Kinder Care Learning Center 30187
Kinder Care Learning Center 30187 is a child care center in Norristown, PA, with capacity for 156 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search shows its certificate as revoked or not renewed, with an appeal pending. Check COMPASS for whether it may operate. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 11 times and confirmed violations in 8 complaint investigations. The state cited 70 violations, 19 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (14 of 70). 30 citations came in the last 12 months, including 8 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #20 of 26 centers in Norristown and has more citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the unannounced inspection on 9/1/26 Staff person#2 had an expired NSOR and Child Abuse clearance on file at the facility. Staff person #3 did not have an NSOR or out of state clearances on file at the facility. Staff person
During the unannounced inspection the emergency plan was not updated with new staffing information.
During the unannounced inspection on 9/1/26 Staff persons #3 #4 #5 did not have verification of training in the emergency plan.
During the unannounced inspection the emergency plan was not posted at a conspicuous location in the facility.
During the renewal inspection staff persons#1 and #2 did not have a current health assessment and TB testing dates and results on file at the facility. Staff person #5 did not have TB testing dates on file at the faclity.
During the unannounced inspection on 9/1/26 Staff persons #1 and #3 did not have verification of education on file at the facility. Staff person #4 and #6 obtained education outside of the United States and did not have a US equivalency evaluation on file at the faclity.
On 8/3/26 staff person #3 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #3 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first- aid/CPR training expiration date of 7/31/26. On 8/3/26 Staff person #4 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: pediatric first-aid/CPR training.
During the complaint investigation on 7/29/26 it was determined that staff person #1 was working alone unsupervised on 7/24/26. On 8/3/26 staff persons #1 and #5 were working together unsupervised by an AGS. On 8/3/26 staff person #6 was working alone unsupervised with a group of 3 infants.
A complaint investigation on 07/29/2026 revealed on 7/24/26 child #1 was able to leave the preschool classroom unsupervised for an undetermined amount of time. Child #1 was able to walk across a street, grass median and a second street and then into a hotel parking lot before being brought back to the facility by staff person #2. Staff person #1 was unaware child #1 left the classroom. Staff person #2 was made aware child #1 was in hotel parking lot across the street by individual #2.
On 6/26/26 Staff person #7 was observed working alone with 13 preschool aged children at 7:55AM. Staff person #6 was observed working alone with 8 older toddlers and staff person #5 was observed working alone with 11 preschool aged children at 7:45AM and 12 preschool children at 7:50AM. The inspection on 6/4/26 revealed that during the morning between 8:00AM and 9:00AM for approximately 15 minutes staff person #4 was working alone with 12 preschool aged children. Between 8:20AM and 8:30AM staff person #3 was working along with 6 children including infants and young toddlers combined. Between 7:00AM and 8:00AM staff persons #5 and #6 were working with 14 young and older toddlers combined. Continued noncompliance transferred from SIN-00289719.
On 6/4/26 staff persons #1 and #2 did not have an NSOR on file at the facility. This non-compliance was transferred from SIN-0028828. During the inspection on 5/12/26 the file for staff persons #1 and #2 did not have a PA Child Abuse clearance FBI Clearance or and NSOR.
The inspection on 6/4/26 revealed that during the morning between 8:00AM and 9:00AM for approximately 15 minutes staff person #4 was working alone with 12 preschool aged children. Between 8:20AM and 8:30AM staff person #3 was working along with 6 children including infants and young toddlers combined. Between 7:00AM and 8:00AM staff persons #5 and #6 were working with 14 young and older toddlers combined. Continued noncompliance transferred SIN-00290567
A review of the diaper changing log for child #1 on 5/18/26 and 6/3/26 revealed no diaper changes or checks had been logged for the entire time the child was in care.
An inspection on 5/12/26 revealed that on 5/6/26 staff person #1 said to child #1 "If you hit me, I will hit you back".
During the inspection on 5/12/26 the file for staff persons #1 and #2 did not have a PA Child Abuse clearance FBI Clearance or and NSOR. On 6/4/26 staff persons #1 and #2 did not have an NSOR on file at the facility. This non-compliance was transferred to SIN-00289719.
During the inspection on 5/12/26 staff person #2 did not have a health assessment on file as required.
A review of the fire drill log on 5/12/26 revealed that a fire drill had not been logged/held since 10/8/25.
A review of the fire alarm test log on 5/12/26 revealed that a fire alarm test had not been performed/logged since 11/19/25.
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric first aid and CPR. Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training: Health and Safety PT 2. Staff person #3 has not completed a current Mandated Reporters Training.
During the inspection on 5/12/26 the file for staff person #2 did not include verification of education.
During the inspection on 5/12/26 the file for staff persons #1 and #2 did not contain two written references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During the renewal inspection on 11/19/25 the Emergency plan did not have a plan of continuity of operations.
During the renewal inspection on 11/19/25 the utility closet that contained cleaning products was unlocked.
During the renewal inspection on 11/19/25 a toilet in the pre-K1 classroom was not working and a bolt on the toilet mount in the toddler 2 A classroom was missing the bolt cap.
During the renewal inspection on 11/19/25 the child's blue couch had damage to the fabric.
During the inspection on 10/3/25 the file for staff persons #2 #3 and #4 did not contain a current health assessment with TB testing dates and results. (Continued noncompliance transferred from SIN-00276079) During the renewal inspection on 11/19/25 the file for staff persons #2 #3 #5 #6 and #8 did not contain a current health assessment. The health assessment for staff person #9 did not contain Tb testing dates.
During the renewal inspection on 11/19/25 the parent letter surrounding the emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During the renewal inspection on 11/19/25 staff persons #4 #7 and #10 were functioning as assistant group supervisors and did not have 2 years (2,500 clock hours) of experience with children on file.
During the renewal inspection on 11/19/25 the file for child #1 #2#3 and #4 did not include health insurance coverage or policy number on the emergency contact information.
During the renewal inspection on 11/19/25 the emergency contact form for child ##1#2 #4 and #5 did not include address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection in 11/19/25 several emergency contact forms in the Preschool Pre-k and toddler classrooms had not been updated for over a 6-month period.
During the renewal inspection on 11/19/2025 the emergency contact form for child #1 and #3 did not have signed consent for emergency medical care or administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
During the inspection on 10/3/25 the file for staff persons #2 #3 and #4 did not have verification of education on file at the facility. (Continued noncompliance transferred from SIN-00276079) During the renewal inspection on 11/19/25 the file for staff persons #2 and #9 did not have verification of education on file at the facility.
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During an inspection on 10/3/25 staff person #1 confirmed that staff person #2 has used a harsh tone with the children in their care on 9/26/25.
On 10/3/25 Staff person #2 and #8 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #2 and #8 have not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR.
During the inspection on 10/3/25 Staff person #1 did not have a completed PA state police clearance on file. Staff person #2 did not have a Pa State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI clearance or an NSOR on file. Staff person #3 did not have a PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance or an NSOR on file. Staff person #4 did not have an FBI Clearance or an NSOR on file at the facility. Staff person #5 did not have a current NSOR or Mandated Reporter's training on file at the facility. Staff person #6 dud does not have an FBI clearance on file at the facility. Staff person #7 did not have mandated reporters training on file at the facility.
During the inspection on 10/2/25 the file for staff persons #2 #3 and #4 did not contain a current health assessment with TB testing dates and results. (Continued noncompliance transferred to SIN-00278024)
On 10/3/25 Staff person #3 did not have pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 days.
During the inspection on 10/3/25 the file for staff persons #2 #3 and #4 did not have verification of education on file at the facility. (Continued noncompliance transferred to SIN00278024)
During the inspection on 10/3/25 staff persons #2 #3 and #4 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During the inspection on 5/21/25 Staff person #1 did not have the required attachment (Rap Sheet) for the PA criminal clearances and FBI clearance. The file for staff person #2 did not include a disclosure statement. The file for staff person #3 did not include a disclosure statement or NSOR. The file for staff person #4 did not include an NSOR or Child Abuse Clearance. The staff person for staff person #5 did not include a disclosure statement. Staff person #6 did not include the NSOR.
During the inspection on 5/21/25 staff persons #5 and #6 could not name the specific children assigned to them for supervision.
An inspection on 3/28/25 revealed through staff interviews that person #1 grabbed child #1 around the chest and neck area to keep the child from running and to remain in a seated position while in the indoor playroom area. This area of noncompliance was transferred to SIN-00266497. During the inspection on 5/21/25 staff person #1 did not receive training as provided in the plan of correction on SIN-00266497.
During the inspection on 3/28/25 the file for staff persons #2 and #3 did not have a current health assessment on file at the facility. Continued noncompliance transferred from SIN-00264250. During the inspection on 5/21/25 the file for staff persons #1 #2 #3 #4 and #5 did not have a health assessment on file as required.
During the inspection on 5/21/25 the file for staff person #6 included a health assessment that did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
On 5/21/25 staff person #2 was observed working alone with 5 young toddlers and did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation
During the inspection on 3/28/25 staff person #2 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation from an approved curriculum an PQUAS trainer. Continued noncompliance transferred from SIN-00264250. During the inspection on 5/21/25 staff persons #1 #2 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation from an approved curriculum an PQUAS trainer.
On 5/21/25 staff person #2 had not completed part 2 of the health and safety training.
During the inspection on 3/28/25 the file for staff person #3 did not include verification of education. Continued noncompliance transferred from SIN-00264250 During the inspection on 5/21/25 the file for staff persons #2 had education obtained outside of the US and did not have an evaluation for US equivalency on file at the facility Staff persons #3 #4 and #5 did not have verification of education on file.
During the inspection on 3/28/25 the file for staff persons #2 and #3 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Continued noncompliance transferred from SIN-00264250 During the inspection on 5/21/25 the file for staff persons #1 #2 #4 #5 and #6.
An inspection on 3/28/25 revealed through staff interviews that person #1 grabbed child #1 around the chest and neck area to keep the child from running and to remain in a seated position while in the indoor playroom area. This area of noncompliance was transferred to SIN-00266497.
During the inspection on 3/28/25 The file for staff person #1 had an expired PA Criminal Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance, NSOR Mandated Reporters Trainings. Staff persons #4 and #5 had an expired NSOR. Continued noncompliance transferred to SIN-00266497
During the inspection on 3/28/25 the file for staff persons #2 and #3 did not have a current health assessment on file at the facility. Continued noncompliance transferred to SIN-00266497
During the inspection on 3/28/25 staff person #2 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation from an approved curriculum an PQUAS trainer. Continued noncompliance transferred to SIN-00266497
During the inspection on 3/28/25 staff person #6 did not have a file at the facility.
During the inspection on 3/28/25 the file for staff person #3 did not include verification of education. Continued noncompliance transferred to SIN-00266497
During the inspection on 3/28/25 the file for staff persons #2 and #3 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Continued noncompliance transferred to SIN-00266497
During the renewal inspection on 12/6/24 staff persons #1 #2 and #3 had an NSOR clearance that was over 5 years old and no longer valid.
During the renewal inspection on 12/4/24 the carpets in room 2A and 2B had stains and foot traffic dirt.
During the renewal inspection chipped paint was observed on the windowsills in rooms 2A and 2B
The trashcan in the child's bathroom area in room 2c did not have a lid.
During the renewal inspection on 12/4/24 exposed bolts were observed on the back gate to the preschool playground. A Childs chair with torn fabric was observed in room 2A.
Medication for child #1 was not in the original box as required.
During the inspection on 12/4/24 medication for child # 2 and #3 did not include written instructions/action plan form the physician and did not include and did not include written consent (medication log) from the parent for administration of the medication.
Expired medication was observed for child #2 and #3 at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 12/4/24 the file for staff person #4 did not have a health assessment.
During the renewal inspection on 12/4/24 the infants enrolled did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant from the parent
During the renewal inspection on 12/4/24 the file for child #4 did not contain a current health assessment.
During the renewal inspection on 12/27/2023 the windowsills in the young toddler rooms had areas of damaged paint and areas were the protective bumper pads peeled off and are missing. The balance beam on the older playground is damaged, the protective coating is missing and peeling off in several areas of the balance beam.
During the renewal inspection, 12. 27.2023, while sounding the fire alarm system, the strobe light in the Two's 2 classroom was not working.
During an unannounced inspection on 11/30/2022, When confronted by the assistant director, staff person #1 admitted to pulling on a child's ears because they were crying.
During an unannounced inspection on 11/30/2022, When confronted by the assistant director, staff person #1 admitted to yelling at the child to stop crying while she was pulling on his ears.
During an unannounced inspection on 11/30/2022, the provider had written documentation of staff person #1 admitting to pulling a child's bottom lip over their bottom teeth to teach them what it feels like to be bitten.
During a renewal inspection on 11/14/2022, the file for staff person #1 contained a record of FBI Clearance more than 60-months old.
During a renewal inspection on 11/14/2022, the file for child #1 contained a Health Assessment dated more than 6-months old.
During a renewal inspection on 11/1/2021, the file for child #2, enrolled 3/8/2021, did not contain an immunization record.
During a renewal inspection on 11/1/2021, the file for child #3 did not contain record of a current influenza vaccination nor an exemption letter.
During a renewal inspection on 11/1/2021, the file for child #2, enrolled 3/8/2021, did not contain a health assessment.
During a renewal inspection on 11/1/2021, the file for staff person #1, hired 06/21/2021, did not contain verification of Pediatric First aid/CPR training.
During a renewal inspection on 11/1/2021, the file for child #1 contained an emergency contact form dated 1/15/21.
During a renewal inspection on 11/1/2021, the emergency contact information in the classrooms was not updated to match the emergency contact information in the office files.
“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.
Enforcement actions
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $106.00 | $80.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $106.00 | $80.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $101.00 | $76.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $96.00 | $72.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $91.00 | $68.00 |
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 Kinder Care Learning Center 30187 had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 19 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 Sep 1, 2026 (background checks): “During the unannounced inspection on 9/1/26 Staff person#2 had an expired NSOR and Child Abuse clearance on file at the facility. Staff person #3 did not have an NSOR or out of state clearances on file at the facility.…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kinder Care Learning Center 30187?
Pennsylvania lists 8 complaint investigations 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 Kinder Care Learning Center 30187’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Aug 26, 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 Kinder Care Learning Center 30187 compare with other daycares in Norristown?
It is #20 of 26 centers in Norristown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kinder Care Learning Center 30187 last inspected?
Sep 1, 2026 (ns- unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Kinder Care Learning Center 30187 cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $106.00 for newborn, $106.00 for infant, $101.00 for young toddler, $96.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kinder Care Learning Center 30187?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is KUEHG Corporation.
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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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