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Kinder Learning Garten LLC

129 Hartman Rd, Greensburg, PA 15601 · Westmoreland County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Kinder Learning Garten LLC is a certified child care center in Greensburg, PA, with capacity for 32 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 41 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (12 of 41). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 17 centers in Greensburg and has more citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 71% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#6 of 17 centers in Greensburg
3 Core-safety citations
38 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
41 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 8, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Oct 8, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Oct 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 2, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 28, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Oct 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Oct 5, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 12
Building & playground safety 11
Emergency preparedness 7
Training & qualifications 4
Health & medication 2
Food & feeding 2
Staff ratios 1
Background checks 1
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Oct 8, 2026 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
On 10/8/26 at approximately 9:13 am staff #2 was alone in the preschool room caring for 11 preschoolers ages 3 and 4 years old.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2026): “This occurrence of being out of ratio was due to a last minute parent request for an early drop off. This parent has been notified KLG staff are no longer able to permit early drop offs for any reason.”
Citation Oct 8, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The operator did not provide the parents of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2026): “The director has drafted the required letter explaining the emergency procedures and shared this with enrolled families via email. The letter has been added to the current emergency plan.”
Citation Oct 8, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
There was a bottle of hand sanitizer and a bottle of disinfecting wipes label " Keep out of reach of children" accessible to children on top of a low shelf in the preschool room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 13, 2026): “The bottle of hand sanitizer was moved to a high shelf, out of reach of children.”
Citation Oct 8, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
There were two exposed screws on the back wall by the white boar in the Inf/toddler room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2026): “The director removed the screws on 10-8-26 and covered the holes.”
Citation Oct 8, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
The playhouse in the playground area had a detached window.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2026): “The window has been removed. The play house is still safely functional and operational without the detached window.”
Citation Oct 8, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
The facility emergency plan lacked accommodations for infants, toddlers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2026): “A statement has been added to the emergency plan indicating the facility does not enroll infants and toddlers.”
Citation Oct 8, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The file for staff #1 lacked a current written evaluation the last written evaluation is dated 4/15/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2026): “An evaluation dated for October 9, 2026 has been added to staff #1 file.”
Citation Oct 8, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
The file for child #1 lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2026): “The required signature was obtained during student pick up.”
Citation Oct 8, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
The file for child #1 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 14, 2026): “The required signature was obtained during student pick-up on 10-8-26”
Core safety Oct 7, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff # 1 lacked NSOR clearances.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2025): “Staff person #1 applied for the NSOR clearance immediately.”
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Citation Oct 7, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first aid kit in the main room lacked tweezers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2025): “Tweezers have been added to the first aid kit.”
Citation Oct 7, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
There were 3 metal strips with sharp edges and a black box with exposed wires laying on the floor by the building on the way to the playground.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2025): “The items have been removed.”
Citation Oct 7, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
The file for child # 1 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 8/15/25. The file lacked an initial health report. The child start date was 9/3/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2025): “The director shall ensure all DHS required documents remain in student files for the entirety of their enrollment.”
Citation Oct 7, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The file for staff # 1, contained a current fire safety training certificate dated 7/22/25. The training was obtained greater than one year past the prior training, obtained 6/27/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2025): “The director shall ensure staff obtain renewed fire safety training on or before the expiration of the past year's training.”
Citation Oct 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
The file for child #1 lacked information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2025): “The director shall include a written growth and development document in student files. These items are discussed twice yearly during parent conferences.”
Citation Oct 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
The file for child #1 contained an agreement form that has not been review in the past 6 months. The last review was dated 9/3/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2025): “A current agreement has placed in the file for child #1.”
Citation Oct 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
The file for staff #2 lacked proof of education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 31, 2025): “Copies of staff person #2 degrees have been added to the staff file.”
Citation Apr 2, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There was a blue fitness mini trampoline with ripped fabric.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2025): “The trampoline has been removed.”
Citation Apr 2, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
The refrigerator temperature was 50.7 °.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2025): “The temperature on the refrigerator was turned down until it fell below the required 45 degree temperature.”
Citation Apr 2, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
According to the fire drill log, the facility last fire drill was conducted on 10/31/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2025): “A fire drill was conducted 4/2/2025 at 2:00.”
Citation Oct 28, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
There was a hand sanitizer in a bin on top of a shelf label " Keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in the preschool room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 7, 2024): “The hand sanitizer was immediately moved to the top of a cabinet out of reach of children.”
Citation Oct 28, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There was a ripped mat, a cracked clear bin in the preschool room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 7, 2024): “The ripped mat has been disposed of. Clear packaging tape has been placed over the cracked bin.”
Citation Oct 28, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
There was a damage cabinet door in the preschool room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2024): “The lock on the art cabinet door has been fixed and is in good working order.”
Citation Oct 28, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
There was a reusable plastic bag with cheese on a shelf in the preschool room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 7, 2024): “The director notified parents of the regulation and revised snack requirements for the facility. Snacks must be shelf stable and not require refrigeration.”
Citation Oct 28, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
The facility emergency plan lacked an annual emergency drill. The last emergency drill was conducted on 9/28/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2024): “An emergency drill was conducted on 10/30/24.”
Citation Oct 28, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility policy to identify the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma lacked the Child Maltreatment statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 15, 2024): “Child maltreatment has been added to the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Statement for the facility. The policy will be submitted to the representative for review. Once approved this updated statement will be shared with all facility staff.”
Citation Oct 3, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The Policy on the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy lacked strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2023): “The information was added to the Policy.”
Citation Oct 3, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
A copy of the current insurance policy was not on file at the time of the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2023): “A copy of the insurance policy was brought to the facility.”
Citation Oct 3, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the address for one of the release persons listed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 10, 2023): “Operator will review the emergency contact form with the parent and request the missing information be provided.”
Core safety Oct 5, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff persons #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: 31(f)(1-9). The health and safety training completed by Staff Persons #1 and #2 was the 6 hour training and it was not completed within the acceptable time frame which required them to complete the 10 hour health and safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 12, 2022): “Staff person #1 and #2 have completed the revised 10-hour health and safety training. Documentation is on file at the facility. Documentation was also sent to the site representative.”
Citation Oct 5, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The emergency plan on file lacked information related to the continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 12, 2022): “A continuity of operations has been added to the facility emergency plan. Documentation was sent to the site representative.”
Citation Oct 5, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
In the small classroom a bottle of Pinesol cleaning solution and two hand sanitizers were observed in a bin on the counter next to the sink. The cleaning materials would be accessible to children using the sink in the classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2022): “The bin containing the cleaning materials was moved from the sink and placed in a locked cabinet under the sink.”
Citation Oct 5, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
The first aid kit in the Preschool classroom was missing tweezers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 5, 2022): “Tweezers were placed in the first aid kit.”
Citation Oct 5, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
Staff Person #1 was observed to use hand sanitizer spray on two preschool children prior to their having a snack. The children did not wash their hands prior to using the hand sanitizer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 12, 2022): “Staff shall ensure children was hands prior to meals and snacks.”
Citation Oct 5, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
Documentation that the facility had conducted an annual emergency drill was not on file at the time of the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 12, 2022): “An emergency drill was completed at the facility on October 10, 2022. Documentation of the drill are on file at the facility.”
Citation Oct 5, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
Documentation that the facility emergency plan had been submitted to the local municipality was not on file at the time of the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 12, 2022): “The facility emergency plan has been submitted to the local municipality. Documentation has been sent to the site representative and is on file at the facility.”
Citation Oct 5, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff persons #1 and #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): 31(f)(1-9). The health and safety training completed by Staff Persons #1 and #2 was the 6 hour training and it was not completed within the acceptable time frame which required them to complete the 10 hour health and safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 12, 2022): “Staff persons #1 and 2 have completed the required 10-hour health and safety training. The facility did not operate October 6-7, 2022 to provide opportunity to complete the course through Penn State Extension. Documentation of completion has been placed in their respective staff files.…”
Citation Oct 5, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The file for Facility Person #2 lacked a written staff evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 12, 2022): “A written staff evaluation has been completed for staff person #2 and has been placed in the respective staff file.”
Citation Oct 5, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
A written plan of daily activities was not posted in the small classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 12, 2022): “A written plan of daily activities has been posted in the small classroom.”
Citation Oct 5, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)
The files for Children #1, #2, #3 and #4 contained the original agreements for the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 12, 2022): “The Director has made copies of all agreements and provided the original agreements to parents of enrolled students. Copies of the agreements have been placed in student file.”
Citation Oct 5, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The emergency contact form for Child #2 lacked the policy number for the child's health insurance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 12, 2022): “The health insurance policy number has been added to the emergency contact form for child #2.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 32 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 14, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Feb 5, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Kinder Learning Garten LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00249874
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Common questions

Has Kinder Learning Garten LLC 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 Oct 8, 2026 (staff ratios): “On 10/8/26 at approximately 9:13 am staff #2 was alone in the preschool room caring for 11 preschoolers ages 3 and 4 years old.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Kinder Learning Garten LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kinder Learning Garten LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Kinder Learning Garten LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Feb 5, 2019. 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 Learning Garten LLC compare with other daycares in Greensburg?

It is #6 of 17 centers in Greensburg by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Kinder Learning Garten LLC last inspected?

Oct 8, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Kinder Learning Garten LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kinder Learning Garten LLC.

Certified centers nearby

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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