Ktonton School for Young Children
Ktonton School for Young Children is a certified child care center in Broomall, PA, with capacity for 69 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 36 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (13 of 36). 13 citations came in the last 12 months, including 5 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 10 centers in Broomall and has more citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Upon entering room 1 observed a child in the bathroom alone. Staff were on the opposite side of the classroom.
During on site investigation staff in classroom 1, 3 and 4 did not know their assigned students.
Observed cleaning materials in child's reach in classroom 4.
Observed staff change a child and not wash childs hands afterwards.
Observed bottles and cups unlabeled in room 2,3, and 5.
Child hurt on playground with teachers unable to explain what happened.
Observed staff in room 3 unable to name assigned students.
Child was left unattended in indoor play area.
Observed outdoor play space unclean. Observed chipped tile in indoor playspace.
Observed chipped paint in room 1, 3, 5, and indoor playspace.
Observed room 5 missing hand washing sign.
Observed changing table in room 1 torn. Observed torn chair in room 3.
Observed child crib unlabeled.
Show 23 older citations
Observed Damaged ceiling caused by leak in classroom 5. Also observed hole in hallway bathroom wall and broken floor tiles in big room indoor play space.
Observed chipped paint in big room indoor play space and room 5.
Observed no handwashing sign over sink in room 3 and 5.
Observed no emergency plan posted in classroom 121.
Observed torn chair in class 118. Observed bike with missing handle in outdoor playspace.
Observed children sleeping on wrong cots in classroom 122.
Observed cups not labeled in classrooms 117, 119, and 122.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, hired in January 2023, does not contain a child abuse clearance.
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have how they were going to contact parent during and after the emergency.
During my inspection I observed that the that the material on the cabinet with the sink wall peeling off.
During my inspection I observed that there was medication in the build with no medication log.
During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include special accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not been practicing emergency drill.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not had a drill within the last 60 days.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not have the annual fire safety training.
During my inspection I observed that the indoor play space did not have a written schedule posted.
During my inspection I observed that the none of the rooms had a posted transportation plan
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not have their two written, nonfamily references.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the water temperature in the building exceeds 110 degrees.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the based board is peeling off the wall in room 3.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the refrigerator in room 4 was broken.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have their parent's work information on their emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not have verification of their child care experience.
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $76.60 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $72.80 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $70.20 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $64.00 | — |
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
Common questions
Has Ktonton School for Young Children had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Jun 16, 2026 (supervision): “Upon entering room 1 observed a child in the bathroom alone. Staff were on the opposite side of the classroom.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Ktonton School for Young Children?
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 Ktonton School for Young Children’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Jul 29, 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 Ktonton School for Young Children compare with other daycares in Broomall?
It is #8 of 10 centers in Broomall by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Ktonton School for Young Children last inspected?
Jun 16, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Ktonton School for Young Children cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $76.60 for infant, $72.80 for young toddler, $70.20 for older toddler, $64.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Ktonton School for Young Children?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Federation Daycare Services INC.
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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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