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Kim’s Kare
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 7 days
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About Kim’s Kare
Kim’s Kare is a group home daycare in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.
It is open every day, 6:00 AM to 5:30 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 65 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| SundayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Kim’s Kare
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 12 children
- License number
- #CER-00257765
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 11, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 65 rules in all · 62 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 18
- Records and paperwork 14
- Safety and hazards 10
- Building, equipment and play areas 9
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Background checks 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Jun 11, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3280.161(c) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“161c A lunchbox containing potentially hazardous foods from home was observed on the front desk and was not refrigerated.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3280.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At approximately 11:51 AM on 6/11/26, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed in the Main Room with a total of 10 children. Staff #1 named 1 Older Toddler & 3 Preschoolers, Staff #2 named 4 Preschoolers, and 2 children were not named in a supervision group. During a second attempt, Staff #1 named 1 Older Toddler and 3 Preschoolers and Staff #2 named 4 preschoolers in their supervision groups, leaving 1 Preschool child unaccounted for.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“SECOND CITATION: Peeling paint and exposed rust was observed on the exterior of the doorframe in the Outdoor Play Space and was accessible to children. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/14/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“SECOND CITATION: The most recent documented fire alarm testing was dated 4/2/26, more than 30 days prior. PREVIOUSLY CITED ON 5/14/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2026
May 14, 2026Inspection26 rules cited
3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The most recent health assessments on file for Child #1 and Child #3 are dated 2/12/25, more than 12 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The emergency contact forms on file for Child #2, Child #4, and Child #5 lacked written parental consent for the facility to obtain emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3280.134(a) Child's hands washed
“At the time of inspection, it was observed that a group of toddlers did not wash their hands prior to eating snack.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3280.26(c)/3280.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff #3 lacked emergency plan training and is more than 90 days from Staff #3's date of hire (SEE IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3280.26(a)(4) Contact when ended
“The facility's emergency plan lacked a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency plan has ended and how the facility will provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility's Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma policy lacked details regarding the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 7/7/25-8/7/25, 8/7/25-9/8/25, 11/3/25-12/4/25, 12/4/25-1/5/26, and 1/5/26-2/6/26, more than 30 days apart. The most recent documented fire alarm testing was dated 4/2/26, more than 30 days prior.”
3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The most recent health assessment on file for Staff #2 is dated 12/10/23, more than 24 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent parent review and signature for the financial agreement form on file for Child #1 is dated 8/7/25, more than 6 months prior. The only parent review and signature for the financial agreement forms on file for Child #4 and Child #5 are dated 12/5/25, more than 6 months from the child's date of enrollment (SEE IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3280.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff #1 contained 1 of 2 written nonfamily reference letters attesting to the staff person's suitability to work in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The most recent parent review and signature for the emergency contact form on file for Child #1 is dated 8/7/25, more than 6 months prior. The only parent review and signatures for the emergency contact forms on file for Child #4 and Child #5 are dated 12/5/25, more than 6 months from the child's date of enrollment (SEE IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #4 (6/11/23 & 6/11/25) and Child #5 (5/10/23 and 6/11/25) are dated more than 12 months apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2025
3280.103 Small Toys and Objects
“A chair with torn foam was observed in the Outdoor Play Space and was accessible to children who are still placing items in their mouths.”
3280.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A toy riding horse with a broken suspension strap, a tool bench with a broken leg, and a detached board on the back of the steps on the play structure were observed to be accessible to children in the Main Room and not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026
3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 lacked a complete address for the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The initial child service reports on file for Child #4 and Child #5 are dated 8/8/25, more than 6 months from the child's date of enrollment (SEE IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Peeling paint and exposed rust was observed on the exterior of the doorframe in the Outdoor Play Space and was accessible to children.”
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“In the Main Room, a broken mirror with cracks hanging on the wall was observed not to be in good repair and accessible to children. During the renewal inspection, the carpet in the left corner area of the Main Room was observed to have water damage and was accessible to children. A floor tile was observed to be lifting off the ground, containing torn pieces, and not in good repair in the bathroom in the back corner.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3280.75(c) Has all items
“The facility's first aid kit lacked scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026
3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact forms on file for Child #2, Child #4, and Child #5 lacked written parental consent for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3280.66(a)/3280.66(c) Locked or inaccessible - in original container/Toxic plants not permitted
“In the Outdoor Play Space, an accessible Tree of Heaven plant was observed growing from the building into the play space and is toxic.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2026
3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The two most recent Pennsylvania State Police clearances on file for Staff #1 are dated 8/24/20 and 12/19/25, more than 60 months apart. The file for Staff #3 contained the required format of the disclosure statement after 2/1/25 per Announcement C-25-01 but was dated 2/8/26 after the required deadline.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2026
3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The immunization record for Child #2 (PSA) lacked the following immunizations: 3 doses of DTAP, 1 dose of Pneumococcal, 3 doses of Polio, and 1 dose of Hepatitis A without a Letter of Exemption in the file. The immunization record for Child #4 (PSA) lacked the following immunizations: 1 dose of Rotavirus, 1 dose of DTAP, 1 dose of Pneumococcal, and 2 doses of Hepatitis A without a Letter of Exemption in the file. The immunization record for Child #5 (PSA) lacked the following immunizations: 1 dose of HiB and 1 dose of Pneumococcal without a Letter of Exemption in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
3280.31(e)(4)(i)/3280.192(2)(iii) Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The most recent Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on file for Staff #2 is dated 10/1/23, with an expiration date of 10/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2026
3280.31(e) Age and training
“The files for Staff #1 and Staff #2 contained 0 of 12 annual childcare training hours within the training timeframe of 10/2024-10/2025. The file for Staff #3 contained 6 of 12 annual childcare training hours within the training timeframe of 4/2025-4/2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3280.26(e) Letter to parents
“The facility's emergency plan lacked a letter to parents explaining the emergency procedures for the following topics: shelter and lockdown, evacuation, method to contact parents during an emergency, method to inform parents the emergency has ended and instructions on how to safely be reunited with their children, and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
Jul 10, 2025Inspection35 rules cited
3280.26(e) Letter to parents
“The facility lacked a letter to parents explaining the emergency procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3280.26(c) Training regarding plan
“The files for Staff #2, Staff #3, and Staff #4 lacked emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025
3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The initial health assessments on file for Child #1 (dated 2/12/25), Child #2 (dated 2/27/25), and Child #3 (dated 6/4/25) are dated beyond 60 days from the child's enrollment (SEE IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2025
3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility
“The fire alarm 30-day test log includes test dates 3/3/25-4/4/25, 4/4/25-5/6/25, 6/5/25-7/7/25, more than 30 days apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025
3280.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff #3 contained 1 of 2 required nonfamily written reference letters.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3280.26(a) Emergency plan
“At the time of inspection, the facility lacked an Emergency Plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3280.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact forms on file for Child #1, Child #3, and Child #5 lacked written parental consent for the facility to administer minor first aid procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025
3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for Child #1 (dated 8/22/24) and Child #2 (dated 9/1/23) contained a financial agreement form that was reviewed and updated by the parent more than 6 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3280.178 Transportation First Aid Kit
“The first aid kit on the facility's van lacked soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025
3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“The emergency contact forms on file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 lacked the child's health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The emergency contact forms on file for Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 lacked full names and complete addresses for all listed release persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025
3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for Child #1 (dated 6/30/24) and Child #2 (dated 9/1/23) contained an emergency contact form that was reviewed and updated by the parent more than 6 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The facility lacked Shaken Baby, Child Maltreatment, and Abusive Head Trauma policies. The facility's emergency plan did not contain a policy addressing continuity of operations, required as of 7/1/22 per Announcement C-22-04.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3280.171(c) Safe routes posted
“The facility lacked written notification of safe routes posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3280.152 Adult Hygiene
“During an observed diaper change, Staff #3 did not wash their hands after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3280.151(c)(2)/3280.192(3) Mantoux TB /Health assessment, TB test
“The tuberculosis test on file for Staff #2 contained a test date of 12/9/24 but lacked final results.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025
3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files for Child #1 and Child #2 did not contain any child service reports and both Child #1 and Child #2 have been enrolled more than 6 months (SEE IS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3280.123(b)/3280.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The file for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 contained the original financial agreement when the parent is to receive the original agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3280.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the Main Room, a cardboard block and cardboard on a pizza play equipment were observed with ripped pieces and were not in good repair. In the outside play space, a trampoline was observed with torn fabric connection straps, which could cause injury.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2025
3280.103 Small Toys and Objects
“In the Main Room, a plastic bag in a cubby and a package of baby wipes on the bottom of the changing table labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' and were observed accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths which could cause suffocation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“Rust was observed on the door in the outdoor play space. In Bathroom #1, the sink faucet was observed to be detached and not secured to the sink, which could be hazardous to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3280.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kits in the Main Room lacked tweezers, scissors, and tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3280.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“The emergency contact form on file for Child #3 lacked the child's home address and the enrolling parent's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2025
3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“The emergency contact forms on file for Child #1 and Child #4 lacked a complete address and phone number for the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025
3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact forms on file for Child #2 and Child #5 lacked a complete home address for the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“The emergency contact forms on file for Child #1, Child #3, and Child #5 lacked written parental consent for the facility to obtain emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025
3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container
“A container of Vaseline labeled 'Keep out of reach of children' was observed in a cubby and was accessible to children. In the kitchen hallway, a bottle of bleach cleaner was observed on the table and was accessible to children going to the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #4 contained a Pennsylvania State Police clearance with a request date of 3/27/24 and lacked a dissemination date, making the clearance invalid. At the time of inspection, the file for Staff #4 contained an updated Pennsylvania State Police clearance dated 5/27/25.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2025
3280.26(f) Emergency plan
“At the time of inspection, the facility did not have documentation that the current emergency plan was sent to local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3280.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“During an observed diaper change, Staff #3 did not sanitize the changing table after use.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The most recent health assessment on file for Staff #1 is dated 1/4/23, more than 24 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025
3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Peeling paint was observed on the wall behind the faucet in Bathroom #1. Broken plaster was observed by the humidifier on the green wall and on the wall in the hallway leading to the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3280.131(b)(2)/3280.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments
“The most recent health assessment on file for Child #4 (Preschool) is dated 4/29/24, more than 12 months prior.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025
3280.131(e) ACIP recommended immunization record
“The file for Child #4 lacked a written immunization record or a signed exemption letter from the parent and the child has been enrolled for more than 60 days (SEE IS CODE SHEET). Child #4 must be dismissed from care by close of business on 7/10/25, and may only return to care when the immunization record is on file or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
3280.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During an observed diaper change, Staff #3 did not ensure that the child's hands were washed after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Kim’s Kare
Is Kim’s Kare licensed?
Yes. Kim’s Kare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Kim’s Kare last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 11, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kim’s Kare had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 65 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 62 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 Kim’s Kare care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Kim’s Kare accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kim’s Kare's hours?
Every day, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kim’s Kare cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (412) 403-9223 to ask.
What is Kim’s Kare's phone number?
(412) 403-9223.
Where is Kim’s Kare?
Turtle Creek, PA 15145. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.