Kidsville Junction Childcare & Preschool · Fawn Grove
Kidsville Junction Childcare & Preschool is a certified child care center in Fawn Grove, PA, with capacity for 56 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times. The state cited 18 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 18). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #30 of 105 centers in York County and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the time of inspection, it was observed that there were 24 school- age children being supervised by three staff members while utilizing an inflatable water slide. Water was observed accumulating at the base of the water slide, resulting in the formation of a wading pool area.
Documentation of a fire drill log was not on file at the facility.
Documentation of the fire alarm testing was not on file at the facilty.
Documentation of an individual record was not on file at the facility for staff member 1. This was corrected during the inspection.
The record for staff person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains health assessments dated 1/24/2023 and 3/26/2025, which exceeds the every 24 month requirement.
It was observed on 4/25/2025 the plastic kitchen set on the toddler playground is broken with rough edges behind the play sink and a plastic spinning seat on the preschool playground is broken with rough edges. (ALL CORRECTED ON SITE)
It was observed on 10/10/2024 diaper cream ointments labeled Keep Out of the Reach of Children are accessible to children in the Toddler and Preschool bathrooms used for diapering and/or toileting. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
It was observed on 10/19/2023 on the toddler playground a piece of plastic siding that is attached to the bottom portion of the chain link fence is not in good repair and contains broken pieces that are sharp.
Facility Person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) has not completed the required one-hour Pennsylvania health and safety update 2022 by December 30, 2022.
The file for Staff Person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains a volunteer Child Abuse clearance, which does not comply with the CPSL. The file for Staff Person #2 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains a volunteer PSP clearance dated 6/23/2022. A PSP clearance for the purpose of employment was obtained on 10/21/2022 but was after the staff person's start date. The file for Staff Person #3 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains documentation fingerprints were submitted on 10/14/2019; however, the results of the FBI clearance are not contained in the staff file.
It was observed on 10/19/2022 in the school-age room, a Magic Eraser was accessible to children and was not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
It was observed on 10/18/2022 pokeweed was growing in the outdoor play space and was accessible to children preschool age and above.
It was observed on 10/19/2022 in the preschool playground area several areas on the wooden ties surrounding the sand box were rotting and had pieces that were broken and/or sticking up, creating a hazard. It was observed on 10/19/2022 in the preschool playground area the ground from one of the corners of the poured rubber mat washed away creating a tripping hazard.
It was observed on 10/19/2022 a table in the outside pavilion area has peeling paint on the legs.
The record for Facility Person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contained only one written, nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Upon review of the staff record for Staff Person #2 (DOH see LIS code sheet) it was observed it contained documentation that professional development under subsection (f) was completed on 7/26/2016, which is prior to September 30,2016 and does not satisfy the requirement. Upon review of the staff record for Staff Person #4 (DOH see LIS code sheet) it was observed it contained documentation that professional development under subsection (f) was completed on 7/26/2016, which is prior to September 30,2016 and does not satisfy the requirement.
It was observed on 8/10/2022 a group of seven (7) toddlers were engaged in water play activities with three (3) staff members supervising the activity. During that time, it was observed three (3) toddlers were sitting in a wading pool. Staff Person #1 - #3 have not completed basic water safety instruction. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
It was observed on 10/21/2021 in the Toddler room the lid on a sensory bottle that contained objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch was not secured, thus making the contents accessible to children who ae still placing objects in their mouths. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
“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) | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $47.00 | $23.60 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $47.00 | $23.60 |
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.
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Common questions
Has Kidsville Junction Childcare & Preschool had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Jul 24, 2026 (supervision): “During the time of inspection, it was observed that there were 24 school- age children being supervised by three staff members while utilizing an inflatable water slide. Water was observed accumulating at the base of…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kidsville Junction Childcare & Preschool?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kidsville Junction Childcare & Preschool since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Kidsville Junction Childcare & Preschool’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Oct 1, 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 Kidsville Junction Childcare & Preschool compare with other daycares in York County?
It is tied for #30 of 105 centers in York County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kidsville Junction Childcare & Preschool last inspected?
Jul 24, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Kidsville Junction Childcare & Preschool cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $65.00 for newborn, $65.00 for infant, $58.00 for young toddler, $52.40 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kidsville Junction Childcare & Preschool?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kidsville Junction Childcare & Preschool.
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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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