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Kiddieland Childcare & Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 115
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Kiddieland Childcare & Learning Center
Kiddieland Childcare & Learning Center is a child care center in Tarentum, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 115 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 115 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Monthly cooking lessons for children 3 and up |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Languages | sign language |
| Licensed capacity | 115 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kiddieland Childcare & Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Kiddieland Childcare & Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 115 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00252135
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 28 rules in all · 28 corrected
- Safety and hazards 9
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Background checks 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Jun 4, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“The bookbags, containing the first aid kits, were observed on a bench in the outdoor play space where they were accessible to children receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“The exit door from the toddler room leading to the stairwell and exterior exit was observed to be obstructed. A scooter was positioned on the stairwell side of the exit door, blocking the means of egress in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“After review of the fire alarm testing log, it was determined that the facility has exceeded 30 days since their last fire alarm testing on 4.15.26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The signed disclosure statement on file for Staff Person #1 was not the current version that included all needed information required by the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
Feb 3, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“An unlocked cabinet, containing toxic cleaning products, was observed on the school age side of the Space Cadet Classroom. These products included Clorox Anywhere Spray and two disinfectant sprays. The items were labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children and could be accessible to school age children receiving care in the child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2026
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“In the upstairs Space Cadet classroom, 4 of the window restrictions were observed to be disengaged allowing the windows, located above the ground floor, to open more than 6 inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The updates to the health assessments on file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between examinations dated 10.5.23 and 12.15.25.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The updates to the health reports on file for Children #1 and #2, preschool age children, exceeded 12 months between reports. The health reports on file for Child #1 were dated 8.14.24 and 10.3.25. The health reports on file for Child #2 were dated 10.4.24 and 11.13.25.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2026
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“The updates to the health reports on file for Child #3, a young toddler, exceeded 6 months between health reports dated 3.14.25 and 10.15.25.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“A pair of adult scissors was observed in an unlocked cabinet on the school age side of the Space Cadet classroom. This resulted in the scissors being accessible to school age children who receive care in the child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2026
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“The backpack containing the first aid kit in the Front Preschool classroom was observed to be hanging from a lower hook on the wall. The first aid kit was accessible to preschool age children receiving care in the child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2026
Feb 19, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Loose crib sheets were observed on the cribs in the Little Cruiser area of the Toddler Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“One electrical outlet was observed to be missing a protective receptable cover in the Little Monsters Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff Person #1 lacked a request for the PA State Police Clearance prior to starting in a child care taking position. A completed PA State Police Clearance was not on file until 10 days after starting. Staff person #1 did not complete the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). The training was not completed until 250 days after starting.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The updates to the emergency contact form for Child #2 has exceeded 6 months since last review in June 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form for Child #1 lacked the complete addresses for the release persons listed.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR training. The 10 hour health and safety training was completed 250 days after starting. The Pediatric First Aid and CPR training was complete 235 days after starting.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The copy of the current agreement on file for Child #1 lacked the services provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“In both the upstairs Little Monsters and Space Cadet classrooms 5 unrestricted windows were observed. The lack of restrictions allowed the windows, located above the ground floor, to open more than 6 inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2025
Feb 8, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“The operator did not notify the regional office within 24 hours and did not submit a written report to the regional office within 72 hours after a child received emergency room treatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #1 who was hired on (See LIS Code Sheet) as an assistant group supervisor lacked an NSOR Verification Certificate within 45 days and was not removed from her position at the childcare. The NSOR in the file was dated 1/17/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The files for children #1 and #3 lacked emergency contact information that included written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“It was observed that the parent letter did not include the update of accommodations for infants and toddlers children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 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 #1 lacked a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method that was conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting (See LIS Code Sheet). The tuberculosis screening was conducted on 4/11/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the Space Cadets classroom a cracked plastic toy bin was observed causing rough edges, sharp corners, and pinch and crush points. In the Toddler classroom plastic toy french fries were observed to have a hole in them causing rough edges and a plastic toy piece of pizza was observed to have a hole in it causing rough edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The file for child #2 lacked emergency contact information that included information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2024
3270.35(e) 46 or more children- additional group sups
“It was observed during the renewal inspection on 2/8/24 that there were 55 children in care and no staff qualified as group supervisors.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff person #1 lacked proof of 2 years experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024
Feb 1, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for child #1 lacked a review of the emergency contact information within the last 6-month period. The file for child #2 lacked a 6-month review of the emergency contact information between 1/11/22 and 11/25/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.35(e) 46 or more children- additional group sups
“During the renewal inspection on 2/1/23 it was observed that there were 47 children present with only one group supervisor in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #1 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed 60 months from the previous mandated reporter training. The mandated reporter training in the file is dated 10/12/17 and 1/29/23. The file fo staff person #3 lacked mandated reporter training that was completed within 90 days of hire date (See LIS Code Sheet). The mandated reporter training in the file is dated 1/30/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff person #2, whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet), lacked a completed NSOR verification certificate. The NSOR verification certificate in the file is dated 11/29/22. The file for staff person #3, whom was hired as an assistant group supervisor on (See LIS Code Sheet) lacked a dated disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #3 lacked training in health and safety topics numbers 1-10 as listed in the regulation 3270.31(f) within 90 days of hire date (See LIS Code Sheet). The health and safety training in the file is dated 11/8/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff person #3 lacked completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 90 days of hire date (See LIS Code Sheet). The pediatric first-aid and CPR training was dated 11/15/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The Fire Drill and Smoke Detection log was observed and there were 47 days between 6/3/22 and 7/20/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
3270.66(b) Original container
“In the Space Cadets room in a locked cabinet a container of Clorox wipes was located next to a snack food container with graham crackers in it.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2023
- Dec 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 25, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons #2 and #3, who have worked at the facility for more than 90 days, lacked training in the 10 required health and safety training topics.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“The Emergency Plan lacks a method of how parents will be reunited with their children when the emergency ends.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2022
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“The Emergency Plan lacked a method for facility persons to contact parents when an emergency arises and ends.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2022
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“In the child's bathroom, the toilet had a yellow dried substance which appeared to be urine was observed on the base of the bowls near the floor bolts.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The immunization record of Child #1 (PS) lacked yearly (2020 and 2021) Influenza shots with no Letter of Exemption in File.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The operator had outdated regulations posted and had not provided parents with the information on how to access the regulations electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The two most recent PA State Police and Child Abuse clearances for Staff #1 were dated more than 60 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the Infant Room, an oval throw rug was observed to be fraying and its ends rolling upward posed a tripping hazard. In the Pre-School Room, an oval throw rug was observed with its ends rolling upward posed a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Kiddieland Childcare & Learning Center
Is Kiddieland Childcare & Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Kiddieland Childcare & Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Kiddieland Childcare & Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kiddieland Childcare & Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 28 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 Kiddieland Childcare & Learning Center care for?
115, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Kiddieland Childcare & Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kiddieland Childcare & Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kiddieland Childcare & Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 224-5437 to ask.
What is Kiddieland Childcare & Learning Center's phone number?
(724) 224-5437.
Where is Kiddieland Childcare & Learning Center?
134 E 4th Ave, Tarentum, PA 15084. The nearest other daycare we list is The Growing Garden Child Care Center, 0.1 miles away.