Kids Kingdom Preparatory Academy INC
Kids Kingdom Preparatory Academy INC is a certified child care center in New Castle, PA, with capacity for 134 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times. The state cited 159 violations, 10 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (38 of 159). 54 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #15 of 16 centers in New Castle and has more citations per inspection than 99% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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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: Mandated Reporter Training and PA Required Health and Safety Training Part 1. Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2/25/21.
At approximately 1030am in the PS 1 room it was observed that Staff #2 left Staff #1, an aide, alone with 8 preschool age children. At approximately 1250pm it was observed that Staff #2, an aide, was alone in the preschool with 10 preschool age children.
In the preschool 1 room on the teacher's desk was adult scissors accessible to children.
In the Preschool 2 room a protective outlet cover was missing from one outlet on the edge of the counter. In the older toddler room near the kitchen play area 2 protective outlet covers were missing.
In the older toddler room was a bin of diaper cream on the bottom shelf and a bin of sunscreen on the 2nd shelf that was accessible to children. In the preschool transition room was an S.C. Johnson Plug in by the door that stated keep out of reach of children was accessible to children. In the preschool 1 room there was Germx Hand sanitizer that state Keep Out of Reach of children on the teachers desk accessible to children.
In the preschool room 2 was a trash can without a lid that contained partly eaten food, used plates, and used napkins.
In the older toddler room there was a candle warmer on the sink that children use to wash hands that reached a temperature of 128 Degrees Fahrenheit. In the older toddler room on the low shelf in the diaper area was another candle warmer that reached a temperature of 158 degrees Fahrenheit. In the preschool 1 room there was a candle warmer on the counter that reached 138 degrees Fahrenheit, and a lava lamp by the children's sink that was 128 degrees Fahrenheit.
In the preschool 2 room the bag that contained the first aid kit was sitting on the counter accessible to children.
In the hall to the older toddler room is a blue rug that was torn causing a tripping hazard.
In the girl's bathroom at the back of 2 toilet stalls was peeling paint.
The thermometer in the infant room refrigerator was not working properly.
In the Preschool 1 room was Parent's Choice Infants Acetaminophen and Infant Ibuprofen Concentrated Drops that did not contain the name of the child for whom the medication is intended on the label of the medication container.
In the preschool transition was Genexa Kid's Pain and Fever with an expiration date of 6/2026 causing it to not be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. In the preschool 1 room was Children's Tylenol with an expiration date of 7/2026 causing it to not be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
In the preschool 1 room was triple antibiotic ointment and Children's Pain and Fever Chewables that did not have written parental consent to administer.
In the preschool transition room was a medication log that stated a medication had been administered on 10/10/25 that did not contain the name of the medication. In the preschool transition room there were 2 additional medication logs that did not contain the name of the medication. In the preschool 1 room there were 5 medication logs that did not contain the name of the medication.
Staff #1's file did not contain an initial health assessment.
The fire testing log contained the following dates 12/5/25-1/5/26 and 3/3/26-4/30/26 which is more than 30 days apart.
The file for Staff person #4 includes verification of Pediatric First Aid/CPR training dated 7/21/26, after the expiration date of 5/31/26.
Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2/25/21.
Staff #1 and 3's files did not contain proof of education.
Staff #5's child abuse clearance is dated 3/27/25 which is after first date with children(See LIS Code Sheet).
At approximately 9am in the infant room it was observed that an infant was asleep in a pack and play laying on a pillow and a stuffed animal toy was in the bed with the infant.
The emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
The emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
The letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures did not include method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises, a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children, and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
In the indoor gross motor room, there was hand sanitizer Blaster in a blue bin which stated keep out of reach of children accessible to children. In the young toddler room there was Destin diaper cream, which stated keep out of reach of children, on the open shelves of the diaper table accessible to children.
In the young toddler room a trash can that contained food waste did not have a lid.
In the indoor gross motor room the first aid kit was in a book bag on the ground accessible to children.
In the pre-k room that was not in use the baseboard was falling off. In the Pre-K room in use and the Preschool transition room there was splintering along the bottoms of the wooden cabinets. In the Preschool outside play space the cement sidewalk at the bottom of the steps by the fence was eroding causing a tripping hazard.
In the Pre-K room that was not in use there was damaged plaster along the wall on the left above the ABC shelf. In the girl's bathroom there was peeling paint on the wall behind the left and middle toilets.
The garbage can in the girl's restroom did not have a lid.
In the young toddler room, the motor for the potable sink was not working so they filled up a basin of water and washed the children's hands in the basin and rinsed in another basin. The basin that they were washing the children's hands in was not changed every time between each child.
In the preschool outside play space there were exposed bolts on the gate facing in accessible to children.
In the Pre-K room in use and the Transition Young Toddler room there were no thermometers in the refrigerators.
In the Pre-K room in use there was a prescription Albuterol inhaler without the original box and prescription label.
At approximately 1130am a child did not wash their hands after diapering.
In the Young Toddler room and the Older Toddler room the trash cans used to dispose of used diapers was not hands free.
Staff #5's initial health assessment is dated 10/13/25 which is after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).
Staff #1's two most recent health assessments are dated 2/13/23 and 10/29/25 which are more than 24 months apart. Staff #4's two most recent health assessments are dated 6/8/22 and 10/9/25 which are more than 24 months apart. Staff #7's two most recent health assessments are dated 5/9/23 and 10/27/25 which are more than 24 months apart.
Staff #5's TB test is dated 10/13/25 which is after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).
Staff #1's health assessment did not state that the individual was suitable to provide childcare.
The emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers in an emergency.
The fire alarm testing log contained the following dates 6/5/25-7/18/25 which are more than 30 days apart.
Child #3's file contained a health assessment dated 2/13/25, which was more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet). Child #4's file did not contain an initial health assessment withing 60 days of enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).
Staff #1's two most recent fire safety trainings are dated 9/18/24 and 10/7/25 which are more than 12 months apart. Staff #2's two most recent fire safety trainings are dated 7/22/24 and 10/13/25 which is more than 12 months apart. Staff #4's two most recent fire safety trainings are dated 7/25/24 and 10/8/25 which are more than 12 months apart.
Staff person #6 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR.
Staff #3's initial evaluation dated 1/6/25 was more than 12 months after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).
Staff #7's file did not contain documentation of evaluated proof of education of the person's foreign diploma.
There was no written plan of daily activities posted in the infant room.
Child #5's financial agreement was not signed by the parent.
Child #1's date of admission was not on the financial agreement.
Child #2's file did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Child #2's file did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Staff file #4 lacked 6.5 of the 12 hours of annual child care training required from 5/2024 to 5/2025. Staff file #4 contained 7 child care training hours dated 10/8/25(1hr) and 10/15/25(6hr) used for correction.
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The file for Staff #2 was lacking the NSOR clearance.
On two occurrences, 1.8.25-2.10.25 and 3.10.25-4.10.25, testing of the fire detection system was more than the required 30 days.
The file for Staff #1 contained a Basic Life Support training which is not an approved curriculum of Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
The file for Staff #2 was lacking proof of high school diploma.
The most recent State Police, Child Abuse and FBI clearances in the files for Staff Person #1 and #8 exceeded 60 months between clearances. The Child Abuse Clearances in the files for Staff Person #3, #12 and #14 were dated after the staff person's first day in child care. The State Police Clearance in the file for Staff Person #7 was dated after the staff person's first day in child care and the file did not include an application for State Police Clearance dated on or before the staff person's start date. The NSOR Certificates in the files for Staff Person #4 and #7 were dated more than 45 days after the staff person's first day in child care. The NSOR Application and Certificate in the file for Staff Person #14 was conducted after the staff person's first day in child care. (See LIS Code Sheet).
Observed flaking rust on the partition in the toilet area of the boy's bathroom and on the middle partition of the toilet area of the girl's bathroom.
Observed peeling, flaking paint behind the toilet in the boy's bathroom.
Observed a pack 'n' play blocking the exit door in the infant room.
Observed less than two feet of space on three sides for three of the pack 'n' plays where children were napping in the infant room.
The files for Child #3, #5 and #6, who are preschool children, did not contain an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months.
The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between health assessments. The initial health assessments in the file for Staff Person #9 and #14 were conducted after the staff person's first day working in child care. The files for Staff Person #4, #7, #8 and #10 do not include a health assessment conducted within the past 24 months. The files for Staff Person #11 and #13 do not include an initial health assessment. (See LIS Code Sheet).
The file for Child #2, who has been enrolled for more than 60 days, did not include an initial health report.
The training for the most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #10 was conducted after the previous certificate had expired.
The most recent fire safety trainings in the files for Staff Person #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 exceeded 12 months between trainings.
Staff person #12 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR in an approved curriculum from a certified PQAS Instructor.
The most recent Mandated Reporter Trainings in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between trainings.
The file for Staff Person #11 contains a foreign Bachelor's Degree that has not been evaluated.
The files for Staff Person #3 and #5, who has been working at the facility for more than one year, did not include an annual written evaluation. The first written evaluations in the files for Staff Person #6, #9 and #10 were conducted more than 12 months after the staff person's first day in child care. The most recent written evaluations in the files for Staff Person #7 and #8 exceeded 12 months between evaluations. (See LIS Code Sheet).
The initial child service reports in the files for Child #1 and #4 were conducted more than six months after the child's first day of attendance at the facility. The only child service reports in the files for Child #2, #3, #5 and #6, who have been enrolled at the facility for more than one year, were dated November, 2024.
The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation
There was an unscreened door leading from a classroom to an outdoor playspace that was propped open.
A group of children that included 8 older toddlers was observed receiving care in an outdoor playspace with embedded equipment that was mounted over mulch (with pieces of a diameter less than 1 inch.)
The most recent fire drill recorded on the facility's fire drill log was listed as occurring on 1/5/24.
The most recent smoke detector testing recorded on the facility's log was listed as occurring on 11/1/23. Testing is required to occur at least every 30 days.
There was no documentation on file of completion of mandated reporter training for Facility Person #1, employed at the facility more than 90 days.
There was no documentation on file of completion of pediatric first aid & CPR training for Facility Persons #1 and #2, employed at the facility more than 90 days.
The file of facility persons #1, #2, #4, #7 and #8 contain disclosure statements which did not contain the date. The disclosure statement of facility person #6 was dated 10/19/2023, more than 90 days from their start date at the facility (see coded LIS sheet). The file of facility person #8 contained an FBI clearance dated 11/3/2023, and an incomplete PA state police clearance which was dated more than 45 days from their start date (see coded LIS sheet) and did not contain a dissemination date.
The file of facility person #3, employed more than 90 days (see coded LIS sheet), did not contain documentation of initial emergency plan training.
In the preschool classroom, a blue bin which contained waffle blocks was cracked.
The file of child #3 contained a health assessment dated 6/15/2021 and a current health assessment dated 8/22/2023 lacking health assessments every 6 months as an infant and young toddler (see coded LIS sheet). The file of child #4, identified as a toddler at the time (see coded LIS sheet), contained a health assessment dated 12/20/2022 but did not contain an updated health assessment within 6 months of the prior. The file of child #5, identified as a young toddler at the time (see coded LIS sheet), contained a health assessment dated 3/17/2023, lacking an updated health assessment within 6 months.
The file of child #1, identified as a preschool age child (see coded LIS sheet), contained a health assessment dated 5/19/2022 but lacked a current health assessment within 12 months.
The immunization record of #3 does not contain 1 of the 2 Hep A vaccinations or acceptable written exemption from the parent or child's physician.
The health assessment of child #6 does not contain a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
The health assessment of child #5 does not contain a statement the age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
The older toddler classroom contained a medication log for a child which did not contain the name of the medication.
The health assessment of facility persons #1, #7 and #8 did not contain documentation of an examination for communicable diseases and the results of the examination.
The refrigerator in the infant classroom contained 2 bottles which were not labeled with the child's name.
The fire drill log listed "all staff" and not the specific names of the facility persons participating in the fire drill.
Documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days on one occasion (3/3/2023 to 4/3/2023) in the last 12 months.
Documentation of the fire safety trainings of facility person #10 were dated more than 12 months apart (6/15/2023 & 7/3/2023).
The file of facility person #2 contained documentation of completion of the health and safety topics listed in subsections (f)1-9 dated 5/6/2023, more than 90 days from their start date at the facility (see coded LIS sheet).
Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR.
The file of facility person #9 contained documentation of a written evaluation by the director dated 10/24/2022 but did not contain one in the past 12 months. The file of facility person #10, employed for more than 12 months (see coded LIS sheet) did not contain an annual written evaluation by the director.
The file of facility person #4, identified as a group supervisor, did not contain documentation of the education or experience to qualify them for the position.
The file of facility person #7, identified as an aide, did not contain documentation of education and/or experience to qualify for the position.
The financial agreement of child #2 did not contain the signature of the parent.
The financial agreement of child #3 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
The file of child #1 did not contain documentation of the approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development being completed in the past 6 months, with the last being dated 11/8/2022. The files of child #3, #4 and #5, all enrolled for more than 6 months (see coded LIS sheet), did not contain documentation of the approved form being completed within the past 6 or 12 months (see coded LIS sheet).
The files of child #1, #2 and #3 contained the original financial agreements.
The emergency contact and financial agreement forms for child #1, #3, #4 and #5 did not have documentation of being reviewed and/or updated within the past 6 months.
The file of facility persons #2, #3 and #5 did not contain documentation of education and/or hours to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.
The file of facility person #5 did not contain 1 of 2 written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
The files of facility person #1, #2 and #6 contained documentation of completed pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR which was dated more than 90 days from their start date at the facility.
The file of facility person #1 did not contain an FBI clearance, #2 contained an NSOR dated 10/18/2022 more than 45 days from their start date (see coded LIS sheet), #4 contained an NSOR application dated 6/15/2022 but did not have a completed NSOR, #5 contained an NSOR dated 8/15/2022, after their start date with children (see coded LIS sheet) with no documentation of submission, #8 did not contain a completed PA state police or child abuse clearance and #9 contained out of state police and child abuse clearances dated more than 45 days from start (10/18/2022 and 10/6/2022) and did not contain PA state police or child abuse clearances. All staff have been employed for more than 45 days (see coded LIS sheet).
The facility emergency plan did not have a continuity of operations plan or contingency plan in the event of a disaster.
The first aid kit in the preschool 3 classroom, which was on the counter accessible to children, contained aspirin, burn ointment, antibiotic ointment, sting relief, all labeled keep out of the reach of children. All laundry detergent and disinfecting wipes were in the open hallway closet accessible to children. Hand sanitizer labeled keep out of the reach of children was accessible to children on the desk in the lobby.
Due to the hook being broken, the first aid kit in preschool 3 was on a counter accessible to children.
The first aid kit in the infant room did not contain tweezers and the first aid kit in preschool 3 room did not contain soap.
Visual strips or identification was not present on the glass in the following child care spaces: the door in the indoor play space, the door to outside in the young toddler room, the door in the older toddler room and the door and long window by the door in the preschool 3 room.
Handwashing signs were not posted at the following: the sink in the infant room, the changing table and 2 training chairs in the young toddler room, the sink and 4 training chairs in the older toddler room, the training chair in the transition room, the sink in the preschool room, the sink in the indoor play space and at each sink and toilet/urinal in the boys' and girls' restroom.
The diapering area in the older classroom did not contain a lidded trash can.
The file of child #2 contained a health assessment dated 8/7/2020, lacking updated health assessments at least every 6 months. The file of child #3, a young toddler, contained a health assessment dated 7/12/2021and did not contain updates at least every 6 months.
The file of child #7, identified as a preschooler, contained a health assessment dated 9/8/2021 and did not have documentation of an updated health assessment within 12 months.
The immunization record of child #1 lacked 1 Rotavirus, 1 DTap, 1 HIB, 1 Pneumococcal and 1 Polio, and child #2, 5, 6 and 7 did not contain documentation of an annual influenza vaccination in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP or acceptable documentation of acceptable exemption.
The older toddler classroom contained medication labeled for child #5 and another medication labeled for child #8, but there was no signed parental consent for administration of the medication.
The older toddler room contained a medication log for child #8 which did not have the initials of the staff person who administered medication on 9/14/2022.
The trash can in the older toddler room contained a disposable diaper which was tied in a plastic bag before being discarded.
The health assessment of facility person #2 was dated 11/7/2022, #3 was dated 8/3/2022, #4 was dated 6/17/2022, #5 was dated 10/25/2022, #7 was dated 6/13/2022, and #8 was dated 11/9/2022, all after their start date with children (see coded LIS sheet).
The file of facility person #2 contained documentation of their tuberculosis screening being completed on 8/24/2022, #3 on 8/5/2022, #4 on 6/17/2022, #6 on 8/3/2022, #7 on 6/15/2022 and #8 on 11/11/2022, all after their start date with children (see coded LIS sheet).
The health assessment of facility person #1 contained documentation of an examination for communicable diseases but lacked complete results and facility person #3 did not contain documentation of an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination with the health assessment.
The front door was used consecutively as the hypothetical location for the fire drills conducted on 6/14/2022 and 7/14/2022.
Documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days by a day or two on the following occasions: 1/14/2022 to 2/14/2022, 3/14/2022 to 4/14/2022, 5/13/2022 to 6/14/2022, 8/12/2022 to 9/12/2022 and 10/10/2022 to 11/10/2022. It is now current.
Documentation of fire safety training for facility person #10 exceeded 12 months (10/26/2021 and 11/9/2022).
A written evaluation completed by the director was not completed for facility person #10, who has been employed for more than 12 months (see coded LIS sheet).
The financial agreement of child #4 was not signed by the parent or operator.
The financial agreement of child #4 did not contain the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Documentation of a current child service report Department's approved form providing information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided was not on file for child #2, 3, 5, 6 and 7.
The financial agreement of child #4 did not contain their arrival and departure times.
The financial agreement of child #4 did not contain their date of admission.
The files of child #1 and 4 contained the original financial agreement.
The emergency contact form of child #4 did not included the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
The emergency contact form of child #5 did not include information on the child's special needs which is needed in an emergency situation or documentation this is not applicable to the child.
The emergency contact form of child #4 did not include the health insurance coverage or policy number.
The emergency contact form of child #1 did not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The preschool 3 room did not contain a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted in a conspicuous location.
The emergency contact and financial agreements of child #2, 3, 4, and 6 were not updated within the past 6 months.
At approximately 10:45 AM, the certification representative rang the doorbell to the facility. After asking who was at the door through the intercom, facility person #3 arrived at the door to let the certification representative into the facility. While walking to the classroom, facility person #3 stated they were in ratio. In the classroom, facility person #4 was alone with 13 children while facility person #3 answered the door.
Facility person #1 and 2, both less than 90 days of hire (see CODED LIS SHEET), were working in a classroom together. Facility person #1 had pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR in approved curriculum, but not by a PQAS instructor and did not have the required health and safety topics completed. Facility person #2 did not have pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR or the health and safety topics completed.
There was more than 60 months between the previous and most current Child Abuse clearances on file for staff #1. Dates are as follows: 3/4/16 and 10/21/21. The file for staff #5, with start date of 4/19/21, lacked an NSOR and Child Abuse clearance on or before initial start date in a child care position. There is no NSOR on file. Child Abuse clearance is on file and dated 11/5/21. The file for staff #6, with start date of 2/2/21, lacked an FBI and NSOR clearance on or before initial start date in a child care position. No FBI clearance is on file. NSOR is now on file and dated 2/4/21. The file for staff #7, with start date of 10/11/21, lacked a State Police, Child Abuse, FBI and NSOR on or before initial start date in a child care position. Clearances are now on file and dated: State Police, 10/17/21, Child Abuse- 10/18/21, FBI - 10/18/21 and NSOR - 11/4/21. The file for staff #8, with start date of 9/20/21, lacked a State Police, Child Abuse, FBI, and NSOR clearance on or before initial start date in a child care setting. There is no NSOR clearance on file. Other clearances are on file and dated - State Police - 11/10/21, Child Abuse - 11/10/21, and FBI - 10/27/21. The file for…
The files for staff #4 and #9 lack emergency plan training within the past 12 months. Dates are as follows: Staff #4 - 7/27/20 and staff #9 - 11/17/19.
In the indoor gross motor play space, observed an area of peeling paint, which was approximately 4 inches wide on the bottom of the left wall.
The files for children #1. 3, 4 and 5 lacked verification that ongoing vaccinations are in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
In the Daycare 1 room, observed Dimetap which expired 2/21, Children's Ibuprofen which expired 11/20 and Infant Tylenol which expired 8/21. In the Transition Room, observed Nasal Spray and Children's Motrin which expired 8/21.
The files for staff #1, 2, and 3 lack a health assessment that was completed within the past 24 months. Dates are as follows: Staff #1 - 4/17/19, Staff #2 - 7/30/19, Staff #3 - 9/24/19. The files for staff # 8 and #11 lacked an initial health assessment which was conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. Staff #8 - Start date 9/20/21 and health assessment is dated 11/5/21, Staff #11 - Start date 8/30/21 and health assessment is dated 10/4/21.
The initial TB screenings on file for staff #6, 8 and 11 were not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. Staff #6 start date is 2/2/21 and TB screening is dated 2/4/21. Staff # 8 start date is 9/20/21 and TB screening on file is dated 11/8/21, and staff #11 start date is 8/30/21 and TB screening is dated 10/6/21.
Proof of purchase of the facility's interconnected fire detection system was not on file at the facility. There was more than 30 days between manual tests of the fire detection system. Dates are as follows 8/12/21 and 9/25/21. The most recent test on file is dated 11/11/21 and is current.
The file for child #2, with start date of 4/19/21, lacks an initial health assessment within 90 days (regulatory suspensions allowing 90 days) following the first date of attendance at the facility. There is no health assessment on file.
The Pediatric CPR/First aid training on file for staff #1 and 3 was not renewed on or before the expiration date. Staff #1 - previous training expired 4/16/21 and new training is dated 8/7/21. Staff #3 - previous training expired 4/25/21 and new training is dated 8/7/21.
There was more than 12 months between the previous and most current fire safety trainings on file for staff #4. Dates are as follows: 7/27/20 and 10/11/21. The file for staff #9 lacks fire safety training within the past 12 months. Start date 10/2/20 and there is no fire safety training on file.
The files for staff #5 and 6 lack Pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR within 90 days of hire. Staff #5's start date is 4/19/21 and no training is on file. Staff #6 now has training on file. Start date- 2/2/21 and training is dated 8/7/21.
The file for staff #5 lacks mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire. Start date 4/19/21. No training is on file.
The file for staff #5, who holds the title of assistant group supervisor, lacks 2500 hours of child care experience. The file for staff #7, who holds the title of assistant group supervisor, lacks 1250 hours of child care experience.
There was more than 12 months between the previous and most current staff evaluations on file for staff #2. Dates are as follows: 2/27/20 and 10/21/21. The file for staff #9 lacks a staff evaluation within the past 12 months.. Start date 10/2/20. No staff evaluation is on file.
The files for staff #5 and 10 lack one written, nonfamily reference. The files for staff #6 and 12 lack two written, nonfamily references.
The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.
“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) | $47.16 | $29.16 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $47.16 | $29.16 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $47.16 | $29.16 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $47.16 | $29.16 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $47.16 | $29.16 |
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Has Kids Kingdom Preparatory Academy 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 Aug 24, 2026 (supervision): “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: Mandated Reporter Training…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kids Kingdom Preparatory Academy INC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kids Kingdom Preparatory Academy INC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Kids Kingdom Preparatory Academy INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Feb 11, 2020. 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 Kingdom Preparatory Academy INC compare with other daycares in New Castle?
It is tied for #15 of 16 centers in New Castle by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 99% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kids Kingdom Preparatory Academy INC last inspected?
Aug 24, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Kids Kingdom Preparatory Academy INC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $47.16 for newborn, $47.16 for infant, $47.16 for young toddler, $47.16 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kids Kingdom Preparatory Academy INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kids Kingdom Preparatory Academy 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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