Northwest Childrens Centre
6301 Route 309 Suite 2h, New Tripoli, PA
3.8· 10 reviews
Creative Kids Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 160
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Creative Kids Child Development Center
Creative Kids Child Development Center is a child care center in New Tripoli, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 160 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:15 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 21 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 160 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 160 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Creative Kids Child Development Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Creative Kids Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 160 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00250698
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 7, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 21 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 8
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Background checks 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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Nov 7, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“A complaint inspection was conducted at the facility on 11/6/25. At that time, it was determined that on October 27, 2025, three children were in a tunnel on the playground. The children all had pulled down their pants and were touching/licking each other's private areas. Staff were alerted to this by another child as none were able to see what was happening.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2026
Oct 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On October 17, 2025, a renewal inspection was conducted at the facility a review of staff files found that staff #1 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous National Sex Offender Registry verification dated 1/9/2020 and a current dated 3/12/2025.”
Mar 31, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.133(5) Original label
“A child's medication at the facility expired January 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“As per the facility's fire drill and detection log, the last documented fire detection system test was conducted on November 27, 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“In the preschool room children planted sweet pea flower seeds, which are toxic.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Outdoor play equipment had an area of peeling paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2025
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record
“As per the facility's fire drill and detection log, the last documented fire drill was conducted on November 27, 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“An outdoor climbing toy had a large hole in it, which had previously been covered with tape, but the tape had become loose exposing the hole.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
Oct 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the preschool room, a plastic bin containing toys was cracked.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person #1 and Staff Person #2 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet) pediatric first aid/CPR from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
Nov 28, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Files for staff #1, #2, #3, #4, and #7 did not contain a minimum of 12 clock hours of annual child care training as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2024
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“It was observed in the preschool room that the garbage can did not have a lid.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2023
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“It was observed in the school age bathroom that the sink was broken and not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the preschool room that a broken cabinet door was left leaning against the wall behind the bathroom door. This created a visible hazard due to weight and size of that cabinet door.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Emergency contact form for child #3 and #4 did not contain the release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.163(b) Breakfast items from three groups
“It was observed and stated by facility staff that the facility was not serving at least three out of the four food groups during breakfast.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“File for child #1, (see code sheet for birth date), contained two physicals. One was dated 10/20/21, and an updated physical was dated for 10/24/23. These dates verify that a health report was not on file every 12 months as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed in the young preschool room that the windowsill on the right side of the room contained chipped paint and plaster.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact form for child #2 did not contain the work address for the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“It was observed in the infant room that the refrigerator used for the children did not contain a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“It was observed in the preschool room that three rest mats used by the children were ripped and not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2023
Nov 15, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5) Health information/Immunization record
“File for child #1, see code sheet for enrollment date, did not contain a health assessment or the status of the child's immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. File for child #2 and #4, see code sheet for enrollment dates, did not include the status of all the child's immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Both children did not have current documentation on file regarding the recommended influenza vaccine.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022
3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(e) Emergency plan/Letter to parents
“It was observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include a written lock-down procedure. It was also observed that the letter provided to each enrolled family did not include and explanation of all the emergency procedures as required from their emergency plan. The letter did not include the facility's lock-down procedure or specify the accommodations made for infants, toddlers, those with special needs or chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2022
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“File for child #2 had written verification that the emergency contact form and agreement was lasted reviewed, signed and dated by the parent on 3/3/20; this review is dated more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“Health assessment on file for staff person #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The health assessment on file for child #3, who is of preschool age, was dated 3/24/21. No updated health assessment, completed within the last 12 months, was observed on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the school age room that the area under the sink was left dirty from a previous water leak, and a rug in the prekindergarten room was easily moved and was not laying flat causing a visible tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2022
3270.61(c)/3270.61(h) 40 square feet wall-to-wall/Exceeding Capacity
“It was observed in the YPK room that 18 children were present at the time of inspection participating in free play. The established room capacity on file was listed as 14 children for that childcare space. During the inspection, the facility requested the room be remeasured and a new established capacity was determined for the YPK room that allows for 16 children in that childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
Nov 15, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5) Health information/Immunization record
“File for child #1, see code sheet for enrollment date, did not contain a health assessment or the status of the child's immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. File for child #2 and #4, see code sheet for enrollment dates, did not include the status of all the child's immunizations according to the recommendations of the ACIP. Both children did not have current documentation on file regarding the recommended influenza vaccine.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022
3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(e) Emergency plan/Letter to parents
“It was observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include a written lock-down procedure. It was also observed that the letter provided to each enrolled family did not include and explanation of all the emergency procedures as required from their emergency plan. The letter did not include the facility's lock-down procedure or specify the accommodations made for infants, toddlers, those with special needs or chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2022
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“File for child #2 had written verification that the emergency contact form and agreement was lasted reviewed, signed and dated by the parent on 3/3/20; this review is dated more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“Health assessment on file for staff person #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2022
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The health assessment on file for child #3, who is of preschool age, was dated 3/24/21. No updated health assessment, completed within the last 12 months, was observed on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed in the school age room that the area under the sink was left dirty from a previous water leak, and a rug in the prekindergarten room was easily moved and was not laying flat causing a visible tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2022
3270.61(c)/3270.61(h) 40 square feet wall-to-wall/Exceeding Capacity
“It was observed in the YPK room that 18 children were present at the time of inspection participating in free play. The established room capacity on file was listed as 14 children for that childcare space. During the inspection, the facility requested the room be remeasured and a new established capacity was determined for the YPK room that allows for 16 children in that childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022
Jan 13, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child 1's emergency contact information does not include the name of the health insurance coverage.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“In the infant room, inspector observed an infant in a crib that did not have 2 feet of space on 3 sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the wobblers room, inspector observed toxics (suntan lotion) in the unlocked cabinet. Provider immediately removed toxic.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the school age room,on the right side of the room when first entering, inspector observed the boarder that is located along the bottom of the wall no longer attached to the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2022
3270.36(b)(1)/3270.36(b)(3) HS/GED + 30 credits/HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr
“Staff 1's file does not have proof of 30 credits to qualify as an ags. Staff 2's file does not have proof of 15 credits and 1250 hours of experience on file to qualify as an ags.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2022
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“The door in the school age room and preschool room were stuck and took a few pushes to open. Provider plans to replace doors in the spring.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Provider does not have a copy of the receipt for the installations of the fire alarms on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Facility's emergency plan does not consist of a plan that provides accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022
3270.61 Measurement and use of indoor child care space
“A wall was removed in the preschool room making the room bigger. At time of inspection, children were in the unmeasured space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2022
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“Staff 3 DOH - 8.24.20 - does not have a valid tb screening on file. Staff 3 has a tb screening on file dated 4.17.19”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Creative Kids Child Development Center
Is Creative Kids Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Creative Kids Child Development Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Creative Kids Child Development Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 7, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Creative Kids Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Kids Child Development Center care for?
160, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Creative Kids Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Creative Kids Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Creative Kids Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 298-8335 to ask.
What is Creative Kids Child Development Center's phone number?
(610) 298-8335.
Where is Creative Kids Child Development Center?
6732 Weiss Rd, New Tripoli, PA 18066. The nearest other daycare we list is Northwest Childrens Centre, 1.2 miles away.