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K and E Friends Forever
- licensed capacity
- 74
- open each week
- 5 days
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About K and E Friends Forever
K and E Friends Forever is a child care center in Minersville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 74 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 74 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 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 | 74 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for K and E Friends Forever
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 74 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00253916
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 18, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Safety and hazards 2
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Feb 18, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“During the review of child files on 2/26/2026, the most recent health report on file for Child #1, a young toddler was dated 7/25/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff #1 and Staff #2 both had current health assessments on file on 2/18/2026. However, the current health assessment for Staff #1 was dated 7/31/2025, while the previous health assessment on file for Staff #1 was dated 4/19/2023. The current health assessment for Staff #2 was dated 6/18/2025, while the previous health assessment on file for Staff #2 was dated 5/4/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
Jul 31, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During an unannounced inspection on 7/31/2025, the fire drill/fire detection log was up to date. However, the log showed the fire alarm system was manually tested on 6/3/2025 and then not again until 7/24/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025
Apr 17, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 3/28/2025, Child #1 stuck his finger in the crack of the door jamb for the bathroom in the hallway and his finger became stuck in the door jamb. This caused a fracture on the finger. On 4/17/2025, this incident was confirmed by staff interviews.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“On 3/28/2025, Child #1 was injured after he stuck his finger in the crack of the door jamb for the bathroom in the hallway and his finger became stuck in the door jamb. The parent was not provided with a written report of the accident/injury incident on 3/28/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025
Feb 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the Renewal Inspection on 2/12/2025, the most recent staff evaluation on file for Staff #3 was dated 3/27/2023. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During the Renewal Inspection on 2/12/2025, Staff #2 had all of the required current clearances on file. However, the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) request on file was dated 6/18/2024. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“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 pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2025
- Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 9, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.131(e) Health information/ACIP recommended immunization record
“On 5/9/2024, Child #1 did not have an initial health report or any of the immunizations as recommended by the ACIP on file. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person #1, #2 and #3 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During the Renewal Inspection on 5/9/2024, the hot water temperature for the sinks in the orange room and the green room measured 122° F.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff #2 did not complete mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 9/24/2018. Staff #2 completed mandated reporter training on 5/9/2024. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“On 5/9/2024, the health assessment on file for Staff #4 dated 12/4/2023 did not indicate that there was an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. The health assessment also did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare. See LIS code sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
Jan 25, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“On 12/29/23 facility person #1 witnessed child #1 4yr old sitting in a chair, and facility person #2 sitting on the left side of the chair with his right arm across child #1 so the child could not get up. Facility person #2 quit on 1/4/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 1, 2024
Dec 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(b) Staff person - 18 yrs.
“Director has staff person #1 listed as a volunteer, but after reviewing the staff's file she is a paid employee that is on the schedule. Staff person #1 is 17yrs old and in high school. Staff person #1 does not meet the requirements to be a staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
May 9, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Cert Rep observed 9 exposed bolts in the outdoor play area accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record
“Child #1, 2 & 3 do not have a current flu vaccine for 2022 or an excemption letter on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“Operator admitted that annual emergency drills have not been completed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
- May 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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Mar 28, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“Staff #3 is missing proof of education and experience. Staff #4 is missing proof of experience. Staff #5 is missing proof of education and experience. Staff #6 is missing proof of experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Operator conducted a fire system check on 2/11/22 and another on 3/28/22. This is a span of 45 days, and exceeds the required 30 day testing.”
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Staff #3's date of hire 3/14/22, Staff #4's date of hire 1/11/22, Staff #5's date of hire 3/15/22 and Staff #6's date of hire 11/11/21. These staff person's did not receive initial emergency plan training at the time of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #4's date of hire 1/5/22. Staff #4 does not have proof of child abuse clearance request or the child abuse clearance on file, Staff #4 has a NSOR clearance request dated 1/11/22, it was requested after the start of working with children. Staff #5's date of hire 3/15/22. Staff #5 does not have proof of child abuse clearance request or the child abuse clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2022
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At the time of an unannounced monitoring visit Cert Rep observed Staff #1 was responsible for a group of 11 children; (6) 2yr old, (3) 3 yr old and (2) 5 yr old. Staff #2 was responsible for a group of 5 children; (3) infants and (2) 4yr old both of these groups require an additional staff person to meet appropriate staff ratio requirements.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“At the time of the unannounced monitoring visit Cert Rep observed in the 3-5yr old room, all purpose cleaner which states on the bottle keep out of reach of children on the bookshelf accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2022
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“Cert Rep observed an unlined and unlidded waste receptacle in the 3 & 5 year old room that had used paper towels in it accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff # 4 & 5 are missing two written non family references.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2022
- Oct 26, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about K and E Friends Forever
Is K and E Friends Forever licensed?
Yes. K and E Friends Forever is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was K and E Friends Forever last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 18, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has K and E Friends Forever had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 7 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 K and E Friends Forever care for?
74, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does K and E Friends Forever accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are K and E Friends Forever's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does K and E Friends Forever cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 544-0217 to ask.
What is K and E Friends Forever's phone number?
(570) 544-0217.
Where is K and E Friends Forever?
200 S 4th St, Minersville, PA 17954. The nearest other daycare we list is Denise Leonard, 0.2 miles away.