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Kristens Kid Kare

1097 Dunbar Rd, Dunbar, PA 15431 · Fayette County
Keystone STAR 1

Kristens Kid Kare is a certified child care center in Dunbar, PA, with capacity for 22 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 44 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (18 of 44). 7 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #25 of 29 centers in Fayette County and has more citations per inspection than 96% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 96% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
Tied for #25 of 29 centers in Fayette County
2 Core-safety citations
42 Other citations
3 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
44 citations from 3 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 22, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 22, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 29, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 9, 2024 · 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 18
Building & playground safety 7
Health & medication 7
Emergency preparedness 4
Training & qualifications 4
Sleep safety 1
Background checks 1
Food & feeding 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Apr 22, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
The file for Facility Person #4 and Facility Person #5 lacked documentation that emergency plan training was completed within 90 days of hire. The emergency plan training for Staff Person #3 is dated 9/29/25 which is more than 90 days after hire date. (See LIS code sheet),
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2026): “Director provided staff #4 and staff #5 emergency plan training.”
Citation Apr 22, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The 30-day fire detection log on file at the facility listed dates of testing of 1/9/26 and 2/10/26 which are more than 30 days apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2026): “The facility conducted a fire detection test.”
Citation Apr 22, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
The file for Child #2 who was enrolled greater than 60 days ago (see LIS code sheet) was lacking an initial health report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2026): “The director immediately reached out for the child to receive a new health report.”
Citation Apr 22, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact form for Child #3 was lacking the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2026): “The director had the parent fill out a new emergency contact and ensured they have filled it out completely.”
Citation Apr 22, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
The emergency contact form for Child #1 was not in the childcare space that the child was receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2026): “The director made copies and put them in all of the emergency contact books.”
Citation Apr 22, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
The file for Facility Person #5 was lacking one of the two required nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2026): “The director had the staff member get a written non family reference.”
Citation Apr 22, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
The file for Staff #1 and Staff #2 contained 1 of 12 required clock hours of annual childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2026): “Staff will be completing the training immediately to ensure it gets completed.”
Core safety Apr 29, 2025 Inspection Sleep safety
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
Loose sheets were observed in a crib in use by an infant, which poses a suffocation hazard for the child using the equipment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2025): “I have ordered new crib sheets for all of the cribs.”
Core safety Apr 29, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The record for staff #4 lacked a disclosure statement and included a PA state police clearance that did not have a dissemination date, which is not considered a valid clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2025): “The staff did not attend daycare until all things were accounted for.”
Citation Apr 29, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The facility's parent letter did not include their lockdown procedure and their plan to provide accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2025): “I added the lockdown procedure and accommodations into the parent letter.”
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Citation Apr 29, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)
The diaper cans used to discard disposable diapers in the infant room and the toddler room were not hands-free.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2025): “I purchased hands free diaper cans for classroom 2 and 3.”
Citation Apr 29, 2025 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)
The record for staff #3 lacked a health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2025): “Staff was excluded from daycare setting until health assessment is complete.”
Citation Apr 29, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
The record for staff #2 did not include the results of a TB test.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2025): “Staff #2 will not return to work until results of TB test are provided.”
Citation Apr 29, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Menus 55 Pa. Code §3270.165
The operator did not post the menu at least 1 week in advance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2025): “I will create a menu to show the food we are serving at least 1 week in advance.”
Citation Apr 29, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The fire detection system was not tested at least once in a 30-day period between 11/1 and 12/2/2024; and 12/2 to 1/2/2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2025): “I tested the alarm during inspection”
Citation Apr 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility's shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2025): “I have resolved the issue by adding prevention and identification of child maltreatment to my facility's shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy and continuity of operations to my facility's emergency plan.”
Citation Apr 29, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Associate's + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii)
The record for staff #1, who was identified as the director, lacked verification of 3 years of experience with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2025): “Verification of 3 years of experience with children was obtained and added to the record for staff #1.”
Citation Apr 29, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
The record for staff #2, who was identified as an AGS, lacked verification of a HS diploma.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 7, 2025): “I sent the staff to get a new transcript to show her graduation date.”
Citation Apr 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)
Based on a conversation with staff, the facility retained the original agreement for all enrolled children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2025): “I will provide the parents with the original and keep the copy for records.”
Citation Apr 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
Emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2025): “I had the parent fill out a new emergency contact and made sure it was filled out completely”
Citation Apr 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact information for child #1 and #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2025): “I had the parent fill out a new emergency contact and made sure it was filled out completely.”
Citation Apr 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
A parent did not review and update the emergency contact information for child #1 at least once in a 6-month period between 6/18/2024 and 1/2/2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2025): “A parent reviewed and updated the emergency contact information for child #1 on 1/2/2025.”
Citation Apr 29, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Confidential; stored in locked cabinet 55 Pa. Code §3270.193(a)
The facility persons' records were not stored in a locked cabinet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 6, 2025): “I put the staff files in a locked filing cabinet.”
Citation Jul 9, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2024): “The director created and added a plan for continuity of operations in the emergency plan.”
Citation Jul 9, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The parent letter explaining the emergency procedures that the operator provided to the parent of each enrolled child did not include the method to inform parents an emergency has happened, a method to inform parents the emergency has ended and how to safely be reunited with their children, or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2024): “On the day of inspection, the parent letter was updated to include the method to inform parents an emergency has happened, a method to inform parents the emergency has ended and how to safely be reunited with their children, or accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and…”
Citation Jul 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
The baseboard in the infant room to the left was peeling away from the wall. Outside in the outdoor play space is a tree stump that is rotting and falling apart causing a visible hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2024): “The base board in the infant room was glue back to the wall. The rotting stump has been removed.”
Citation Jul 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
There was damaged plaster to the right of the infant room door.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2024): “The damaged plaster in the infant room was fixed on the day of inspection.”
Citation Jul 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
In the preschool and older toddler room there where cracked magna tiles with sharp edges. On the fence to the outside play space accessible to children were 7 exposed bolts.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2024): “Removed all magna tiles and disposed of them. Retaped the exposed bolts on the fence.”
Citation Jul 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
In the preschool and older toddler room their where small stampers less than an inch in diameter and foam painters in plastic pull out drawers by the closet accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2024): “The director locked the stamps and foam painters in the closet will only use with Preschool age children.”
Citation Jul 9, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
Child #2 file contained health reports dated 3/14/23 and 4/8/24 more than 12 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2024): “Has a recent health assessment on 4/8/24.”
Citation Jul 9, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)
The immunization record on file for Child #2, older toddler age child, includes 3 of 4 Pneumococcal vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age and 0 of 2 Hepatitis A vaccines recommended by the ACIP for a child this age(See LIS Code Sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2024): “Director contacted the parent and will provide an updated immunization record.”
Citation Jul 9, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The fire alarm testing log included testing dates 2/7/24-3/12/24(34 days), (3/2/24-4/16/24(35 days), and 4/16/24-5/22/24(36 days) which are more than 30 days apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2024): “Will make sure that fire alarms are tested every 30days.”
Citation Jul 9, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
The file for child #1 does not contain a signed health report within 60 days of child's enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2024): “Contacted child's parent to provide a signed child health assessment.”
Citation Jul 9, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
The operator did not have written letter to notify local traffic safety authorities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2024): “Created traffic letter to send to and notify local traffic safety authorities.”
Citation Jul 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
The legal entity did not have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2024): “Director contacted insurance provider about liability insurance.”
Citation Jul 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
Child file #1, 3, and 5 did not contain a child service report.(See LIS code sheet) Child #2 file contain services reports date 11/1/22 and 3/31/24 which was more than 6 months apart. Child #4 contain a service report that was dated 3/1/23 more than 6 months ago.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2024): “Will complete a new Child service report for all children.”
Citation Jul 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
Child #4 file did not have an address for the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2024): “Contacted parent and parent provider child's physician's address.”
Citation Jul 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
Child #1 file did not contain a work phone number for the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2024): “Contacted the parent to update the work number.”
Citation Jul 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
Child #1 file did not contain the child's health insurance/MA coverage.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2024): “Contacted parent to provide child health insurance/ MA coverage.”
Citation Jul 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
Child #4 file did not contain release person's address. Child #5 file the release person's address did not contain house numbers or street names
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2024): “Director contacted parents to provide release persons full address.”
Citation Jul 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
Child #3 emergency contact was reviewed 8/28/23 and then again 7/2/24 which was more than 6 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2024): “The director will make sure that the emergency contact forms are updated every 6 months.”
Citation Jul 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
Child #3 financial agreement was signed and dated 8/28/23 more than 6 months prior.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2024): “The director will make sure that all financial agreements are updated every 6 months.”
Citation Jul 9, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Locked cabinet 55 Pa. Code §3270.183(a)
The child records are not stored in a locked cabinet they stored in a locked closet in the Preschool/Older toddler room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2024): “Director will purchase a filing cabinet that locks.”
Citation Jul 9, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(g)
The file for staff #1 contained a 6-hour Health and Safety training that was taken on 11/4/18 which is not an acceptable Health and Safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2024): “Staff #1 completed the required health and safety training.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 22 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jul 23, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jul 29, 2024 · what STARS means
Operator Kristens Kid Kare LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00257511
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Common questions

Has Kristens Kid Kare had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Apr 29, 2025 (sleep safety): “Loose sheets were observed in a crib in use by an infant, which poses a suffocation hazard for the child using the equipment.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Kristens Kid Kare?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Kristens Kid Kare since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Kristens Kid Kare’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jul 29, 2024. 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 Kristens Kid Kare compare with other daycares in Fayette County?

It is tied for #25 of 29 centers in Fayette County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 96% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Kristens Kid Kare last inspected?

Apr 22, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Kristens Kid Kare?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kristens Kid Kare LLC.

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.

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