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Creative Kiddie Care

333 E High St, Pottstown, PA 194644.3· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
31
open each week
5 days

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About Creative Kiddie Care

Creative Kiddie Care is a child care center in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 31 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
31 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity31 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Creative Kiddie Care

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
31 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00251548
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 13, 2026: 11 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 35 rules in all · 35 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 8
  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Transportation 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jan 13, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #5 did not have initial health assessment on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 needed 8 more clock hours of childcare training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #3 needed one more reference letter.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #5 did not include the health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #4 did not have the name of the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection The record for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include updated CSR assessments.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, in toddler classroom #1 there was a first aid kit in reach of the children. In addition, there was a lower unlocked drawer with first aid kit supplies in toddler classroom #2. (Corrected on site).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Ther record for staff person #1 and #2 did not have an updated annual, evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2 did not have the required updated signed disclosure statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include an updated emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit located in room #2 prek, was missing tape. (Corrected on site).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026

  2. Apr 16, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “Certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. Video footage and statements indicated that staff person #1 brought a drug substance from outside into the classroom while working with toddler children. The zip lock bag containing the substance was found on the floor of the classroom by co-worker.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “Certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. Video footage and statements indicated that staff person #1 brought a drug substance from outside into the classroom while working with toddler children. The zip lock bag containing the substance was found on the floor of the classroom by co-worker.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025

  3. Apr 16, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “Certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. Video footage and statements indicated that staff person #1 brought a drug substance from outside into the classroom while working with toddler children. The zip lock bag containing the substance was found on the floor of the classroom by co-worker.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “Certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. Video footage and statements indicated that staff person #1 brought a drug substance from outside into the classroom while working with toddler children. The zip lock bag containing the substance was found on the floor of the classroom by co-worker.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025

  4. Jan 28, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreements for child #1, #3, #4 and #5 were outdated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated

      “On January 28, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact forms in the emergency bag (used for excursions) were outdated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the hot water had a temperature of 114.1° F. (Corrected on site).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #3, #4 and #5 were not signed by the provider. In addition, the record for child #2 did not include a fee agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #3, #4 and #5 did not specify the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The child abuse clearance for staff person #1 was not for employment, but for volunteers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreements for child #1, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the date of the child's admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “On January 28, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #4 did not include the childs health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #4 did not include the addresses to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection there were bottles in the infant room that were not labeled with the child's name. (Corrected on site).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection .At the time of inspection, the facility did not have proof of a completed emergency drill.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025

  5. Jan 10, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “On January 10, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff persons #1, #2 and #3 did not include an approved fire safety training completed by a fire safety professional.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “On January 10, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency plan posted did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.27(d) Plan posted

      “On January 10, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility's current emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2024

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “On January 10, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility had not sent the annual letter to their local traffic safety authorities.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) Name, address, and phone/Age

      “On January 10, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #4 did not include verification of age or address. (Corrected on site).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “On January 10, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Sippy cups and bottles throughout the facility were not labeled. (Corrected on site).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “On January 10, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #3 did not include the child's admission date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “On January 10, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include an updated CSR assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.102(g) Hazardous toys and equipment

      “On January 10, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection there was a recalled bubble chair in the infant room still being used by the facility. (Corrected on site).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “On January 10, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kits throughout the facility were missing soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “On January 10, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were toxic hand soaps on lower countertop in the 1st floor infant room and the 2nd floor bathroom. In addition, there was toxic air fresheners on lower shelves in reach of children along with hand sanitizers. (Corrected on site).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024

  6. Sep 28, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “On August 18, 2023, DOH completed an immunization audit at the facility. The health assessment for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 was missing immunization shots.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2023

  7. Mar 10, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “On March 10, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #3, Staff #5, Staff #6 and Staff #7 did not contain evidence of a written evaluation”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “On March 10, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not contain evidence of a health assessment”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “On March 10, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “On March 10, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #4 did not contain evidence of Pediatric First Aid and CPR”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a) Health information

      “On March 10, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #1 did not contain evidence of a health assessment”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “On March 10, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of criminal background clearance, child abuse clearance and FBI clearance. The file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of criminal background clearance and NSOR clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2023

  8. Aug 30, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “ON AUGUST 30, 2022 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, STAFF #1 FORCEFULLY PUSHED CHILD #1 UNTO FLOOR”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited

      “ON AUGUST 30, 2022 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, STAFF #1 RESTRICTED CHILD #1 MOVEMENT BY HOLDING ON TO BOTH THEIR HANDS”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133 Child Medication and Special Diets

      “ON AUGUST 30, 2022 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, STAFF DID NOT GIVE CHILD THE MEDICATION AS INSTRUCTED”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2022

  9. May 26, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “ON MAY 26, 2022 DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND CPR TRAINING **CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE**”

      Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “ON MAY 26, 2022 DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING **CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE**”

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022

  10. May 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Feb 11, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “ON FEBRUARY 11, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1 AND STAFF #3 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF BEING TRAINED IN THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 10, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “ON FEBRUARY 11, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1 AND STAFF #3 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING”
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “ON FEBRUARY 11, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1 DID NT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF A NSOR CLEARANCE, STAFF #1 WAS IDENTIFIED AS THE DIRECTOR. THE FILE OF STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF A NSOR CLEARANCE AND MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING, STAFF #2 HIRE DATE IS 8/30/2021. THE FILE OF STAFF #3 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE, CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE AND FBI CLEARANCE, STAFF #3 HIRE DATE IS 11/10/2021. STAFF #2 AND STAFF #3 WERE UNSUPERVISED IN A CLASSROOM WITH CHILDREN”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “ON FEBRUARY 11, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #2 AND STAFF #3 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND CPR TRAINING”

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Creative Kiddie Care licensed?

Yes. Creative Kiddie Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Creative Kiddie Care last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 13, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Creative Kiddie Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 35 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Creative Kiddie Care care for?

31, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Creative Kiddie Care accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Creative Kiddie Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Creative Kiddie Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 624-5874 to ask.

What is Creative Kiddie Care's phone number?

(484) 624-5874.

Where is Creative Kiddie Care?

333 E High St, Pottstown, PA 19464. The nearest other daycare we list is YWCA Pottstown ready set grow, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).