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Kindercare Learning Center

5016 Pennell Rd, Aston, PA 190144.2· 32 reviews
licensed capacity
131
open each week
5 days

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About Kindercare Learning Center

Kindercare Learning Center is a child care center in Aston, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 131 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 49 rules across 5 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
131 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: “6:15 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
Assistance it acceptsPennsylvania Pre-K Counts
TransportationTransportation (Elementary schools bussed to: Pennell, Aston, Coebourn, Hilltop, Boothwyn Elementary)
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity131 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Kindercare Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Kindercare Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
131 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00250834
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 19, 2025: 11 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 49 rules in all · 49 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 13
  • Staff training and qualifications 10
  • Safety and hazards 9
  • Records and paperwork 8
  • Background checks 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Transportation 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Nov 19, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the staff record for; staff #2 did not have a NSOR certificate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #6 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #6 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #2, #3, and #5 did not include the address and of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the child # 6 did not have an updated health report on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 and #2 had a health assessment that was more than 24 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the health report for staff #3 did not have the answers to the questions on the DHS health form included in their health report. The health report did not include the results of the examination for communicable diseases, information on medical problems that threaten the health of children, and an assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact form and agreement form for child #1 and #7 was not signed by the parent within the last 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff # 4 did not have verification of education on file at the facility”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.131(a)(3) Health information/Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #5 at the facility did not have an initial health report on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026

  2. Jul 10, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “Staff #1, #2, and #3 did not know their care groups or the whereabouts of all the children in the group.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “A child was unsupervised inside a classroom inside the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025

  3. Jun 6, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “At the time of the allocated unannounced inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 had a expired CPR training on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “At the time of the allocated unannounced inspection the certification representative observed that staff #5, #7, and #8 did not have documentation of the completion of the pre-service health and safety training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “At the time of the allocated unannounced inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2, #3, and #4 did not have an updated NSOR on file at the facility. Staff #8 did not have an FBI clearance or NSOR certificate on file at the facility. Staff #6 did not have a mandated reporter training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2025

  4. Nov 20, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 and #5 did not have the verification of the completion of the Health and Safety pre-service professional development training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact form and agreement form for child #4, #5 and #6 was not signed by the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the child #3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 did not have an updated health report on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(1) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Child's health history

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the health report for child #4 only included an immunization record.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #3, 4, 5, and 6 did not have a health assessment with TB test results”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #2 and #3 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #2 and #3 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first- aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not conduct an emergency drill.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have documentation of a fire drill every 60 days. The documented drills were conducted on 3/12/24; 6/12/24, and 10/18/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have documentation of the completion of the testing of the fire system at least once every 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 and #2 did not have 12 clock hours of childcare training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.27(d) Plan posted

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a copy of the facility's emergency plan posted in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 and #5 did not complete the health and safety professional development update as required by OCDEL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025

  5. Dec 5, 2023Inspection20 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written and posted plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the healht report for child #1 had not been updated in the last 6 months. The most recent report was dated 3/2/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #3 had a health report that was more than 24 months old. .”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the operator did not have a written and posted policy identifying safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes in the vicinity of the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the file for staff #1 and #2 did not have verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility..”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child are facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the operator did not have documentation that the emergency plan had been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider had an emergency plan that did not specify the shelter in place at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency plan that did not address the facility's plan continuity of operations during and in the aftermath of an emergency. Also, the emergency plan did not include the roles of the facility persons during the emergency. The facility had a policy known as Shaken Baby policy that did not address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency pla that identify the method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan for the facility did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not provide the parents of the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the first-aid kit in each classroom did not contain soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the file for child # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 did not have a child service report dated within the last 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6) Admission date

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreements for child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility's emergency plan did not identify the method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1, whose date of hire was 8/23/23; did not have pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the staff record for; staff #2, hired 9/19/23, had a Pa state police clearance that was "under review"; staff #4, hired 10/10/23, did not have a PA state police clearance or a DHS FBI clearance; staff #5, hire 2/6/23, did not have a NSOR certificate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that there were no staff evaluations completed in the last 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have hand washing signs that stated, "A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating".”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024

  6. Jan 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 5, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(a) Director responsibilities

      “On 11/5/21 inspection, staff throughout the facility were asked to identify their primary children within the group that they were responsible for. Staff responded that they do not have assigned responsibility for specific child or group. CSRs (Child Supervision Record) were not completed to reflect the staff/child supervision and transition of children throughout the day, staff sign-in and sign-outs were not documented. CSRs for (Discovery) students did not reflect the staff/ student arrival and their transition from center to the transporting School-age staff. Two staff on the outside playground were observed by CR and Director, not supervising their group of children, they were chatting together and were not physically positioned to observe and supervise the children that were actively playing and riding trikes. PQAS-Supervision training was implemented for all staff on 7/27/21 and 10/19/21. On 11/5/21 inspection, the Directors have not ensured that the staff are implementing appropriate supervision of children. In addition, the (CSR-KinderCare) document for ensuring staff/child supervision was not completed and documented as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “On 11/5/21 inspection, staff throughout the facility were asked to identify their primary children within the group that they were responsible for. Staff responded that they do not have assigned responsibility for specific child or group. CSRs (Child Supervision Record) were not completed to reflect the staff/child supervision and transition of children throughout the day, staff sign-in and sign-outs were not documented. CSRs for (Discovery) students did not reflect the staff/ student arrival and their transition from center to the transporting School-age staff. Two staff on the outside playground were observed by CR and Director, not supervising their group of children, they were chatting together and were not physically positioned to observe and supervise the children that were actively playing, running and riding trikes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2021

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On 11/5/21 inspection, staff throughout the facility were asked to identify their primary children within the group that they were responsible for. Staff responded that they do not have assigned responsibility for specific child or group. CSRs (Child Supervision Record) were not completed to reflect the staff/child supervision and transition of children throughout the day, staff sign-in and sign-outs were not documented. CSRs for (Discovery) students did not reflect the staff/ student arrival and their transition from center to the transporting School-age staff. Two staff on the outside playground were observed by CR and Director, not supervising their group of children, they were chatting together and were not physically positioned to observe and supervise the children that were actively playing, running and riding trikes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 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 licensed?

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

When was Kindercare Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 19, 2025, with 11 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kindercare Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 49 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 49 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 care for?

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

Does Kindercare Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kindercare Learning Center'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 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 494-6202 to ask.

What is Kindercare Learning Center's phone number?

(610) 494-6202.

Where is Kindercare Learning Center?

5016 Pennell Rd, Aston, PA 19014. The nearest other daycare we list is Todays Child Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.

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