90 days of their hire date. The following staff did not complete health and safety topic training within 90 days of their hire date: Staff #1 and Staff #2. Staff #1 completed the training on 6/12/24. Staff #2 completed the training on 10/2/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 26, 2024): “In the future, staff will complete all trainings as required by regulation and copies of these trainings will be kept in the staff's file for review at any time.”
Core safety Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Aides supervised all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(c)
Staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4, and staff person #5 only have documentation on file which qualifies them as aides. Staff person #2 and staff person #3 were observed supervising infants alone in the Infant Room. Staff person #4 and staff person #5 were observed supervising preschool aged children alone in the Preschool Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2024): “Director ensured that aides were placed with a staff person who was qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.”
Core safety Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
Staff person #4 and staff person #5 were observed in the preschool classroom with a group of ten children. Staff person #5 was unable to specify which preschool children were assigned to them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2024): “Director will always make sure all staff know what children they are in charge of and what that ratio is. Director made pictures of each child in all classrooms and gave each staff their children they are in charge of. Staff #5 was informed of which children were in their care and what the names of…”
Citation Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff #4 (see code sheet for date of hire) has no documentation on file showing that they completed any of the required pre-service trainings. Staff #4 was observed to be working with an aide in the Preschool Room. Aides may not provide supervision to other staff, as they require supervision themselves.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2024): “Director will make sure all staff have all the required files and trainings before they are hired to start working. Staff #4 will be supervised by at least an AGS until all of their required pre-service trainings are completed.”
Citation Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person # 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet for date of hire): Health and Safety training. Staff person #1 only had documentation on file which showed that they completed the 6-hour Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification on 7/19/2019. This training was only acceptable during the following time frame: 9/30/2016 - 6/30/2018.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2024): “Staff will complete the updated Health and Safety training by 2/13/24 and be supervised until then by at least an AGS who has already completed the training.”
Core safety Nov 21, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Facility person #3 does not have an NSOR clearance on file. Facility person #1 has not completed the required mandated reporter training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2023): “Director had sent staff #3 home until sex offender results are back. Staff #3 has completed the requirement of the mandated reporter training on 11/22/23. Staff #3 applied for the NSOR clearance on 11/20/23.”
Citation Nov 21, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
Facility person #2 & 3 are missing proof of emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2023): “Facility persons had emergency plan training documentation is in their file.”
Citation Nov 21, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
Handwashing signs are missing in both upstairs bathrooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2023): “Director made handwashing signs and placed them above all sinks showing how to wash hands.”
Citation Nov 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
The pack n plays in the infant room are not labeled for individual use.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2023): “Director will make sure all pack n plays are labeled with the child's name.”
Citation Nov 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
Child #1 is missing the parents work information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2023): “Director reached out to parent of child #1 and received all missing information regarding the parents work address and phone number.”
Citation Nov 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
Child #1 is missing an updated emergency contact and financial agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2023): “Director will have parent of child #1 review and sign the paperwork and have any updates done. Director will make sure parents review the childrens files every 6 months.”
Citation Nov 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)
Facility person #1 & 4 are missing proof of education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2023): “Director reached out to staff and instructed both to reach out to their schools and provide the education documentation.”
Citation Sep 27, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Fire alarm tests were not completed at least once every 30 days as required by Act 62. This is evidenced by the fire alarm test logs with dates of test including 11/3/22, 12/7/22, 1/5/23, 2/7/23, 3/17/23, 4/3/23, 5/18/23, 6/15/23, 7/25/23, 8/17/23, and 9/27/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2023): “Director was told to make sure the fire alarm test should and will be done every 30 days. Fire alarms were tested duirng visit with inspector on this date.”
Citation Sep 27, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff person # 1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 7/28/23
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2023): “Director will make sure all staff have requried training.”
Citation Sep 27, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff persons # 1 and 2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 10 hour health and safety.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 18, 2023): “Director had staff finsih the health and safety as soon as possible.”
Citation Nov 3, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Child's health history/Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(1)/3270.131(d)(7)
The health assessment on file for child # 1 does not include health history or a statement that they are free to participate in childcare.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2022): “The operator will have the mother provide a new health form with the missing information.”
Citation Nov 3, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
During the renewal inspection, cert rep observed staff person # 1 change a child's diaper and not wash the child's hands after.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2022): “Staff person # 1 was advised to pick the child back up and wash their hands. Child's hands were washed.”
Citation Nov 3, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4)
The health assessment on file for staff person # 1 does not include as assessment to show they are free from communicable diseases or a statement that they are able to provide childcare.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2022): “Operator will have staff get the form filled out by her doctor to state she can work in childcare. Staff quit; their last day was 11/25/22. Medical appointment was scheduled on 12/12/22 and staff was no longer employed.”
Citation Nov 3, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
Staff person # 2 did not receive a written evaluation every 12 months. Staff evaluations in the fire were dated 3/11/21 and 10/11/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 3, 2022): “Staff person # 2 has a current staff evaluation on file.”
Citation Nov 3, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact from on file for child # 2 does not have the address for the release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2022): “The director will have the parent provide the missing information.”
Citation Nov 3, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
The emergency contact forms and financial agreements on file for children # 3 and 4 were last reviewed by the parent in December 2021. The emergency contact form and financial agreement on file for child # 2 was last reviewed by the parent in March, 2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2022): “The director will have the parents of children 2, 3, and 4 review and sign the emergency contact forms and financial agreements.”
Core safety Aug 16, 2022 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No harsh language 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(d)
During a complaint investigation on 8/16/22, staff person # 1 admitted on 8/11/22, they heard staff person # 2 become frustrated with child #1 and told them to shut up. Staff person # 2 admitted to becoming frustrated with child # 1, but could not remember exactly what they said to the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2022): “Staff will not sure harsh or demeaning language in the presence of children.”
Citation Aug 16, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
40 square feet wall-to-wall 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(c)
On 8/16/22, staff admitted to using a chair in the pantry as a quiet area to give a child to calm down. The pantry is not part of the measured child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 17, 2022): “The pantry will never be used again as an area for a child. Director had a staff meeting to inform that that this is not permitted.”
Citation Aug 16, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 2, 2022): “The director made arrangements for staff # 1to receive Pediatric First Aid/CPR on 8/18/22.”
Citation Jan 26, 2022 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
40 square feet wall-to-wall 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(c)
During a complaint investigation on 1/26/2022, staff admitted that they have taken the preschool children to an unlicensed classroom on the second floor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2022): “Director and staff will not allow any children upstairs until space is licensed for day care by DHS.”
Citation Jan 26, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(b)
During an unannounced complaint investigation, certification rep observed the fire alarm test log to be out of compliance. The last monthly alarm test date documented was 11/29/2021.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 29, 2022): “The director will test all fire alarms at the facility and document the results monthly.”
Citation Nov 22, 2021 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
The emergency plan on file at the facility is dated 8/5/19. There is no documentation that the emergency plan was reviewed annually by the director.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 23, 2021): “The director will review and revise the emergency plan as needed.”
Citation Nov 22, 2021 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
Staff person # 1 was hired on 9/20/2021. There is no documentation on file that they were trained in emergency plan procedures. Staff person # 2 was hired on 6/28/21 and did not receive emergency plan training until 8/13/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 24, 2021): “Staff # 1 will review and sign of on the emergency plan. Staff # 2 is trained on the current emergency plan.”
Citation Nov 22, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
Staff persons # 3, 4, and 5 did not participate in annual fire safety training. Staff person # 3 was last trained in fire safety on 7/8/20. Staff person # 4 was last trained in fire safety on 10/22/20. Staff person # 5 was last trained in fire safety on 7/11/20.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2021): “The director will contact the local fire safety professional to schedule fire safety training for all staff.”
Citation Nov 22, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
The file for Child # 1 does not have written consent on file for the administration of minor first-aid procedures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 23, 2021): “The director will have the parent sign consent for the administration of minor first-aid.”
Citation Nov 22, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
There are no written non-family references on file for staff person # 1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 23, 2021): “The director will have staff person # 1 provide two written references immediately.”

“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

Violation found May 15, 2026 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Jun 6, 2025 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Aug 16, 2022 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Jan 26, 2022 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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.

About this center

Capacity 47 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Feb 13, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Dec 18, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Kids Corner LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00248367
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
Not checked by Daycare Record

Common questions

Has Kids Corner LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 12 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 15, 2026 (supervision): “An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A complaint inspection was conducted. Through interviews it was determined that Staff #1 left a group of school age children unsupervised for an undetermined about of…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Kids Corner LLC?

Pennsylvania lists 4 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 Kids Corner LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Dec 18, 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 Kids Corner LLC compare with other daycares in Carbon County?

It is #17 of 21 centers in Carbon County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Kids Corner LLC last inspected?

Aug 17, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Kids Corner LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kids Corner LLC.

Certified centers nearby

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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