Kids Kount

211 E Garfield St, Shippensburg, PA 17257 · Cumberland County

5 core-safety citations in last 12 months 3 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4

Kids Kount is a certified child care center in Shippensburg, PA, with capacity for 114 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 30 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (7 of 30). 16 citations came in the last 12 months, including 5 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #55 of 96 centers in Cumberland 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

#55 of 96 centers in Cumberland County

7 Core-safety citations

23 Other citations

8 Inspections

3 Complaint investigations that found violations

30 citations from 11 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 16 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 14, 2026

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 7

Records & paperwork 5

Background checks 5

Health & medication 4

Emergency preparedness 3

Training & qualifications 3

Food & feeding 1

Supervision 1

Staff ratios 1

Citations, newest first

Citation May 14, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan presented for inspection, it was found that a plan for the continuity of care/operations was not included.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2026): “The complete facility emergency added exceptable plan for the continuity of care/operations. This corrected all components.”

Citation May 14, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)

Upon inspection of the required documents required to be posted at the facility, it was found that a copy of the emergency plans were not available in a conspicuous location.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2026): “Placed a reduced copy of emergency plan in the parent lobby area.”

Citation May 14, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)

Upon inspection of each childcare space, it was found that a container of Lysol disinfecting wipes labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' was accessible in the cabinet of the right-side toileting area of Room #6.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2026): “Removed Lysol wipes immediately and placed in locked cabinet.”

Citation May 14, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding

Disposable nursers or parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(3)

Upon observation of Room #3 [infant childcare space] and direct verbal confirmation with Staff Person #1, it was verified that infant feeding bottles were being hand-washed onsite and reused without being processed through a commercial dishwasher.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2026): “Send all infant bottles home on child's last day of care for the week, for parents to sanitize bottles at home.”

Citation May 14, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)

Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan presented for inspection, it was found that the plan did not include specifics related to the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2026): “The complete facility emergency plan added exceptable plan components. This completed the plan.”

Citation May 14, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Locked cabinet 55 Pa. Code §3270.183(a)

Upon inspection of the facility physical site, it was found that child records were not stored in a locked cabinet in the director's office, which had the door open/freely accessible upon visual inspection [x2].

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2026): “Purchased a lockable file cabinet for office. Placed child records inside.”

Citation May 14, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Confidential; stored in locked cabinet 55 Pa. Code §3270.193(a)

Upon inspection of the facility physical site, it was found that facility person's records were not stored in a locked cabinet in the director's office, which had the door open/freely accessible upon visual inspection [x2].

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2026): “Purchased a lockable file cabinet for office. Placed all staff records inside.”

Core safety Mar 30, 2026 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Facility person # 1 does not have a valid PA child abuse, a valid National Sexual Offender Registry or a valid DHS FBI clearance on file at the facility upon inspection on 3.30.26. Facility Person #2 was notified in person on 3.19.26 that Facility Person #1 must be removed [for this reason] from childcare duties until such time as all four required clearance documents were approved on file. Furthermore, on 3.30.26 at 1310, Facility Person #1 was observed in a preschool room working alone with children during naptime and was not under direct supervision of a permanent employee.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 22, 2026): “Documentation needed was requested and received 4/1/26 by staff member #1 and placed in file Register & participate in EPO training 4/16/26. Coorerate in unannounced monitoring visits for a 3 month period.”

Core safety Mar 19, 2026 Inspection Supervision

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 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 1.14.21. Staff person #1 has completed the health and safety course titled (Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality (10 hours) dated 5.9.21) but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2026): “Documentation needed was requested and received 3/20.26 & 3/25/26 by staff member #1 and placed in file. Staff person 31 was supervised until requested training was completed and placed in staff file.”

Core safety Mar 19, 2026 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

The file of Staff Person #1 contains a child abuse history clearance dated 8.17.20 which is more than 60 months old [expired 8.17.25]. There is no application in the file for an updated child abuse clearance. Second, the file for Staff Person #1 contains a FBI clearance dated 10.20.20, which is more than 60 months old [expired 10.20.25]. There is no application in the file for an updated FBI clearance. Third, the file for Staff Person #1 contains a PA criminal record clearance dated 8.17.20, which is more than 60 months old [expired 8.17.25]. There is no application in the file for an updated PA criminal clearance. Finally, the file for Staff Person #1 contains a National Sexual Offender Registry dated 9.29.20, which is more than 60 months old [expired 9.29.25]. There is no application in the file for an updated National Sexual Offender Registry. Staff Person #1 was observed unsupervised with children in care on 3.19.26 at 1315 during child nap time. Staff person #1 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 1.14.21.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2026): “Documentation needed was requested and received 3/20/26 by staff #1 and placed on file. Removed staff member 31 by the end of the day 3/19/26. Received clearances & placed on file.”

Citation Mar 19, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)

Upon inspection of staff files [for staff observed in direct childcare duties], it was found that the health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 1.11.2024 [expired 1.31.26].

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2026): “Requested and received physical from staff person #1.”

Citation Mar 19, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Upon inspection of fire safety logs, it was found that the following test dates were logged that exceed the maximum of 30-days between required tests: 3.7.25 - 4.9.25 [33 days].

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 4, 2026): “Logging on fire drill log times/dates of drills and testing. LC placed reminder on her phone to ensure testing is less than 30 days between dates.”

Citation Mar 18, 2026 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork

Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(7)

Staff Person #1 verbally confirmed that an injury report for the minor injury of Child #1 was not created nor given to the child's parent on 2.6.26 because Child #1 parent declined the offer of one and the child was not sent for emergency medical care.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2026): “Created an injury report for Child #1. 1 copy placed in injury file 1 copy to parent 1 copy in child's file.”

Core safety Oct 21, 2025 Complaint investigation Staff ratios

Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51

Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 both confirmed that on 9/12/25, in the pre-k room, there was one staff member for 11 children, for a duration of approximately 15 minutes.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2025): “We will ensure we follow maximum child group numbers for ratios at all time by reinforcing staff to count kids in care at every transition and/or every 15 minutes or whatever time increment is effective and practical.”

Core safety Oct 21, 2025 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Cert Rep Observed that the file for Staff #3 did not contain verification of a Child Abuse Clearance or a DHS FBI Clearance. Cert Rep also observed that the files for Staff # 3 and Staff # 4 did not include disclosure statements.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2025): “On 10/22/25, a valid Child Abuse Clearance and a valid DHS FBI clearance were added to Staff #3's staff file. On 10/22/25, signed, dated and witnessed Disclosure Statements were added to the staff files for Staff #3 and Staff #4.”

Citation Oct 21, 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)

Staff #3 observed working as an AGS but her file did not include verification of child care experience.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2025): “On 10/22/25, the required childcare work experience verification was added to staff person #3's staff file.”

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Core safety May 12, 2025 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

On 5/12/25, it was observed that staff persons 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not updated their NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate within 60 months. Staff person 2 had a NSOR on file that expired on 12/23/24 that was not updated until 4/30/25. Staff person 3 had a NSOR on file that expired on 12/23/24 that was not updated until 4/30/25. Staff person 4 had a NSOR on file that expired on 12/23/24 that was not updated until 4/30/25. Staff person 5 had a NSOR on file that expired on 12/23/24 that was not updated until 4/30/25.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 22, 2025): “Staff #2, 3, 4, 5 received NSOR.”

Citation May 12, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)

On 5/12/25, it was observed that the trash can in the Older Toddler bathroom did not have a plastic liner. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2025): “Placed a liner in the trash can in the Older Toddler Room.”

Citation May 12, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

On 5/12/25, it was observed that the rubber bricks used for playground surfacing had gaps between them, posing a tripping hazard for the children.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2025): “Place sand material in gaps between softscape bricks.”

Citation May 12, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)

On 5/12/25, it was observed that there was peeling paint in the facility. Peeling paint was observed in the Older Toddler classroom under the caterpillar wall decoration. Peeling pains was observed in the Preschool 2 classroom in the block center.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2025): “Repainted small areas that had damaged paint in both areas.”

Citation May 12, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)

On 5/12/25, it was observed in the Toddler Room, that the cushions on the blue couch closest to the sink were torn on the corners, exposing the stuffing. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2025): “Removed torn/worn cushion from Toddler Room.”

Citation May 12, 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)

On 5/12/25, it was observed that staff person 1 was functioning as an aide and did not have documentation of at least 8th grade education and 2 years of experience on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2025): “Documentation of education was requested and received by staff member #1 and placed in staff file.”

Citation May 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)

On 5/12/25, it was observed that child 2 did not have an address on file for one of their release persons. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2025): “Requested release person's address for child #2 from parent to be recorded on child's Emergency Contact form.”

Citation May 12, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)

On 5/12/25, it was observed that the emergency transportation plan was not posted in the Older Toddler classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2025): “Posted Emergency Transportation Plan in Older Toddler classroom.”

Core safety May 14, 2024 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)

Staff #1, #4, #5, #6, and #7 had documentation of completed mandated reporter training dated 2015 with updated training completed in 2024. Staff #1, #4, #5, #6, and #7 did not complete mandated reporter training every 60 months as required by CPSL. Staff #3 was observed providing direct care to children without a valid NSOR clearance on file.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2024): “Mandated reporter training was completed prior to inspection.”

Citation May 14, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)

Medication for child #1 was observed to have an expiration date of 9/2023 and was documented on the medication log as having been administered on 4/23/24.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2024): “Parent of child #1 supplied a current prescription and medication. Medication placed in locked medicine cabinet in office.”

Citation May 14, 2024 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)

Staff member #2 did not have a TB test on record within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2024): “Staff member #2 was administered a new TB test. Due to not having proof of prior physicals with TB test.”

Citation May 14, 2024 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)

Staff #1 was observed providing direct care to children with a health assessment gap on record of 5/29/20 to 4/1/23.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2024): “Staff #1 received updated physical”

Citation May 14, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training - Prevention and control of infectious diseases 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(1)

Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Getting Started with Child Care Revised 2022 (10 hours).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2024): “Staff #2 will complete the "getting started with childcare revised 2022 10 hour"”

Citation Feb 1, 2024 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety

General Health and Safety/Indoor climbing- protective surface 55 Pa. Code §3270.21/3270.102(f)

Facility self-reported the following incident: On 1/25/2024, Child #1 was climbing a wooden ladder located on indoor play equipment. Child slipped and fell backwards, hitting his head on the carpeted concrete floor which resulted in a head injury and hospitalization. The fall zone located behind the wooden ladder was observed not to have a protective surface covering.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2024): “Staff will participate in a 2 hrs. training "Playground Safety and Supervision". Training is DHS approved.”

“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 Mar 18, 2026 Complaint investigation

1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

Violation found Oct 21, 2025 Complaint investigation

1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

Violation found Feb 1, 2024 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.

Daily rates

Age group	Full time, per day	Part time, per day
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks)	$47.00	$47.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)	$47.00	$47.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)	$43.00	$43.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)	$43.00	$43.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)	$37.00	$37.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)	$37.00	$17.00

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 114 children

Certificate status Regular

Certificate valid through Aug 28, 2027

Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Sep 28, 2025 · what STARS means

Operator Michele Fisher

Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare

Phone (717) 530-1819

State certificate # CER-00258656

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Common questions

Has Kids Kount had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 7 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 Mar 30, 2026 (background checks): “Facility person # 1 does not have a valid PA child abuse, a valid National Sexual Offender Registry or a valid DHS FBI clearance on file at the facility upon inspection on 3.30.26. Facility Person #2 was notified in…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Kids Kount?

Pennsylvania lists 3 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 Kount’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Sep 28, 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 Kount compare with other daycares in Cumberland County?

It is #55 of 96 centers in Cumberland 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 Kount last inspected?

May 14, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Kids Kount cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $47.00 for newborn, $47.00 for infant, $43.00 for young toddler, $43.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Kids Kount?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Michele Fisher.

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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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