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MT Top Kids · 175 S Main Rd, Mountain Top

175 S Main Rd, Mountain Top, PA 18707 · Luzerne County
3 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 1

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.

Inspection record

More citations than 79% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#5 of 6 centers in Mountain Top
12 Core-safety citations
37 Other citations
7 Inspections
3 Complaint investigations that found violations
49 citations from 11 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 8, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 8, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jul 30, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found May 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 7, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Nov 6, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citation May 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Nov 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Nov 2, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Jun 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Sep 10, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 13
Records & paperwork 8
Supervision 6
Training & qualifications 6
Health & medication 5
Background checks 4
Emergency preparedness 2
Transportation 2
Caregiver conduct 2
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Citation May 8, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2026): “Maintenance was notified of all needed repairs.”
Citation May 8, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/8/2026 observed the urinal in the boy's bathroom is out of order.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2026): “Maintenance was notified of all needed repairs.”
Citation May 8, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2026): “Notified the child's parent that they need to obtain a signed health report from their doctor.”
Core safety Jul 30, 2025 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2025): “1. Children on the facility premises and on excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff at all times. Corrective action plan has been devised to establish continuous attentive care of assigned group of children. Staff will assigned location base for their group at the pool location…”
Core safety Jul 30, 2025 Complaint investigation Supervision
Lifeguard training/supervision 55 Pa. Code §3270.115(a)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 19, 2025): “Policy of supervision will be reviewed with lifeguard and any times away from pool post, will be coordinated for times when kids are not in the water for play. Any need of food or bathroom break will be done before entering water with kids, during time when sunscreen is reapplied and at the end of…”
Core safety May 16, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2025): “Staff person #1 completed a new state police clearance and obtained the results via e-mail.”
Core safety Jun 7, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Water safety/Included in ratio/annual training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(iv)/3270.115(a)(8)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2024): “Staff person #1, #3, #5, #6, #9, #10, #14, #16, #17, and #18 do not go to the pool. Staff #8 is no longer employed. Staff #2, #4, #7, #11, #12, #13 and #15 sign off attached.”
Core safety Jun 7, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2024): “#9 PA State criminal attached. #13 PA State criminal attached. Needed a new one, system only retains for 1 year. #14 is no longer employed. #10 Submitted all checks waiting for results. Until the clearances are received, he has been removed from work access to children. He is only working after…”
Core safety Jun 7, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2024): “We made sure the staff was informed on their groups”
Core safety Jun 7, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 26, 2024): “We made sure the staff was informed with the children in their groups. Staff #1 no longer employed. Staff #9 has been retrained on daily procedure for following supervision of children and planning for the day. Staff has gone through in person training and course training through Better Kid Care.”
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Citation Jun 7, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2024): “On the observation done on 6/7/2024 the facilities emergency plan now includes managing financial issues information in the continuity of operations section. As well as the staff person #3's file now includes verification of completion of the 1-hour health and safety training. Staff #8 is no longer…”
Citation Jun 7, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2024): “The observed staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17 and #18 now included the verification of emergency plan trainings. Staff #8 is no longer employed.”
Citation Jun 7, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2024): “All electrical outlets in the Preschool room now have protective receptacle covers.”
Citation Jun 7, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2024): “The emergency telephone numbers are now by the telephone in the Preschool room.”
Citation Jun 7, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2024): “Moldings were requested to be repaired by landlord and completed.”
Citation Jun 7, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2024): “Wall damage was filled and sanded to be level and even with the wall.”
Citation Jun 7, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2024): “The rips on the couch and the wooden picnic table in the outside play space has been repaired.”
Citation Jun 7, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2024): “Blocking barrier has been installed to prevent rubber mulch from being able to transfer to area for toddler play area.”
Citation Jun 7, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2024): “All staff that needed updated health assessments have been updated.”
Citation Jun 7, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Menus 55 Pa. Code §3270.165
During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/7/2024 observed the menu was not posted conspicuously in the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2024): “The menu is now posted in the facility.”
Citation Jun 7, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 7, 2024): “We have posted all thew safe routes in the child care facility.”
Citation Jun 7, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Transportation First Aid Kit 55 Pa. Code §3270.178
During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/7/2024 observed the facility's travel first-aid kit did not include soap and water.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2024): “The travel first- aid kit now has soap and water added to the kit.”
Citation Jun 7, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/7/2024 observed staff person #6's CPR training did not include first-aid training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2024): “The staff #6 CPR training now includes first-aid training.”
Citation Jun 7, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2024): “The staff person #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17 and #18's files now include verification of completion of fire safety training. Staff person #1, #8, #14 and #17' are no longer employed.”
Citation Jun 7, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2024): “All staff personnel 12-month evaluations have been updated. Staff #8 is no longer employed.”
Citation Jun 7, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan/Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)/3270.111(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2024): “The daily schedule was posted that day.”
Citation Jun 7, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2024): “Child #1's emergency contact information now includes the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child can be released.”
Citation Jun 7, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2024): “The emergency transport of a child to the hospital plan is now posted in the room for all staff to see.”
Citation Jun 7, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 16, 2024): “Staff trainings are attached. Staff person #17 is no longer employed.”
Citation Nov 6, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 4, 2023): “Alarm was tested during the visit. The tests will be conducted every 30 days or less with owner or building administrator. The year is planned out on the yearly calendar.”
Core safety May 19, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2023): “Staff person # 4 no longer works at the center. Staff person # 8 has valid clearances on file.”
Citation May 19, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2023): “Worn furniture removed from use and discarded. Administration and maintenance will regularly inspect all equipment for proper condition and correct or dispose.”
Citation May 19, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(c)
There are 2 metal swing set structures which require embedding that are not anchored firmly in the mulched play are.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 3, 2023): “The director will remove the swings so they cannot be used until the structure is firmly anchored as required.”
Citation May 19, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2023): “Staff persons # 1, 2, 3, 4, 7. 8. and 9 have the required 1 hour training. Staff person # 6 will complete the 1 hour training by 6/17/23.”
Citation May 19, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact form on file for child # 2 does not have the enrolling parent's work address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2023): “The parent will provide the address.”
Citation May 19, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact form on file for child # 3 does not have the release person's address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 23, 2023): “The parent will provide the address.”
Citation May 19, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2023): “Will get the required references.”
Core safety Nov 14, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2022): “Cover staff during work hours to complete training. Staff will complete the required training.”
Citation Nov 2, 2022 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Telephone 55 Pa. Code §3270.73
During a construction project, the telephone service was interrupted and there was no operable telephone for the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2022): “The phone at the center is in working order.”
Core safety Jun 7, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff person # 4 was hired on 6/2/22 and does not have proof of FBI clearance being requested as required until CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2022): “Staff person # 4 will not work in a child care position until the FBI clearance is requested.”
Citation Jun 7, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
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
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2022): “Operator removed the play kitchen and slide from the outdoor play area during the inspection.”
Citation Jun 7, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2022): “The operator will have the parents of children # 1 provide a letter of exemption for the flu shot.”
Citation Jun 7, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Surfaces cleaned 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(b)
The changing mat in the infant room had 2 small tears making it unable to be properly sanitized.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2022): “During the renewal inspection, operator removed the torn changing mat and replaced it with a new one.”
Citation Jun 7, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2022): “Staff person # 1 has a valid health assessment on file.”
Citation Jun 7, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
There is no proof of education and experience on file for staff persons # 4 and 5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2022): “The operator will have staff persons # 4 and 5 provide proof of education and experience.”
Citation Jun 7, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
There are no written non family references on file for staff person # 5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 27, 2022): “The operator will have staff person # 5 provide two written non family references.”
Citation Jun 7, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
Staff persons # 2 and # 3 did not obtain a total of 12 clock hours of child care training for the previous training year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 7, 2022): “Staff will be required to complete 12 clock hours of child care training annually.”
Core safety Sep 10, 2021 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2021): “Staff that violated the policy of physical punishment has been terminated from employment to Mountain Top Kids.”
Core safety Sep 10, 2021 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 11, 2021): “Staff that violated the policy of physical punishment has been terminated from employment to Mountain Top Kids.”

“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

Violation found Jul 30, 2025 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Nov 2, 2022 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Sep 10, 2021 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.

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

Capacity 88 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 27, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Aug 27, 2021 · what STARS means
Operator Mt Top Kids
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (570) 403-2124
State certificate # CER-00256452
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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.

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.

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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