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Redmans Kidz Konnection INC

128 W Howard St, Bellefonte, PA 16823 · Centre County
Keystone STAR 2

Redmans Kidz Konnection INC is a certified child care center in Bellefonte, PA, with capacity for 130 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times. The state cited 10 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (4 of 10). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 6 centers in Bellefonte and has fewer citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 84% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
#2 of 6 centers in Bellefonte
3 Core-safety citations
7 Other citations
9 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
10 citations from 9 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 19, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 19, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Apr 3, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Nov 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citation May 31, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Feb 24, 2022 · Inspection · 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 4
Background checks 2
Health & medication 2
Training & qualifications 1
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Nov 5, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
In the infant room, peeling paint and plaster was observed to be chipping off the walls and collecting on the windowsill directly above the infant play area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 30, 2026): “The dust was cleaned immediately. A contractor was contacted prior to this date. He came and did a walk through on 11/7/25 and gave an estimate to repair paint. He will be coming at the end of December/beginning of January to do the repairs. We will continue to monitor the spot and dust daily if…”
Core safety May 14, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff person #1 had an NSOR clearance dated 4/8/25, which was received after beginning work with children. NSOR for Staff #1 is on file and clearances are up to date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2025): “I reviewed the regulations again with our licensing rep and made note of policies regarding clearances”
Citation May 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
In the infant room, a mini fridge was observed with a microwave resting on top. The fridge was observed to wobble when touched, causing the microwave to be at risk of falling.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2025): “The refrigerator was leveled based on the guidelines set forth to ensure it wouldn't tip.”
Core safety May 31, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff #1 had a State Police clearance dated 10/9/18 and updated 1/5/24, a Child Abuse clearance dated 11/5/18 and updated on 1/5/24, and an FBI clearance dated 11/29/18 and updated on 1/26/24, all of which were updated greater than 60 months. Clearances for staff #1 are now on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2024): “All three clearances were renewed and obtained in January 2024, therefore, all are now current.”
Citation May 31, 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)
Fire detection testing was observed to be completed greater than 30 days on the following occasions: 8/11/23-9/11/23, 12/8/23-1/8/24, 1/8/24-2/8/24, and 3/8/24-4/8/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2024): “Conducted a fire test at licensing on May 31, 2024 immediately. Will continue to test every 30 days instead of on the same day of each month as instructed last year by licensing representative.”
Citation May 17, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Original container/Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(1)/3270.133(7)
Medication (inhaler/albuterol) for Child #1 was observed to be without the original container or accompanying prescription and did not have a complete medication log (observed to be signed and dated but contained no instructions or other details.)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2023): “Obtained new prescription in original box. Met with mom to discuss details of administration and updated the medication log.”
Citation May 9, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection, chipped paint was observed on the storage cabinet and on the legs of the teacher's table in the school-age classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2022): “The painter was in the building at the time of inspection and completed painting the cabinet and table before he left that day.”
Citation May 9, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(2)(i)
During the renewal inspection, the immunization record did not include the influenza vaccine for Child #1. The file for Child #1 did not include a statement of exemption from immunization.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2022): “I contacted the parent and asked for an updated influenza vaccine record.”
Citation May 9, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
46 or more children- additional group sups 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(e)
During the renewal inspection, it was verified that the facility serves up to 76 children at any given time with only one group supervisor employed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 19, 2022): “Another group supervisor was hired and we are currently gathering paperwork for that employee.”
Core safety Feb 24, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
On 2/24/22, around 10:15 AM, it was observed that 2 infants were unable to be seen by any staff, as the two infants were sleeping on one side of the room with an accordion divider pulled across the room. Staff person #1, the only staff person in the room, was on the other side of the divider. The divider was pulled back during the inspection, allowing staff person #1 to properly supervise all children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2022): “Curtain was opened so staff member could see the entire room.”

“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.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $43.00 $43.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $43.00 $43.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $42.00 $42.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $41.00 $41.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $40.00 $40.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $35.00 $20.60
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $35.00 $20.60

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 130 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 19, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Jul 2, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Redmans Kidz Knnection INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (814) 574-3780
State certificate # CER-00259113
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Common questions

Has Redmans Kidz Konnection INC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 May 14, 2025 (background checks): “Staff person #1 had an NSOR clearance dated 4/8/25, which was received after beginning work with children. NSOR for Staff #1 is on file and clearances are up to date.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Redmans Kidz Konnection INC?

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

What is Redmans Kidz Konnection INC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Jul 2, 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 Redmans Kidz Konnection INC compare with other daycares in Bellefonte?

It is #2 of 6 centers in Bellefonte by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Redmans Kidz Konnection INC last inspected?

May 19, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Redmans Kidz Konnection INC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $43.00 for newborn, $43.00 for infant, $42.00 for young toddler, $41.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Redmans Kidz Konnection INC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Redmans Kidz Knnection INC.

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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