Inspire Early Education
3350 Alta Vista Rd, Dover, PA
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Creative Kids Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 68
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Creative Kids Day Care
Creative Kids Day Care is a child care center in Dover, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 68 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 68 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 68 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Creative Kids Day Care has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Creative Kids Day Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 68 children
- License number
- #CER-00256289
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 31, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- 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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Aug 31, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“Upon review of children's files submitted for inspection, it was found that the health assessment on file for Child #5 was dated 8.12.25 [expired 8.31.26].”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2026
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“Upon review of children's files submitted for inspection, it was found that the agreements on file for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 were original copies.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026
3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“Upon review of children's files submitted for inspection, it was found that designated area specifying extra services was left blank for Child #1, #2, #3, #5, #6 and #7.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Upon review of facility personnel records submitted for inspection, it was found that the health assessment for Staff Person #1 dated 9.6.24 did not have the necessary demographic information [i.e., name, date of birth] on the form to clearly identify it as Staff Person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2026
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“Upon inspection of the facility's required posted information, notification of safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes was missing.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Upon review of children's files submitted for inspection, it was found that the last Child Services Report completed for Child #5 was completed on 2.25.26 [expired 8.31.26].”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Upon inspection of the facility written shaken baby/abusive head trauma/child maltreatment policy, it was found to be missing specific information related to the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026
Aug 3, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Based on an inspection of the facility emergency plans submitted for inspection, it was found to be lacking a plan for the continuity of operations/care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Upon inspection of each childcare space, it was observed that there was a can of aerosol disinfectant spray labeled 'keep out of reach of children' on a cubby shelf accessible to children in care as demonstrated. Product was immediately removed during inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2026
Mar 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
20.71(b)(5) Perpetrator in an indicated or founded report of child abuse
“Facility Person #1 has been named as a perpetrator in a founded/indicated report of child abuse.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026
Feb 19, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Upon investigation of the specific device model instructions available online [provider did not retain those documents on file after purchase of the device, per their statements], it was found that the provider did not follow the specific safeguards listed in that document prior to the injury accident. The failure to follow manufacturer's instructions coupled with poor supervision resulted in serious injuries to a child in care at this facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Upon investigation, Staff Person #1 directly stated that they did not know the exact whereabouts of Child #1 in the approximately one minute prior to the injury accident. Further, Staff Person #2 stated that Staff Person #1 had their back to the child at the moment of the injury accident and did not immediately know what had happened to the child until Staff Person #2 told Staff Person #1 what had happened.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
- Feb 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 6, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The file for staff #1 did not contain documentation of completed Health and Safety Training. Staff #1 has not completed pediatric First Aid and CPR. Staff #1 has exceeded the 90-day requirement where all Pre-service trainings are required to be completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 10/22/24, child #1 climbed into the stalls and played in the toilet as staff #1 had 6 Older Toddlers next to her on the floor while she changed diapers. The changing table faces the wall, and staff #1 was unable to supervise (see, hear, assess, and direct) the children sitting next to the changing table or the child playing in the toilet. Staff #1 did not ask for assistance in the bathroom with supervision. During the complaint investigation on 11/6/24, 6 Older Toddlers were observed in the bathroom. Staff #1 had taken the children to the bathroom and did not request assistance with supervision. Staff #1 was facing the wall and changing children and was unable to supervise (see, hear, assess, and direct) all of the children in their group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 10/22/24, child #1 climbed into the stalls and played in the toilet as staff #1 had 6 Older Toddlers next to her on the floor while she changed diapers. The changing table faces the wall, and staff #1 was unable to supervise (see, hear, assess, and direct) the children sitting next to the changing table or the child playing in the toilet. Staff #1 did not ask for assistance in the bathroom with supervision. During the complaint investigation on 11/6/24, 6 Older Toddlers were observed in the bathroom. Staff #1 had taken the children to the bathroom and did not request assistance with supervision. Staff #1 was facing the wall and changing children and was unable to supervise (see, hear, assess, and direct) all of the children in their group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
Nov 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The file for staff #1 did not contain documentation of completed Health and Safety Training. Staff #1 has not completed pediatric First Aid and CPR. Staff #1 has exceeded the 90-day requirement where all Pre-service trainings are required to be completed.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 25, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 10/22/24, child #1 climbed into the stalls and played in the toilet as staff #1 had 6 Older Toddlers next to her on the floor while she changed diapers. The changing table faces the wall, and staff #1 was unable to supervise (see, hear, assess, and direct) the children sitting next to the changing table or the child playing in the toilet. Staff #1 did not ask for assistance in the bathroom with supervision. During the complaint investigation on 11/6/24, 6 Older Toddlers were observed in the bathroom. Staff #1 had taken the children to the bathroom and did not request assistance with supervision. Staff #1 was facing the wall and changing children and was unable to supervise (see, hear, assess, and direct) all of the children in their group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 10/22/24, child #1 climbed into the stalls and played in the toilet as staff #1 had 6 Older Toddlers next to her on the floor while she changed diapers. The changing table faces the wall, and staff #1 was unable to supervise (see, hear, assess, and direct) the children sitting next to the changing table or the child playing in the toilet. Staff #1 did not ask for assistance in the bathroom with supervision. During the complaint investigation on 11/6/24, 6 Older Toddlers were observed in the bathroom. Staff #1 had taken the children to the bathroom and did not request assistance with supervision. Staff #1 was facing the wall and changing children and was unable to supervise (see, hear, assess, and direct) all of the children in their group.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
Feb 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1 had on file a volunteer PA State Police clearance. Staff #1 file did not contain a request for a PA State Police criminal clearance for employment or a copy of a request for the criminal clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
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Oct 19, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“The fire detection system was not tested every 30 days.”
3270.51/3270.113(a) Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times
“The complaint investigation revealed staff #1 had to change a child's diaper. Staff #1 had taken all of the children to the bathroom, which were a total of 10 young toddlers. As staff #1 was changing a child on the changing table, the 9 other children were in the toilets, crawling under the stalls to the adult bathroom. Some of the toilets were flushed and there were bowel movements in the other toilet in which children could access.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023
Oct 19, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“The fire detection system was not tested every 30 days.”
3270.51/3270.113(a) Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times
“The complaint investigation revealed staff #1 had to change a child's diaper. Staff #1 had taken all of the children to the bathroom, which were a total of 10 young toddlers. As staff #1 was changing a child on the changing table, the 9 other children were in the toilets, crawling under the stalls to the adult bathroom. Some of the toilets were flushed and there were bowel movements in the other toilet in which children could access.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023
Feb 17, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the Young Toddler room, the wall underneath the outlet near the changing table was observed to be indented, causing paint and drywall to be chipping.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the Young Toddler room, the shelf underneath the TV was observed to be dusty and the toy shelves were observed to be dusty.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2023
- Feb 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 3, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Creative Kids Day Care
Is Creative Kids Day Care licensed?
Yes. Creative Kids Day Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Creative Kids Day Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 31, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Creative Kids Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 7 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Day Care care for?
68, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Creative Kids Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Creative Kids Day Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Creative Kids Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 764-8008 to ask.
What is Creative Kids Day Care's phone number?
(717) 764-8008.
Where is Creative Kids Day Care?
3150 Grenway Rd, Dover, PA 17315. The nearest other daycare we list is Inspire Early Education, 0.2 miles away.