Kids on A Mission Early Learning Center LLC
Kids on A Mission Early Learning Center LLC is a certified child care center in Whitehall, PA, with capacity for 108 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 20 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 20). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 16 centers in Whitehall and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The pad on the changing table in the Infant/Young Toddler room is torn along the side, resulting in exposed foam.
There is no written statement from the parents giving the formula and feeding schedule for the two infants who are enrolled.
There is no verification that the updated emergency plan was sent to Lehigh County Emergency Management Agency or to the local municipality of Whitehall.
The emergency contact forms and financial agreements for the following children were not updated every 6 months: Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3. The emergency contact form and financial agreement for Child #1 were completed on 7/31/24 and they were not updated until 7/23/25. The emergency contact form and financial agreement for Child #2 were completed on 9/9/24 and they were not updated until 7/24/25. The emergency contact form and financial agreement for Child #3 were completed on 7/31/24 and they were not updated until 7/23/25.
There are several cans of paint under the Director's desk near the entrance of the facility. The paint cans state "Keep out of Reach of Children".
There are five water-stained veiling tiles in the Preschool/Pre-K room.
Staff person #1 started at the facility on 4/24/24 and did not obtain a health assessment until 4/25/24.
There is no written statement from the parent giving the formula and feeding schedule for the enrolled infants.
There are two bottles in the Young Toddler room that are not labeled.
Staff person #1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health & Safety
There is no work phone number for the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form for Child #1
There is no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted in the facility.
There is no signed parental consent for emergency medical care or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff for Child #2.
In the out door play space, a log cabin play house had a shutter that had a hole in it.
Children's lunches are kept in lunchboxes with ice packs and are not refrigerated. Several children in the preschool room were observed to have potentially hazardous food brought from home.
None of the child agreements viewed during inspection were signed by the operator.
Child #1's record did not include the insurance policy number.
In the preschool room, there were 2 loose floor boards, which could pose a tripping hazard. In the toddler room there were several cracks in a wooden post on the wall, in which a child's finger could get stuck.
In the school age room, a cabinet door was loose and needs to be tightened so it doesn't fall off.
Per the facility's fire drill and detection log, the last monthly test of the fire detection system was 10/15/21. Testing is to be completed monthly.
“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) | $54.00 | $49.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $54.00 | $49.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $50.00 | $45.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $50.00 | $45.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $46.00 | $41.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $38.00 | $33.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $38.00 | $33.00 |
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
Common questions
Has Kids on A Mission Early Learning Center LLC had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 20 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Kids on A Mission Early Learning Center LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kids on A Mission Early Learning Center LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Kids on A Mission Early Learning Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Mar 19, 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 on A Mission Early Learning Center LLC compare with other daycares in Whitehall?
It is #5 of 16 centers in Whitehall by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kids on A Mission Early Learning Center LLC last inspected?
Dec 15, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Kids on A Mission Early Learning Center LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $54.00 for newborn, $54.00 for infant, $50.00 for young toddler, $50.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kids on A Mission Early Learning Center LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kids On A Mission Early Learning Center LLC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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