Kol Emet Preschool is a certified child care center in Yardley, PA, with capacity for 54 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 6 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (3 of 6). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 9 centers in Yardley and has fewer citations per inspection than 89% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
Staff 1, 2 and 3 did not have proof of the required 12 hours of training - staff 1, 2, and 3 only had proof of 8 hours of training at the time of the inspection.
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 file and observed the NSOR clearance was missing on record.
Certification reviewed staff #1 and staff #2 file and observed staff #1 was missing the 10-hour Health and Safety training on record. Staff #2 was missing One Hour Health and Safety Update on record.
Certification reviewed child #2 file and observed information on the child's special needs was missing on the emergency contact form.
Certification rep reviewed child #1 file and observed parental consent for transportation was missing on the emergency contact from.
Certification rep reviewed staff #2 and staff #3 file and observed staff #1 physical examination on record expired with date on record of 8/12/2020. Staff #2 Physical date on record was 8/6/2020.
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $42.29 | $18.58 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $43.42 | $26.06 |
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 Kol Emet Preschool had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 2, 2023 (background checks): “Certification rep reviewed staff #1 file and observed the NSOR clearance was missing on record.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Kol Emet Preschool?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kol Emet Preschool since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Kol Emet Preschool’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Mar 17, 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 Kol Emet Preschool compare with other daycares in Yardley?
It is #6 of 9 centers in Yardley by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 89% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Kol Emet Preschool last inspected?
Feb 11, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Kol Emet Preschool cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $42.29 for older toddler, $43.42 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Kol Emet Preschool?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kol Emet Yardley Reconstructionist Cong.
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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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