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Kids Kingdom Preparatory Academy is a child care center in New Castle, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 134 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 107 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 134 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Kids Kingdom Preparatory Academy has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 24, 2026: 20 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 107 rules in all · 107 corrected
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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3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“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: Mandated Reporter Training and PA Required Health and Safety Training Part 1. Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2/25/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“In the preschool 1 room on the teacher's desk was adult scissors accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for Staff person #4 includes verification of Pediatric First Aid/CPR training dated 7/21/26, after the expiration date of 5/31/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 2/25/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff #1 and 3's files did not contain proof of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“At approximately 1030am in the PS 1 room it was observed that Staff #2 left Staff #1, an aide, alone with 8 preschool age children. At approximately 1250pm it was observed that Staff #2, an aide, was alone in the preschool with 10 preschool age children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In the Preschool 2 room a protective outlet cover was missing from one outlet on the edge of the counter. In the older toddler room near the kitchen play area 2 protective outlet covers were missing.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the older toddler room was a bin of diaper cream on the bottom shelf and a bin of sunscreen on the 2nd shelf that was accessible to children. In the preschool transition room was an S.C. Johnson Plug in by the door that stated keep out of reach of children was accessible to children. In the preschool 1 room there was Germx Hand sanitizer that state Keep Out of Reach of children on the teachers desk accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“In the preschool room 2 was a trash can without a lid that contained partly eaten food, used plates, and used napkins.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
3270.71 Heat Source
“In the older toddler room there was a candle warmer on the sink that children use to wash hands that reached a temperature of 128 Degrees Fahrenheit. In the older toddler room on the low shelf in the diaper area was another candle warmer that reached a temperature of 158 degrees Fahrenheit. In the preschool 1 room there was a candle warmer on the counter that reached 138 degrees Fahrenheit, and a lava lamp by the children's sink that was 128 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“In the preschool 2 room the bag that contained the first aid kit was sitting on the counter accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the hall to the older toddler room is a blue rug that was torn causing a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the girl's bathroom at the back of 2 toilet stalls was peeling paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“In the Preschool 1 room was Parent's Choice Infants Acetaminophen and Infant Ibuprofen Concentrated Drops that did not contain the name of the child for whom the medication is intended on the label of the medication container.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
3270.133(5) Original label
“In the preschool transition was Genexa Kid's Pain and Fever with an expiration date of 6/2026 causing it to not be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. In the preschool 1 room was Children's Tylenol with an expiration date of 7/2026 causing it to not be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
3270.133(6) Written consent
“In the preschool 1 room was triple antibiotic ointment and Children's Pain and Fever Chewables that did not have written parental consent to administer.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
3270.133(7)(i) Name of medication
“In the preschool transition room was a medication log that stated a medication had been administered on 10/10/25 that did not contain the name of the medication. In the preschool transition room there were 2 additional medication logs that did not contain the name of the medication. In the preschool 1 room there were 5 medication logs that did not contain the name of the medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff #1's file did not contain an initial health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire testing log contained the following dates 12/5/25-1/5/26 and 3/3/26-4/30/26 which is more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The thermometer in the infant room refrigerator was not working properly.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“In the pre-k room that was not in use the baseboard was falling off. In the Pre-K room in use and the Preschool transition room there was splintering along the bottoms of the wooden cabinets. In the Preschool outside play space the cement sidewalk at the bottom of the steps by the fence was eroding causing a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the Pre-K room that was not in use there was damaged plaster along the wall on the left above the ABC shelf. In the girl's bathroom there was peeling paint on the wall behind the left and middle toilets.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The garbage can in the girl's restroom did not have a lid.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.82(j) Running water - diapering
“In the young toddler room, the motor for the potable sink was not working so they filled up a basin of water and washed the children's hands in the basin and rinsed in another basin. The basin that they were washing the children's hands in was not changed every time between each child.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“Child #3's file contained a health assessment dated 2/13/25, which was more than 60 days after enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet). Child #4's file did not contain an initial health assessment withing 60 days of enrollment(See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Staff file #4 lacked 6.5 of the 12 hours of annual child care training required from 5/2024 to 5/2025. Staff file #4 contained 7 child care training hours dated 10/8/25(1hr) and 10/15/25(6hr) used for correction.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The fire alarm testing log contained the following dates 6/5/25-7/18/25 which are more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“The emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers in an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“Child #2's file did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“Staff #1's health assessment did not state that the individual was suitable to provide childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“Staff #5's TB test is dated 10/13/25 which is after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff #1's two most recent health assessments are dated 2/13/23 and 10/29/25 which are more than 24 months apart. Staff #4's two most recent health assessments are dated 6/8/22 and 10/9/25 which are more than 24 months apart. Staff #7's two most recent health assessments are dated 5/9/23 and 10/27/25 which are more than 24 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff #5's initial health assessment is dated 10/13/25 which is after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“In the Young Toddler room and the Older Toddler room the trash cans used to dispose of used diapers was not hands free.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“At approximately 1130am a child did not wash their hands after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“In the Pre-K room in use there was a prescription Albuterol inhaler without the original box and prescription label.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“Child #2's file did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the preschool outside play space there were exposed bolts on the gate facing in accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.106(j) Prohibit items in crib
“At approximately 9am in the infant room it was observed that an infant was asleep in a pack and play laying on a pillow and a stuffed animal toy was in the bed with the infant.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“In the Pre-K room in use and the Transition Young Toddler room there were no thermometers in the refrigerators.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“There was no written plan of daily activities posted in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“Child #1's date of admission was not on the financial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“Child #5's financial agreement was not signed by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises
“The emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“The emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures did not include method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises, a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children, and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Staff #1's two most recent fire safety trainings are dated 9/18/24 and 10/7/25 which are more than 12 months apart. Staff #2's two most recent fire safety trainings are dated 7/22/24 and 10/13/25 which is more than 12 months apart. Staff #4's two most recent fire safety trainings are dated 7/25/24 and 10/8/25 which are more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #6 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #5's child abuse clearance is dated 3/27/25 which is after first date with children(See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Staff #3's initial evaluation dated 1/6/25 was more than 12 months after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff #7's file did not contain documentation of evaluated proof of education of the person's foreign diploma.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the indoor gross motor room, there was hand sanitizer Blaster in a blue bin which stated keep out of reach of children accessible to children. In the young toddler room there was Destin diaper cream, which stated keep out of reach of children, on the open shelves of the diaper table accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“In the young toddler room a trash can that contained food waste did not have a lid.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“In the indoor gross motor room the first aid kit was in a book bag on the ground accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On two occurrences, 1.8.25-2.10.25 and 3.10.25-4.10.25, testing of the fire detection system was more than the required 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for Staff #1 contained a Basic Life Support training which is not an approved curriculum of Pediatric First Aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff #2 was lacking the NSOR clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.37(b)(1) HS/GED
“The file for Staff #2 was lacking proof of high school diploma.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed peeling, flaking paint behind the toilet in the boy's bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed flaking rust on the partition in the toilet area of the boy's bathroom and on the middle partition of the toilet area of the girl's bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files for Staff Person #3 and #5, who has been working at the facility for more than one year, did not include an annual written evaluation. The first written evaluations in the files for Staff Person #6, #9 and #10 were conducted more than 12 months after the staff person's first day in child care. The most recent written evaluations in the files for Staff Person #7 and #8 exceeded 12 months between evaluations. (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The most recent health assessments in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 24 months between health assessments. The initial health assessments in the file for Staff Person #9 and #14 were conducted after the staff person's first day working in child care. The files for Staff Person #4, #7, #8 and #10 do not include a health assessment conducted within the past 24 months. The files for Staff Person #11 and #13 do not include an initial health assessment. (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for Child #2, who has been enrolled for more than 60 days, did not include an initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The most recent State Police, Child Abuse and FBI clearances in the files for Staff Person #1 and #8 exceeded 60 months between clearances. The Child Abuse Clearances in the files for Staff Person #3, #12 and #14 were dated after the staff person's first day in child care. The State Police Clearance in the file for Staff Person #7 was dated after the staff person's first day in child care and the file did not include an application for State Police Clearance dated on or before the staff person's start date. The NSOR Certificates in the files for Staff Person #4 and #7 were dated more than 45 days after the staff person's first day in child care. The NSOR Application and Certificate in the file for Staff Person #14 was conducted after the staff person's first day in child care. (See LIS Code Sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff Person #11 contains a foreign Bachelor's Degree that has not been evaluated.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“Observed less than two feet of space on three sides for three of the pack 'n' plays where children were napping in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“Observed a pack 'n' play blocking the exit door in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The files for Child #3, #5 and #6, who are preschool children, did not contain an updated health report conducted within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The training for the most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #10 was conducted after the previous certificate had expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The most recent fire safety trainings in the files for Staff Person #1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 exceeded 12 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2024
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The emergency contact form in the file for Child #1 did not include 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: Dec 20, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The initial child service reports in the files for Child #1 and #4 were conducted more than six months after the child's first day of attendance at the facility. The only child service reports in the files for Child #2, #3, #5 and #6, who have been enrolled at the facility for more than one year, were dated November, 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #12 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid/CPR in an approved curriculum from a certified PQAS Instructor.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The most recent Mandated Reporter Trainings in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024
3270.102(e) Infant/toddler - no material less than 1 inch
“A group of children that included 8 older toddlers was observed receiving care in an outdoor playspace with embedded equipment that was mounted over mulch (with pieces of a diameter less than 1 inch.)”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024
3270.72(b) Screened
“There was an unscreened door leading from a classroom to an outdoor playspace that was propped open.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“There was no documentation on file of completion of pediatric first aid & CPR training for Facility Persons #1 and #2, employed at the facility more than 90 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2024
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“The most recent smoke detector testing recorded on the facility's log was listed as occurring on 11/1/23. Testing is required to occur at least every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The most recent fire drill recorded on the facility's fire drill log was listed as occurring on 1/5/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“There was no documentation on file of completion of mandated reporter training for Facility Person #1, employed at the facility more than 90 days.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file of facility person #3, employed more than 90 days (see coded LIS sheet), did not contain documentation of initial emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record of #3 does not contain 1 of the 2 Hep A vaccinations or acceptable written exemption from the parent or child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The health assessment of child #6 does not contain a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file of facility person #2 contained documentation of completion of the health and safety topics listed in subsections (f)1-9 dated 5/6/2023, more than 90 days from their start date at the facility (see coded LIS sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete
“The health assessment of child #5 does not contain a statement the age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3270.133(7)(i) Name of medication
“The older toddler classroom contained a medication log for a child which did not contain the name of the medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The health assessment of facility persons #1, #7 and #8 did not contain documentation of an examination for communicable diseases and the results of the examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The file of child #1 did not contain documentation of the approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development being completed in the past 6 months, with the last being dated 11/8/2022. The files of child #3, #4 and #5, all enrolled for more than 6 months (see coded LIS sheet), did not contain documentation of the approved form being completed within the past 6 or 12 months (see coded LIS sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“The files of child #1, #2 and #3 contained the original financial agreements.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file of child #3 contained a health assessment dated 6/15/2021 and a current health assessment dated 8/22/2023 lacking health assessments every 6 months as an infant and young toddler (see coded LIS sheet). The file of child #4, identified as a toddler at the time (see coded LIS sheet), contained a health assessment dated 12/20/2022 but did not contain an updated health assessment within 6 months of the prior. The file of child #5, identified as a young toddler at the time (see coded LIS sheet), contained a health assessment dated 3/17/2023, lacking an updated health assessment within 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file of child #1, identified as a preschool age child (see coded LIS sheet), contained a health assessment dated 5/19/2022 but lacked a current health assessment within 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the preschool classroom, a blue bin which contained waffle blocks was cracked.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file of facility person #7, identified as an aide, did not contain documentation of education and/or experience to qualify for the position.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file of facility person #4, identified as a group supervisor, did not contain documentation of the education or experience to qualify them for the position.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file of facility person #9 contained documentation of a written evaluation by the director dated 10/24/2022 but did not contain one in the past 12 months. The file of facility person #10, employed for more than 12 months (see coded LIS sheet) did not contain an annual written evaluation by the director.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file of facility persons #1, #2, #4, #7 and #8 contain disclosure statements which did not contain the date. The disclosure statement of facility person #6 was dated 10/19/2023, more than 90 days from their start date at the facility (see coded LIS sheet). The file of facility person #8 contained an FBI clearance dated 11/3/2023, and an incomplete PA state police clearance which was dated more than 45 days from their start date (see coded LIS sheet) and did not contain a dissemination date.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Documentation of the fire safety trainings of facility person #10 were dated more than 12 months apart (6/15/2023 & 7/3/2023).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“The refrigerator in the infant classroom contained 2 bottles which were not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact and financial agreement forms for child #1, #3, #4 and #5 did not have documentation of being reviewed and/or updated within the past 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file of facility persons #2, #3 and #5 did not contain documentation of education and/or hours to qualify as an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file of facility person #5 did not contain 1 of 2 written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The files of facility person #1, #2 and #6 contained documentation of completed pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR which was dated more than 90 days from their start date at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“The fire drill log listed "all staff" and not the specific names of the facility persons participating in the fire drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days on one occasion (3/3/2023 to 4/3/2023) in the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.123(a) Signed
“The financial agreement of child #2 did not contain the signature of the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The financial agreement of child #3 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility emergency plan did not have a continuity of operations plan or contingency plan in the event of a disaster.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“Documentation of fire safety training for facility person #10 exceeded 12 months (10/26/2021 and 11/9/2022).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of facility person #1 did not contain an FBI clearance, #2 contained an NSOR dated 10/18/2022 more than 45 days from their start date (see coded LIS sheet), #4 contained an NSOR application dated 6/15/2022 but did not have a completed NSOR, #5 contained an NSOR dated 8/15/2022, after their start date with children (see coded LIS sheet) with no documentation of submission, #8 did not contain a completed PA state police or child abuse clearance and #9 contained out of state police and child abuse clearances dated more than 45 days from start (10/18/2022 and 10/6/2022) and did not contain PA state police or child abuse clearances. All staff have been employed for more than 45 days (see coded LIS sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022
3270.94(a)(4) Hypothetical locations
“The front door was used consecutively as the hypothetical location for the fire drills conducted on 6/14/2022 and 7/14/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days by a day or two on the following occasions: 1/14/2022 to 2/14/2022, 3/14/2022 to 4/14/2022, 5/13/2022 to 6/14/2022, 8/12/2022 to 9/12/2022 and 10/10/2022 to 11/10/2022. It is now current.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“A written evaluation completed by the director was not completed for facility person #10, who has been employed for more than 12 months (see coded LIS sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.66(b) Original container
“The first aid kit in the preschool 3 classroom, which was on the counter accessible to children, contained aspirin, burn ointment, antibiotic ointment, sting relief, all labeled keep out of the reach of children. All laundry detergent and disinfecting wipes were in the open hallway closet accessible to children. Hand sanitizer labeled keep out of the reach of children was accessible to children on the desk in the lobby.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“Due to the hook being broken, the first aid kit in preschool 3 was on a counter accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in the infant room did not contain tweezers and the first aid kit in preschool 3 room did not contain soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
3270.81 Glass
“Visual strips or identification was not present on the glass in the following child care spaces: the door in the indoor play space, the door to outside in the young toddler room, the door in the older toddler room and the door and long window by the door in the preschool 3 room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“Handwashing signs were not posted at the following: the sink in the infant room, the changing table and 2 training chairs in the young toddler room, the sink and 4 training chairs in the older toddler room, the training chair in the transition room, the sink in the preschool room, the sink in the indoor play space and at each sink and toilet/urinal in the boys' and girls' restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact and financial agreements of child #2, 3, 4, and 6 were not updated within the past 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“The file of facility person #2 contained documentation of their tuberculosis screening being completed on 8/24/2022, #3 on 8/5/2022, #4 on 6/17/2022, #6 on 8/3/2022, #7 on 6/15/2022 and #8 on 11/11/2022, all after their start date with children (see coded LIS sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The diapering area in the older classroom did not contain a lidded trash can.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
3270.123(a) Signed
“The financial agreement of child #4 was not signed by the parent or operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The financial agreement of child #4 did not contain the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The health assessment of facility person #2 was dated 11/7/2022, #3 was dated 8/3/2022, #4 was dated 6/17/2022, #5 was dated 10/25/2022, #7 was dated 6/13/2022, and #8 was dated 11/9/2022, all after their start date with children (see coded LIS sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“The trash can in the older toddler room contained a disposable diaper which was tied in a plastic bag before being discarded.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022
3270.133(7)(vii) Staff initials
“The older toddler room contained a medication log for child #8 which did not have the initials of the staff person who administered medication on 9/14/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Documentation of a current child service report Department's approved form providing information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided was not on file for child #2, 3, 5, 6 and 7.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The financial agreement of child #4 did not contain their arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“The financial agreement of child #4 did not contain their date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022
3270.133(6) Written consent
“The older toddler classroom contained medication labeled for child #5 and another medication labeled for child #8, but there was no signed parental consent for administration of the medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The immunization record of child #1 lacked 1 Rotavirus, 1 DTap, 1 HIB, 1 Pneumococcal and 1 Polio, and child #2, 5, 6 and 7 did not contain documentation of an annual influenza vaccination in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP or acceptable documentation of acceptable exemption.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file of child #7, identified as a preschooler, contained a health assessment dated 9/8/2021 and did not have documentation of an updated health assessment within 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file of child #2 contained a health assessment dated 8/7/2020, lacking updated health assessments at least every 6 months. The file of child #3, a young toddler, contained a health assessment dated 7/12/2021and did not contain updates at least every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2022
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“The preschool 3 room did not contain a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted in a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact form of child #1 did not include the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact form of child #4 did not include the health insurance coverage or policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“The emergency contact form of child #5 did not include information on the child's special needs which is needed in an emergency situation or documentation this is not applicable to the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“The files of child #1 and 4 contained the original financial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact form of child #4 did not included the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The health assessment of facility person #1 contained documentation of an examination for communicable diseases but lacked complete results and facility person #3 did not contain documentation of an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination with the health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Facility person #1 and 2, both less than 90 days of hire (see CODED LIS SHEET), were working in a classroom together. Facility person #1 had pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR in approved curriculum, but not by a PQAS instructor and did not have the required health and safety topics completed. Facility person #2 did not have pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR or the health and safety topics completed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At approximately 10:45 AM, the certification representative rang the doorbell to the facility. After asking who was at the door through the intercom, facility person #3 arrived at the door to let the certification representative into the facility. While walking to the classroom, facility person #3 stated they were in ratio. In the classroom, facility person #4 was alone with 13 children while facility person #3 answered the door.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“There was more than 12 months between the previous and most current staff evaluations on file for staff #2. Dates are as follows: 2/27/20 and 10/21/21. The file for staff #9 lacks a staff evaluation within the past 12 months. . Start date 10/2/20. No staff evaluation is on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“There was more than 60 months between the previous and most current Child Abuse clearances on file for staff #1. Dates are as follows: 3/4/16 and 10/21/21. The file for staff #5, with start date of 4/19/21, lacked an NSOR and Child Abuse clearance on or before initial start date in a child care position. There is no NSOR on file. Child Abuse clearance is on file and dated 11/5/21. The file for staff #6, with start date of 2/2/21, lacked an FBI and NSOR clearance on or before initial start date in a child care position. No FBI clearance is on file. NSOR is now on file and dated 2/4/21. The file for staff #7, with start date of 10/11/21, lacked a State Police, Child Abuse, FBI and NSOR on or before initial start date in a child care position. Clearances are now on file and dated: State Police, 10/17/21, Child Abuse- 10/18/21, FBI - 10/18/21 and NSOR - 11/4/21. The file for staff #8, with start date of 9/20/21, lacked a State Police, Child Abuse, FBI, and NSOR clearance on or before initial start date in a child care setting. There is no NSOR clearance on file. Other clearances are on file and dated - State Police - 11/10/21, Child Abuse - 11/10/21, and FBI - 10/27/21. The file for staff #9, with start date of 10/2/20, lacked a disclosure statement on or before initial start date in a child care position. Disclosure is now on file and dated 10/19/20. The file for staff #11, with start date of 8/30/21, lacked a Child Abuse, FBI and NSOR clearance on or before initial start date in a child care position. Clearances are on file and dated - Child Abuse 9/2/21, FBI- 8/31/21 and NSOR - 9/7/21. The file for staff #12, with start date of 8/27/21, lacked a State Police, Child Abuse FBI and NSOR clearance on or before initial start date in a child care position. There is no FBI clearance on file. Other clearances are on file and dated - State Police - 8/30/21, Child Abuse - 9/1/212 and NSOR - 9/8/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for staff #5 lacks mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire. Start date 4/19/21. No training is on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2021
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The files for staff #5 and 6 lack Pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR within 90 days of hire. Staff #5's start date is 4/19/21 and no training is on file. Staff #6 now has training on file. Start date- 2/2/21 and training is dated 8/7/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2021
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In the indoor gross motor play space, observed an area of peeling paint, which was approximately 4 inches wide on the bottom of the left wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2021
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“There was more than 12 months between the previous and most current fire safety trainings on file for staff #4. Dates are as follows: 7/27/20 and 10/11/21. The file for staff #9 lacks fire safety training within the past 12 months. Start date 10/2/20 and there is no fire safety training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2021
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“The files for children #1. 3, 4 and 5 lacked verification that ongoing vaccinations are in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2021
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The Pediatric CPR/First aid training on file for staff #1 and 3 was not renewed on or before the expiration date. Staff #1 - previous training expired 4/16/21 and new training is dated 8/7/21. Staff #3 - previous training expired 4/25/21 and new training is dated 8/7/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2021
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The files for staff #4 and #9 lack emergency plan training within the past 12 months. Dates are as follows: Staff #4 - 7/27/20 and staff #9 - 11/17/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2021
3270.133(5) Original label
“In the Daycare 1 room, observed Dimetap which expired 2/21, Children's Ibuprofen which expired 11/20 and Infant Tylenol which expired 8/21. In the Transition Room, observed Nasal Spray and Children's Motrin which expired 8/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2021
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The file for child #2, with start date of 4/19/21, lacks an initial health assessment within 90 days (regulatory suspensions allowing 90 days) following the first date of attendance at the facility. There is no health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2021
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The files for staff #1, 2, and 3 lack a health assessment that was completed within the past 24 months. Dates are as follows: Staff #1 - 4/17/19, Staff #2 - 7/30/19, Staff #3 - 9/24/19. The files for staff # 8 and #11 lacked an initial health assessment which was conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. Staff #8 - Start date 9/20/21 and health assessment is dated 11/5/21, Staff #11 - Start date 8/30/21 and health assessment is dated 10/4/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2021
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“The initial TB screenings on file for staff #6, 8 and 11 were not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. Staff #6 start date is 2/2/21 and TB screening is dated 2/4/21. Staff # 8 start date is 9/20/21 and TB screening on file is dated 11/8/21, and staff #11 start date is 8/30/21 and TB screening is dated 10/6/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2021
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The files for staff #5 and 10 lack one written, nonfamily reference. The files for staff #6 and 12 lack two written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2021
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Proof of purchase of the facility's interconnected fire detection system was not on file at the facility. There was more than 30 days between manual tests of the fire detection system. Dates are as follows 8/12/21 and 9/25/21. The most recent test on file is dated 11/11/21 and is current.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2021
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2021
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff #5, who holds the title of assistant group supervisor, lacks 2500 hours of child care experience. The file for staff #7, who holds the title of assistant group supervisor, lacks 1250 hours of child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Kids Kingdom Preparatory Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 24, 2026, with 20 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 107 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 107 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.
134, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 510-7302 to ask.
(724) 510-7302.
314 W Englewood Ave, New Castle, PA 16105. The nearest other daycare we list is Oconnors Family Daycare IV, 0.1 miles away.