World of Imagination · Schnecksville
World of Imagination is a certified child care center in Schnecksville, PA, with capacity for 78 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 24 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (6 of 24). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #74 of 155 centers in Lehigh County and has fewer citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Cert Rep observed 3 lunch bags in the young toddler room that have perishable food inside with ice packs.
Child #1 & 2 are missing updated child service reports.
Child #1 is missing an updated health assessment, date of last health assessment 9/18/23. Child #2 is missing an updated health assessment, date of last health assessment 11/13/24.
Child #2 is missing the child's health insurance coverage and policy number.
Staff person #1 has an expired NSOR clearance on file dated 2/13/20.
Staff person #2 has a health assessment dated 4-28-22 and another dated 2-13-25 which exceeds the requirement of health assessments completed every 24 months.
Child #1 & 2 are missing written statements giving the formula and feeding schedule for the infants are not posted in the infant classroom.
Operator admitted that a copy of the emergency plan and updates have not been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Staff 1 only had two letters of reference on file. However, one letter was from a relative.
The hot water temperature for the sink in the young toddler area was 111 degrees.
The bathroom did not have a lidded waste receptacle.
During the annual inspection on 2/6/2023, child 1 had an outdated flu shot on file. It was from 2021. Children 2 and 3 did not have the flu shot on file. (see LIS for dates of admission and birth for children 1-3).
The facility did not provide proof of providing parents information on how to access the regulations electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional office.
On 2/15/2022, the facility's emergency plan did not contain method for contacting parents during or after an emergency situation.
On 2/15/2022, first-aid kit on school-age side was missing tape and tweezers. First-aid kit on preschool side was missing gauze. First-aid kit for excursions was missing soap, scissors, tweezers, gauze and tape.
On 2/15/2022, trash can used in the diapering area of the bathroom was not hands-free because the foot pedal was not working properly.
On 2/15/2022, potentially hazardous food brought from children's homes including cheese, yogurt, and a meat and cheese sandwich were observed to be in lunch boxes in cubby areas and not refrigerated.
On 2/15/2022, safe routes were included in the parent handbook but were not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
On 2/15/2022, facility's emergency plan did not include information about accommodations for toddlers or children with disabilities and/or medical conditions. The facility does not currently accept infants.
On 2/15/2022, annual emergency drill was not documented at the facility. Provider reports that they have done emergency drills but have not documented them.
On 2/15/2022, fire system inspection report from Eastern Time, Inc. completed on 7/30/2021. Previous fire system inspection report was dated 5/15/2020. Most recent fire system inspection is over one year from previous.
On 2/15/2022, parent handbook did not include opening time of facility or a daily schedule of activities.
On 2/15/2022, 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 posted.
On 2/15/2022, Facility Person #1 has worked at the childcare facility for more than 90 days has Health and Safety Training dated 7/12/2016 on file at facility. Health and Safety Training completed prior to 9/30/2016 is not acceptable.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $49.00 | $44.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $43.00 | $37.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $41.00 | $36.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $40.00 | $35.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $33.00 | $24.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $33.00 | $24.00 |
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 World of Imagination 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 Feb 14, 2025 (background checks): “Staff person #1 has an expired NSOR clearance on file dated 2/13/20.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about World of Imagination?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at World of Imagination since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is World of Imagination’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Oct 14, 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 World of Imagination compare with other daycares in Lehigh County?
It is tied for #74 of 155 centers in Lehigh County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was World of Imagination last inspected?
Feb 6, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does World of Imagination cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $49.00 for infant, $43.00 for young toddler, $41.00 for older toddler, $40.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs World of Imagination?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is KNS Enterprise INC.
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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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