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Kindercare Learning Center 221

525 Veterans Hwy, Bristol, PA 190074.7· 26 reviews
licensed capacity
108
open each week
5 days

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About Kindercare Learning Center 221

Kindercare Learning Center 221 is a child care center in Bristol, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 108 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMNAEYC accredited

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
108 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:15 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
EnrichmentCooking Academy™
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (transportation from our center to your child's school and back)
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity108 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kindercare Learning Center 221 has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Kindercare Learning Center 221

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
108 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00251979
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 30 rules in all · 26 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 9
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Other rules 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. Aug 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      3270.24(a) Immediate access

      “During unannounced inspection certification rep certification rep requested staff files for staff 1,2, and 3. Staff files were not on site.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026

  2. Jul 30, 2026Visit4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “During unannounced visit certification rep asked staff the number of children they had in the classroom. Both teachers stated they had 10. Staff in the toddler room were unaware that they had 11 children in the classroom.”

      Correction due by Nov 12, 2026, per the state

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “A child was found unsupervised in the toddler classroom by another staff member.”

      Correction due by Nov 12, 2026, per the state

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “On 7-30-26, The young toddler classroom and the older toddler classroom were in the outdoor play space together. The young toddler classroom had 10 children, and the older toddler classroom had 12 children. The age of the youngest child was one year old.”

      Correction due by Nov 12, 2026, per the state

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.113(a)(2) Similar Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises

      “11 children with 2 staff members were observed in the Toddler classroom. The age of the youngest child was 1. In the preschool classroom 22 children were observed with 2 staff members. The age of the youngest child was 3.”

      Correction due by Nov 12, 2026, per the state

  3. May 27, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Staff 1 was missing 2 reference letters from their file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed new hire file. Staff 1 had child abuse clearance in their file but it was for volunteer. State police clearance for staff 1 stated "other" as the reason.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “Staff 1 was missing verification of childcare experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “Health assessment for staff 1 was missing date TB was read.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026

  4. Jan 28, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Certification rep observed ripped mats in room 5”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “Last documented fire drill was on 10-24-25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “NSOR for staff 2 was expired (1-15-21)”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “Rest equipment in room 1,3,4 and 5 were not labeled for the use of a specific child”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Staff 1 had 1 reference from a family member.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Certification rep observed cleaning solutions accessible in the bathroom in room 1. Certification rep observed diaper cream accessible in room 3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “The toilets in the room were dirty”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Emergency contact for child 4 was missing health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “Emergency contact for child 1,2 and 3 were missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “Fee agreement for child 3 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Emergency contact for child 2 was missing address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026

  5. Jan 7, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “File records for Chils # 3, Child #4 and Child #5 did not signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “File record for Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “File records for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include the name and address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “File records for Child #2 and Child #4 did not include specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released on the agreement”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “File records for Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 21, 2025

  6. Jan 29, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “File record for Child #2 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “File record for Child #2 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Certification Representative observed baseboard moulding missing from wall of Classroom #5”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “File Records for Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “File Records for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include health insurance coverage policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024

  7. May 24, 2023Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “The operator reported on May 19, 2023, child #1 crawled out of the infant into an adjoining toddler room and then into the hallway. Staff person #1 was unaware that child #1 had left the classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “The operator reported on May 19, 2023, child #1 crawled out of the infant into an adjoining toddler room and then into the hallway. Staff person #1 was unaware that child #1 had left the classroom. Staff person #2 discovered the child unattended in the hallway.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2023

  8. Mar 6, 2023Inspection12 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/7/2023 child #3 did not have a current health assessment with current immunizations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/7/2023 the health assessment for child #4 was expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/7/2023 the provider did not have verification of current liability insurance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/7/23 staff person #6 had an expired health assessment. Staff person #7 did not have an health assessment including TB testing dates and results on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/7/2023 fire alarm testing was not performed and/or logged between 10/22 to 3/2/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/7/23 the operator did not verification that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/7/2023 the following staff persons have not had fire safety training for over a one year period. Staff person #1 and #3.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/7/2023 staff persons #2 and #4 did not have verification of the required health and safety training. (Get Started in center-based care Building Blocks for Quality). Staff person #3 did not have verification of the required health and safety training one hour update. Staff person #5 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(1) Original container

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/7/23 medication for child #1 was not in the original box.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/7/2023 staff person #4 did not have verification of current Mandated Reporter's training. Staff person #7 did not have a current PA Criminal Clearance or a PA Child Abuse Clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection the following areas of non-compliance were observed on the outdoor PlaySpace: 1.Torn and damaged netting from sod that had been placed on the playground. 2. A large garden house causing a tripping hazard. 3. Storage bins with standing water and dirty toys. 4. The door to the shed was damaged and laying on the ground. 5.A water table with standing water and debris.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/7/2023 medication stored at the facility for child #2 was expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023

  9. Oct 20, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b)/3270.113(e) No physical punishment /Restraints prohibited

      “On 10/28/2022, the inspection revealed through staff interviews that on 10/12/2022 staff person #1 placed her legs across child #1 (torso area) to prevent child #1 from getting up off of the nap time mat.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022

  10. Jul 20, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b) Every 60 days/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “During the unannounced inspection on 7/20/2022 a review of the fire alarm test log and fire drill log revealed that a fire drill and an alarm test had not been conducted/and or logged since 3/22/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2022

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  1. Mar 22, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/22/22 damaged paint was observed in the school age room near the window area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/22/22 file provided 3/28/22 the file for staff persons #2 #3 did not include verification of education as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.64 Outside Walkways

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/22/22 several of the outside steps/platforms of the exit door have damaged cement where the step has separated for the building causing a crack/hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/22/22 files provided 3/28/22 the agreement for child #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 and #8 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/22/22 files provided 3/28/22 the emergency contact forms for child #1 #3 #6 #8 did not include home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/22/22 files provided 3/28/22 the emergency contact form for child # 5 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/22/22 file provided 3/28/22 the file for staff person #3 did not include a staff health assessment as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/22/22 the following unsafe areas were observed on the outside playground: On the toddler playground large hole under the playground and neighboring fence ( where a large dog resides) were observed. Areas of soil erosion were observed on the toddler playground and on the preschool playground near the school age classroom door.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/22/22 files provided 3/28/22 the emergency contact forms for child 33 #5#6#7#8 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/22/22 the following areas were observed: 1. School age room - broken toys, torn books, board games with missing pieces, damaged blue couch, damaged table. 2. Outside playground (Back) tri-bikes with missing peddles. Deflated play ground balls”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/22/22/files provided 3/28/22 the file for staff person #1 did not include an FBI The file for staff person #2 did not include an FBI clearance. The file for staff person #3 did not include an NSOR clearance”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/22/22 the following areas were observed in the outdoor playspace: 1. Damaged fence boards and damaged wire fencing (Leaving sharp areas) on the back playground 2. A plastic storage bin with standing rain water 3. A damaged air vent on the preschool playground/side of the building During the renewal inspection on 3/22/22 the following areas were observed inside of the facility: 1. School age classroom - Holes in bathroom door, Missing ceiling tiles, Missing light covers for ceiling lights, damaged and dirty area rugs. 2. Air vents throughout the facility had areas of dirt and dust buildup”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/22/22 file provided 3/28/22 the file for staff person #3 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2022

  2. Feb 2, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.137 Children with Symptoms of Disease

      “On 2/2/22 The operator verified that children who tested positive for covid 19 were allowed to return to care at the facility without obtaining a negative covid test or notification from a physician or a CRNP that the child is no longer considered a threat to the health of others.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.153 Facility Person/Symptoms of Disease

      “On 2/2/22 The operator verified that Staff who tested positive for Covid 19 were allowed to return to care at the facility without obtaining a negative Covid test or notification from a physician or a CRNP that the child is no longer considered a threat to the health of others.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2022

  3. Nov 9, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “During the inspection on 11/9/2021 a review of the fire alarm test log revealed that the fire alarm had not been tested/and or recorded on the log since 4/23/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2021

  4. Sep 29, 2021Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During the inspection on 11/9/2021 Staff person #1 was observed providing care for preschool children at nap time. The children were placed in areas behind shelf units and tables that blocked the direct supervision of staff person #1. During the inspection on 11/9/2021 the child #1 (Toddler) Child # 2(Preschool child) and Child #3(Preschool child) were observed at naptime, sleeping with their blankets completely coving their heads including the face area in three separate classroom areas.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2021

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “During the inspection on 11/9/2021 preschool children were observed sleeping on nap mats that did not have two feet of space on three sides.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021

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 Kindercare Learning Center 221 licensed?

Yes. Kindercare Learning Center 221 is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Kindercare Learning Center 221 last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kindercare Learning Center 221 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 Kindercare Learning Center 221 care for?

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

Does Kindercare Learning Center 221 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kindercare Learning Center 221's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kindercare Learning Center 221 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 788-0011 to ask.

What is Kindercare Learning Center 221's phone number?

(215) 788-0011.

Where is Kindercare Learning Center 221?

525 Veterans Hwy, Bristol, PA 19007. The nearest other daycare we list is Early Childhood Educators of Pa, 0.5 miles away.

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