Kiddie Academy of Silver Spring Twp
188 Woods Dr, Mechanicsburg, PA
4.4· 48 reviews
Kcare LLC DBA Genius Kids Silver Spring
- licensed capacity
- 141
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Kcare LLC DBA Genius Kids Silver Spring
Kcare LLC DBA Genius Kids Silver Spring is a child care center in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 141 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 38 rules across 8 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
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 141 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 141 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kcare LLC DBA Genius Kids Silver Spring has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Kcare LLC DBA Genius Kids Silver Spring
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 141 children
- License number
- #CER-00244098
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: 16 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 9 visits · 38 rules in all · 38 corrected
- Safety and hazards 9
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Records and paperwork 4
- Background checks 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Food and nutrition 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 17, 2026Inspection16 rules cited
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The files for children #1 and #5 did not include a health assessment report conducted within the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026
3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“The service agreements for children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 do not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
3270.121(b) Given parents in writing
“The facility does not provide a supervision policy in writing to the parents at the time of enrollment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“It was observed in Classroom 1, two foam floor mats with tears exposing foam to children who are still placing items in mouth.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The director could not provide proof that staff persons #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 have received fire safety training at least once annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“It was observed in Classroom 1, chipped and damaged paint under the windows in the classroom. It was observed in Classroom 2, chipped and damaged paint on the wall near the rest equipment in the classroom. It was observed in Classroom 4, chipped and damaged paint under the mounted television in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #4 included a State Police Clearance which was not updated within 60 months of the previous clearance. The current State Police Clearance is dated6/27/24 and the previous was dated 6/19/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
3270.66(b) Original container
“It was observed in Classroom 10, a Magic Eraser placed in a bin with dry erase boards was not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. It was observed in Classroom 1, a Magic Eraser, a floor cleaner, and a spray bottle containing a cleaning solution were not stored in an original labeled containers or in a containers that specifies the content. It was observed in Classroom 2, a bottle of floor cleaner was not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“It was observed in Classroom 10, a Magic Eraser was placed in a bin with dry erase boards on the counter and accessible to children. (This was corrected on site) It was observed in Classroom 1, multiple diaper creams were stored on low shelves of the changing table and accessible to children. It was observed in Classroom 2, a bottle of unlabeled floor cleaner was placed on the sink and accessible to children. It was observed in Classroom 4, a bottle of liquid White-Out labeled "keep out of reach of children" was placed in an unlocked desk drawer and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The operator could not provide proof that staff members #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 received an annual training regarding the facility's emergency plan. Training was documented to have lapsed for staff members #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10, 3/26/25-8/14/26”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Operability of the fire detection devices were not tested every 30 days. Testing was documented to have lapsed 4/17/26-5/21/26 and 7/8/26-8/17/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The director could not provide proof of an emergency drill having been conducted annually. The last emergency drill on file to have occurred was documented on 3/13/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2026
3270.133(7) Medication log
“A medication log for child #7 and child #8 has not been established by the operator for prescription medications on site.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's emergency plan does not include continuity of operations planning. The facility's Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma written plan, it was found to be missing the following elements as required: 1] Prevention and identification of child maltreatment; 2] Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“It was observed that the facility does not provide parents with information on how to access the DHS regulation in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026
- Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the Toddler 2 Room, the trash can lid was stained with a white substance and the large carpet contained significant amounts of dirt, debris and scraps of paper. In the Kindergarten Prep Room, the overhead air vent was covered with dust and several of the toy bins contained dust and debris. In the Kindergarten Prep bathroom, Cert Rep observed a large plastic bin under a sink with approximately 3 inches of sitting water in it. Facility staff stated the bin had not been emptied in a few days. In the Pre-school 1 Room, Cert Rep observed a purple, sticky stain on the floor in front of the refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The First-Aid Kit in the Kindergarten Prep Room did not contain any adhesive bandages.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“In the Kindergarten Prep Room, Cert Rep observed a sink in the bathroom was not in good repair as the base of the faucet fixture leaked significantly leak when in use.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
Jul 15, 2025Visit2 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Fire Detection Logs indicated that between the fire detection test dates of 4/1/25 and 5/16/25, 45 days passed. Fire detection tests must be completed within every 30 days, or less.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
3270.111(c) Promote development
“Facility self-reported the following incident: Staff Person #3 grabbed child #1 by the arm to redirect them. This interaction did not promote the development of skills with the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
Jul 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Fire Detection Logs indicated that between the fire detection test dates of 4/1/25 and 5/16/25, 45 days passed. Fire detection tests must be completed within every 30 days, or less.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
3270.111(c) Promote development
“Facility self-reported the following incident: Staff Person #3 grabbed child #1 by the arm to redirect them. This interaction did not promote the development of skills with the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2025
Oct 4, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff #1 did not have documentation of verification of childcare experience prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff # 1 did not have documentation on file of 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, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff #1 was observed working unsupervised without documentation on file of the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2024
Aug 13, 2024Inspection12 rules cited
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“The operator did not have documentation in writing that the emergency plan was reviewed or updated if necessary, annually. The last update was 3/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the toddler 1 classroom a magic eraser was observed in the drawer that was unlocked and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the kindergarten classroom did not contain scissors. The first aid kit in the kindergarten prep classroom did not contain disposable nonporous gloves. The first aid kit in the toddler 3 classroom did not contain tweezers or disposable, nonporous gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The ceiling tile in the toddler 2 and toddler 3 jack and jill bathroom was falling down and insulation was exposed and accessible to children. An excessive amount of dust accumulation was observed in the ceiling vent in the toddler 2 and toddler 3 jack and jill bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The soap dispenser located in Toddler 2 and Toddler 3 jack and jill bathroom and the Preschool 2 bathroom was covered in old, crusted soap and rust. The nap mat labeled #2 located in the kindergarten prep classroom was torn and had exposed foam.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“The rest equipment in the preschool 1 classroom and the toddler 2 classroom was not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2024
3270.133(7) Medication log
“A medication log was not present with child #1's prescription medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“In the young infant classroom bottles were observed in the refrigerator that were not labeled with the child's name on it.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child #2, #3, #4, #5 did not have documentation of an updated financial agreement once in a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“Staff #1 did not have documentation of an FBI clearance on record.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff #1 did not have documentation on record of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Peeling paint and plaster was observed in the kindergarten prep classroom to the left of the bathroom door.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
May 17, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“0n 5/17/24 staff #1 was observed working with children and their first aid and CPR training expired 2/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“On 4/12/2024, Child #1 had a bloody nose, an incident report was not written about the injury and was not given to the parent on the day of the incident. There was not an incident report on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
May 17, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“0n 5/17/24 staff #1 was observed working with children and their first aid and CPR training expired 2/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“On 4/12/2024, Child #1 had a bloody nose, an incident report was not written about the injury and was not given to the parent on the day of the incident. There was not an incident report on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
Aug 29, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Child #1's emergency contact information form and agreement were not updated very 6 Months between 6/12/22 and 8/12/23. Child #2's emergency contact information form and agreement were not updated every 6 months between 7/20/22 and 7/20/23. Child #3's emergency contact information form and agreement were not updated every 6 months between 7/6/22 and 7/6/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2023
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“The wall painted orange in the PreK room was observed to have chipped paint. The wall across from the door and the wall the door is on in the Toddler 3 Room was observed to have chipped paint. The wall to the right of the door in the Toddler I room was observed to have gouges in the wall and chipped paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“Each napping cot observed in the PreK room were not labeled with children's names.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2023
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“The agreement on file for child #3, did not specify the persons designated by a parent whom child may be released to.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2023
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Feb 21, 2023Visit3 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Child #1 was directed to go the bathroom while children were getting on their coats to go outside. The class left the room, leaving Child #1 unattended for approximately 4 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Child #1 was directed to go the bathroom while children were getting on their coats to go outside. The class left the room, leaving Child #1 unattended for approximately 4 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Child #1 was directed to go the bathroom while children were getting on their coats to go outside. The class left the room, leaving Child #1 unattended for approximately 4 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2023
Aug 17, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“Child #3 #4 #5 the agreement did not have persons listed whom child could be released to.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2022
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“Child #2, #3 agreement, no persons listed whom child could be released to”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Child #1 #2 did not have addresses listed on Emergency Information form of address of individuals child can be released to”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff #1 did not have pediatric 1st aide/CPR provided by a PQAS certified instructor on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022
Nov 16, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Child #1 did not have a health insurance policy number on file. Child #2 did not have a health insurance company or policy number on file. Child #3 did not have a health insurance company or policy number on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Kcare LLC DBA Genius Kids Silver Spring
Is Kcare LLC DBA Genius Kids Silver Spring licensed?
Yes. Kcare LLC DBA Genius Kids Silver Spring is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Kcare LLC DBA Genius Kids Silver Spring last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with 16 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kcare LLC DBA Genius Kids Silver Spring had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 38 rules across 8 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 38 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 Kcare LLC DBA Genius Kids Silver Spring care for?
141, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Kcare LLC DBA Genius Kids Silver Spring accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kcare LLC DBA Genius Kids Silver Spring'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 Kcare LLC DBA Genius Kids Silver Spring cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 790-6655 to ask.
What is Kcare LLC DBA Genius Kids Silver Spring's phone number?
(717) 790-6655.
Where is Kcare LLC DBA Genius Kids Silver Spring?
7 Flowers Dr, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. The nearest other daycare we list is The Sky's The Limit Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.