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Kinderhook Early Learning Center is a child care center in Marietta, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 141 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and part-time care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 36 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks - last day of summer before 3rd grade |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k and summer camp |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian) |
| Staff | Director graduated from Lebanon Valley College with a Bachelors Degree in Education |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | ELRC (Early Learning Resource Center) assistance |
| More | Founded 2002 |
| Licensed capacity | 141 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Kinderhook Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 16, 2026: 12 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 36 rules in all · 33 corrected
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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3270.95(b) Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“There was no proof of purchase for the interconnected fire detection system on record. (corrected during inspection with attestation form).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff person #1's record did not include verification of child care experience. Staff person #2's record did not contain proof of high school graduation”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Staff person #1's TB results on file were not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting as evidenced by the 6/18/18 TB results on record (see code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“In Room 2, the children's emergency contact information was not present in the child care space (corrected during inspection)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
3270.121(b) Given parents in writing
“The parents of the children enrolled did not receive, in writing, the facility's supervision policy. (corrected during inspection)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“It was observed during naptime in Room 1, that one staff person was seated with her back to a napping child she was supervising. Another napping child was not able to be seen due to being obstructed by a table. A third napping child was not able to be seen due to being obstructed by a classroom shelf. (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
3270.78/3270.113(a) Lighting/Supervised at all times
“It was observed that Room 2 was too dark during naptime to properly supervise the children. (corrected during inspection)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“In Room 2, it was observed that the first-aid kit could not be accessed by the staff (lock was jammed on backpack binder was stored in) (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Four toxic plants (Flaming Katy) were accessible to children in Room 1 (corrected during inspection).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Staff person #3 file did not contain an annual staff evaluation (see code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“The time between staff person #4's fire safety training exceeded the permitted annual timeframe (11/22/24, 3/30/26).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person #2 did not complete training in pediatric first-aid and CPR within 90 days of hire as evidenced by the date on record of 9/25/25 (see code sheet).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 3/12/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 released child #1 to a release person without verifying their identify.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 3/12/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Staff person #1 released child #1 to a release person without verifying their identify.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2026
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During a review of the fire testing log on 8/27/25, it was observed that the last documented test of the fire system was conducted on 6/16/25, exceeding the requirement that tests if the fire detection system be conducted at least every 30 days. Program staff stated that test had been conducted but not documented.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2025
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record
“During a review of the fire drill log on 8/27/25, it was observed that the last entry for a fire drill was dated 6/16/25, exceeding the requirement that fire drills be conducted at least every 60 days. Program staff reported that drills had been conducted, but documentation of the drill had not been recorded on the fire drill log.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2025
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“At the time of inspection, a statement about accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with special needs and chronic medical conditions was not available in the letter to parents about the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection, a specific policy addressing the identification and prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment was not available. At the time of inspection, a plan to address continuity of operations was not available in the program's emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“During the inspection, infant rooms staff were observed feeding bottles to infants without washing their hands prior to feeding.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“At the time of inspection, a 6-month health assessment for child #1 (young toddler- see LIS for DOB) was not available. The most recent health assessment is dated 8/29/24.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of inspection, a phone number for an emergency release person was not available for child #2.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In the older toddler room, one of the under-counter cabinet child-proof locks was loose, providing access to the cabinet to children. Staff personal purses/personal items were accessible in this cabinet. CORRECTED ON SITE - purses were moved to an above counter cabinet. In the Four's classroom, an under-counter teacher supply drawer was accessible to children, containing items such as markers that were not labeled non-toxic (Sharpie) and batteries.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“Staff #1 and #2 did not have documentation of education on file. Staff #2 did not have documentation of experience working with children on file.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1 and #2 did not have documentation of a completed child abuse clearance as required for provisional hiring. Staff #1 provided the clearance document during the inspection. Staff #2 did not have documentation of a completed FBI clearance. Staff #2 provided the documentation during inspection. Staff # 1 and #2 did not have documentation of NSOR clearance.”
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“Staff #2 did not have documentation on file of a TB test results.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff #1 was missing documentation of one nonfamily reference. Staff #2 was missing documentation of 2 nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.133(7) Medication log
“Medication log for child #1 was missing the times to administer the medication Medication log for child #2 was missing the times to administer medication and the dates for administration of the medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Staff person #2 had Pediatric CPR dated 11/11/23, which was not completed within 90 days of hire. Staff person #5 had pediatric CPR training dated 11/11/23, which was not completed within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“Staff #6 was observed to conduct 2 diaper changes. After each diaper change the staff did not wash the child's hands.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Staff number 3 had CPR dated 11/15/21 and updated on 4/13/24, which was not renewed before the expiration date. Pediatric CPR is now on file and valid for staff #3”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff #1 had a child abuse clearance dated 3/21/19 and updated on 4/3/24, which is greater than 60 months. Staff #4 had a state police clearance dated 4/5/24, which was not completed at the time of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“previously cited on 4/3/24 staff #2 left a child unsupervised on the playground for approximately 1-2 minutes. During a renewal inspection on 4/19/24, while on the playground, staff #2 was observed to be looking at their phone. A child was observed to come up to talk to staff #2 and staff #2 continued to look at their phone while talking to the child. Staff #2 lined up the children to walk inside and continued to look at their phone while walking towards the door with the children following behind them.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“Prior to nap time, staff #7 and #8 were heard yelling at children and using a harsh tone of voice with children who were not laying down for nap. Staff #7 and #8 could be heard from multiple doors down.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2024
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“A child was left outside on the playground unsupervised for approximately 1-2 minutes”
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Two staff were supervising a mixed age group of 17 school aged children and preschool children. Staff #1 was observed to walk out of the class for approximately 1 minute to get something, leaving the other teacher supervising the children out of ratio for approximately 1 minute. Corrected on the day of the incident after the facility reached out to the certification representative for clarification on the regulation relating to ratios.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 23, 2024
3270.178 Transportation First Aid Kit
“The first aid kit in the van used for transportation was observed to be missing soap, water, scissors, and tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Emergency contact form for child #2 was missing the work address for the mother. Emergency contact form for child #3 was missing the work address for the father Emergency contact form for child #4 did not contain any information for the father and spaces were left blank. Emergency contact form for child #5 did not include a complete address for the father. Work address did not include the number, street name, zip code, or state. Emergency contact form for child #6 did not include the work address for the father.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3270.124(d) Excursions
“Emergency contact forms were observed to be missing from the vehicle as children were being transported.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 completed the 6 hour health and safety training on 9/8/16, which is not an approved health and safety training. Staff person #2 completed the 6 hour health and safety training on 8/22/16, which is not an approved health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On the playground, a hole was observed in the middle of the play space that posed a hazard to children playing in the area.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Fire drills were documented as completed on 9/30/22 and again on 11/30/22, which is greater than 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3270.161(a) Wholesome
“During the inspection on 4/14/23 in the Guppies room, milk was observed in the fridge with an expiration date of 4/12/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In the Guppies room, an outlet cover was observed to be missing on the end of a stand of Christmas lights.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.172(a) Written parental consent
“Written consent for transportation of the children was not present with the children during transportation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“Emergency plan on file did not contain accommodations for infants or toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: May 4, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“In the Sea Turtles Room, cardboard building blocks were observed to be torn, tattered, and in general disrepair. On the outdoor playground, 3 cracked plastic pieces in the shape of # were observed to be cracked and in disrepair.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023
3270.176(f) Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans
“Facility was observed to be transporting children in a 12 passenger van. The sticker on the door jamb of the vehicle confirmed that the vehicle was a 12 passenger vehicle.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
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FAQ
Yes. Kinderhook Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 16, 2026, with 12 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 36 rules across 9 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 33 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.
141, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (717) 426-0007 to ask.
(717) 426-0007.
420 Coffee Goss Rd, Marietta, PA 17547. The nearest other daycare we list is Under The Willow Preschool, 0.9 miles away.