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Shaynah Kinner Day Care Center

205 James St, Kutztown, PA 19530 · Berks County
Keystone STAR 1

Shaynah Kinner Day Care Center is a certified child care center in Kutztown, PA, with capacity for 36 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 19 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #26 of 138 centers in Berks County and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 64% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#26 of 138 centers in Berks County
1 Core-safety citations
18 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
19 citations from 10 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 7, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 7, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Oct 2, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 13, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citation Apr 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 27, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citation Apr 17, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 12, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Oct 28, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Jul 21, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Apr 26, 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

Records & paperwork 6
Building & playground safety 6
Emergency preparedness 2
Health & medication 2
Background checks 1
Transportation 1
Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Apr 7, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The shaken baby policy did not sufficiently address child maltreatment as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 8, 2026): “We will update our policy to include information on child maltreatment.”
Citation Oct 2, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
The most recent fire drill recorded was 7/3/25 although it was reported that they are done monthly.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 8, 2025): “The owner/director consulted staff to correct the logbook and document the dates and times of the last two fire drills and alarm tests.”
Citation Oct 2, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The most recent alarm test was dated 7/3/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 8, 2025): “We test the alarm every time we perform a fire drill. The fire drills are performed every 30 days. The test/drill will be added to the daily plan book which is located for all staff to see in a central location.”
Citation Apr 28, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
The lock on the cabinet under the sink in room 4 did not hold and the cabinet was easily opened. There was Drano and Raid and other toxics in the cabinet accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2025): “The lock on the cabinet will be fixed or replaced.”
Citation Apr 28, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
There was a gap of greater than 30 days between fire alarm tests. The alarm was tested 1/2/25 and next on 2/26/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2025): “The fire alarms will be tested at least every 30 days, not just when doing fire drills.”
Citation Apr 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
The emergency contact and fee agreements for child #1 were reviewed on 8/27/24 then next on 3/17/25, a gap of greater than 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2025): “There is a current fee agreement and emergency contact information on file for child #1.”
Citation Apr 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(7)
Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility are being saved in the child's file, but a copy is not given to parent on the day of the incident, and not retained in an accident file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2025): “The injury/incident report will be photocopied. The original will be given to the parent on the day of the incident, a second copy will be filed in an accident file, and the other copy will go in the child's file.”
Core safety Apr 17, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
File for staff person #1 and staff person #2, see code sheet for hire dates, contained an incorrect disclosure statement. A valid disclosure statement, based on these staff persons hire dates, was not observed on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 23, 2024): “The currently required disclosure statement will be obtained and used moving forward. Staff person #1 and #2 will sign and date this form and have a signature of the witness on the form. This completed disclosure statement will be place in their files. Staff person #1 and #2 will not work until…”
Citation Apr 12, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
It was observed in the outdoor play space that an AC unit was accessible to children in care. This unit contained an internal fan located on its front side with a metal guard. This guard did not have enough protection to keep smaller fingers from entering that area which in turn created a visible hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 28, 2023): “The current grate on the front of the AC unit will be replaced using a grate with smaller holes. A specially made fence will be built around the AC unit and attached to the wall and floor so that the AC unit is not accessible in any way to the children in care at any time. In the interim, until…”
Citation Apr 12, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)
The file for child #5 neither contained a written review of all the child's age appropriate immunization according to the recommendations of the ACIP, nor did the file contain a written exemption statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2023): “Parent provided a doctor's note explaining the delay in obtaining immunization for child #5.”
Citation Apr 12, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Child Medication and Special Diets/Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.133/3270.133(6)
It was observed written on the medication log for child #3 that although staff were aware of a peanut allergy for child #3, they gave the child peanut butter causing the need to administer medication due to this staff person's error. It was observed that Zyrtec was present in the facility for child #4, but no parental consent for the administration for this medication was found on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 28, 2023): “Parents for child #4 had a med log established giving permission to administer Benadryl but Zyrtec was on site the day of inspection. The Zyrtec was switched out by the parent and replaced with the Benadryl that the facility has permission to administer. Since the incident with child #3…”
Citation Apr 12, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
It was observed that the facility did not provide the local traffic safety authorities with an annual notification of the facility's pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2023): “A letter was sent to the local traffic authority with a map of the pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”
Citation Apr 12, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
The most recent child service reports observed on file for child #2, see code sheet for enrollment date, were dated 5/23/22 and 2/14/23. Therefore, the updated child service report was completed more than 6 months from the previously completed child service report on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2023): “A current child service report completed within the last 6 months is on file for child #2.”
Citation Apr 12, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
Emergency contact form for child #1 and #2 did not contain the address of the designated release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2023): “The parents were asked to add the address of the designated release persons on the emergency contact forms for child #1 and #2. This was added and parents signed and dated forms to verify the change.”
Citation Oct 28, 2022 Incident investigation Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.102(a)
On 10/28/22, it was stated by facility staff that child #1 fell into the corner of the raised wooden sandbox in the outdoor play space which caused the child to need stitches due to the sharp corners of that sandbox. On 11/1/22, it was observed that the sandbox had been removed by the facility, but a large quantity of wet leaves remained covering much of that area causing a visible slipping hazard for any children running through that play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 18, 2022): “In response to the incident that occurred on 10/28/2022, the staff at Shaynah Kinner Daycare Center have made improvements and changes to the playground, playground routines, and playground equipment. The staff has developed a new routine to enter the playground space. The first staff will lead the…”
Citation Jul 21, 2022 Other state visit Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
File for child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for swimming and child #1 was observed swimming at the pool the day of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 4, 2022): “The violation for the unsigned permission to swim was corrected and signed by the parent the same day.”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
It was observed that the emergency plan letter, provided to enrolled parents, did not include all of the facility's emergency procedures as described in 3270.27(a). The facility did not include their lockdown procedure, accommodations for children with special needs or chronic medical conditions, and did not notify families of the facility's requirement to conduct annual emergency drills.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2022): “The lockdown procedures referred to as "Lockdown Annex" were located in the emergency plan Part II. It included instructions for infant, toddlers (not licensed for), special needs children, and children with chronic medical conditions. The communication to parents of notification sample of our…”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
It was observed that several containers of hand sanitizer and hand cream, which stated "keep out of reach of children", were stored on the staff desk, accessible to children in care, in room 2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2022): “The hand lotion and hand sanitizer were immediately removed and relocated to out of reach for children or locked in cabinet.”
Citation Apr 26, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/General requirements for facility persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.33(d)
Files for staff person #1-#6 did not contain documentation of having completed pediatric CPR and first aid training. It was observed and stated during inspection that no staff present between the hours of 6am and 9am have documented completion of pediatric CPR and first aid training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2022): “An emergency mandatory training was conducted for Pediatric First Aid/CPR (AHA) for ALL staff by PQAS instructor on Friday, April 29, 2022.”

“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 Oct 28, 2022 Incident investigation
1 violation 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
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $35.00 $19.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $35.00 $20.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $35.00 $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 36 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jul 25, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jul 30, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Wanner Enterprises LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 683-5040
State certificate # CER-00254259
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Common questions

Has Shaynah Kinner Day Care Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Apr 17, 2024 (background checks): “File for staff person #1 and staff person #2, see code sheet for hire dates, contained an incorrect disclosure statement. A valid disclosure statement, based on these staff persons hire dates, was not observed on file.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Shaynah Kinner Day Care Center?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Shaynah Kinner Day Care Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Shaynah Kinner Day Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jul 30, 2019. 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 Shaynah Kinner Day Care Center compare with other daycares in Berks County?

It is #26 of 138 centers in Berks County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Shaynah Kinner Day Care Center last inspected?

Apr 7, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Shaynah Kinner Day Care Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $35.00 for preschool, $35.00 for young school-age, $35.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Shaynah Kinner Day Care Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Wanner Enterprises LLC.

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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