MT Top Kids · 1 Marian Ct, Mountain Top
MT Top Kids is a certified child care center in Mountain Top, PA, with capacity for 60 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 4 complaint investigations. The state cited 52 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (13 of 52). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 6 centers in Mountain Top and has more citations per inspection than 67% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2026 observed the infant and older toddler room did not have daily schedules posted. Corrected on-site 2/18/2026.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2026 observed child #2's last child service report on file is dated 1/28/2025.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2026 observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Corrected on-site 2/18/2026,
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2026 observed child #3's emergency contact information did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/18/2026 observed child #3's emergency contact information and financial agreement were not reviewed/updated within the 6-month timeframe. They were dated 1/28/2025.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed staff person #1's National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) on file is expired. It is dated 1/10/2020. Observed staff person #2's FBI clearance on file is expired. It is dated 9/27/2019. Observed staff person #3's FBI clearance on file is from the department of education.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed that the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations. Corrected on-site 2/7/2025.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed the first-aid kit in the Infant room did not include tweezers and the first-aid kit located in the older toddler room did not include adhesive bandages. Corrected on-site 2/7/2025.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed the wooden outside play set and border are in disrepair. There were pieces of the wooden border and play set that were missing, which left exposed nails and bolts.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed peeled paint in the infant room, young toddler room, and older toddler room.
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During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed child #1, child #2, and child #3's files did not include updated health reports within the 12-month time frame. The last reports on file are dated 10/24/2023 (child #1), 10/24/2023 (child #2), and 3/20/2023 (child #3).
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed staff person #1's health assessment on file is expired. The last health assessment on file is dated 1/19/2023. Observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed that the facility's emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. Corrected on-site 2/7/2025.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed staff person #2's file did not include verification of education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in every child care space. Corrected on-site 2/7/2025.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed child #2's financial agreement was not reviewed/updated within the 6-month time frame. The last financial agreement on file is dated 2/20/2024.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed staff person #1's file did not contain verification of the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the complaint investigation conducted on 1/23/2025 it was determined that child #1 was not placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. A picture was provided showing that child #1 was asleep on their side rather than on their back in the crib. Staff person #1 stated that child #1 was awake when placed in the crib so that another child could be picked up because the child was crying. Staff person #1 stated that staff did not get a chance to put child #1 in the recommended sleeping position once the child fell asleep.
During the complaint investigation conducted on 10/2/2024 observed that the Toddler room had 24 children with the youngest being age 2. The capacity for the room is 19.
During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/2/2024 observed the last fire drill conducted and documented in the fire drill log is dated 7/30/2024.
During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/2/2024 observed the last manual testing of the fire detection system was dated 7/1/2024.
During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/2/2024 observed staff person #1 has not completed Health and Safety training and pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of their date of hire.
During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 10/2/2024 observed staff person #1 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire.
During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 4/18/2024 observed damaged paint in the Nursery room wall next to the exit.
During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 4/18/2024 observed the facility's fire drill log was not up to date. The last fire drill conducted was on 2/1/2024.
During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 4/18/2024 observed staff person #1's file did not include verification of completion of professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1's date of hire is 11/6/2023.
The NSOR verification on file for staff # 1 is dated 1/19/24, which is more than 45 days after their date of hire (see code sheet for date of hire). The email proof of request for the NSOR was not in their file. Staff # 2 (see code sheet for DOH) does not have proof of request for out of state clearances. Staff # 2 does not have a proof of request for their original NSOR verification. Staff # 3 (see code sheet for DOH) does not have an NSOR verification within 45 days of their initial employment; the original proof of request was not in their file.
There was a red faux leather sofa in the older toddler and pink faux leather sofa in the young toddler classroom with small tears that exposed lining.
There is no health assessment or TB screening results on file for staff person # 3.
Staff person # 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid and 10 Hour Health and Safety. Staff person # 4 completed the Pediatric CPR/First Aid training more than 90 days after their initial date of hire (see code sheet), the training certificate is dated 9/22/23. Staff person # 5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR/First Aid.
Staff persons #2, 3, and 4 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.
The education on file for staff person # 1 did not include the transcript to verify 30 credit hours in a human services field.
The emergency contact form on file for child # 1 does not have the address for the release persons.
On 11/22/22, a child # 1, toddler, received a goose egg on their forehead and no staff in the classroom could explain how it happened.
During a complaint investigation on 11/28/22, staff person # 1 admitted to arguing with staff person # 2 on 11/22/22 in front of the children after child # 1 was injured.
On 11/18/22, staff person # 1 admitted that when they gave child # 1 medication on 10/20/22, they did not log the amount of medication given. Staff Person # 1 admitted to giving the child the amount of medication they thought was correct based on the estimated weight of the child. The amount given was estimated to be 1.75 ML too much.
During a complaint investigation, staff # 1 admitted that they did not maintain a medication log for medication administered to child # 1.
On 11/14/22, the fire drill log reviewed was out of compliance. More than 60 days passed between fire drills. A fire drill was logged for 11/7/22 and prior to that, 6/20/22.
During an unannounced inspection on 11/14/22, operator could not locate the fire alarm testing logs to verify fire alarms were tested every 30 days as required by Act 62.
Staff person # 2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Getting Started with Center Based Building Blocks.
Staff person# 1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 10/12/15.
Staff person # 3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire - Pediatric CPR/First Aid.
Child # 1 is a 6 month old. The child has only received one dose of the DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, and Polio vaccines. Child # 2 is an 8 month old; they have, only received one dose of the DTAP, HIB, Pneumococcal, and Polio vaccines. This is not in accordance with the ACIP recommendations and neither child has a written exemption on file.
The health report on file for child # 1 does not include a statement that the child can participate in child care.
Staff person # 1 started on 1/17/22; there is no health assessment or TB screening results on file. Staff person # 6 started on 8/16/21; the health assessment is dated 10/18/21 and not prior to their initial service.
The cert rep observed a bottle in the infant room refrigerator with no label.
There is no emergency drill logged at the facility for 2021.
There is no civil rights compliance letter posted at the facility.
Staff person # 2 started on 10/21/21 and did not complete mandated reporter training until 2/6/22. Staff person # 3 started on 9/2/21 and did not complete mandated reporter training until 1/17/22. Staff person # 5 started on 8/2/21 and has not completed mandated reporter training. Staff person # 6 started on 8/16/21 and has not completed mandated reporter training.
Staff person # 1 was hired as a group supervisor; there is no proof of education or experience in their file. Staff person # 4 was hired as an assistant group supervisor; there is no proof of education or experience in their file.
Staff person # 5 has one written reference on file. Staff person # 1 has no written references on file.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $55.00 | $50.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $55.00 | $50.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $50.00 | $45.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $47.00 | $40.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $40.00 | $36.00 |
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 MT Top Kids had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Feb 7, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/7/2025 observed staff person #1's National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) on file is expired. It is dated 1/10/2020. Observed staff person #2's FBI clearance on file is…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about MT Top Kids?
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 MT Top Kids’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Sep 17, 2025. 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 MT Top Kids compare with other daycares in Mountain Top?
It is #4 of 6 centers in Mountain Top by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 67% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was MT Top Kids last inspected?
Feb 18, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does MT Top Kids cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $55.00 for newborn, $55.00 for infant, $50.00 for young toddler, $47.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs MT Top Kids?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Mt Top Kids.
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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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