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1319 Old York Rd, Abington, PA
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Kids World Child Center is a child care center in Abington, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 113 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 3 Mo & Up, Infants to School Age |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (English & Spanish), STEM / STEAM |
| Enrichment | Art, reading, games |
| Staff | CPR & First Aid Certified Staff |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | Sibling Discount |
| Transportation | Transportation (school pickup coordination available (after school program)) |
| Languages | Spanish (bilingual instruction, English & Spanish) |
| Licensed capacity | 113 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Kids World Child Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 6, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 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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3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“At the time of the Investigation conducted on 05/15/2025, the file for Child #1 did not contain an Initial or Updated Health Assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025
3270.19(b) Child abuse reporting
“At the time of the Investigation conducted on 05/15/2025, it was determined that Staff Person #1 did not immediately make a report of suspected child abuse to ChildLine when informed by the parent of Child #1 of allegations of child abuse occurring at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“At the time of the Investigation conducted on 05/15/2025, it was determined that the provider did not notify the appropriate regional office within 24 hours after receiving notice that Child #1 received emergency room treatment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“At time of inspection, room #3 did not have the cribs that were in use at least 2 ft of space on three sides as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.61(h)/3270.61(h)(2) Exceeding Capacity/Measurement and use of indoor child care space
“At time of inspection, room #1 was out of compliance with room capacity 9 children (5 Infants and 4 YT) in a room that measured for 5 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“At time of inspection, during diapering of children in the infant room (#1) the staff person needed to be reminded to sanitize the changing table after use.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“At time of inspection, cleaning materials were observed in two unlocked closets in room #7.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.82(j) Running water - diapering
“During time of inspection, the changing table in room #3 and #4 were not near a source of running water for hand washing.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At time of inspection, child # 1 did not have written consent for emergency medical care and minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.124(b)(7)/3270.124(c) Name/address/phone release person/Each child care space
“At time of inspection, Child # 1-2 did not have the addresses of release person documented on their emergency contact forms. In addition, the emergency contact forms for the children in care in room #3 were not present in the space where children were in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have proof of at least an 8th grade education and experience documented in their record to qualify her for her position of aide at facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During time of inspection, the bottles and/or sippy cups being used in the infant and young toddler rooms by the children were not properly labeled with their names as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On January 25,2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that staff # 1 was missing two written verification letters.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“On January 25, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 1 designated release person address was not on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“On January 25, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Inspection noticed that staff # 2 was missing a mandated reporting training certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“On January 25, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that children # 1 and # 2 emergency contact forms and agreements forms were missing updated signatures and dates.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“On January 25. 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that staff # 2 was missing a physical exam.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Kids World Child Center 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 November 6, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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.
113, 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, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 559-7799 to ask.
(215) 559-7799.
1560 Old York Rd, Abington, PA 19001. The nearest other daycare we list is GPY Overlook Elementary School, 0.3 miles away.