KinderCare Learning Center 301615
KinderCare Learning Center 301615 is a certified child care center in West Chester, PA, with capacity for 184 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 48 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (17 of 48). 3 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 #29 of 37 centers in West Chester and has more citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The facility has not complied with the DHS Civil Rights Bureau of Equal Opportunity renewal inspection requirements, per the DHS Civil Rights denial email on August 17, 2026.
During the renewal inspection completed on 6/17/26 the file of staff person #1, hired (see code sheet) contained a mandated reporter clearance dated 9/15/20 which is more than 60 months old.
During the renewal inspection completed on 06/17/26 the last documented emergency drill reviewed was dated 2/11/24.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the annual fire detection documentation but was unable to view it at the time of the inspection and had to be requested from management.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #2 was missing health and Safety training in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the children's file child #2 was missing a child service report in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child #2 was missing the release person address on the emergency contact form.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 and #2 were missing employment verification experience in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #1 was missing a health assessment in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the staff files staff #2 and #3 pediatric first aid and CPR were not PQAS certified.
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During the complaint investigation the certification representative observed a sippy cup with no label on it in the infant room.
During the complaint investigation staff #1 was preparing and giving out water during this time when the staff back was position away from all children one child was able to climb on the table that they sit at and jumped off falling hitting his head possibly.
During the complaint investigation, the certification conducted an allocated unannounced inspection and requested to see the staff files that were new since the last inspection staff #1 and #2 were both missing TB shot records in their file. Staff #1 was missing a heath assessment in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #4 was missing a disclosure statement in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan, the plan did not include the plans for continuity of care.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #3 and #4 were both missing an emergency plan training certificate or sign off sheet in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walk-through of the outdoor play space. The protective surface displayed signs that the surface needed repairs. The surface covering was separating from the concrete leaving gaps between where the surface is supposed to meet with concrete.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #4 needs a updated health assessment in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #5 was missing a Hep A shot with no written refusal letter/ exemption letter in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child # 1 health assessment, was missing the statement free from communicable disease.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff # 4 was missing a health assessment in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #2 and #4 were both missing their TB shot record in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and did not see the pickup and drop off procedures posted.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan and did not see the accommodations for infants, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan, and the plan did not include the plans for shelter in place.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative asked the provider if the emergency plan has been delivered to the local municipality and the was informed that the plan has not been delivered.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to see the written letter to the local traffic authorities informing them of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #3, #4 and #5 were missing the arrival and departure times on their financial agreement form.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child # 1 was missing the policy number on the emergency contact form.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1 and #3 were both missing the release person address on the emergency contact form.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1, #2 and #3 all required updated financial agreement forms.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child #1 was missing the consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by a facility member.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff # 1 was missing 12 hours of professional development trainings in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff # 2 was missing 12 hours of professional development trainings in the file.
During the complaint investigation it was confirmed that staff #1 did not change the child's pull up due to the child being difficult to change/behaviors. Staff #1 did not document efforts to change the child nor did staff #1 informed parent prior to pick up.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/5/23, child #1and child #2 did not have emergency contact information in the space where they were receiving care.
Staff persons # 1 and 2 file did not include FBI or NSOR clearances; staff person # 3 did not include FBI clearance; Staff person #5 file did not include disclosure statement.
It was observed on 7/19/22 the one year old class had a total of eight children and two staff persons. Staff person #6 did not take responsibility for supervising any of the eight children.
It was observed on 7/19/22 classroom # 2 and 3 water temperature measured at 119 ° F.
It was observed on 7/19/22 classroom # 1 first aide kit did not have scissors. Classroom #3 first aid kit did not have tweezers. Classroom #4 first aide kit did not have scissors and tweezers.
It was observed on 7/19/22 classroom #3 has 2 ceiling tiles missing, and 1 stained ceiling tile.
Child # 8 and 9 did not have a written statement providing the formula and feeding schedule for an infant obtained from the parent.
It was observed on 7/19/22 the facility did not have a procedure for safe routes posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Child # 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 agreement form did not include an admissions date.
Child# 6,7,8,9, and 10 emergency contact form did not include insurance policy number.
Child # 9,10,11, 12,13,14, emergency contact form did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Child # 15 emergency contact form did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Child # 16 and 17 emergency contact form did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Staff persons # 4 and 6 file did not include reference letters from nonfamily individuals attesting their suitability to serve as a facility person.
“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) | $104.00 | $78.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $104.00 | $78.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $98.00 | $74.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $93.00 | $70.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $88.00 | $66.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $89.00 | $62.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $89.00 | $62.00 |
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 KinderCare Learning Center 301615 had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Jun 17, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection completed on 6/17/26 the file of staff person #1, hired (see code sheet) contained a mandated reporter clearance dated 9/15/20 which is more than 60 months old.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about KinderCare Learning Center 301615?
Pennsylvania lists 3 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 KinderCare Learning Center 301615’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Jul 13, 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 KinderCare Learning Center 301615 compare with other daycares in West Chester?
It is tied for #29 of 37 centers in West Chester 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 KinderCare Learning Center 301615 last inspected?
Aug 17, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does KinderCare Learning Center 301615 cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $104.00 for newborn, $104.00 for infant, $98.00 for young toddler, $93.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs KinderCare Learning Center 301615?
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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