Mountville Elementary School
200 College Ave, Mountville, PA
K-Prep Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 72
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $185
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About
About K-Prep Learning Center
K-Prep Learning Center is a child care center in Columbia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 72 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It lists weekly tuition from $185 to $370.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks through 5 years
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 72 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
| Ages | 6 weeks through 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 72 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
K-Prep Learning Center lists weekly tuition from $185 to $370.
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Nursery Class 2 Day (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) | $185 |
| Nursery Class 3 Day (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) | $259 |
| Nursery Class 5 Day (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) | $370 |
| Daily · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Additional Day of Care | $74 |
4 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
State record
Inspection reports for K-Prep Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 72 children
- License number
- #CER-00253108
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 11, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Background checks 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Transportation 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Mar 11, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“It was observed that the ground covering under the mulch on the preschool playground was sticking up through the mulch in various causing a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Documentation showed that staff persons #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not have emergency plan training annually. They had it on 1/27/25 and 2/10/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Documentation showed that staff persons #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not have fire safety training annually. They had it on 1/27/25 and 2/10/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Documentation showed the staff person #3 had a 21-day lapse in their mandated reporter training. 5/22/20- 6/12/25”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
Mar 14, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection, a continuity of operations plan within the program's emergency plan was not available.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“At the time of the inspection, documentation of lockdown procedures in the emergency plan parent letter was not available.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff #1 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR and First Aid, which was completed on 1/9/25. Staff #2 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR and First Aid, which was completed on 5/19/24. Staff #3 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric CPR and First Aid, which was completed on 6/3/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“1.) During the inspection, ceiling tiles in the facility kitchen above the sink area were observed to be missing or in disrepair. 2.) The edge of the surfacing of the outdoor toddler play space was observed to be at a height that constituted a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2005
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“At the time of the inspection, written consent for emergency medical care was not available for child #1-6. The custom form did not allow space for parents to indicate their written consent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of inspection, documentation of a release person's phone number and address was not available for child #6.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“At the time of the inspection, documentation showing that the emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality was not available.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“At the time of the inspection, written consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures, transportation, walking excursions, swimming, and wading was not available for child #1-6. The custom form did not allow space for parents to indicate their written consent for these items.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
Mar 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.133(7) Medication log
“Medication log for child #5 was missing the dates for administration.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact form for child #2 was missing the mother and father's work address. All information for the father's work was left blank.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“Information on any disability or special needs was left blank on the emergency contact form for child #4”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024
Mar 17, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.66(b) Original container
“In the older toddler room, an unmarked bottle of blue cleaner was observed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Fire detection testing was not completed within 30 days on multiple occasions. Testing was observed to be completed greater than 30 days on the following occasions: 5/12/22 to 6/14/22, 6/14/22 to 7/22/22, 7/22/22 to 8/25/22, 8/25/22 to 9/30/22, 9/30/22 to 10/31/22, and 12/20/22 to 1/31/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the older toddler room, a water spot was observed on the ceiling tile near the entrance to the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
- Mar 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about K-Prep Learning Center
Is K-Prep Learning Center licensed?
Yes. K-Prep Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was K-Prep Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 11, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has K-Prep Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 3 of 3 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-Prep Learning Center care for?
72, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does K-Prep Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are K-Prep Learning Center'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 K-Prep Learning Center cost?
Weekly tuition from $185 to $370, as it lists it.
What is K-Prep Learning Center's phone number?
(717) 285-2711.
Where is K-Prep Learning Center?
3943 Columbia Ave, Columbia, PA 17512. The nearest other daycare we list is Growing up Together Group Childcare, 1.1 miles away.