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Kid's Kount

211 E Garfield St, Shippensburg, PA 172574.3· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
114
open each week
5 days

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About Kid's Kount

Kid's Kount is a child care center in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 114 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
114 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity114 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kid's Kount has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Kid's Kount

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
114 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00258656
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 31 rules in all · 23 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Background checks 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • 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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  1. May 14, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan presented for inspection, it was found that a plan for the continuity of care/operations was not included.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.27(d) Plan posted

      “Upon inspection of the required documents required to be posted at the facility, it was found that a copy of the emergency plans were not available in a conspicuous location.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(3) Disposable nursers or parents

      “Upon observation of Room #3 [infant childcare space] and direct verbal confirmation with Staff Person #1, it was verified that infant feeding bottles were being hand-washed onsite and reused without being processed through a commercial dishwasher.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.183(a) Locked cabinet

      “Upon inspection of the facility physical site, it was found that child records were not stored in a locked cabinet in the director's office, which had the door open/freely accessible upon visual inspection [x2].”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.193(a) Confidential; stored in locked cabinet

      “Upon inspection of the facility physical site, it was found that facility person's records were not stored in a locked cabinet in the director's office, which had the door open/freely accessible upon visual inspection [x2].”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “Upon inspection of the facility emergency plan presented for inspection, it was found that the plan did not include specifics related to the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Upon inspection of each childcare space, it was found that a container of Lysol disinfecting wipes labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' was accessible in the cabinet of the right-side toileting area of Room #6.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026

  2. Mar 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Facility person # 1 does not have a valid PA child abuse, a valid National Sexual Offender Registry or a valid DHS FBI clearance on file at the facility upon inspection on 3.30.26. Facility Person #2 was notified in person on 3.19.26 that Facility Person #1 must be removed [for this reason] from childcare duties until such time as all four required clearance documents were approved on file. Furthermore, on 3.30.26 at 1310, Facility Person #1 was observed in a preschool room working alone with children during naptime and was not under direct supervision of a permanent employee.”
  3. Mar 19, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file of Staff Person #1 contains a child abuse history clearance dated 8.17.20 which is more than 60 months old [expired 8.17.25]. There is no application in the file for an updated child abuse clearance. Second, the file for Staff Person #1 contains a FBI clearance dated 10.20.20, which is more than 60 months old [expired 10.20.25]. There is no application in the file for an updated FBI clearance. Third, the file for Staff Person #1 contains a PA criminal record clearance dated 8.17.20, which is more than 60 months old [expired 8.17.25]. There is no application in the file for an updated PA criminal clearance. Finally, the file for Staff Person #1 contains a National Sexual Offender Registry dated 9.29.20, which is more than 60 months old [expired 9.29.25]. There is no application in the file for an updated National Sexual Offender Registry. Staff Person #1 was observed unsupervised with children in care on 3.19.26 at 1315 during child nap time. Staff person #1 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 1.14.21.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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 mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 1.14.21. Staff person #1 has completed the health and safety course titled (Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality (10 hours) dated 5.9.21) but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “Upon inspection of staff files [for staff observed in direct childcare duties], it was found that the health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 1.11.2024 [expired 1.31.26].”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Upon inspection of fire safety logs, it was found that the following test dates were logged that exceed the maximum of 30-days between required tests: 3.7.25 - 4.9.25 [33 days].”
  4. Mar 18, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “Staff Person #1 verbally confirmed that an injury report for the minor injury of Child #1 was not created nor given to the child's parent on 2.6.26 because Child #1 parent declined the offer of one and the child was not sent for emergency medical care.”
  5. Oct 21, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “Staff #3 observed working as an AGS but her file did not include verification of child care experience.”
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Cert Rep Observed that the file for Staff #3 did not contain verification of a Child Abuse Clearance or a DHS FBI Clearance. Cert Rep also observed that the files for Staff # 3 and Staff # 4 did not include disclosure statements.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 both confirmed that on 9/12/25, in the pre-k room, there was one staff member for 11 children, for a duration of approximately 15 minutes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025

  6. Oct 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “Staff #3 observed working as an AGS but her file did not include verification of child care experience.”
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Cert Rep Observed that the file for Staff #3 did not contain verification of a Child Abuse Clearance or a DHS FBI Clearance. Cert Rep also observed that the files for Staff # 3 and Staff # 4 did not include disclosure statements.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “Staff # 1 and Staff # 2 both confirmed that on 9/12/25, in the pre-k room, there was one staff member for 11 children, for a duration of approximately 15 minutes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2025

  7. May 12, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “On 5/12/25, it was observed that staff persons 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not updated their NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry) certificate within 60 months. Staff person 2 had a NSOR on file that expired on 12/23/24 that was not updated until 4/30/25. Staff person 3 had a NSOR on file that expired on 12/23/24 that was not updated until 4/30/25. Staff person 4 had a NSOR on file that expired on 12/23/24 that was not updated until 4/30/25. Staff person 5 had a NSOR on file that expired on 12/23/24 that was not updated until 4/30/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “On 5/12/25, it was observed that staff person 1 was functioning as an aide and did not have documentation of at least 8th grade education and 2 years of experience on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

      “On 5/12/25, it was observed that the trash can in the Older Toddler bathroom did not have a plastic liner. CORRECTED ON SITE.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 5/12/25, it was observed that the rubber bricks used for playground surfacing had gaps between them, posing a tripping hazard for the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “On 5/12/25, it was observed that there was peeling paint in the facility. Peeling paint was observed in the Older Toddler classroom under the caterpillar wall decoration. Peeling pains was observed in the Preschool 2 classroom in the block center.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “On 5/12/25, it was observed that child 2 did not have an address on file for one of their release persons. (CORRECTED ON SITE)”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “On 5/12/25, it was observed that the emergency transportation plan was not posted in the Older Toddler classroom. CORRECTED ON SITE”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “On 5/12/25, it was observed in the Toddler Room, that the cushions on the blue couch closest to the sink were torn on the corners, exposing the stuffing. CORRECTED ON SITE.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025

  8. May 14, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Staff #1, #4, #5, #6, and #7 had documentation of completed mandated reporter training dated 2015 with updated training completed in 2024. Staff #1, #4, #5, #6, and #7 did not complete mandated reporter training every 60 months as required by CPSL. Staff #3 was observed providing direct care to children without a valid NSOR clearance on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

      “Staff member #2 did not have a TB test on record within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “Staff #1 was observed providing direct care to children with a health assessment gap on record of 5/29/20 to 4/1/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(1) Health and Safety Training - Prevention and control of infectious diseases

      “Staff person #2 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Getting Started with Child Care Revised 2022 (10 hours).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “Medication for child #1 was observed to have an expiration date of 9/2023 and was documented on the medication log as having been administered on 4/23/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2024

  9. Feb 1, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.21/3270.102(f) General Health and Safety/Indoor climbing- protective surface

      “Facility self-reported the following incident: On 1/25/2024, Child #1 was climbing a wooden ladder located on indoor play equipment. Child slipped and fell backwards, hitting his head on the carpeted concrete floor which resulted in a head injury and hospitalization. The fall zone located behind the wooden ladder was observed not to have a protective surface covering.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.21/3270.102(f) General Health and Safety/Indoor climbing- protective surface

      “Facility self-reported the following incident: On 1/25/2024, Child #1 was climbing a wooden ladder located on indoor play equipment. Child slipped and fell backwards, hitting his head on the carpeted concrete floor which resulted in a head injury and hospitalization. The fall zone located behind the wooden ladder was observed not to have a protective surface covering.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024

  10. May 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. May 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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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Is Kid's Kount licensed?

Yes. Kid's Kount is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Kid's Kount last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 14, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kid's Kount had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 9 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 Kid's Kount care for?

114, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Kid's Kount accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kid's Kount's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kid's Kount cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 530-1819 to ask.

What is Kid's Kount's phone number?

(717) 530-1819.

Where is Kid's Kount?

211 E Garfield St, Shippensburg, PA 17257. The nearest other daycare we list is Jack & Jill Day Care Center, 0.4 miles away.

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