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1116 Ridge Rd, Sellersville, PA
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Kids Are First
- licensed capacity
- 111
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Kids Are First
Kids Are First is a child care center in Sellersville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 111 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Child care center
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 111 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | After-school care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Approach | Play-based |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation to and from most Pennridge schools) |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation |
| Licensed capacity | 111 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Kids Are First
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 111 children
- License number
- #CER-00253411
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 7, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 31 rules in all · 31 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Safety and hazards 5
- Background checks 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Transportation 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Records and paperwork 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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Jan 7, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 1/7/26, at time of inspection, Staff #1 file contained Pa Criminal and Child Abuse clearances that were not dated within 60 months as required by CPSL. Staff #1 Pa Criminal clearance was dated 11/7/20 and Child Abuse clearance was dated 11/18/20. Staff #3 file contained Pa Criminal, Child Abuse and NSOR clearances that were not dated within 60 months as required by CPSL. Staff #3 Pa Criminal clearance was dated 3/18/20, Child Abuse was dated 3/27/20 and NSOR was dated 2/21/20. Staff #2 file did not contain results of DHS FBI and NSOR clearances required by CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 1/7/26, at time of inspection, shaving cream instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed on the bottom shelf of an unlocked cabinet located in the Older Toddler Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 1/7/26, at time of inspection, Staff #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Mandated Reporter Training & Pediatric First Aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026
3270.31(f)(10)/3270.32(a) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Comply with CPSL
“On 1/7/26, at time of inspection, Staff #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Mandated Reporter Training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“On 1/7/26, at time of inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain an updated health assessment dated within 24 months. The last health assessment in the file was dated 11/3/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“On 1/7/26, at time of inspection, Child #1 health report was dated more than 12 months. The health report was dated 9/23/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2026
Jan 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.172(a)/3270.182(6) Written parental consent/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“On 1/16/25, the facility transports children to and from 1/2-day Kindergarten. Written parental consent was not included on the emergency contact information for the children being transported.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“On 1/16/25, lidded waste receptacles were not observed by the sink/bathroom located in the three classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 1/16/25, facility person #1 has not completed Mandated Reporter Training within 90 days of initial hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025
Jul 24, 2024Visit13 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 7/29/24, Staff #1, #2, #8 and Facility Person #9 files did not contain 2 letters of reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters
“On 7/29/24, Staff #2 and Staff #8 files did not contain verification of education in order to meet qualifications for a staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 7/29/24, Staff #1 and #2 files did not contain a signed disclosure statement as required by CPSL. Staff #8 file did not contain results of NSOR clearance and signed disclosure statement as required by CPSL. Facility person #9 file did not contain a completed State Police Clearance and Child Abuse Clearance as required by CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“On 7/29/24, Staff person #1, #2 and #8 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health & Safety Training (10hr). Additionally, Staff #1 has not completed the required pre-service Pediatric First Aid/CPR training within 90 days of hire date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3270.31(b) Staff person - 18 yrs.
“On 7/24/24, at unannounced inspection, Individual #1 and Individual #2 were being utilized as staff persons. Individual #1 and Individual #2 are 15yrs of age. Additionally, facility person #9 is 16 years old and not qualified to be a staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“On 7/29/24, Staff #1, #2, #8, #9 files were forwarded to certification representative for review. Staff #1, #2, #8 and #9 files did not contain evidence of being trained in the facility's emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“On 7/29/24, Staff #2 file did not contain an initial health assessment, including results of tuberculosis testing. Facility Person #9 file did not contain results of tuberculosis testing at time of initial hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3270.172(a)/3270.182(6) Written parental consent/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“On 7/24/24, at time of inspection at public swimming pool, consent to participate in swimming activity and transportation by the facility was not observed on the child emergency contact forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3270.191 Individual Records
“On 7/24/24, during unannounced inspection conducted at public swimming pool, individual files for Staff #3, #4, #5, and #6 were not provided to certification representative.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3270.115(a)(5) Staff:child ratios while swimming
“On 7/24/24, during an inspection conducted at the public swimming pool at approx. 12:42 pm, Staff #1 and Staff #3 were observed out of ratio with 27 children. The youngest children were preschoolers. Staff #3 was identified as the lifeguard and not counted in the ratio. At approximately 12:55pm, Staff #2, Staff #4, Staff #5 and Staff #7 arrived with 15 more children. At approximately 1:03pm, Staff #6 arrived at the swimming pool. At this time, the facility was out of ratio with 42 children (youngest children were preschool) and 6 staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
3270.115(a)(6) Lifeguard training/supervision
“On 7/24/24, at time of unannounced inspection at the public pool, Staff #3 was identified as the facility's designated lifeguard. Evidence of completed lifeguard training was not provided for Staff #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
3270.115(a)(8) Included in ratio/annual training
“On 7/24/24, at time of inspection conducted at public swimming pool, evidence of completed annual Water Safety Training was not provided for Staff #1, #2 #4, #5, #6, #7. The water safety trainings for Staff #1, #2 and #7 were dated 5/31/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 7/24/24, at the time of inspection conducted at public swimming pool, 42 children were observed receiving care. Staff #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, and #7 were not assigned the responsibility of specific children for the purpose of supervision. Additionally, up to 10 students were observed unsupervised by a staff person while at the picnic table and towel area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
Jan 18, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“On 1/18/24, at time of renewal, emergency drills are not conducted at least annually at the facility. No record of an emergency drill was logged at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 1/18/24, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file does not a completed NSOR clearance. Staff #2 file does not have a completed FBI clearance and NSOR clearance as required by CPSL. Additionally, Staff #1 was observed working unsupervised with children in the kindergarten classroom without all required clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“On 1/18/24, at time of renewal, Staff person #-1 and Staff #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health & Safety Training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
“On 1/18/24, at time of renewal, a mouse was observed in the office and classrooms of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 1/18/24, at time of renewal, individual smoke detectors are not tested and recorded at least every 30 days as required by Fire & Panic Act 62. Additionally, proof of purchase/installation of the facility's individual smoke detectors was not on file at the facility as required by Fire & Panic Act 62.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2024
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“On 1/18/24, at time of renewal, lunches from children's home containing potentially hazardous foods were not refrigerated.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 22, 2024
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“On 1/18/24, at time of renewal, windows located on the second-floor multipurpose room were not modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 inches or fewer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 1/18/24, at time of renewal, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health & Safety Training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“On 1/18/24, at time of renewal, a policy addressing Shaken Baby Syndrome, Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment was not on file at the facility as required by OCC.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2024
Feb 21, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 1,2,3 and 4 were missing CSR's”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Agreement form for child 1,2,3 and 4 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection certification rep asked for emergency drill log. Provider did not have an emergency drill documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing criminal date police clearance from their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
Mar 1, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Child 5 and 7 had expired health assessments”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Child 1 and 4 had expired emergency contact. During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and 10 had expired fee agreements”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Child 1,3 and 4 were missing address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During renewal inspection certification reviewed child files. Child 2 and 9 is missing work addresses of the enrolling parent. Child 9 was missing work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(6) Physician name, address, phone/Insurance coverage information
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Child 6 was missing address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Child 5 and 7 was missing health insurance information”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and 10 were missing persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative observed no protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The facility had embedded equipment in their play space which was embedded in mulch. The equipment was not mounted over enough mulch to meet the requirements of the USCPSC, the mulch was less than 6 inches in depth.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the gym.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Mandated reporter for staff 1 and 3 were expired. During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1,2 and 3 were missing NSOR”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 17, 2022
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and 10 were missing date of admission on the fee agreement”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Kids Are First
Is Kids Are First licensed?
Yes. Kids Are First is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Kids Are First last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 7, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kids Are First had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 31 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 Kids Are First care for?
111, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Kids Are First accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Kids Are First'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 Kids Are First cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 257-7344 to ask.
What is Kids Are First's phone number?
(215) 257-7344.
Where is Kids Are First?
25 E Church St, Sellersville, PA 18960. The nearest other daycare we list is The Gingerbread House, 0.4 miles away.