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Kidding Around Childcare

Red Lion, PA 17356 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
6
open each week
5 days
Call (717) 659-8877

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About Kidding Around Childcare

Kidding Around Childcare is a home daycare in Red Lion, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Home daycare
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
6 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity6 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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Kidding Around Childcare has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Kidding Around Childcare

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
6 children
License number
#CER-00253875
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 20, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 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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  1. Mar 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility

      “During the time of inspection, the fire detection devises were not interconnected. (Corrected on site)”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026

  2. Mar 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Facility person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) did not complete mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025

  3. Mar 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3290.95(a) System in compliance

      “The operator does not have proof of purchase for the interconnected smoke detectors that are installed at the facility.”

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Kidding Around Childcare

Is Kidding Around Childcare licensed?

Yes. Kidding Around Childcare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Kidding Around Childcare last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kidding Around Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Kidding Around Childcare care for?

6, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Kidding Around Childcare accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Kidding Around Childcare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kidding Around Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 659-8877 to ask.

What is Kidding Around Childcare's phone number?

(717) 659-8877.

Where is Kidding Around Childcare?

Red Lion, PA 17356. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).