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New Kensington Early Care and Education Center
- licensed capacity
- 130
- open each week
- 5 days
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About New Kensington Early Care and Education Center
New Kensington Early Care and Education Center is a child care center in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 130 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 130 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 130 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
New Kensington Early Care and Education Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for New Kensington Early Care and Education Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 130 children
- License number
- #CER-00248020
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2025: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Background checks 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 18, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The middle stall in the first floor ladies' room lacked a handwashing sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff #1, identified as an Assistant Group Supervisors (AGS), lacked verification of the staff's experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was peeling paint in the gym around the base boards and the blue register.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“The parent letter lacked a method to contact parents and inform parents how to safely reunite with their children, as well as providing information regarding accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #2 lacked a valid PA State Police Clearance. The PA State Police Clearance on file for Staff #2 was still pending review and lacked a dissemination date. The file for Staff #3 lacked a valid PA State Police Clearance. The PA State Police Clearance on file for Staff #3 was still pending review and lacked a dissemination date.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2025
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“The agreement form for Child #2 lacked the fee amount.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files for Child #1 and Child #3 contained the original fee agreement form signed by the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The health report on file for Child #3, a preschooler (See LIS Code Sheet), was dated 9/10/25 more than 12 months after the previous health report dated 6/4/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Documentation of the fire alarm system test shows more than 30 days between testing. (1/17/25 and 2/17/25; 3/14/25 and 4/14/25; 7/6/25 and 8/6/25)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025
3270.35(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(ii) Associate's, 30 + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for Staff #4, identified as a Group Supervisor (GS), lacked verification of the staff's education.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025
- Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 4, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“In Room 16, the first aid kit was placed on the floor making it accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The diaper changing stations in Rooms 14 and 15 lacked handwashing signs.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“The health assessment for staff person #1 lacked an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“In Room 18, there is peeling paint on the wooden chalkboard ledge and there is a hole in the plaster wall next to the shelf with dramatic play items on it.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024
3270.66(e) Arts and crafts non-toxic
“In Room 16, there were paint daubers labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children on a toy shelf containing art supplies.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“In Room 12, an electrical outlet accessible to children 5 years of age or younger lacked a receptacle cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“There was a pothos plant in Room 11, and a Chinese evergreen plant in Room12 which are both considered toxic to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“Documentation of fire alarm testing exceeded 30 days between (12/18/23 and 1/26/24) and (3/7/24 and 4/8/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“In the upstairs restroom, the three toilet seats are not secure and slide from side to side.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in Room 18 lacked tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024
Sep 25, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The files for staff # 1 contained a current Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR certificate that was taken after 90 day of initial employment. Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10) within 90 days of hire. The certificates for staff # 1 is date 2/28/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for staff # 3 contained a current emergency plan training, that was obtained after 90 days of initial employment. Staff start date was 1/3/23, the training certificate is dated 6/12/23. The file for staff # 5 contained a current emergency plan training, that was obtained after 90 days of initial employment. Staff start date was 1/3/23, the training certificate is dated 6/12/23. The file for staff # 6 contained a current emergency plan training, that was obtained after 90 days of initial employment. Staff start date was 2/13/23, the training certificate is dated 6/12/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“The file for child # 1 is missing a dose of the varicella vaccine.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“The facility lacked the pick- up and drop-off notification of safe routes posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff # 2 contained a current FBI clearance dated 6/11/21, that was that was obtained after staff # 2 first day caring for children. Staff # 2 start date was 5/17/21. There was no proof of application in file. The file for staff # 2 contained a current NSOR clearance dated 5/21/21, that was that was obtained after staff # 2 first day caring for children. Staff # 2 start date was 5/17/21. There was no proof of application in file. The file for staff # 3 contained a current NSOR clearance dated 1/4/23, that was that was obtained after staff # 3 first day caring for children. Staff # 3 start date was 1/3/23. There was no proof of application in file. The file for staff # 4 contained a current NSOR clearance dated 8/8/23, that was that was obtained after staff # 4 first day caring for children. Staff # 4 start date was 5/2/23. There was an application dated 5/23/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first-aid kit in room # 12 lacked soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“The countertop laminate edge in room # 16 was peeling off.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a white cracked bin and foam blocks with teeth marks in room # 16. There was a red cracked bin in room #17. There was a cracked clear bin in room # 12. There was a net basket with two holes in the gym. There was a highchair with missing straps in room #15.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023
3270.105 High Chairs
“There was a highchair with missing straps in room #15.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Around 9:00 am in room #12, there were 2 staff with 10 children. CR asked staff #2 and staff #7 to identify the children assigned to them. After three attempts the staff were unable to correctly identify which group each child was assigned.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff #3 contained a TB test dated 6/10/20. The staff stat day was 1/3/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023
Jan 5, 2023Visit4 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days between 10-1-22 to 11-1-22 and lacked documentation of a current test conducted within the last 30 days as of 1-5-23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Based on staff interviews, the facility self-reported that on 12-22-22 at approximately 1:50 pm, staff person #1 left room 15 and walked into the hallway and then the office for up to 30 seconds while the 2 children that were in their assigned group, a young toddler and an infant, were sleeping in the room alone without staff supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Based on staff interviews, the facility self-reported that on 12-22-22 at approximately 1:50 pm, staff person #1 left room 15 and walked into the hallway and then the office for up to 30 seconds while the 2 children that were in their assigned group, a young toddler and an infant, were sleeping in the room alone without staff supervision. During the time that the children were left alone in the room, the staff:child ratio was 0:1.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Based on staff interviews, the facility self-reported that on 12-22-22 at approximately 1:50 pm, staff person #1 left room 15 and walked into the hallway and then the office for up to 30 seconds while the 2 children that were in their assigned group, a young toddler and an infant, were sleeping in the room alone without staff supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022
Jan 5, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“According to the log, the operator did not manually test the interconnected fire detection system in the facility at least once every 30 days between 10-1-22 to 11-1-22 and lacked documentation of a current test conducted within the last 30 days as of 1-5-23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Based on staff interviews, the facility self-reported that on 12-22-22 at approximately 1:50 pm, staff person #1 left room 15 and walked into the hallway and then the office for up to 30 seconds while the 2 children that were in their assigned group, a young toddler and an infant, were sleeping in the room alone without staff supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Based on staff interviews, the facility self-reported that on 12-22-22 at approximately 1:50 pm, staff person #1 left room 15 and walked into the hallway and then the office for up to 30 seconds while the 2 children that were in their assigned group, a young toddler and an infant, were sleeping in the room alone without staff supervision. During the time that the children were left alone in the room, the staff:child ratio was 0:1.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Based on staff interviews, the facility self-reported that on 12-22-22 at approximately 1:50 pm, staff person #1 left room 15 and walked into the hallway and then the office for up to 30 seconds while the 2 children that were in their assigned group, a young toddler and an infant, were sleeping in the room alone without staff supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022
Sep 12, 2022Inspection16 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was broken green basket with sharp edges in room 17. There a foam block with teeth marks in room 12. There was a shelf with the back board coming off in room 12. There was a green bin, green magnet tile, and blue bin cracked in room 12. There was a net basket with holes in the preschool gym. There was a white board table with a chipped corner in room 18.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“There was a metal rusted toilet paper holder in bathroom # 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022
3270.166(1) Written statement
“The Infant room lacked feeding schedule obtained from the parent for the infants in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“The rest mats in room 12 were not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file for child # 1 lacked the home addresses and work telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“The file for child # 1 lacked the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was chipped paint by the vent in room 15. There was chipped plaster on the door frame in room 12.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was a damage ceiling tile in bathroom # 2. There were two areas in the preschool gym with a hole between the blue wall and the floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first - aid kit in room 17 lacked soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There were 3 uncovered outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger by the refrigerator in room 18. There was an uncovered outlet in the preschool gym accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for staff # 1 contained an initial Emergency plan training that was not conducted within a week of the start date. Staff # start date was 6/1/21 her initial Emergency plan was dated 7/1/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The file for staff # 3 has a current pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR certification dated 2/15/21-2/15/23.The certification was not renewed prior to the expiration of the previous certification dated 11/21/18-11/21/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff # 2 contained a current Child Abuse Clearance dated 5/5/20 that was renewed beyond 60 months after the previous clearance dated 5/4/15.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“The file for child # 2 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 4/21/22 that was not updated within 12 months. The previous report was dated 3/26/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“Staff # 4 did not wash the child's hands after diapering .”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“Staff #4 kept a soiled diaper on the changing table until she was done with the diaper change, instead of discarding it immediately into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022
Dec 30, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #1 had had a state police clearance date of 12-14-2015 and 12-22-2020 which exceeded the mandatory 60 months to renew the clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about New Kensington Early Care and Education Center
Is New Kensington Early Care and Education Center licensed?
Yes. New Kensington Early Care and Education Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was New Kensington Early Care and Education Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2025, with 10 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has New Kensington Early Care and Education Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 New Kensington Early Care and Education Center care for?
130, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does New Kensington Early Care and Education Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are New Kensington Early Care and Education Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does New Kensington Early Care and Education Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 335-4311 to ask.
What is New Kensington Early Care and Education Center's phone number?
(724) 335-4311.
Where is New Kensington Early Care and Education Center?
1129 Leishman Ave, New Kensington, PA 15068. The nearest other daycare we list is Valley Points Family YMCA/Early Lrng Ctr, 0.2 miles away.