MT Top Kids · 175 S Main Rd, Mountain Top
MT Top Kids is a certified child care center in Mountain Top, PA, with capacity for 88 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 49 violations, 12 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (13 of 49). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 6 centers in Mountain Top and has more citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/8/2026 observed peeled paint in room #4 and room #11. Also observed damaged plaster behind the toilets in the girls and boys bathrooms.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/8/2026 observed the urinal in the boy's bathroom is out of order.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/8/2026 observed child #1's health report was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.
During the complaint investigation conducted on 7/30/2025 children were observed going into the bathrooms unsupervised. It was also observed that staff person #1 did not know the whereabouts of their assigned group when asked. There were 2 children staff person #1 could not provide the exact location of. Staff person #2 was unaware that they were responsible for 4 children. Staff person #2 thought they were responsible for the separate summer camp children from another location.
During the complaint investigation conducted on 7/30/2025, observed the lifeguard was in the bathroom when the certification representative arrived. Certification representative arrived at 1:30 PM and observed that the lifeguard did not come out of the bathroom until 1:33PM. Children were swimming during this time.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/16/2025 observed staff person #1's State Police clearance result stated pending request for review. Corrected on-site 5/16/2025.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/7/2024 observed staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, and #18's files did not include verification of completion of water safety training.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/7/2024 observed staff person #9's criminal history record did not include the result. It states, "request still pending". Observed staff person #10 needs out of state clearances from Indiana. Observed staff person #13's criminal history review did not include the result. It states, "request under review". Observed staff person #14 needs out of state clearances for New York. Observed staff person #16's mandated reporter training expired as it was completed on 8/24/2017. Observed staff person #17's child abuse clearance states it is for adoption purposes. Observed staff person #2's criminal history review needs to include the rap sheet.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/7/2024 observed the staff in room #5 both named the same child when asked the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned groups.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/7/2024 observed the staff in room #5 both named the same child when asked the names and whereabouts of the children in their assigned groups
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During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/7/2024 observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include managing financial issues information in the continuity of operations section. Observed staff person #3 and #8's files did not include verification of completion of the 1-hour health & safety training.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/7/2024 observed staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, and #18's files did not include verification of emergency plan training.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/7/2024 observed electrical outlets in the Preschool room did not have protective receptacle covers. Corrected on-site 6/7/2024.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/7/2024 observed the emergency telephone numbers were not posted by the telephone in the Preschool room. Corrected on-site 6/7/2024.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/7/2024 observed the rubber wall molding is coming off the wall in room #8 and in the facility's hallway.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/7/2024 observed damaged paint in the Preschool room #1, School Age room #3, Preschool room #5, room #11, room #4 and room #8.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/7/2024 observed rips on the couch in room #11. Observed the wooden picnic table in the outside play space had a piece of broken wood exposing a nail making it child accessible.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/7/2024 observed the Toddler outside play space had rubber mulch in it that came from the other outside play space through the fence.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/7/2024 observed staff person #7 and #9's health assessments on file were expired. Staff person #7's health assessment on file was dated 6/6/2022. Staff person #9's health assessment on file was dated 6/8/2022.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/7/2024 observed the menu was not posted conspicuously in the facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/7/2024 observed the facility did not have written notification of safe routes posted in a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/7/2024 observed the facility's travel first-aid kit did not include soap and water.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/7/2024 observed staff person #6's CPR training did not include first-aid training.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/7/2024 observed staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, and #18's files did not include verification of completion of fire safety training.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/7/2024 observed staff person #4, #8 and #16's files did not include evaluations within the 12-month time frame. Staff person #4's last evaluation on file is dated 1/18/2023. Staff person #8's last evaluation on file is dated 1/16/2023. Staff person #16's last evaluation on file is dated 1/16/2023.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/7/2024 observed the daily schedule was not posted in the Young Toddler room #4. Corrected on-site 6/7/2024.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/7/2024 observed child #1'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 6/7/2024 observed the emergency transport of a child to the hospital plan was not posted in the Young Toddler room.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/7/2024 observed staff person #2, #4, #5, #6, #7, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, and #17's files did not include verification of completion of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
Fire alarm test logs since the last inspection were no held every 30 days. This is evidenced alarm tests logged on only on 10/14/22, 11/14/22, 12/14/22, 1/13/23, 2/16/23, 3/13/23, 4/14/23, 5/10/23 and 7/29/23.
The state police clearance on file for staff person # 4 (see code sheet for DOH) is for a volunteer, therefore, it is not valid. More than 60 months passed between child line clearances for staff person # 9 (see code sheet for DOH). Child line clearances are dated 1/22/18 and 2/21/23.
There was a white faux leather couch observed in the Older Toddler classroom with torn edges. There is a caterpillar shaped climber in the outside play area with a crack in the tail that resulted in a pinch point.
There are 2 metal swing set structures which require embedding that are not anchored firmly in the mulched play are.
Staff persons #1, 2, 3. 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.
The emergency contact form on file for child # 2 does not have the enrolling parent's work address.
The emergency contact form on file for child # 3 does not have the release person's address.
There is only 1 written non family reference on file for staff person # 4. There are no written non family references on file for staff person # 5.
Staff person # 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Getting Started with Ceneter Based Building Blocks 10 Hour.
During a construction project, the telephone service was interrupted and there was no operable telephone for the facility.
Staff person # 4 was hired on 6/2/22 and does not have proof of FBI clearance being requested as required until CPSL.
There was a toy kitchen set up in the outside play area with a crack. There was a slide in the toddler play area with a crack at the bottom. The cracks in both the kitchen and slide left pinch points. The chan
The ACIP recommends a child receive an annual flu shot beginning at the age of 6 months. Child # 1, a school age child, last received their annual flu shot in 2017. Child # 2, an older toddler, has no flu shot on file. There is no letter of exemption on file for either child.
The changing mat in the infant room had 2 small tears making it unable to be properly sanitized.
More than 24 months passed between health assessments for staff person # 1. Staff person # 1 received a health assessment on 1/17/20 and again on 4/5/22.
There is no proof of education and experience on file for staff persons # 4 and 5.
There are no written non family references on file for staff person # 5.
Staff persons # 2 and # 3 did not obtain a total of 12 clock hours of child care training for the previous training year.
During a complaint investigation on 9/10/21, Staff # 1 confirmed to Cert Rep. that Staff # 2 admitted to Staff #1 and police that on 9/7/21 he picked up Child # 1 inappropriately by the upper arms to remove him from area, resulting in red marks on child's arm.
During a complaint investigation on 9/10/21, Staff # 1 confirmed to Cert Rep. that Staff # 2 admitted to Staff #1 and police that on 9/7/21 he picked up Child # 1 inappropriately by the upper arms to remove him from the area, resulting in red marks on child's arm.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $45.00 | $20.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.00 | $20.00 |
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 12 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 Jul 30, 2025 (supervision): “During the complaint investigation conducted on 7/30/2025 children were observed going into the bathrooms unsupervised. It was also observed that staff person #1 did not know the whereabouts of their assigned group when…” 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 3 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 1, effective Aug 27, 2021. 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 #5 of 6 centers in Mountain Top by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was MT Top Kids last inspected?
May 8, 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 $50.00 for young toddler, $47.00 for older toddler, $40.00 for preschool, $45.00 for young school-age 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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