Kids Nations INC

299 Jacksonville Rd, Warminster, PA 18974 · Bucks County

3 core-safety citations in last 12 months 1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

Kids Nations INC is a certified child care center in Warminster, PA, with capacity for 99 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 27 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (9 of 27). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 12 centers in Warminster and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 59% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical

#5 of 12 centers in Warminster

5 Core-safety citations

22 Other citations

8 Inspections

1 Complaint investigations that found violations

27 citations from 9 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 16, 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

Records & paperwork 9

Building & playground safety 7

Health & medication 3

Supervision 2

Emergency preparedness 2

Caregiver conduct 1

Staff ratios 1

Background checks 1

Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jun 16, 2026 Inspection Supervision

Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)

Observed 6/16/2026 in classroom 105 Big Brain staff #2 was observed supervising 19 children by themselves while staff #1 was in the office leaving staff # 2 out of ratio.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2026): “On 6/16/2026, staff # returned to the classroom immediately upon notification, restoring the required staff to child ratio. Administration met with both classroom members and reviewed the requirements for maintaining staff to child ratios at all times. Staff were reminded that a classroom may not…”

Core safety May 27, 2026 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct

No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(c)/3270.113(d)

Observed from video on 5/27/2026 reviewed by facility. Staff person #1 while supervising and serving lunch was observed yelling, singling out and using harsh language towards child #1 saying, " You will eat with your hands" and walking away while child #1 was observed on video crying.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2026): “1. Staff person #1 received corrective coaching on appropriate behavior guidance techniques and the prohibition against using harsh, demeaning or abusive language with children. 2 2. Staff person #1 was directed to review the training topic, "Nurture Interactions and guide behavior and implement…”

Core safety May 27, 2026 Inspection Staff ratios

Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.52/3270.113(a)(1)

Observed 5/27/2026 in Bright Minds 104 Classroom Staff #1and 2 had a total of 16 children in their childcare space, staff # 1 identified 7 children, and staff #2 identified 7 children leaving 2 children unassigned.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2026): “1.A staff meeting was held by administration with teachers of this classroom to review proper child supervision and assignment procedure in mixed aged groups, following the incident and to ensure compliance with 3270.51. Staff to child ratio requirements and supervision expectations were reviewed.…”

Core safety Jun 20, 2025 Inspection Supervision

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

Observed 6/20/2025 Staff #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training Health and Safety required training prior to caring for children unsupervised. Also, observed staff #3 have not been trained on the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2025): “Staff #2 has completed pre-service training health and safety and provided certificates to the director on June 23, 2025. Staff #3 has been trained on the emergency plan on June 23, 2025. All supporting documentation is kept in the employee's files.”

Core safety Jun 20, 2025 Inspection Background checks

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

Observed 6/20/2025. Staff #4 file did not contain completed DHS required Child Abuse, FBI, NSOR, State Police Criminal or Disclosure Statement on file. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2025): “The employee has been suspended from work due to the absence of DHS required clearances. At this time, the employee was able to obtain the State Police Criminal clearance (6/23/2025) and has submitted an application for the NSOR, clearance. The employee in not permitted to return to work until all…”

Citation Jun 20, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

Observed 6/20/2025 in classroom 102 Busy Bees in the play area where children complete activities and free play the wall boarder towards the back of the classroom was detached from the wall making it not in good repair and free from visible hazards. In Bathroom #2 when entering the bathroom there was a deep crack in the floor tile not in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2025): “In classroom 102 Busy Bees in the play area, the boarder was securely reattached to the wall, and all wall defects were repaired in order to eliminate any potential hazard for the children. The repair of the cracked tile will be done by the landlord.”

Citation Jun 20, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

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

Observed 6/20/2025 outdoor in playground 3 there was a doll house children were playing with that was dirty and not in good condition with dirt and mud covering it.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2025): “A doll house in playground 3 children were playing with was cleaned to remove dirt and mud.”

Citation Jun 20, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

Original container/Locked 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(1)/3270.133(4)

Observed 6/20/2025 Child #1 EPI Pen were not in its original container it was placed in child # 1 belongings in their container not locked or made inaccessible to children. EPI Pen was observed without manufacture's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2025): “The EPI Pen was removed from the child's personal box and placed in cabinet containing the first aid kit, which is inaccessible to children. The child to whom the EPI pen belongs is not attending the daycare, June 20th, 2025, was the child's last day.”

Citation Jun 20, 2025 Inspection Health & medication

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

Observed 6/20/2025 staff #3 health assessments did not contain the physician's address of where their health assessment was conducted at.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2025): “Staff #3 contacted their doctor regarding the missing address on the medical form. The doctor has updated the form to include the address.”

Citation Jun 20, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Observed 6/20/2025 staff #2 and 4 files were missing acceptable verification of their education verification of a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2025): “Staff #4 has been suspended from work due to the absence of required clearances and acceptable verification of their education. Staff #2 has submitted their documents for diploma and evaluation to ECE. Currently, staff #2 is switched to teacher's aide position. She is not working alone in the…”

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Citation Jun 20, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)

Observed 6/20/2025 staff #1 and 2 file did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2025): “Staff #1 and #2 submitted two written, nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. These letters are kept in their personnel files.”

Citation Feb 20, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)

Observed 2/20/2025 in bathroom 1 and 2 there was broken boarders around the toilets that had peeling paint and dry sheet wall crumbling making it free from visible hazards., good repair and accessible to children.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2025): “The damaged borders around the toilets in bathrooms #1 and #2 were repaired promptly, along with fresh paint to eliminate peeling areas.”

Citation Feb 22, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety

Heat Source 55 Pa. Code §3270.71

Observed 2/22/2024 in bathroom 1 and 2 the baseboard heaters protective covering does not prevent direct contact from children placing their hands or other items inside the heaters.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2024): “The baseboard heater protective covers were installed on the heaters in bathrooms 1 and 2 to prevent direct contact with heat sources.”

Citation Feb 22, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)

Observed 2/22/2024 child # 4 file did not contain the specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week on the agreement form.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2024): “The amount of the weekly fee was specified in child#4 agreement form.”

Citation Feb 22, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)

Observed 2/22/2024 child #1,2,3 and 4 files were missing the health insurance coverage information and policy numbers from emergency contact forms.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2024): “The health insurance coverage information and policy number were added to child # 1,2,3 and 4 files.”

Citation Feb 22, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Observed 2/22/2024 Staff # 1,2,3 and 4 files did not contain acceptable verification of education, or a transcript, or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2024): “Staff #3 ended her job at Kids Nations 03/14/2024. Staff #1,2 and 4 provided verification emails from credential evaluation service stated that their transcripts and diplomas are in the process to be given credits towards qualification. Kids Nations administration required from staff # 1,2 and 4 to…”

Citation Mar 9, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)

Observed 3/9/2023 Staff #1, 2, and 3 was missing the required Health and safety training from file. Staff # 1-3 surpassed the provisional hire date of completing the require training.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2023): “Kisd Nations Administration obliged staff 31 and #3 to complete the required training due March 13, 2023. The certificate of completing the required training for staff #2 was added to the personal file. Certificates of completion for staff #1 - #3 were submitted to the EL certification…”

Citation Mar 9, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

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

Observed 3/9/2023 children #1,2,3,4,5 did not contain addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to on the emergency contact form.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2023): “Kids Nations Administrations asked parents of children #1-#5 to add the addresses of individuals they designated to whom the child may be released on The Emergency Contact Form.”

Citation Sep 22, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)

Observed 9/22/2022 the emergency plan reviewed and did not provide a letter to the parent explaining the emergency procedures.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2022): “Emergency Plan was corrected according to 55 PA Code Chapter 3270.27 (e). A letter to the parent explaining the emergency procedures was created and provided to Certification Representative.”

Citation Sep 22, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety

Toxic use- no contamination 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(c)

Observed 9/22/2022 in bathroom #1 there was a container of Glade on the sink countertop where children hand wash and can be accessible to children.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2022): “Provider will not keep any toxic or cleaning material accessible to children. Provider removed during onsite inspection.”

Citation Sep 22, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety

Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74

Observed 9/22/2022 emergency telephone numbers were not posted in the facility near a telephone.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2022): “Kids Nations Administration put the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center on the back of the facility phone device according to 55 PA Code Chapter 3270.74.”

Citation Sep 22, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety

Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)

Observed 9/22/2022 all first aid kits were missing, gloves, tweezers and soap in their kits.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2022): “Provider placed gloves, soap, and tweezers in all their first aid kits, provider corrected on site during inspection.”

Citation Sep 22, 2022 Inspection Health & medication

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

Observed 9/22/2022 staff # 2 health assessment was outdated for more than 12 months, a facility shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2022): “Staff#2 health assessment was updated according to 55 PA Code Chapter 3270. 151(a) and provided to Certification Representative.”

Citation Sep 22, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan/Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5)

Observed 9/22/2022 emergency plan reviewed the lockdown procedure and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, as well as children with chronic medical conditions were not included in the emergency plan.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2022): “Emergency plan was corrected according to 55 PA Code Chapter 3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(a)(5). The lockdown procedure and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabalities, as well as children with chronic medical conditions were included in the emergency plan.”

Citation Sep 22, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Observed 9/22/2022 staff # 1 and 2 were missing verification of child care experience in their file prior to service at the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2022): “Verification of child care experience for staff#1 and 2 according to 55 PA Code Chapter 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) were provided to Certification Representative.”

Citation Sep 22, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)

Observed 9/22/2022 staff #2 were missing acceptable verification of their education verification of a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2022): “The verification of education of staff#2 according to PA 55 Code Chapter 3270.192 (2)(iv) (evaluation report of foreign degree equals to US degrees) was provided to Certification Representative.”

Citation Sep 22, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork

Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)

Observed 9/22/2022 staff # 2 were missing two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 6, 2022): “Two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person for staff#2 were provided to Certification Representative, according to PA 55 Code Chapter 3270.192 (5).”

“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 27, 2026 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.

Enforcement actions

Issuance of Provisional Certificate of Compliance at the time of Initial Oct 12, 2022

COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate

Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.

Daily rates

Age group	Full time, per day	Part time, per day
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)	$72.00	$72.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)	$70.00	$70.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)	$70.00	$70.00

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 99 children

Certificate status Regular

Certificate valid through Apr 7, 2027

Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Jun 15, 2026 · what STARS means

Operator Kids Nations INC

Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare

Phone (267) 323-6885

State certificate # CER-00252998

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Common questions

Has Kids Nations INC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 5 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Jun 16, 2026 (supervision): “Observed 6/16/2026 in classroom 105 Big Brain staff #2 was observed supervising 19 children by themselves while staff #1 was in the office leaving staff # 2 out of ratio.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Kids Nations INC?

Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 Nations INC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Jun 15, 2026. 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 Nations INC compare with other daycares in Warminster?

It is #5 of 12 centers in Warminster by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Kids Nations INC last inspected?

Jun 16, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Kids Nations INC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $72.00 for young toddler, $70.00 for older toddler, $70.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Kids Nations INC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kids Nations 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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