Kindercare Learning Center/Norwin Ave
8895 Norwin Ave, Irwin, PA
4.7· 50 reviews
Curious Kaleidoscope Playschool
- licensed capacity
- 87
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Curious Kaleidoscope Playschool
Curious Kaleidoscope Playschool is a child care center in Irwin, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 87 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 41 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 87 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 87 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Curious Kaleidoscope Playschool
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 87 children
- License number
- #CER-00245544
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: 18 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 41 rules in all · 39 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 12
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Records and paperwork 7
- Safety and hazards 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Background checks 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
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 8, 2026Inspection18 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At approximately 1:34pm Staff Person #7 and #8 were observed to be supervising 9 preschool age children during naptime on the lower level. Two of the preschool children were placed in an area behind shelving that was not visible to Staff Person #7 or #8, who were both seated at a table outside the kitchen area. Staff were unable to see the children which did not allow for appropriate supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“The written plan of daily activities was not posted for the Infant Area in the first level Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for Child #3 lacked the address for two of the release persons listed.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“An emergency contact form was missing for a child receiving care in the Infant Area of the first level classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for Child #1, a preschool age child, lacked a current health report. The most recent health report on file for Child #1 was dated 8.20.24. The file for Child #2, an older toddler, lacked a current health report. The most recent health report on file for Child #2 was dated 2.28.25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026
3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The written exemption from immunizations on file for Child #2 lacked a date.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff Person #6 lacked an initial health report within 12 months prior to restarting at the facility. A current health report was not on file until 65 days after starting at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“The initial health report on file for Staff Person #3 lacked the physician's assessment of their suitability to provide child care. A health report containing the missing information was not on file until 18 days after starting in a child care taking position.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“A small sunscreen stick was observed in a child's backpack in a low cubby in the lower level classroom. The sunscreen stick was labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children. The sunscreen stick could be accessible to preschool children receiving care in the lower level classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff Person #6 lacked a signed disclosure statement that was completed within 90 days of restarting at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“A Pokeweed plant was observed to have grown over the fencing into the outdoor play space. Pokeweed is a toxic plant.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Two unlabeled bottles, intended for an infant in care, were observed in the refrigerator in the infant area of the first level classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A bolt on the gate to the outdoor play space was observed to be missing a protective cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The updates to the fire safety trainings on file for Staff Person #4 exceeded 12 months between trainings completed on 4.7.25 and 6.17.26.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Thorned weeds were observed along the fencing on the far back side of the outdoor play space. The thorned weeds were accessible to children receiving care in the play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“At the time of hire Staff Person #1 had current Pediatric First Aid and CPR training. This training expired 46 days after starting at the facility. The Pediatric First Aid and CPR training was not updated within 90 days of their starting at the facility. Updated Pediatric First Aid and CPR training was not on file until 127 days after the expiration of the certification. The current Pediatric First Aid and CPR training on file for Staff Person #2 was not updated on or before the current expiration of the prior certification. This is evidenced by trainings dated 1.31.24-26 and 2.4.26-28.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The current agreement on file for Child #1 lacked the arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The current agreement on file for Child #1 lacked the fee amount to be charged.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2026
Sep 16, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The most recent immunization record on file for Child #2 lacked 1 of their 4 recommended DTAP vaccinations and their recommended Hepatitis A vaccination. A written exemption was not on file at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the release person addresses for two of the release persons listed.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff Person #3 lacked one written, nonfamily reference. One of the two written references on file was completed by a relative and therefore unacceptable as a nonfamily reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the downstairs classroom, three bookbags were observed to contain items labeled Keep Out of Reach of children. These items included a Eucerin Eczema Cream and three sunscreens. The bookbags were accessible to children receiving care in the downstairs childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The updates to the NSOR Certificates for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between Certificates dated 8.11.20 and 8.26.25. The file for Staff Person #4 lacked verification that they had requested their FBI Clearance prior to starting at the facility. The completed FBI Clearance on file was dated 15 days after starting at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff Person #2 lacked verification of education to qualify them for the position they were identified to be performing.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The health assessment on file for Staff Person #4 lacked information related to an examination for communicable diseases.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2025
Aug 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 9:35am, Staff Person's #1 and #2 were observed to be caring for 7 young toddlers in the Young Toddler area of the Upstairs Classroom. When asked if Staff were assigned the responsibility for specific children Staff Person #1 reported that they only knew 3 of the children's names. Staff Person #2 reported that they knew 6 of the 7 children's names. The staff had not been assigned responsibility to specific children. One child was unaccounted for by both staff when the children were identified.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2025
Feb 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.72(b) Screened
“The door leading from the downstairs child care space to the outdoor play space was observed to be open. The door did not have a screen in place.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
3270.166(5) Six-months-old held
“An infant, reported to be 6 months of age, was observed to be drinking from a bottle on a boppy pillow on the floor. The child was not being held while bottle fed.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
Sep 23, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The hot water in the restroom on the first level was observed to measure at 118° F. The hot water in the downstairs left restroom was observed to measure at 117° F and the hot water in the downstairs right was observed to measure at 115.4° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
3270.133(5) Original label
“An expired Auvi-Q medication was observed in the medication box in the first level classroom.”
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for Child #2, an older toddler, lacked an updated health report that had been completed within the last 12 months. The most recent health report was dated 6.28.23.”
3270.133(6) Written consent
“Written parental consent was missing for an Auvi-Q and a bottle of Cetrizine observed in the medication box in the First Level Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024
3270.131(a) Health information
“The file for Child #1 lacked an initial health report within 60 days of starting at the facility. The initial health report was dated 91 days after enrollment at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“The file for Staff Person #2 lacked an initial health assessment and tuberculosis screening that had been completed within 12 months prior to starting at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2024
Dec 13, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“The current Health Assessments on file for Staff #1 is dated 11/4/23, Staff #2 is dated 11/6/23, and Staff #3 is dated 11/1/23 which are dated after hire dates. (See LIS Code Sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record on file for Child #3 was lacking the annual influenza vaccine that is recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“There were empty bottles for infants in care that did not contain the names of the children that it was fed too.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1, Child #2 and Child #4 is lacking the enrolling parent's work address and phone number. The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 is lacking the enrolling parent's home address, work address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Loose crib sheets were observed on cribs in the Infant Room, causing the risk of suffocation.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 are lacking information on the child's special needs, which is needed in an emergency situation.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023
- Sep 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Curious Kaleidoscope Playschool
Is Curious Kaleidoscope Playschool licensed?
Yes. Curious Kaleidoscope Playschool is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Curious Kaleidoscope Playschool last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with 18 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Curious Kaleidoscope Playschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 41 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 39 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 Curious Kaleidoscope Playschool care for?
87, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Curious Kaleidoscope Playschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Curious Kaleidoscope Playschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Curious Kaleidoscope Playschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 765-4214 to ask.
What is Curious Kaleidoscope Playschool's phone number?
(724) 765-4214.
Where is Curious Kaleidoscope Playschool?
9799 Laurel Ave, Irwin, PA 15642. The nearest other daycare we list is Kindercare Learning Center/Norwin Ave, 0.7 miles away.