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KinderCare Learning CNT-1405

331 Schuykill Rd, Phoenixville, PA 19460 · Chester County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 4 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4 (accredited)

KinderCare Learning CNT-1405 is a certified child care center in Phoenixville, PA, with capacity for 122 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 11 times and confirmed violations in 4 complaint investigations. The state cited 95 violations, 18 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (28 of 95). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #16 of 17 centers in Phoenixville and has more citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 84% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#16 of 17 centers in Phoenixville
18 Core-safety citations
77 Other citations
11 Inspections
4 Complaint investigations that found violations
95 citations from 15 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 9, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jan 22, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found May 15, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jan 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Dec 19, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Dec 15, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Sep 2, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Sep 2, 2022 · Inspection · citation found May 6, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Dec 17, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation found Dec 17, 2021 · Inspection · citation found Nov 4, 2021 · 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 28
Training & qualifications 16
Building & playground safety 12
Health & medication 9
Background checks 7
Emergency preparedness 7
Caregiver conduct 5
Transportation 4
Supervision 3
Staff ratios 3
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Mar 9, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3 and staff #4 did not include the update disclosure statement that was effective: February 1, 2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2026): “Provider had staff #1, staff #2, staff #3 and staff #4 sign the correct disclosure statement. CORRECTED ON SITE”
Citation Mar 9, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files, and the file for child #1, child #2 did not include an updated health report
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 19, 2026): “Provider will obtain an updated health report for child #1 and child #2 from parents.”
Citation Mar 9, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #3 did not include a health assessment or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 19, 2026): “Provider will obtain a health assessment or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable disease for staff #3.”
Citation Mar 9, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files, and the file for child #3 did not include a health report but did include child's immunizations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2026): “Provider will obtain a health report for child #3 from the parent.”
Citation Mar 9, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files for staff #4 did not include verification of childcare experience prior to service at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2026): “Provider will obtain employment verification of childcare experience prior to service at the facility for staff #4.”
Follow-up Apr 8, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the files for child #4 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “Provider will parent of child #4 get a health report signed and completed by a physician stating that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Apr 8, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not contain an updated health assessment (last 5/12/22) CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “Provider will obtain a health assessment for staff #1.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Apr 8, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #2 did not include an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “Provider will have the parent of child #5 provide an initial health report and will add it to the file.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Apr 8, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include an attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “Provider will obtain verification of education and put it into the file of staff #1.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up Apr 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there were no updated emergency contact forms in the following childcare spaces: Infant B, Threes, Pre-K, and Two B. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “Provider will put updated emergency contact forms in every childcare space.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
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Follow-up Apr 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files the files for staff #2 did not include employment verification. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “Provider will obtain employment verification for staff 2 that confirms that they have the required amount of experience for their assigned position and put it in their files”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Core safety Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the files for staff #1 and staff #2 did not include out of state clearances. Staff #1 out of state clearances for Missouri and staff #2 New Jersey they both out of state within the last 5 yrs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Provider will obtain the required clearances for staff #1 and staff #2.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, and staff #4 did not include a record of emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 28, 2025): “Provider will train staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, and staff #4 on the facilities emergency plan.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough, and the emergency plan was not posted in the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2025): “Provider will post the emergency plan in a conspicuous location.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the initial inspection, certification representative was doing a facility walk through and there were outlet covers missing in the following areas: Infant A room, outlet between Threes and Pre-K rooms, Threes room and Two B room
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Provider will immediately input the protective outlet covers in the outlets”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walkthrough and there were no posted emergency telephone numbers in the Toddler B room
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Provider will post the emergency telephone numbers in the Toddler B room.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and there was no soap in the first aid kit in the Toddler A room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Provider will obtain soap and add it to the first aid kit in the Toddler A room”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough and there were no handwashing signs in the following areas: Infant B, Threes (two sinks and a toilet), Two B (by back door and front two sinks), Two A
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Provider will post handwashing signs in the following areas: Infant B, Threes (two sinks and a toilet), Two B (by back door and front two sinks), Two A”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the files for child #4 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Provider will parent of child #4 get a health report signed and completed by a physician stating that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not contain an updated health assessment (last 5/12/22)
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Provider will obtain a health assessment for staff #1.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough in the Toddler B room there were two bottles on the counter that weren't labeled with a child's name.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Provider will relabel bottles with children names on them”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walkthrough and there were no pickup and drop off procedures posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2025): “Provider will post the facility pick up and drop off procedures.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and there was no emergency drill log on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Provider will conduct an emergency drill and log the required information on an emergency drill log to be used to record annual emergency drills.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough, and there was no evacuation routes posted in the following areas: Threes, Pre-K and Two A
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Provider will post evacuation routes in the following areas: Threes, Pre-K and Two A”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #2 did not include an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Provider will have the parent of child #5 provide an initial health report and will add it to the file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the files for staff #1 (last 5/11/22), staff #2 (last 5/17/23), staff #3 (last 6/24/22) and staff #4 (last 2/13/24) did not include an updated fire safety training
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Provider will have staff #1, staff #2, staff #3 and staff #4 trained in fire safety training.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file of staff #3 did not include an updated mandated reporter training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 28, 2025): “Provider will have staff #3 obtain the mandated reporter training.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include an attained a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Provider will obtain verification of education and put it into the file of staff #1.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #5 did not include a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 28, 2025): “Provider will obtain verification of education and put it into the file of staff #5.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file, and the files of child #2, child #3, and child #5 did not include a signature of the operator and the parent on the agreement form
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Provider will obtain the signatures of the operator and from the parents of child #2, child #3 and child #5.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file, and the agreement forms for child #2, child #3, and child #5 did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Provider will obtain the names of the release persons from the parents of child #2, child #3, and child #5 and will add them to the agreement forms.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #2 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Provider will have the parent of child #2 obtain the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care and add it to the child's file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #2 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Provider will have parent of child #2 completely fill out the emergency contact form and its entirety.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the file for child #1 and child #2 did not include information regarding the child's special needs on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Provider will have parent of child #1 and child #2 completely fill out the emergency contact form and its entirety.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file, and the emergency contact form does not include health insurance coverage and policy number for child #1 and child #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Provider will obtain the health insurance information for child #1 and #2 and put it on the emergency contact/parental consent form.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files, and the file of child #1, child #2, and child #5 did not include the address for the release person on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Provider will obtain the address for the release person from the parent of child #1, child #2, and child #5 and will add it on the emergency contact form.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there were no updated emergency contact forms in the following childcare spaces: Infant B, Threes, Pre-K, and Two B.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Provider will put updated emergency contact forms in every childcare space.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walkthrough and there were no posted emergency transportation plans in the following rooms: Toddler B, and Twos B.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Provider will post the emergency transportation plan.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's files and the files for child #1 (last: never signed). child #3 9last 9/10/24), child #4 (last 10/25/23) and child #5 (last 3/31/23) did not include updated emergency contact or financial agreement forms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Provider will get the parents of child #1. child #3, child #4 and child #5 to sign updated emergency contact and financial agreement forms.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file, and the emergency contact forms for child #5 did not include a signature for parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Provider will get the parents of child #5 to sign parental consent for the administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file, and the emergency contact forms for child #2 did not include a signature for parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Provider will get the parents of child #2 to sign parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file, and the emergency contact form for child #5 did not include a signature for parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Provider will get the parents of child #5 to sign parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files the files for staff #2 did not include employment verification.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Provider will obtain employment verification for staff 2 that confirms that they have the required amount of experience for their assigned position and put it in their files”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(g)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include the 10-hr. health and safety training, revised or 1hr update or the 2-part Health and Safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Provider will have staff #1 trained in the 2-part health and safety training since the 10hr health and safety is no longer available.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3 and staff #4 did not include 12 hrs. of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2025): “Provider will have staff #1, staff #2, staff #3 and staff #4 take the required 12 hrs. of childcare trainings and place the record of the trainings in their staff file.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety May 16, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times /Restraints prohibited 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(e)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through staff #2 and staff #3 were in the not properly supervising the children in the infant room and had babies in their cribs crying vs taking them out and consoling them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 30, 2024): “Provider will have staff #2 and staff #3 trained in child restraints and supervision.”
Core safety May 16, 2024 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #1,is missing MO clearances(child abuse, state and sexual offender), staff #2is missing NSOR and mandated reporter training,staff #3 is missing state police and child abuse clearances and staff #4 is missing mandated reporter trainings.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2024): “Provider will obtain the proof that the MO clearance for staff #1 and the mandated reporter and other required clearances for staff #2, staff #3 and staff #4. None of the staff mentioned will work until clearances are received.”
Citation May 16, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and there is no emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2024): “Provider will create an emergency plan for the facility.”
Citation May 16, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and throughout the facility there were no bathroom signs that stated that "a facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating ". at every toileting or sink area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2024): “Provider will post bathroom signs that state that "a facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating "at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.”
Citation May 16, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was no pick up and drop off procedures posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 30, 2024): “Provider will post the facility's pick up and drop off procedure.”
Citation May 16, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no written notification sent to the local traffic authorities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 30, 2024): “Provider will write and send an annual notification to their 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 and keep a record on file.”
Citation May 16, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no Shaken baby and child maltreatment policy per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 30, 2024): “Provider will create a shaken baby/abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy and ensure that it includes the recognition for potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the identification…”
Citation May 16, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and there was no record of current liability insurance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2024): “Provider will get current liability insurance and always keep proof of coverage on file at the facility.”
Citation May 16, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not contain fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2024): “Provider will provide staff #1 with fire safety training and place a record of the training in the staff's file.”
Citation May 16, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #3 did not include two non-family references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2024): “Provider will obtain two non-family references for staff #3.”
Citation Jan 22, 2024 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Toxic use- no contamination 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(c)
DURING THE COMPLAINT INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE VERIFIED THAT A CHILD WAS EXPOSED TO BLEACH.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2024): “PROVIDER HAD STAFF PERSON TRAINED IN PROPER CLEANING PROCEDURES AND SHOWED CERT REP THE TRAINING RECORD.”
Core safety May 15, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff 3 did not have proof of the required Child Abuse clearance for a provisional hire, nor did they have the FBI or proof of getting fingerprinted and their state police clearance was in process and did not have a dissemination date. Staff 4 did not have the required FBI or State Police clearance to be a provisional hire, nor proof of getting fingerprinted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2023): “Staff 3, 4 and 5 cannot return to work without all required clearances and were working with the children.”
Citation May 15, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
Staff 1, 3 and 5 did not have proof of a health assessment and the results of a TB test on file at the time of the inspection. Staff 2 did not have proof of a current health assessment (date of last health assessment on LIS).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2023): “Staff 1, 2. 3 and 5 will get a health assessment and keep the health report of file.”
Citation May 15, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
Staff 3, 4 and 5 did not have proof of education or experience on file at the time of the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2023): “Staff 3, 4 and 5 will bring in their proof of education and experience and keep it on file.”
Citation May 15, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Staff 4 did not have 2 references on file at the time of the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 26, 2023): “Staff 4 will obtain 2 letters of reference and they will be kept on file.”
Citation Jan 20, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
General requirements for facility persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(d)
During a complaint investigation conducted on 12/19/2022, staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of training in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 6, 2023): “The first aid/CPR training class is 2/20/2023. CPR training verification dated 2/22/2023 was submitted.”
Core safety Dec 19, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During a complaint investigation conducted on 12/19/2022, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member 1 file did not contain a disclosure statement, NSOR clearance and mandated reporter training. Staff member # 2 a FBI clearance. Facility Person # 1 and 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2023): “Make certain copies are placed in staff files.”
Citation Dec 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During a complaint investigation conducted on 12/19/2022, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 file did not contain verification of training on health and safety topics.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2023): “Make certain copies are placed in staff files.”
Citation Dec 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
General requirements for facility persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(d)
During a complaint investigation conducted on 12/19/2022, staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of training in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2023): “CPR class training verification submitted for staff member # 1 and 2.”
Core safety Dec 15, 2022 Complaint investigation Staff ratios
Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)
A complaint dated 12/14/2022 stated that the facility had 1 staff person on duty during morning drop off. This complaint was verified. There was 1 staff person in the facility and 2 children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2023): “Center hours have been changed to 7am open. Five staff members are present for opening.”
Core safety Sep 2, 2022 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
DURING COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, OBSERVED STAFF 1 LEAVE CHILDREN IN TODDLER B UNATTENDED BY ANY STAFF
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2022): “Staff # 1 is no longer employed at this center.”
Core safety Sep 2, 2022 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED ON 9/2/22, INVESTIGATION CONCLUDED A STAFF USED PHYSICAL PUNISHMENT TOWARD A CHILD.
Center’s plan of correction (not accepted, Nov 15, 2022): “Schedule training when contacted by PA Keys”
Core safety Sep 2, 2022 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No harsh language 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(d)
DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED ON 9/2/22, THE CONCLUSION OF THE INVESTIGATION CONCLUDED, STAFF HAS USED HARSH ABUSIVE LANGUAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF CHILDREN.
Center’s plan of correction (not accepted, Nov 15, 2022): “Schedule training when contacted by PA Keys”
Core safety Sep 2, 2022 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 9/2/22, OBSERVED STAFF 1 LEAVE THE ROOM LEAVING STAFF 2 WITH 5 INFANTS ALONE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2022): “Staff # 1 is no longer employed at this center”
Core safety May 6, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/6/22, Facility person #1, 3, 5, 10 was provisionally hired. The facility person was observed in the dps and 2's room working together with each other and with children and was not in the vicinity of a permanent employee.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “PROVISIONALLY HIRED STAFF MATCHED WITH MENTOR.”
Core safety May 6, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/6/22, NUMEROUS STAFF WAS MISSING REQUIRED CPSL DOCUMENTS. STAFF 4 WAS MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, STAF 3,4 AND 5 WAS MISSING STATE CLEARANCE AND HAS NO RECEIPT ON FILE, STAF 1,3 AND 10 WERE MISSING FBI CLEARANCE AND HAS NO RECEIPT ON FILE, STAFF 5 IS MISSING NSOR AND HAS NO RECEIPT ON FILE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “FILE CLEARANCE PAPERWORK UPON RECEIPT IN STAFF FILE.”
Citation May 6, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(5)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/6/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE THE METHOD TO CONTACT PARENTS AND HOW THE FACILITY WILL MAKE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS, CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “DEVELOP/REVAMP EMERGENCY PLAN ADDING PLAN FOR ACCOMODATIONS.”
Citation May 6, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/6/22, STAFF 1,3 AND 4 HAS NOT COMPLETED EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “YEARLY EMERGENCY TRAINING WILL BE DOCUMENTED AND FILED EVERY JUNE. NEW STAFF WILL COMPLETE EMERGENCY TRAINING ON DAY 1 OF EMPLOYMENT”
Citation May 6, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/6/22, THERE WAS BATHROOM DISINFECT SPAY ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN IN THE PRE-K ROOM BATHROOM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “CLEANER REMOVED FROM RESTROOM SHELF.”
Citation May 6, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/6/22, THERE WAS NO FIRST AID KIT IN THE DPS ROOM DURING THE INSPECTION.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “CLEARLY MARKED 1ST AID KIT IN CABINET OVER THE SINK.”
Citation May 6, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/6/22, THERE WAS TAPE MISSING FROM THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE PRE K ROOM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “ADDED TAPE TO 1ST AID KIT.”
Citation May 6, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/6/22, THERE WAS SPOTTED CEILING TILES IN THE DPS ROOM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “TILE REPLACED”
Citation May 6, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/6/22, THE PRE-K ROOM AND 3'S ROOM DID NOT HAVE A SIGN INDICATING TO WASH HANDS BEFORE EATING AND AFTER TOILETING.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “HANDWASHING POSTERS PLACED IN RESTROOMS.”
Citation May 6, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/6/22, THE PRE-K ROOM, DPS ROOM AND 2'S TOILET AREA DID NOT HAVE A LIDDED WASTE RECEPTACLE PRESENT.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “LIDDED TRANSH CANS PLACED IN RESTROOMS.”
Citation May 6, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/6/22, THE REST EQUIPMENT DID NOT HAVE LABELS IN THE INFANTS AND PRE-K CLASSROOM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “CRIBS LABELED WITH CHILD'S NAME.”
Citation May 6, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/6/22, STAFF 1,3,9,10 DID NOT HAVE A COMPLETED HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND TB RESULTS ON FILE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “HEALTH ASSESSMENTS WILL BE FILED IN INDIVIDUAL STAFF FILES.”
Citation May 6, 2022 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/6/22, THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE THE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF SAFE ROUTES POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION IN THE CHILD CARE FACILITY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “SAFE ROUTES POSTED IN PARENT CENTER”
Citation May 6, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(1)(ii)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/6/22, STAFF 6 HAS NOT COMPLETED FIRE SAFETY TRAINING IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “STAFF 6 TO COMPLETE ONLINE FIRE SAFETY TRAINING”
Citation May 6, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/6/22, UPON REQUEST, THE FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF COMPLETION OF HEALTH AND SAFETY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN 90 DAYS OF HIRE FOR STAFF 5,6 AND 7.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “STAFF 5,6 AND 7 WILL COMPLETE HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING.”
Citation May 6, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/6/22, THERE WAS NO STAFF EVALUATION FOR STAFF 6.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “SUBMIT, COMPLETE YEARLY REVIEW WITH STAFF 6.”
Citation May 6, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/6/22, STAFF 1,3,4 AND 9 FILE DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE. STAFF 7 FILE DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “UPDATE STAFF FILES WITH VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT AND HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA. FILED IN INDIVIDUAL STAFF FILES. STAFF 1 WILL BE AN AIDE UNTIL SHE RECEIVES ENOUGH EXPERIENCE TO BE AN AGS.”
Citation May 6, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/6/22, THERE WAS NO WRITTEN PLAN OF DAILY ACTIVITES AND ROUTINES POSTED IN THE PRE-K ROOM, TODDLER B ROOM, AND 2/S ROOM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “SCHEDULES POSTED IN EACH CLASSROOM ON PARENT BOARD.”
Citation May 6, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/6/22, CHILD 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,AND 8 AGREEMENT DID NOT STATE THE CHILD'S ADMISSION DATE ON THE FORM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “ADDED ADMISSION DATE TO ENROLLMENT AGREEMENTS.”
Citation May 6, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/6/22, THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY CONTACT INORMATION IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE FOR CHILDREN RECEIVING CARE IN THE SPACE FOR THE DPS ROOM, AND 2'S ROOM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS GIVEN TO EACH CLASSROOM.”
Citation May 6, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
DURING THE RENEWAL NSPECTION ON 5/6/22, THE WRITTEN PLAN IDENTIFYING THE MEANS OF TRANSPORTING A CHILD TO EMERGENCY CARE AND STAFFING PROVISIONS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY OCCUR. WAS NOT DISPLAYED IN A CONSPICUOUSLY LOCATION IN THE DPS ROOM AND TODDLER B ROOM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “TRANSPORTING TO EMERGENCY CARE POSTER POSTED IN DPS, AND TODDLER B ROOM.”
Citation May 6, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/6/22, CHILD 1 AND 4 AGREEMENT HAS NOT BEEN UPDATED IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “ALL CHILD FILES WILL BE REVIEWED IN JANUARY AND JUNE. CHILD 1 DISENROLLED. CHILD 4 AGREEMENT SIGNED.”
Citation May 6, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(i)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/6/22, STAF 1,3,4 AND 5 RECORD DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF AGE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “COPIES OF ID/DRIVERS LICENSE PLACED IN FILES.”
Citation May 6, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTIO ON 5/6/22, STAFF 3 AND 4 FILE DID NOT HAVE TWO NON FAMILY REFERENCES ON FILE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “COPY REFERENCES AND PLACED IN FILE.”
Citation May 6, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/6/22, THE FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF PEDIATRIC CPR AND FIRST AID FOR STAFF 5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “SCHEDULED CPR / FIRST AID TRAINING FOR STAFF 5.”
Citation May 6, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/6/22, THE FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF 12 ANNUAL HOURS CHILD CARE HOURS FOR STAFF 5 AND 6.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 11, 2022): “STAFF 5 AND 6 WILL COMPLETE 12 HOURS OF ANNUAL TRAINING.”
Core safety Dec 17, 2021 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
CHILD GRABBED BY STAFF USING PHYSICAL FORCE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2022): “ALL STAFF WILL COMPLETE CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR TRAINING. ALL STAFF WILL COMPLETE POSITIVE SUPPORT BEHAVIORS TIER 1 TRAINING.”
Core safety Dec 17, 2021 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No ridicule or threaten harm 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(c)
STAFF THREATENED A CHILD WITH FOOD.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2022): “ALL STAFF WILL COMPLETE CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS TRAINING. ALL STAFF WILL COMPLETE POSITIVE SUPPORT BEHAVIORS - TIER 1 TRAINING.”
Core safety Dec 17, 2021 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No harsh language 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(d)
STAFF YELLED IN CHILD FACE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2022): “ALL STAFF WILL COMPLETE CHALLENGING BEHAVIORS TRAINING. ALL STAFF WILL COMPLETE POSITIVE SUPPORT BEHAVIORS. TIER 1 TRAINING.”
Core safety Dec 17, 2021 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 12/17/21, THE OLDER TODDLER ROOM WAS OBSERVED BEING OUT OF RATIO. THERE WAS ONE STAFF WITH 14 CHILDREN. (ONE YOUNG SCHOOL AGER AND 13 OLDER TODDLERS NAPPING WITH ONE STAFF.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 18, 2022): “STAFF MEETING 12/28/21 TO DISCUSS RATIOS AND DHS SUPERVISON REGULATIONS. RAITOS POSTED IN EACH CLASSROOM.”
Core safety Dec 17, 2021 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 12/17/21, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A YOUNG SCHOOLAGER WALKING AROUND FROM THE OLDER TODDLER ROOM TO THE OFFICE WITHOUT SUPERVISION.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 19, 2022): “LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR WILL BE PRINTED AND POSTED TO ENSURE PROPER SCHOOL AGE ROOM STAFFING. CHILDREN WILL BE WITH STAFF AT ALL TIMES.”
Citation Nov 4, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
At the time of the inspection the emergency contact information for child #1 was not in the space where the child was receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 2, 2021): “Provider did bring the emergency contact information for child #1 to space where the child was receiving care.”

“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

Violation found Jan 22, 2024 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Dec 15, 2022 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Sep 2, 2022 Complaint investigation
3 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Dec 17, 2021 Complaint investigation
3 violations cited, listed under Citations.

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) $89.00 $67.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $89.00 $67.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $85.00 $64.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $81.00 $61.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $76.00 $57.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $71.00 $45.00

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

Capacity 122 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 19, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4 (accredited)
since Jul 31, 2026 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts
Operator KUEHG Corporation
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 983-3626
State certificate # CER-00253386
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Common questions

Has KinderCare Learning CNT-1405 had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 18 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 Mar 9, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3 and staff #4 did not include the update disclosure statement that was effective: February…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about KinderCare Learning CNT-1405?

Pennsylvania lists 4 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 CNT-1405’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4 (accredited), effective Jul 31, 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 CNT-1405 compare with other daycares in Phoenixville?

It is #16 of 17 centers in Phoenixville by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was KinderCare Learning CNT-1405 last inspected?

Mar 9, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does KinderCare Learning CNT-1405 cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $89.00 for newborn, $89.00 for infant, $85.00 for young toddler, $81.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs KinderCare Learning CNT-1405?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is KUEHG Corporation.

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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