Kingdom Life Childcare
Kingdom Life Childcare is a certified child care center in Pottstown, PA, with capacity for 66 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 66 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (20 of 66). 12 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #23 of 27 centers in Pottstown and has more citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
Certification conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #2 and #4 did not have the required updated signed disclosure statement. (Corrected on site).
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were toxic cleaning supplies on lower shelve in toddler room #2. (Corrected on site).
Certification conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit located in prek room #4 was missing scissors. (Corrected on site).
Certification conducted a renewal inspection. There was torn carpet trimming near kitchen walkway, a tripping hazard for children.
Certification conducted a renewal inspection. There were plastic bags in reach of the children, located in room #2 toddlers. (Corrected on site).
Certification conducted a renewal inspection. The rest equipment in room #2 toddlers were not labeled for individual use. (Corrected on site).
Certification conducted a renewal inspection. The fire drill on file at the facility was outdated.
Certification conducted a renewal inspection. The facility had not notified their local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Certification conducted a renewal inspection. The liability insurance on file at the facility was outdated. (Corrected on site).
Certification conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact for child #1 and #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Certification conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact for child #1 was outdated.
Certification conducted a renewal inspection. The pediatric first aid training on file for staff person #3 was outdated.
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Certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. According to facility management staff, when the weather is nice and the school age children are using the indoor play space, they section off a small portion behind the facility with cones and allow the children to play outside. This section is not fenced off and located beside an active parking lot.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The NSOR clearance for staff person #1 was expired. The record for staff #3 and #4 did not have an NSOR clearance on file. In addition, the record for staff person #3 did not have a PA state police clearance, and the records for staff person #2 and #3 did not have signed disclosure statements.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2, #3 and #4 did not include initial emergency plan training.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have their emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location. (Corrected on site).
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was toxic Lysol sprays in reach of children in both bathroom #1 and #2. (Corrected on site).
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was a damaged wall in the addition classroom space.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was peeling paint in prek classroom #2.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The refrigerator thermometer located in the infant room had a temperature exceeding 45° F.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have the menu posted for parents. (Corrected on site).
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The bottles located in the infant room were not labeled with children names. (Corrected on site).
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The tags on the fire extinguishers were outdated.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have proof that the fire alarm system is bring checked every 30 days.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #3 did not have a health assessment on file.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #3 and #4 did not have an updated pediatric first aid training.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #3 did not have the required health and safety training.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1 and #2 was not signed by the operator. In addition, the fee agreement for child #3 was not signed by the parent.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #3 did not have CSR assessment on file.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1 and #2 did not have the childs admission date.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #4 did not include the physician's address.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #1, #3 and #4 did not include health insurance coverage and policy numbers.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact for child #3 and #4 did not include the release person's address.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact forms for child #3 was outdated. In addition, child #1, #2 and #3 needed an updated fee agreement.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #4 did not include two written references.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did include a total on 12 clock hours of child care training.
On May 21, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #3 did not include a disclosure statement.
On May 21, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
On May 21, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were electrical outlets uncovered in room #2 toddlers and in the boy's bathroom. (Corrected on site).
On May 21, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there was Lysol Clorox wipes and toxic cleaning supplies near a lower cabinet in the infant and toddler classroom. (Corrected on site).
On May 21, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted on or by each telephone in the facility.
On May 21, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit located in room #1 infant room and room #2 toddler room was accessible to children. (Corrected on site)
On May 21, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, rest equipment located in room #2 toddlers were not labeled for the use of specific children. In addition, the cribs in the infant room were not numbered or labeled for each child.
On May 21, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The refrigerator in the infant room used to store potentially hazardous foods did not have an operating thermometer.
On May 21, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. After diaper changing, staff person #3 did not clean the diaper changing surface with a sanitizing solution.
On May 21, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have their menu posted.
On May 21, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a written statement giving by the parents about the formula and feeding schedules for each infant.
On May 21, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The bottles in room #1 Infant room were not labeled with children names.
On May 21, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility pick-up and drop off procedures were not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
On May 21, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have an emergency drill log indicating the time or different types of emergency drills.
On May 21, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not send an annual letter to the local traffic safety authorities about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes.
On May 21, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The Fire Safety training on file for staff person #1 and #2 was not completed by a certified fire marshal instructor.
On May 21, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2 did not include the 1hr Health and Safety training. In addition, the record for staff person #3 had a 10hr health and safety training that had information changed with white out and forged with a future training date of June 2024.
On May 21, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 or #4 did not have a completed fee agreement.
On May 21, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for children #1 and #4 did not have a fee agreement that specify the children's admission dates.
On May 21, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #3 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
On May 21, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #3 did not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
On May 21, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the emergency bags located in all the classrooms (that are used on excursions) did not have emergency contact forms.
On May 21, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a written plan posted identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
On May 21, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have an individual record created for child #4.
On May 21, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #3 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
On May 21, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility's current certificate of compliance or information on how to access the regulations were not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
On May 21, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the record for staff person #1 needed 3 more clock hours of childcare training.
On February 6, 2024, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. The record for staff person #1 and #2 did not include emergency plan training. (Corrected on site).
On February 6, 2024, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. The facility did not have hand washing signs at the sinks and toilets. (Corrected on site).
On February 6, 2024, certification representative conducted an initial inspection. The high chairs in the infant room did not have t-straps.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $77.45 | $64.18 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $72.78 | $59.35 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $70.25 | $56.81 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $64.76 | $49.04 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $57.92 | $39.54 |
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 Kingdom Life Childcare 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 May 19, 2026 (background checks): “Certification conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #2 and #4 did not have the required updated signed disclosure statement. (Corrected on site).” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kingdom Life Childcare?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 Kingdom Life Childcare’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 3, effective Jan 27, 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 Kingdom Life Childcare compare with other daycares in Pottstown?
It is #23 of 27 centers in Pottstown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kingdom Life Childcare last inspected?
May 19, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Kingdom Life Childcare cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $77.45 for infant, $72.78 for young toddler, $70.25 for older toddler, $64.76 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kingdom Life Childcare?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kingdom Life Childcare.
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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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