Kidz World Academy INC
Kidz World Academy INC is a certified child care center in Bartonsville, PA, with capacity for 47 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 20 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (7 of 20). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #19 of 60 centers in Monroe County and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training, is within 90 days of their date of hire but was working unsupervised: pediatric first aid/CPR.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #2 was not hired correctly per the CPSL. Staff #2 has lived out of state within the last 5-years and the file did not contain the out of state clearances prior to Staff #2 working in a child care role at the facility. Staff #2 was working in a child care role at the facility at the time of this inspection. The CPSL requires staff to update their mandated reporter training at least every 60 months. Staff #1 did not participate in mandated reporter training at least every 60 months (previous 6/6/21, current 6/17/26).
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's annual emergency drill log was conducted. As required by regulation, the facility did not conduct an annual emergency drill. The last documented drill occurred on 5/6/26.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire safety system testing log was conducted. Regulation requires the operator to test the facility's fire safety system at least every 30 days. The following test of the fire safety system lapsed occurring at least every 30 days: 12/1/25, 1/2/26, 2/2/26, 3/2/26 and 4/2/26.
An inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in a health assessment at least every 24 months. Staff #2 did not participate in a health assessment at least every 24 months (previous 4/13/23, current 5/5/25).
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire system testing log was completed. Regulation requires the fire safety system to be tested at least every 30 days. The following test did not occur at least every 30 days: 11/1/24, 12/2/24, 1/2/25, 1/2/25 and 5/2/25, 6/2/25, 7/2/25, 8/4/25.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in annual fire safety training. Staff #1 did not participate in annual fire safety straining (previous 3/17/24, current 4/6/25).
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety training, pediatric first aid/CPR.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The CPSL requires clearances to be updated every 60 months. Staff #4 did not update their state police clearance every 60 months (previous 4/6/17, current 6/18/22).
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. The nap mats in the preschool room were torn, exposing the inside foam.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022. These staff completed the one-hour training on the following dates: Staff #1 on 2/10/23, Staff #2 on 1/23/23, Staff #3 on 4/3/23 and Staff #4 on 2/5/23.
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in annual fire safety training. The following staff did not complete fire safety training on an annual basis: Staff #1 (previous 2/12/23, current 3/17/24), Staff #2 (previous 1/27/23, current 2/22/24) and Staff #3 (previous 1/18/23, current 3/7/24).
A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff person #3 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 10/8/15. Staff #3 updated this training on 6/6/21. Staff person #4 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 2/10/15. Staff #3 updated this training on 5/23/21.
On 5/31/23 CR spoke with STAFF #2. STAFF #2 stated that they spoke to STAFF #1 on 5/26/23 and STAFF #1 admitted that they used masking tape on a 2-year-old child's shoes to prevent the child from kicking her shoes off. During that conversation STAFF #1 voluntarily resigned their employment at the facility.
STAFF #1, 2, 3, 4 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/22. Staff completed the training on the following dates: #1 on 2/5/23; #2 on 1/24/23; #3 on 4/3/23; #4 on 2/10/23.
During renewal inspection on 7/12/22 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD # 1, who is 2 yrs. + 11 mos. old, does not not have documentation of influenza vaccine, which is recommended by the ACIP for a child of this age, in file.
During renewal inspection on 7/12/22 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD # 1, who is 2 yrs. + 11 mos. old, does not have documentation of influenza immunization. There is no letter of exemption in lieu of the influenza immunization in file.
During renewal inspection on 7/12/22 cert rep reviewed several children's files. CHILD # 2, whose start date was 1/10/22, provided an initial health assessment dated 6/2/22. This is more than 60 days following the child's first day of attendance at the facility. The child continued to attend without an initial health report.
During unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep reviewed files of 2 new hires since renewal inspection on 7/7/21. STAFF # 2 did not have a health assessment and TB results in file. Owner stated that STAFF # 2 has an appointment scheduled to get a health assessment on 5/19/22.
During unannounced monitoring inspection cert rep reviewed files of 2 new hires since renewal inspection on 7/7/21. STAFF # 1 had negative TB results from a test that was dated 3/29/19 and is not current based on STAFF # 1 start date (see code sheet).
“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
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) | $55.00 | $45.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $55.00 | $45.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $49.00 | $42.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $46.00 | $40.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $43.00 | $35.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $43.00 | $38.00 |
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 Kidz World Academy INC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 17, 2026 (supervision): “A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training, is within 90 days of…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kidz World Academy 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 Kidz World Academy INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Dec 11, 2018. 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 Kidz World Academy INC compare with other daycares in Monroe County?
It is #19 of 60 centers in Monroe County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kidz World Academy INC last inspected?
Jul 17, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Kidz World Academy INC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $55.00 for newborn, $55.00 for infant, $49.00 for young toddler, $46.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kidz World Academy INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kidz World Academy 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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