KinderCare Learning Center · Collegeville
KinderCare Learning Center is a certified child care center in Collegeville, PA, with capacity for 124 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 15 times and confirmed violations in 7 complaint investigations. The state cited 87 violations, 21 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (19 of 87). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 16 centers in Collegeville and has more citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On 9/24/26, at time of inspection, at least 9" of loose fill was not observed surrounding the embedded outdoor equipment located on the preschool play space.
On 9/23/26, at time of inspection, Staff #1 was observed changing two diapers in the young toddler room. Upon completing each diaper, Staff #1 did not ensure the children's hands were washed. Additionally, Staff #1 did not was their own hands after diapering.
On 9/24/26, at time of inspection, Staff 2 file did not contain an initial health assessment, including tuberculosis testing, dated within 12 months of initial hire. The health assessment/tuberculosis test on file was dated 2/18/25. Additionally, Staff #3 file did not contain the date of tuberculosis testing at initial hire.
On 9/24/26, at time of inspection, Staff #3 and Staff #4 were listed as AGS. Staff #3 and Staff #4 files contained foreign degrees that were not evaluated to determine US Equivalency required to ensure staff meet qualifications for the positions they were performing.
While conducting my investigation it was found that the facility has been out of ratio.
During a Complaint Investigation on 01/05/2026, Certification Staff determined Staff Person #1 did not complete a written incident report immediately following an incident in which a child obtained an injury while in care at the facility. Staff Person #1 did not provide the parent of the child with the original incident report on the same day that the incident had taken place.
The walls in the infant room needs repair. The back wall in DPS has plaster
During renewal inspection certification rep observed ripped mats in transitional Kindergarten and DPS.
The door alarm in the infant room leading to the outdoor play space was not working. (corrected on site, Batteries changed). On 10-28-25, certification rep checked the alarm in the rooms leading to the outdoor play space. The door alarm in the infant room and DPS were off.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed a hole in the wall in Transitional Kindergarten
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Child 1, 2 and 3 were missing medication log for Epi-Pen. Child 2 was missing medication log for Benadryl.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact and fee agreements for child 1, 4,5,6,7,8 and 9 were expired.
Continued non compliance from 10-29-24. Cots were not 2 feet on three sides in Toddler C and DPS
During unannounced visit certification rep observed a child's medication (antibiotic) accessible to children.
During unannounced monitoring certification rep observed one staff with 9 children awake and moving around the classroom while 8 children were napping.
During unannounced monitoring certification rep observed some of the mats in prek 1 were not at least 2 feet of space is required on three sides
During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed staff file. Staff 1 was missing pediatric first aid CPR.
During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed file for staff 1. Staff 1 was missing state police clearance from file
During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed fire drill log. Last fire drill conducted/ documented was 3/2024.
Staff person #-1-- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: 10 hour health and safety training, and pediatric 1st aid CPR
During unannounced visit certification rep asked to see file for staff 1. Staff 1 did not have their file on site. Copies of the files was emailed to assistant director. Corrected on site
During unannounced visit certification rep verified child #1 was not supervised by a qualified staff person. Staff #2 didn't know child #1 was taken out of the classroom.
Changing table is in a position that the staff can't see, hear, direct and assess.
During unannounced visit certification rep verified child #1 was not supervised by a qualified staff person. Staff #2 didn't know child #1 was taken out of the classroom
During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed staff file 1. Health assessment for staff 1 dated 5-31-24 was identical to the previous health assessment on file dated 9-10-22. It was verified by health care provider that staff was not seen at their facility on 5-31-24.
During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed file for child 1. Child 1 was missing initial health assessment.
During unannounced visit certificate rep reviewed file for child 1. Fee agreement did not specify extra services provided.
During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed children's files. Child 1 was missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed file for child 1. Emergency contact was missing health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits,
One year old child was left at the playground unsupervised for 10 minutes. Staff was unaware that the child was missing until they were notified by a parent.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 is missing FBI clearance. Staff 3 was missing state police clearance, FBI and NSOR. Staff 4 is missing NSOR. Staff 2 and 6 state police clearance was in pending status. Staff 1 was missing signed disclosure statement.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed 12 children and 2 staff in Toddler C. The youngest child in the room was 1 year old. Certification rep observed 15 children and 2 staff in Preschool. The youngest child in the room was 2 years old.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Emergency plan training for staff 9 was expired.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed missing outlet cover in Prek 2 and infant room
During renewal inspection certification rep observed diaper cream (A&D ointment) accessible in the infant room
During renewal inspection certification rep checked the first aid bag. The first aid bag in Young Toddler was missing tweezers and scissors, Twaddlers was missing tweezers
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint/ plaster in the following rooms: Prek 2- plaster in the bathroom, Infants- plaster on the wall, Toddler B- plaster on the wall,
During renewal inspection certification rep observed missing handwashing signed above the toilets in Preschool 1 and Prek-1.
During renewal inspection, certification rep saw a ripped mats in the following rooms: Toddler B, DPS 2, Preschool, and Prek-1. One of the poles in the big playground had foam exposed.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed the cribs less than 2 feet on three sides. The cribs had a sleeping baby.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. The following health assessments were expired. 3, 7,8 and 11 were expired.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Physical for staff 1 was from 1-2-2020. Staff 2 was missing physical and TB. Staff 3 was missing TB. Staff 7 needs updated physical. Physical on file for staff 7 is dated 9-10-22. Staff 7 date of hire is 10-2-23
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed fire drill log. there's no documented dated of when the fire alarm was tested.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 10 was missing initial health assessment.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 pediatric first aid/ cpr expired on 3-2024.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 needs 10 hours health and safety training. Health and training for staff 1 was from 8-8-16.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 and staff 9 were missing written evaluation.
During renewal inspection certification reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing degree/ transcripts. The transcripts on file did not have a conferred date.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2, 4 and 5 were missing 2 years of experience. Staff 5 was missing education.
During renewal inspection certification rep did not see a daily schedule in Prek 2 and Infant room.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 5,9,10 and 11 were not signed by the operator. Fee agreement for child 6 was not signed by the parent.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for 6,9,10 and 11 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 6,9,10 and 11 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9 and10 were missing extra services. Child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 and 10 were missing child service reports (CSR)/ observations.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 8 and 11 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1 and 9 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1,2,6,7,8,9,10 and 11 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 10 was missing telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Emergency contact for child 1 and 8 were missing work address of the enrolling parent. Emergency contact for child 10 was missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1,3,4,7,8,9, and 11 were missing addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Child 2 was missing telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 6 was expired.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 10 medication and special dietary information.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2,3 4 and 5 are missing 2 reference letters. Staff 8 needs 1 reference letter. Staff had a reference letter from her husband.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 is missing 10 annual training hours. Staff 9 is missing 4 annual training hours.
During unannounced visit certification rep verified that staff #1 delivered an uncovered pitcher consisting of hot soup to classroom Toddler A. Staff #1 left the hot soup on top of cart that was accessible to the children. Child #1 grabbed the pitcher and poured the hot soup on himself resulting in second degree burns.
Changing table is in a position that the staff can't see, hear, direct and assess.
During unannounced visit certification rep verified child #1 was not supervised by a qualified staff person. Staff #2 didn't know child #1 was taken out of the classroom.
During unannounced visit certification rep verified child #1 was not supervised by a qualified staff person. Staff #2 didn't know child #1 was taken out of the classroom.
During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed staff file. Annual evaluation on file was not dated
During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed staff file. Staff was missing physical and TB
During renewal inspection on 5/18/23, the file for staff person #3 did not include all requirements under the CPSL. The file for staff person #3 did not include a complete Child Abuse Clearance, or application for the clearance, both of which are required by the first day of working with children. The file for staff person #3 also did not include an application for the NSOR verification certificate, which is required by the first day of working with children.
During renewal inspection on 5/18/23, the file for staff person #3 contained an initial health assessment that was more than 12 months old at the time of hire. Date on health assessment was 4/19/19. Also, staff persons #3 and #4 did not have verification of TB test results on file.
During renewal inspection on 5/18/23, staff persons #1 and #2 did not have verification of completing the updated Health and Safety training within the given timeframe of 12/30/22, issued by OCDEL. Staff persons #1 and #2 completed the 6-hour Health & Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification prior to 9/30/16, therefore the updated 10-hour training must be completed.
During renewal inspection on 5/18/23, the file for staff persons #1 and #2 did not include in-person fire safety training, or online fire safety training from the PA Keys. The fire safety training present in the files was from another online source which is not acceptable.
During renewal inspection on 5/18/23, staff persons #1 and #2 did not have documentation of receiving a staff evaluation within the past 12 months. Last evaluations on file are from 3/2022.
During renewal inspection on 5/18/23, the file for staff person #4 had college transcripts that did not state a degree was completed/earned, and the diploma was not on file.
At time of investigation on 4/25/23, through self-reported non-compliance by the facility, it was found that staff person #1 was physically and verbally too aggressive with children, using inappropriate guidance and a harsh tone.
At time of unannounced visit on 4/25/23, at approximately 10:30 am, staff person #2 was observed working alone with 15 pre-school and school aged children, therefore compromising adequate supervision of all children.
At time of unannounced visit on 4/25/23, it was observed by cert rep and acknowledged by staff person #1 that the facility does not currently have a director.
During complaint investigation, it was reported via ChildLine, and observed and acknowledged by two staff members, that staff person #1 "bopped" child #1 on the head with a wooden toy as a consequence because staff person #1 thought child #1 hit another child on the head.
At time of complaint investigation on 3/3/23, staff person #1 and #2 acknowledged that staff person #3 used harsh language with child #1 on 2/21/23 during lunch and bathroom time, causing the child to be visibly upset.
AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION, FACILITY SELF-REPORTED THAT ON 4/12/22, STAFF PERSON #1 GENTLY RESTRAINED A CHILD DUE TO THE CHILD KICKING THE STAFF PERSON AND OTHER CHILDREN.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #3 HAD AN EXPIRED CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE ON FILE DATED 2/8/17, ONLY A RECEIPT FOR A NEW CLEARANCE WAS ON FILE. STAFF PERSON #3 ALSO HAD AN EXPIRED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING DATED 4/7/17.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE TOILET AREA AND WALL AREA BY THE SINK WERE VISIBLY DIRTY AND IN NEED OF BEING CLEANED.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A HANDWASHING SIGN WITH THE REQUIRED PHRASING WAS NOT POSTED IN THE TWO SCHOOL-AGE BATHROOMS, AND IT WAS NOT POSTED BY THE CLASSROOM SINK.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CHILD-SIZED BLUE CHAIR IN THE DPS1 ROOM HAD RIPPED FABRIC AND EXPOSED FOAM WHICH WAS ACCESSIBLE TO THE TODDLERS IN THE ROOM.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNDER 3270.31(f)(1) THROUGH 3270.31(f)(9), WITHIN 90 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT AT FACILITY.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, SOME EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION PRESENT IN THE PRE-K, DPS2, DPS1, AND THE INFANT ROOM, HAD NOT BEEN UPDATED WITH A NEW SIGNATUE AND DATE WITHIN THE PAST 6 MONTHS.
“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.
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Common questions
Has KinderCare Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 21 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 Aug 25, 2026 (staff ratios): “While conducting my investigation it was found that the facility has been out of ratio.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about KinderCare Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists 7 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’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Mar 10, 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 compare with other daycares in Collegeville?
It is #9 of 16 centers in Collegeville by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was KinderCare Learning Center last inspected?
Sep 23, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs KinderCare Learning Center?
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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