Kids Court Childcare & Learning Center
278 Gerald St, State College, PA
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Kindercare Learning Centers
- licensed capacity
- 89
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Kindercare Learning Centers
Kindercare Learning Centers is a child care center in State College, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 89 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 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 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 54 rules across 20 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks to 5 years
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 89 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Enrichment | Cooking Academy, Music Explorers, Phonics Adventures |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Child Care Aware® of America fee assistance for Active Duty military families |
| Transportation | Transportation (safe transportation from center to child's school and back) |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 89 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kindercare Learning Centers has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Kindercare Learning Centers
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 89 children
- License number
- #CER-00254764
Summary
24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 20 of 24 visits · 54 rules in all · 53 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 13
- Staff training and qualifications 11
- Supervision and ratios 9
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Safety and hazards 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Background checks 2
- Transportation 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Sep 9, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During the investigation, it was verified through interviews that on 9/8/26, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were providing care for 14 children ages 1-4 for approximately an hour and forty-five minutes due to staff calling out of work.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2026
Aug 5, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews and record review that the classroom play kitchen was not properly bolted to the wall thereby causing part of it to fall onto the leg and foot of Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews and record review that Staff #1 inappropriately disciplined Child #1, #2 and #3 by aggressively picking them up and roughly grabbing them.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026
Aug 5, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews and record review that the classroom play kitchen was not properly bolted to the wall thereby causing part of it to fall onto the leg and foot of Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews and record review that Staff #1 inappropriately disciplined Child #1, #2 and #3 by aggressively picking them up and roughly grabbing them.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026
Jun 18, 2026Inspection17 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the inspection, Staff #6 had not participated at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the inspection, Staff #1, who has not completed the required pre-service training in pediatric first aid and CPR, was observed working alone with six children (ages 3 to 5) and has been doing so since date of hire. Staff #1 was not being supervised by a group supervisor, assistant group supervisor or director.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2026
3270.21/3270.95(b) General Health and Safety/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the inspection, the fire alarm testing was conducted on 4/14/26 which was more than 30 days after the testing conducted on 10/20/25. No additional testing was performed after 4/14/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026
3270.21/3270.27(c) General Health and Safety/Training regarding plan
“During the inspection, the file for Staff #6 did not contain documentation of emergency plan training at the time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
3270.36(b) Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications
“During the inspection, the file for Staff #1, who was functioning as an assistant group supervisor, did not have proof of experience on file to qualify for the position of assistant group supervisor. Staff #1 was observed working alone with six children (ages 3 to 5) and has been doing so since time of hire. Staff #1 was not being supervised by a group supervisor, assistant group supervisor or director.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the inspection, the operator had not notified 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 childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the inspection, the most recent fire drill was conducted 5/5/26 which was not within 60 days of the previous fire drill 10/20/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #7 did not have acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training on file and the trainer had not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in the training topic. The file for Staff #2 contained a previous pediatric first aid/CPR that was online only and the in-person training had never been taken. The file for Staff #3 contained Health and Safety training dated 3/19/22 but did not contain the required PA Health and Safety Update.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the inspection, the file for Child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the inspection the health assessment for Staff #5 was dated 1/16/26 which was more than 24 months from the previous health assessment dated 5/29/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During the inspection, the file for Child #4 contained a health assessment dated 3/31/25 with no updated health report on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the inspection, the emergency contact and/or the financial agreement was not updated at least once in a 6-month period for Child #1, #2, #3 and #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During the inspection, the file for Child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the inspection, a copy of the Department's approved form to provide information about the child's growth and development was last provided in September 2025 to the family of Child #1, #2, #3 and #4.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the inspection, the refrigerator in the Muti-Age Room did not contain a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection, the file for Staff #2 did not contain the Florida sex offender registry. The FBI clearance for Staff #3 included a rap sheet that has not been reviewed by OCDEL. The NSOR certificate for Staff #4 was not updated until 8/27/25 which was not within 60 months of the previous NSOR certificate dated 1/14/20. The State Police Clearnce for Staff #5 was in "request still pending" status.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026
3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training at facility
“During the inspection, the file for Staff #6 did not contain verification of education to determine qualifications for an aide or AGS position.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
May 8, 2026Visit2 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the inspection, the prior health assessment for Staff #1 expired 8/31/24 and the updated health assessment was not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service after the re-hire date. In addition, the updated health assessment does not include the individual's name on the form.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the inspection, the file for Staff #1 contained pediatric first aid/CPR that expired on 9/30/2025, prior to the re-hire date. The updated first aid/CPR, dated 5/1/26, was not conducted within 90 days of re-hire and is not in an approved curriculum by a PQAS certified instructor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2026
Apr 29, 2026Visit1 rule cited
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“During the inspection, the facility did not have a director employed. The previous director's last day was 1/23/26. This violation was cited under the unannounced inspection on 1/29/26 and is being cited again because it is past the provider's correction date of 4/30/26. In addition, a documented written plan was not provided for recruitment and retention of a director including timeframes and interim director coverage plans.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
Mar 10, 2026Complaint investigation11 rules cited
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the inspection, Staff #6, who was past 90 days of hire, had not completed pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026
3270.36(b)/3270.192(2)(iii) Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications/Exp, educ., training at facility
“During the inspection, the file for Staff # 1, #4, and #6 did not contain the experience required to qualify for the position of Assistant Group Supervisor. The file for Staff #2 did not contain any proof of education or experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the inspection, there was no documentation of initial emergency plan training for Staff #5. The emergency plan training for Staff #6 was not completed at the time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection, the file for Staff #2 did not contain NY state clearances or a disclosure statement. The file for Staff #7 did not contain a disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.37(c) Comply with CPSL/Aides supervised all times
“During the inspection, Staff #7, who did not have a disclosure statement on file and did not have the required education and experience to qualify at minimum as an aide, was observed working alone with five young toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(iii) Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training at facility
“During the inspection, the file for Staff #7 contained a diploma from University of Calcutta that had not been evaluated and there was no proof of experience on file to qualify as an aide.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the inspection, the file for Staff #2 did not contain and initial or subsequent health assessment or results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026
3270.191 Individual Records
“During the inspection, there was no individual staff file for Staff #3 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the inspection, the file for Staff #1 contained only one nonfamily reference. The file for Staff #2 and #4 did not contain any nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interview that Staff #1 inappropriately disciplined Child #1 by pulling the child by their arms and forcibly grabbing them to put back on their cot.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that Staff #1 inappropriately disciplined Child #1 by holding the child's hands together, pulling child by the arms and wrists and forcibly holding child down on a cot by their back.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026
Mar 10, 2026Complaint investigation11 rules cited
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the inspection, Staff #6, who was past 90 days of hire, had not completed pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026
3270.36(b)/3270.192(2)(iii) Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications/Exp, educ., training at facility
“During the inspection, the file for Staff # 1, #4, and #6 did not contain the experience required to qualify for the position of Assistant Group Supervisor. The file for Staff #2 did not contain any proof of education or experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the inspection, there was no documentation of initial emergency plan training for Staff #5. The emergency plan training for Staff #6 was not completed at the time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection, the file for Staff #2 did not contain NY state clearances or a disclosure statement. The file for Staff #7 did not contain a disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.37(c) Comply with CPSL/Aides supervised all times
“During the inspection, Staff #7, who did not have a disclosure statement on file and did not have the required education and experience to qualify at minimum as an aide, was observed working alone with five young toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(iii) Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training at facility
“During the inspection, the file for Staff #7 contained a diploma from University of Calcutta that had not been evaluated and there was no proof of experience on file to qualify as an aide.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the inspection, the file for Staff #2 did not contain and initial or subsequent health assessment or results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026
3270.191 Individual Records
“During the inspection, there was no individual staff file for Staff #3 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the inspection, the file for Staff #1 contained only one nonfamily reference. The file for Staff #2 and #4 did not contain any nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interview that Staff #1 inappropriately disciplined Child #1 by pulling the child by their arms and forcibly grabbing them to put back on their cot.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that Staff #1 inappropriately disciplined Child #1 by holding the child's hands together, pulling child by the arms and wrists and forcibly holding child down on a cot by their back.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026
Mar 10, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the inspection, Staff #6, who was past 90 days of hire, had not completed pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026
3270.36(b)/3270.192(2)(iii) Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications/Exp, educ., training at facility
“During the inspection, the file for Staff # 1, #4, and #6 did not contain the experience required to qualify for the position of Assistant Group Supervisor. The file for Staff #2 did not contain any proof of education or experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the inspection, there was no documentation of initial emergency plan training for Staff #5. The emergency plan training for Staff #6 was not completed at the time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection, the file for Staff #2 did not contain NY state clearances or a disclosure statement. The file for Staff #7 did not contain a disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.37(c) Comply with CPSL/Aides supervised all times
“During the inspection, Staff #7, who did not have a disclosure statement on file and did not have the required education and experience to qualify at minimum as an aide, was observed working alone with five young toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(iii) Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training at facility
“During the inspection, the file for Staff #7 contained a diploma from University of Calcutta that had not been evaluated and there was no proof of experience on file to qualify as an aide.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the inspection, the file for Staff #2 did not contain and initial or subsequent health assessment or results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026
3270.191 Individual Records
“During the inspection, there was no individual staff file for Staff #3 who was hired as an assistant group supervisor.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the inspection, the file for Staff #1 contained only one nonfamily reference. The file for Staff #2 and #4 did not contain any nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interview that Staff #1 inappropriately disciplined Child #1 by pulling the child by their arms and forcibly grabbing them to put back on their cot.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that Staff #1 inappropriately disciplined Child #1 by holding the child's hands together, pulling child by the arms and wrists and forcibly holding child down on a cot by their back.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026
Mar 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
20.71(b)(5) Perpetrator in an indicated or founded report of child abuse
“Staff Person #1 has been named as a perpetrator in an indicated report of child abuse”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
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Mar 2, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interview that Staff #1 inappropriately disciplined Child #1 by grabbing the child by the wrists and pulling them along, then grabbing child from their cot and forcibly pulling them onto the floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026
Feb 17, 2026Complaint investigation6 rules cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that the classrooms were frequently out-of-ratio in November 2025 and December 2025. Also, In December 2025, Staff #1 was alone in the classroom for a full day with 18 children ages 3 to 5.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that Staff #1 was yelling at Child #1 and inappropriately disciplined the child by picking the child up and throwing them on their cot.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that Staff #1 was yelling at Child #1 and inappropriately disciplined the child by picking the child up and throwing them on their cot.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3270.135(e) 2 hour diaper check
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that, in December 2025, while Staff #1 was alone in the classroom with 18 children, Staff #1 changed the diaper of Child #1 at 9:30am and did not check or change the diaper again for the remainder of the day. This caused the diaper to become packed with urine and feces and fall apart after the child was picked up at 3:30pm.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that Staff #1 inappropriately disciplined Child #1 by dragging the child by the wrists and ankles to their cot on the other side of the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that Staff #1 frequently yelled at children and was heard using curse words in the presence of children and parents.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
Feb 17, 2026Complaint investigation6 rules cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that the classrooms were frequently out-of-ratio in November 2025 and December 2025. Also, In December 2025, Staff #1 was alone in the classroom for a full day with 18 children ages 3 to 5.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that Staff #1 was yelling at Child #1 and inappropriately disciplined the child by picking the child up and throwing them on their cot.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that Staff #1 was yelling at Child #1 and inappropriately disciplined the child by picking the child up and throwing them on their cot.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3270.135(e) 2 hour diaper check
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that, in December 2025, while Staff #1 was alone in the classroom with 18 children, Staff #1 changed the diaper of Child #1 at 9:30am and did not check or change the diaper again for the remainder of the day. This caused the diaper to become packed with urine and feces and fall apart after the child was picked up at 3:30pm.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that Staff #1 inappropriately disciplined Child #1 by dragging the child by the wrists and ankles to their cot on the other side of the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that Staff #1 frequently yelled at children and was heard using curse words in the presence of children and parents.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
Feb 17, 2026Complaint investigation6 rules cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that the classrooms were frequently out-of-ratio in November 2025 and December 2025. Also, In December 2025, Staff #1 was alone in the classroom for a full day with 18 children ages 3 to 5.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that Staff #1 was yelling at Child #1 and inappropriately disciplined the child by picking the child up and throwing them on their cot.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that Staff #1 was yelling at Child #1 and inappropriately disciplined the child by picking the child up and throwing them on their cot.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3270.135(e) 2 hour diaper check
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that, in December 2025, while Staff #1 was alone in the classroom with 18 children, Staff #1 changed the diaper of Child #1 at 9:30am and did not check or change the diaper again for the remainder of the day. This caused the diaper to become packed with urine and feces and fall apart after the child was picked up at 3:30pm.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that Staff #1 inappropriately disciplined Child #1 by dragging the child by the wrists and ankles to their cot on the other side of the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that Staff #1 frequently yelled at children and was heard using curse words in the presence of children and parents.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
Feb 17, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that the classrooms were frequently out-of-ratio in November 2025 and December 2025. Also, In December 2025, Staff #1 was alone in the classroom for a full day with 18 children ages 3 to 5.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that Staff #1 was yelling at Child #1 and inappropriately disciplined the child by picking the child up and throwing them on their cot.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that Staff #1 was yelling at Child #1 and inappropriately disciplined the child by picking the child up and throwing them on their cot.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3270.135(e) 2 hour diaper check
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that, in December 2025, while Staff #1 was alone in the classroom with 18 children, Staff #1 changed the diaper of Child #1 at 9:30am and did not check or change the diaper again for the remainder of the day. This caused the diaper to become packed with urine and feces and fall apart after the child was picked up at 3:30pm.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that Staff #1 inappropriately disciplined Child #1 by dragging the child by the wrists and ankles to their cot on the other side of the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that Staff #1 frequently yelled at children and was heard using curse words in the presence of children and parents.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
Jan 29, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“During the inspection, the facility did not have a director employed. The previous director's last day was 1/23/26.”
3270.19(a) Required to report
“During the inspection, it was verified through staff interviews that multiple staff members, who are mandated reporters, were aware of alleged mistreatment of a child in care and it was not reported to ChildLine. Staff members were told by the Director and the District Leader that reporting to KinderCare Ethics was the same as reporting to ChildLine.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews, that Staff #1 had inappropriately disciplined Child #1, on multiple occasions, by grabbing the child by the wrists or elbows, dragging them across the floor and throwing them on a cot or chair. It was reported through staff interviews that Staff #1 has been seen dragging other children across the room and throwing them on their cots. On 11/14/26, Staff #1 yanked Child #1 down from climbing on a stack of cots causing the child to fall on their knees.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that Staff #1 frequently yelled at children and called Child #2 "gay" and stated "they are going to be gay" in the presence of other children. In addition, Staff #1 was heard using curse words in the presence of children and parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that, on multiple occasions, Staff #1 would drag Child #1 to the office and lock the door while Child #1 screamed to be let out. It was also reported that on 11/14/26, Staff #1 pinned Child #1 on a chair with their leg after yanking the child down from climbing on a stack of cots causing the child to fall on their knees.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
Jan 29, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“During the inspection, the facility did not have a director employed. The previous director's last day was 1/23/26.”
3270.19(a) Required to report
“During the inspection, it was verified through staff interviews that multiple staff members, who are mandated reporters, were aware of alleged mistreatment of a child in care and it was not reported to ChildLine. Staff members were told by the Director and the District Leader that reporting to KinderCare Ethics was the same as reporting to ChildLine.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews, that Staff #1 had inappropriately disciplined Child #1, on multiple occasions, by grabbing the child by the wrists or elbows, dragging them across the floor and throwing them on a cot or chair. It was reported through staff interviews that Staff #1 has been seen dragging other children across the room and throwing them on their cots. On 11/14/26, Staff #1 yanked Child #1 down from climbing on a stack of cots causing the child to fall on their knees.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that Staff #1 frequently yelled at children and called Child #2 "gay" and stated "they are going to be gay" in the presence of other children. In addition, Staff #1 was heard using curse words in the presence of children and parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“During the investigation, it was verified through staff interviews that, on multiple occasions, Staff #1 would drag Child #1 to the office and lock the door while Child #1 screamed to be let out. It was also reported that on 11/14/26, Staff #1 pinned Child #1 on a chair with their leg after yanking the child down from climbing on a stack of cots causing the child to fall on their knees.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
Sep 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the Renewal Inspection 9-19-25, several vent returns had debris in them. Pictures were taken and shown to the director.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
- Jul 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 4, 2024Visit3 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On November 20, 2024 at approximately 11:30am Two teachers were on the playground with the Preschool-age children. Staff #1 held the door open to the classroom and started doing a name-to-face check. The other teacher entered the classroom as the students entered the room to help them wash their hands and prepare for lunch. The teacher calling the names for name to face check thought she called all names and ended up leaving a child on the playground. She quickly noticed the child wasn't in the room and opened the door to the playground, and the child was standing right outside the door. The child was left alone on the playground for reportedly one minute. Child #1 was in the Primary Care Group of Staff #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On November 20, 2024 at approximately 11:30am Two teachers were on the playground with the Preschool-age children. Staff #1 held the door open to the classroom and started doing a name-to-face check. The other teacher entered the classroom as the students entered the room to help them wash their hands and prepare for lunch. The teacher calling the names for name to face check thought she called all names and ended up leaving a child on the playground. She quickly noticed the child wasn't in the room and opened the door to the playground, and the child was standing right outside the door. The child was left alone on the playground for reportedly one minute. Child #1 was in the Primary Care Group of Staff #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On November 20, 2024 at approximately 11:30am Two teachers were on the playground with the Preschool-age children. Staff #1 held the door open to the classroom and started doing a name-to-face check. The other teacher entered the classroom as the students entered the room to help them wash their hands and prepare for lunch. The teacher calling the names for name to face check thought she called all names and ended up leaving a child on the playground. She quickly noticed the child wasn't in the room and opened the door to the playground, and the child was standing right outside the door. The child was left alone on the playground for reportedly one minute. Child #1 was in the Primary Care Group of Staff #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024
Sep 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the Renewal Inspection 10-9-24, the cabinet under the sink in the kitchenette was unable to be locked, allowing access to the cleaning materials.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 14, 2024
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the Renewal Inspection 9-27-24, the new Director stated that Fire Drills had not been done since April 2024. The new Director had been recently hired.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the Renewal Inspection 9-27-24, peeling paint was evidenced in both Preschool rooms and the Older Toddler room..”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
- Mar 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 12, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During Renewal Inspection 9-19-22, a sharp unsecured bracket on a cabinet was accessible to children in Toddler A room. It was brought to the attention of staff and was remove immediately.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“Director pointed out peeling paint on the ceiling in Toddler 2 Room during Renewal Insp 9-19-22 and have entered a work order.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022
Aug 8, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.162(b) Parents may provide
“On 7-28-22 at approximately 1:15, Child #1 was given the wrong bottle of milk by Staff #1, violating the parent operator agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2022
- Dec 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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Questions about Kindercare Learning Centers
Is Kindercare Learning Centers licensed?
Yes. Kindercare Learning Centers is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Kindercare Learning Centers last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kindercare Learning Centers had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 54 rules across 20 of 24 visits in the last 3 years; 53 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 Centers care for?
89, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Kindercare Learning Centers accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kindercare Learning Centers' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kindercare Learning Centers cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 238-3955 to ask.
What is Kindercare Learning Centers' phone number?
(814) 238-3955.
Where is Kindercare Learning Centers?
228 Farmstead Ln, State College, PA 16803. The nearest other daycare we list is Building Bridges School For Early Learning, 0.4 miles away.