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Creative Kids Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 166
- 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 Orefield, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 166 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 166 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 166 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
- 166 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00245462
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Background checks 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Sep 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 9/17/26, at the time of the inspection a bottle labeled bleach and water was found on a shelf that was accessible to children in the Preschool room bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2026
3270.133(5) Original label
“A renewal inspection was conducted at the facility on 9/17/26, at the time of the inspection a bottle of Benadryl that expired in 8/26 and an epi pen that expired in 8/26 were found in the Pre-K room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2026
Sep 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During the renewal inspection on 9/19/25, a review of staff files was conducted and found that staff person #1 was hired provisionally and did not have a completed PA Child Abuse History clearance on file prior to beginning direct care with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During the renewal inspection on 9/19/25, a review of staff files was conducted and found that staff person #2 did not update their clearances every 60 months as evidenced by a previous National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) verification dated 1/16/20 and a current dated 7/15/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
Sep 12, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.133(5) Original label
“Albuterol in the young toddler room expired May 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.135(e) 2 hour diaper check
“When asked, two staff members stated that they sometimes check children's diapers every 2 and a half hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“At nap time, it was observed that there was less than 2 feet of space between several of the children who were laying down for nap in the young toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The thermometer in the young toddler refrigerator was broken.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“Inch plants which are toxic to children were found in the infant and pre-k rooms and aloe plants which are toxic to children were found in the pre-k room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“in the school age room, there was a container of disinfecting wipes under the sink which were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2024
Jul 30, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 7/24/24 when a parent was leaving after picking up their child, Child #1 had his hand close to the door and his thumb was shut in the hinge side of the door.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
Sep 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff Person #1 has a Department of Education FBI clearance on file and not the Department of Human Services FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023
Mar 23, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“FACILITY RECENTLY HAD A POWER OUTAGE WHICH LEFT THE BUILDING WITHOUT WATER. UPON RETURNING THE POWER AND TESTING THE WATER, IT AS FOUND THAT THE WATER WAS CONTAMINATED WITH E COLI. FACILITY IS UNDER A WATER BOIL ADVISORY UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS FIXED.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
3270.69(a) Running water/ safe drinking water
“FACILITY RECENTLY HAD A POWER OUTAGE WHICH LEFT THE BUILDING WITHOUT WATER. UPON RETURNING THE POWER AND TESTING THE WATER, IT AS FOUND THAT THE WATER WAS CONTAMINATED WITH E COLI. FACILITY IS UNDER A WATER BOIL ADVISORY UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS FIXED.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2023
Sep 22, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“File for staff person #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“It was observed that an emergency transportation plan was not posted in any child care spaces throughout the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“File for staff person #2, (see code sheet for date of hire), did not contain out of state clearances or a copy of the requests for out of state clearances, and documentation on file verified that staff person #2 has live outside of PA within the last 5 years. File for staff person #3, (see code sheet for date of hire), contained a single NSOR clearance dated 5/4/22. This NSOR clearance is dated more than their allowable 45 day provisional hire period according to the date of hire on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“It was observed that the facility did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(e) Emergency plan/Letter to parents
“It was observed and stated that the facility did not have a lock-down procedure created in their emergency plan. It was also observed and stated that the emergency plan letter provided to families did not contain a statement about a lock-down procedure or accommodations for infants, toddlers, those with special needs or chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“It was observed and stated that the facility did not provide to families information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2022
Nov 1, 2021Inspection7 rules cited
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“Staff 2 - DOH - 9.15.21 - did not receive a tb screening at initial employment. Staff 2 has a tb screening in file dated 9.23.21.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2021
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Child 1's emergency contact from contains initials for administration of minor first aid. The emergency contact form for child 1 does not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2021
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff 4 - did not update their health assessments within 24 months of the previous health assessment. Staff 4has a health assessment on file dated 9.27.19.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2021
3270.121(a)/3270.121(b) Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing
“The parent handbook does not include a clothing policy and supervision policy.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2021
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the older toddler room, inspector observed toxics (eucerin eczema relief, coppertone pure and simple baby sun protect, and desitin maximum strength) in a childs baby bag that was hanging on the hook in the classroom. Hook was very low and bag was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff 1 - DOH - 5.3.21 - has expired state police clearance, child abuse clearance and fbi clearance on file. Staff 1 did not update all 3 clearances within 60 months of previous clearances that are on file. Staff 1 has a state police clearance on file dated 10.16.16, a child abuse clearance on file dated 10.21.16 and a fbi clearance on file dated 10.16.21. Staff 3 has a state police clearance on file that does not have the state official seal making the state police clearance incomplete.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2021
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Child 1's emergency contact from contains initials for emergency medical care. The emergency contact form for child 1 does not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2021
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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 September 17, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Creative Kids Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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?
166, 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, 6:00 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) 481-9984 to ask.
What is Creative Kids Child Development Center's phone number?
(610) 481-9984.
Where is Creative Kids Child Development Center?
7584 Kernsville Rd, Orefield, PA 18069. The nearest other daycare we list is Treehouse Childcare Center, 2.7 miles away.