Discovery Kids Daycare Center
46 Valley Pike, Johnstown, PA
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Kimberly Thomas Family Child Care Home is a home daycare in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Kimberly Thomas Family Child Care Home has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 21, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 17 rules in all · 16 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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3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact and agreement for Child #3 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #3's emergency contact and agreement were signed on 9/9/25 and reviewed on 10/1/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Fire drills were not conducted at least once every 60 days. The facility provided documentation of fire drills being conducted on 8/26/25, 10/23/25, 12/22/25, 2/20/26, 4/21/26, 6/19/26, and 8/19/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The facility was unable to provide documentation that the fire detection system was manually tested at least every 30 days. The facility provided a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested on 6/10/26 with a previous one completed on 5/3/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“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 2/28/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
3290.18 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 2/28/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
3290.131(b)(2) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months
“The file of Child #2 lacked an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. The file of Child #2 contained health reports dated 7/16/25 and 8/25/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2026
3290.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The health report for Child #1 included a statement that the child is not able to participate in child care and does not appear to be free from contagious or communicable disease without providing an explanation.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2026
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. The operator provided documentation of fire drills being conducted on 8/30/24, 10/30/24, 12/27/24, 2/25/25, 4/24/25, 6/25/25, and 8/25/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3290.75(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Observed peeling paint on the deck railings of the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2025
3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file of Household Member #1 lacked a National Sex Offender Registry Certificate updated every 60 months. The file of Household Member #1 contained a NSOR dated 8/20/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“2nd citation. Previously cited on 9/17/24. The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. The operator provided documentation of fire drills being conducted on 9/14/23, 11/2/23, 1/11/24, 3/11/24, 5/10/24, 7/9/24, and 8/30/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. The operator provided documentation of fire drills being conducted on 9/14/23, 11/2/23, 1/11/24, 3/11/24, 5/10/24, 7/9/24, and 8/30/24.”
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“The file of Child #2 lacked child service reports completed at least every 6 months. The file of Child #2 contained child service reports dated 9/18/23 and 4/15/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of Household Member #1 lacked a State Police Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, and DHS FBI Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Household Member #1 contained a State Police Clearance dated 7/24/19, a Child Abuse Clearance dated 7/31/19, and a DHS FBI Clearance dated 8/10/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contact for Child #1 was not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #1's emergency contact was signed on 9/24/23 and reviewed on 4/2/24. The emergency contact and agreement for Child #2 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #2's emergency contact and agreement were reviewed on 4/4/22, 9/25/23, and 4/10/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3290.131(b)(1) Updated infant health report: every 6 months
“The file of Child #2 lacked an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The file of Child #2 contained health reports dated 9/15/23 and 7/19/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3290.24(f) Emergency plan
“The letter provided to the parent explaining emergency procedures did not address accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The agreement for Child #3 was not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #3's agreement was reviewed on 6/14/22, 1/30/23, and 6/30/23. The emergency contact and agreement for Child #4 were not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-month period. Child #4's emergency contact and agreement were signed on 10/10/22 with no documentation of reviews and updates.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023
3290.131(d)(5)/3290.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“Child #4, a 15-month-old, lacked MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis A immunizations according to recommendations of the ACIP. Child #4 had no documentation of MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis A immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023
3290.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“Child #2's health report did not include 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: Sep 20, 2023
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of completing the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 by December 30, 2022 (SEE LIS Code Sheet). Staff #1 had no documentation of completing the Health and Safety Update.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2023
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The files of Household Members #2, #3, and #4 lacked signed disclosure statements.”
3290.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The agreement of Child #4 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2023
3290.123(a)(3) Services provided
“The file of Child #1, with an admission date of 10/17/22, contained a child service report that was not dated or completed. The file of Child #3, with an admission date of 11/1/21, contained a child service report that was not dated or completed. The file of Child #4, with an admission date of 10/10/22, did not contain a child service report.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2023
3290.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“The agreement of Child #4 did not specify the departure time.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2023
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The operator lacked documentation of the proof and date of purchase of the interconnected smoke alarms.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact information for Child #3 did not include the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023
3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Emergency contact information for Child #4 did not include health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023
3290.131(a) Within 60 days
“Child #2 lacked an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. Child #2 had an admission date of 3/13/23 with a health report dated 7/31/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023
3290.131(b)(1) Updated infant health report: every 6 months
“The files of Children #1 and #4 lacked an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The file of Child #1 contained health reports dated 9/21/22 and 10/7/22. The file of Child #4 contained a health report dated 12/8/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The operator or designated staff person did not ensure that fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. The operator provided documentation of fire drills being conducted on 9/13/22, 11/11/22, 1/10/23, 3/10/23, 5/9/23, and 7/7/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2023
3290.131(b)(2) Updated toddler/preschool health report: every 12 months
“The file of Child #3 lacked an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. The file of Child #3 contained health reports dated 3/16/22 and 7/11/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“2nd citation. Previously cited on 9/12/22. The emergency plan did not address continuity of operations and practice drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 7, 2022
3290.32(a)/3290.192(3) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of Household Member #2 lacked a Child Abuse Clearance updated every 60 months. The file of Household Member #2 contained a Child Abuse Clearance dated 8/27/20 with the previous one dated 8/5/15.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3290.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed screws, batteries, and coins in the left drawer under the television which were accessible to children in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2022
3290.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The operator did not ensure that fire drills were conducted at least once every 60 days. The operator provided documentation of fire drills being conducted on 10/5/21, 4/12/22, 6/15/22, and 8/3/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022
3290.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The files of Children #1 and #2 lacked the complete address of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3290.31(f) Age and training
“The file of Staff #1 lacked documentation of obtaining an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2022
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“The facility was unable to provide a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested at least once every 30 days. The facility provided a written record that the fire detection system was manually tested on 10/1/21, 1/3/22, 2/10/22, 3/7/22, 4/12/22, 5/13/22, 6/13/22 7/22/22 and 8/3/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022
3290.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The files of Children #1 and #2 lacked the complete home address of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form. The files of Children #1, #2, #3, and #4 lacked the complete work address of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2022
3290.124(b)(4) Written consent
“The files of Children #1 and #2 lacked written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care prior to admission on the emergency contact form. Child #1 had an admission date of 8/23/21 with an emergency contact form signed on 9/24/21. Child #2 had an admission date of 8/23/21 with an emergency contact form signed on 9/24/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2022
3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The files of Children #1 and #2 lacked signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid by facility staff prior to admission on the emergency contact form. Child #1 had an admission date of 8/23/21 with an emergency contact form signed on 9/24/21. Child #2 had an admission date of 8/23/21 with an emergency contact form signed on 9/24/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
3290.18 General Health and Safety
“The facility did not have a policy that addressed the recognition of potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, and distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The emergency plan did not address continuity of operations and practice drills.”
3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The emergency contacts and agreements for Children #1, #2, #3, and #4 were not reviewed and updated at least once every 6 months with the reinstating of this regulation on 1/6/22. The emergency contact for Child #1 was signed on 9/24/21 and reviewed on 8/24/22. The agreement for Child #1 was signed on 8/23/21 and reviewed on 8/24/22. The emergency contact for Child #2 was signed on 9/24/21 and reviewed on 8/24/22. The agreement for Child #2 was signed on 8/23/21 and reviewed on 8/24/22. The emergency contact and agreement for Child #3 was signed on 12/30/21. The emergency contact for Child #4 was signed on 11/1/21. The agreement for Child #4 was signed on 10/31/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2022
3290.134(a) Child's hands washed
“Observed Staff #1 using a wash cloth to wipe children's hands before lunch instead of using running water and soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022
3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The files of Children #1 and #2 lacked the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form. The files of Children #3 and #4 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Kimberly Thomas Family Child Care Home 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 September 21, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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.
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 536-6565 to ask.
(814) 536-6565.
Johnstown, PA 15906. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.