Kids World Child Center is a certified child care center in Abington, PA, with capacity for 113 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 17 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (6 of 17). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 10 centers in Abington and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of the Investigation conducted on 05/15/2025, it was determined that Staff Person #1 did not immediately make a report of suspected child abuse to ChildLine when informed by the parent of Child #1 of allegations of child abuse occurring at the facility.
At the time of the Investigation conducted on 05/15/2025, it was determined that the provider did not notify the appropriate regional office within 24 hours after receiving notice that Child #1 received emergency room treatment.
At the time of the Investigation conducted on 05/15/2025, the file for Child #1 did not contain an Initial or Updated Health Assessment.
At time of inspection, cleaning materials were observed in two unlocked closets in room #7.
During time of inspection, the changing table in room #3 and #4 were not near a source of running water for hand washing.
At time of inspection, room #3 did not have the cribs that were in use at least 2 ft of space on three sides as required.
At time of inspection, during diapering of children in the infant room (#1) the staff person needed to be reminded to sanitize the changing table after use.
During time of inspection, the bottles and/or sippy cups being used in the infant and young toddler rooms by the children were not properly labeled with their names as required.
At time of inspection, room #1 was out of compliance with room capacity 9 children (5 Infants and 4 YT) in a room that measured for 5 children.
At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have proof of at least an 8th grade education and experience documented in their record to qualify her for her position of aide at facility.
At time of inspection, Child # 1-2 did not have the addresses of release person documented on their emergency contact forms. In addition, the emergency contact forms for the children in care in room #3 were not present in the space where children were in care.
At time of inspection, child # 1 did not have written consent for emergency medical care and minor first aid.
On January 25, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 1 designated release person address was not on the emergency contact form.
On January 25, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that children # 1 and # 2 emergency contact forms and agreements forms were missing updated signatures and dates.
On January 25. 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that staff # 2 was missing a physical exam.
On January 25, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Inspection noticed that staff # 2 was missing a mandated reporting training certificate.
On January 25,2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that staff # 1 was missing two written verification letters.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $81.00 | $63.41 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $76.00 | $58.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $73.00 | $54.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $66.00 | $50.20 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $61.00 | $37.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $61.00 | $37.00 |
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 World Child Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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, 2025 (child protection): “At the time of the Investigation conducted on 05/15/2025, it was determined that Staff Person #1 did not immediately make a report of suspected child abuse to ChildLine when informed by the parent of Child #1 of…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kids World Child Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kids World Child Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Kids World Child Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective May 22, 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 World Child Center compare with other daycares in Abington?
It is #4 of 10 centers in Abington by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kids World Child Center last inspected?
Nov 6, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Kids World Child Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $81.00 for infant, $76.00 for young toddler, $73.00 for older toddler, $66.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kids World Child Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kids World Child Center 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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