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2679 Darlington Rd, Beaver Falls, PA
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Pre-K Kids Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 114
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Pre-K Kids Learning Center
Pre-K Kids Learning Center is a child care center in New Castle, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 114 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 50 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 114 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 114 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Pre-K Kids Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 114 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00254418
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 50 rules in all · 50 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 12
- Supervision and ratios 8
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Safety and hazards 7
- Background checks 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Records and paperwork 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- 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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Mar 24, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“Based on staff statements, the facility director is present at the facility site less than 30 hours per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2026
Jan 20, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for Staff #5 contained a current written evaluation dated 3/1/25 which was completed more than 12 months from the prior evaluation dated 9/1/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #1 contained current PA Child Abuse clearance dated 7/8/22 which was obtained after the employee started working in a child care position (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff #3 contained current PA Criminal clearance and PA Child Abuse clearance dated 7/10/23 which were obtained after the employee started working in a child care position (See LIS Code Sheet). The file for Staff #4 lacked required out of state child abuse and sex offender registry clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff #2 did not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric first aid and CPR training dated 1/11/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files for Child #1, 2, 4, 5, and 8 lacked current information about the child's growth and development. The most recent growth and development updates were completed in May 2025, more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Both arms of the brown play couch in Room 101 were torn.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“The file for Staff #1 contained a current health assessment dated 6/21/24 which was obtained more than 24 months from the previous health assessment dated 5/20/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff #1 lacked 6 of the 12 required annual training hours for review window May 2024-May 2025. The file for Staff #5 lacked 12 of the 12 required annual training hours for review window March 2024-March 2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“Room 204C lacked a first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
3270.71 Heat Source
“Observed the door to the kitchen standing open with no staff present in the area where appliances (stove/warming units) were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“In classroom 204C, there were cleaning materials labeled "keep out of reach of children" in an unlocked closet accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The emergency contact forms for Child #1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 lacked the enrolling parent's work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
Aug 14, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“At approximately 12:55pm, CR conducted ratio and supervision checks. There were 15 preschool age children in Room 204B which has a capacity of 13. The group was not napping the day of the monitoring and the daily schedule did not refelect a scheduled program activity for that time or space.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 8/14/25 at approximately 12:55pm, CR observed Staff #3 in Room 204B with 15 preschoolers. There were no other staff in the room at that time. At approximately 12:57pm, Staff #4 came over from Room 204C and identified 7 preschool children in Room 204B she was assigned to be supervising. Staff #3 identified 8 preschool children she was supervising. Both staff identified the same child. CR questioned which group the child was in and both staff stated the child was in their group. Staff #4 failed to correctly identify the children in their supervision group. Upon review, Staff #4 realized she had incorrectly identified the child in her group and corrected the situation by identifying the child who was not accounted for during the initial ratio and supervision review.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“On 8/14/25 at approximately 12:55pm, CR observed Staff #3 in Room 204B with 15 preschoolers. There were no other staff in the room at that time. Ratios for preschool children is 1:10; Staff #3 had more than 10 preschool children and was out of ratio. At approximately 12:57pm, Staff #4 came over from Room 204C and identified 7 preschool children in Room 204B they were assigned to be supervising. Staff #3 identified 8 preschool children they were supervising. Both staff identified the same child. CR questioned which group the child was in and both staff stated the child was in their group. Upon review, Staff #4 realized she had incorrectly identified the child in her group and corrected the situation by identifying the child who was not accounted for during the initial ratio and supervision review. Staff #4 failed to correctly identify the children in their supervision group.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There were broken outlet cover plates in Room 102 and Room 103 creating pinch points and sharp edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“In Room 204C adult scissors were on the counter accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for Staff Person #1 lacked documentation of emergency plan training at initial time of hire. (See LIS Code Sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“On 8/14/25 at approximately 11:30am, Staff #2, an aide, was observed caring for 4 infants in Room 106. There were no other staff in the room at the time.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
Jan 15, 2025Inspection17 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The first aid kit in Room 106 lacked scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The bathrooms in Rooms 101 and 103 lacked handwashing signs above the toilet.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“The bathroom off Room 204 C lacked a lidded waste receptacle.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The board books in Room 101 had bite marks on them. The cardboard blocks in Room 102 were ripped and had bite marks on the edges. The burners on the play stove in Room 102 were peeling and flaking off the surface. The foam stepping stones in Room 101 had bite marks in them and several were missing pieces around the edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“The files for Child #4, Child #5, and Child #7 lacked current child growth and development forms. The file for Child #4 contained a child growth and development form dated 9/1/23. The file for Child #5 contained a child growth and development form dated 5/8/22. The file for Child #7 contained a child growth and development form 12/6/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“The files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, Child #7, Child #8, and Child #9 contained the original fee agreement forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for Staff Person #1 contained a health assessment dated 6/21/24 which was obtained more than 24 months from the previous health assessment dated 5/20/22. The file for Staff Person #2 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a health assessment dated 5/18/23 and TB screening results dated 5/20/23 which were more than 12 months old when hired.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“The file for Child #2 lacked a current financial agreement. The last agreement was dated 5/6/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“The fire drill log on file included fire drills conducted more than 60 days apart: 7/11/24 and 9/10/24”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 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 showed more than 30 days between testing: 7/11/24 and 8/11/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“The file for Staff Person #3 lacked 1 of the 12 required annual child care training hours for the most recent review period October 2023 to October 2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.131(e)(3) Health information/Dismissal policy
“The file for Child #2, a toddler, enrolled for more than 60 days, lacked a health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff Person #4 lacked a current PA State Criminal Clearance; the PA State Criminal Clearance in the file for Staff Person #4 was dated 1/14/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The file for Staff Person #4 contained a written evaluation dated 12/20/24 more than 12 months after the previous evaluation dated 3/20/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“There was an unlabeled spray bottle in the restroom off of Room 204C identified by staff to be a disinfectant that was accessible to children. In room 204C a spray bottle labeled "disinfectant" was on the counter near the sink accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“In Room 101, the sink next to the diaper changing station had a hot water temperature of 122 °F.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“There was damaged paint in the following areas of the facility: Room 101 under the windows; Room 108 above the bulletin board; Room 204B under the bulletin board.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2025
Sep 24, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“An infant feeding bottle containing milk/formula was present on a shelf above the sink (later moved to shelf on top of cubbies) in Room 101 and was not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“*At approximately 6:50am, it was observed that Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 were in the main childcare room with 14 children (1 infant, 4 young toddlers, 3 older toddlers, 6 preschoolers, and 1 young school ager). When interviewed, Staff person #1 reported that they were responsible for supervising 6 of the 14 children and the youngest child in their group was an infant. Staff person #2 reported that they were responsible for supervising 8 of the 14 children and the youngest child in their group was a young toddler.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“**At approximately 6:50am, it was observed that Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 were in the main childcare room with 14 children (1 infant, 4 young toddlers, 3 older toddlers, 6 preschoolers, and 1 young school ager). When interviewed, Staff person #1 reported that they were responsible for supervising 6 of the 14 children and the youngest child in their group was an infant. Staff person #2 reported that they were responsible for supervising 8 of the 14 children and the youngest child in their group was a young toddler.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“***At approximately 6:50am, it was observed that Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 were in the main childcare room with 14 children (1 infant, 4 young toddlers, 3 older toddlers, 6 preschoolers, and 1 young school ager). When interviewed, Staff person #1 reported that they were responsible for supervising 6 of the 14 children and the youngest child in their group was an infant. Staff person #2 reported that they were responsible for supervising 8 of the 14 children and the youngest child in their group was a young toddler.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
Sep 24, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“An infant feeding bottle containing milk/formula was present on a shelf above the sink (later moved to shelf on top of cubbies) in Room 101 and was not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“*At approximately 6:50am, it was observed that Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 were in the main childcare room with 14 children (1 infant, 4 young toddlers, 3 older toddlers, 6 preschoolers, and 1 young school ager). When interviewed, Staff person #1 reported that they were responsible for supervising 6 of the 14 children and the youngest child in their group was an infant. Staff person #2 reported that they were responsible for supervising 8 of the 14 children and the youngest child in their group was a young toddler.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“**At approximately 6:50am, it was observed that Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 were in the main childcare room with 14 children (1 infant, 4 young toddlers, 3 older toddlers, 6 preschoolers, and 1 young school ager). When interviewed, Staff person #1 reported that they were responsible for supervising 6 of the 14 children and the youngest child in their group was an infant. Staff person #2 reported that they were responsible for supervising 8 of the 14 children and the youngest child in their group was a young toddler.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“***At approximately 6:50am, it was observed that Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 were in the main childcare room with 14 children (1 infant, 4 young toddlers, 3 older toddlers, 6 preschoolers, and 1 young school ager). When interviewed, Staff person #1 reported that they were responsible for supervising 6 of the 14 children and the youngest child in their group was an infant. Staff person #2 reported that they were responsible for supervising 8 of the 14 children and the youngest child in their group was a young toddler.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
Apr 22, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility file lacked documentation that an emergency drill was completed within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for staff #1 lacked health and safety training within 90 days of hire. SEE IS CODE SHEET. There is now health and safety training on file and dated 10/9/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #1 lacked a Child Abuse clearance on or before initial start date in a child care position. SEE IS CODE SHEET. There is now a Child Abuse clearance on file and dated 7/10/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2023
Jan 29, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for facility person #3 lacked mandated reporter training within 90 days of hire. SEE IS CODE SHEET. There is now mandated reporter training on file and dated 8/30/23. There was more than 60 months between mandated reporter trainings on file for staff #6 and 7. There are now current mandated reporter trainings on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The PA State Police clearance on file for staff #1 contains a "request under review" and not the correct clearance . The file for facility person #3 contains a RAP sheet without a disposition for the charge and an unacceptable DHS FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“The file for staff #8, who holds the title of group supervisor, lacks the qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“There was more than 12 months between emergency plan trainings on file for staff #4, 5 and 9. There are current emergency plan trainings now on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
3270.192(3)/3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test/Health assessment, TB test
“There was more than 24 months between health assessments on file for staff #7 which were dated 4/8/21 and 10/9/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Fire safety - 1 yr./Exp, educ., training at facility
“There was more than 12 months between fire safety trainings on file for staff #7 which are dated 2/7/22 and 12/27/23. SEE IS CODE SHEET.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for staff #2 and 8 lacked health and safety training within 90 days of hire. SEE IS CODE SHEET. There is now health and safety training on file and dated Staff #2 - 10/17/23 and staff #8 - 6/22/23. The file for staff #7 lacked the correct health and safety training required by 12/30/22. There is now a revised health and safety training on file and dated 7/23/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024
Jul 27, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.54(b) Two facility persons on excursions
“According to staff statements, on 7/27/23, a group of schoolagers were taken on an excursion to a park near the facility. At approximately 9:30 AM, Facility Person #1 dropped off Facility Person #2 and 5 schoolagers at the park and return to the center to pick up another staff person and more children to bring them to the park. Facility Person #2 was the only staff person at the park from approximately 9:30-9:50 AM supervising 4 young schoolagers and an older schoolager. The process was later repeated to return the children to the center. Facility Person #2 was the only staff person at the park from approximately 1:20-1:40 PM supervising 4 young schoolagers and an older schoolager.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2023
3270.115(a)(6) Lifeguard training/supervision
“According to the statements of the staff and operator. there was no lifeguard employed by the facility present while children in care were swimming as a part of a field trip to a public pool on 7/27/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 27, 2023
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At approximately 1:10 PM in the Older Toddler room, Facility Person #3 was supervising 5 older toddlers, 2 preschoolers and one young schoolager. Operator states they were following naptime ratio under 3270.55(a) as the toddlers and preschoolers were napping. Naptime ratio does not apply due to the presence of the schoolage child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2023
Jul 13, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“The file for Staff #4 lacked completion of Health and Safety Basics training before the requirement of compliance on 6/13/21. Although the files for Staff #1 and #3 had Health and Safety Basics at the time of Inspection it was observed that Staff #1 and #3 had not completed Health and Safety Basics within 90 days of hire. Although the file for Staff #2 had Health and Safety Basics and Pediatric First Aid and CPR at the time of Inspection it was observed that Staff #2 had not completed Health and Safety Basics and Pediatric First Aid and CPR within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Based on Fire Drill documentation, fire drills are not being held at least every 60 days; 12/7/22 and 2/15/23, 4/14/23 and 6/15/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“Based on Smoke Detection Log Testing documentation, smoke detectors are not being tested at least every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023
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Jan 25, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety Basics. The files for Staff #2 and #4 contained documentation of the completion of Health and Safety Basics training; however, said trainings were completed more than 90 days after her start date in a childcare position. The file for Staff #6 contained documentation of the completion of pediatric CPR/First Aid; however, said training was completed after 90 days of her first date in a childcare position.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #2 did not contain clearances to work in a childcare position in the state of Georgia, where Staff #2 resided within the past five years. Staff #2 cannot work at the facility until said clearances are obtained and placed on file. The file for Staff #5 contained a National Sex Offender Registry Verification that was completed following Staff #5's first date in a childcare position.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff #6 contained only one written, nonfamily reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff #2 contained documentation of the completion of emergency plan training; however, said training was completed more than 90 days after her first date in a childcare position. The file for Staff #3 did not contain documentation of the completion of emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Facility person #1 stated that she wrapped the doorknob to/from a childcare space to prevent a child, who was consider a risk to abscond, from opening the door.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“Facility person #1 stated that she wrapped the doorknob to/from a childcare space to prevent a child, who was consider a risk to abscond, from opening the door.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
Jan 25, 2023Complaint investigation6 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety Basics. The files for Staff #2 and #4 contained documentation of the completion of Health and Safety Basics training; however, said trainings were completed more than 90 days after her start date in a childcare position. The file for Staff #6 contained documentation of the completion of pediatric CPR/First Aid; however, said training was completed after 90 days of her first date in a childcare position.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for Staff #2 did not contain clearances to work in a childcare position in the state of Georgia, where Staff #2 resided within the past five years. Staff #2 cannot work at the facility until said clearances are obtained and placed on file. The file for Staff #5 contained a National Sex Offender Registry Verification that was completed following Staff #5's first date in a childcare position.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“The file for Staff #6 contained only one written, nonfamily reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff #2 contained documentation of the completion of emergency plan training; however, said training was completed more than 90 days after her first date in a childcare position. The file for Staff #3 did not contain documentation of the completion of emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Facility person #1 stated that she wrapped the doorknob to/from a childcare space to prevent a child, who was consider a risk to abscond, from opening the door.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“Facility person #1 stated that she wrapped the doorknob to/from a childcare space to prevent a child, who was consider a risk to abscond, from opening the door.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
May 4, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.61(h)(1) Measurement and use of indoor child care space
“Staff #1 and #2 were observed supervising 21 children in the Preschool room. Based upon the minimum requirement of 40 square feet per child in a child care space, the space was approved for no more than 20 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2022
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“Staff #1 and #2 were observed supervising a group of 21 Preschool-aged children. Staff #1 was able to identify eight of the children by name and Staff #2 was able to name nine children by name. Both staff members indicated that they believed that there were 17 children in the room, but there were actually 21 children present in the space.”
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“Neither Staff #1 nor Staff #2 was able to identify by name four of the 21 children within their supervisory group.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2022
Jan 20, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“The file for Staff #2 contained initial emergency plan training that was more than 7 days after hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“The facility was lacking documentation of an annual emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“The ITCS restroom was lacking a handwashing sign above the toilet. The young toddler restroom was lacking handwashing signs above two of the toilets.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The file for Child #1 contained a Health Assessment that was lacking a statement that the child is unable to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2022
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“The foam letters in the Pre-K Counts #1 classroom contained bite marks which can cause a choking hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for Staff #2 contained an FBI clearance that was obtained thru the Department of Education and not the Department of Human Services as required. The file for Staff #3 and #4 contained an NSOR that was obtained more than 45 days after the staff's start date. The file for Staff #4 contained Mandated Reporter Training that was obtained more than 90 days after the staff's start date. The file for Staff #6 contained proof of applying for NSOR after staff's start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“The first aid kits in the young toddler and the Pre-K Counts kitchen areas were accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“The file for Staff #1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9 were all lacking Pediatric first aid/CPR within 90 days of hire. All staff mentioned were hired after 12/19/2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2022
Nov 4, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At approximately 1:20pm Facility Person #1 was observed to be caring for 5 infants. The staff:child ratio for infants is 1:4.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At approximately 1:25pm Facility Person #2 was observed in the ITCS to be caring for 3 infants and 5 older toddlers. The mixed age staff:child ratio when infants are present is 1:4.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021
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Questions about Pre-K Kids Learning Center
Is Pre-K Kids Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Pre-K Kids Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Pre-K Kids Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 24, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Pre-K Kids Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 50 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 50 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 Pre-K Kids Learning Center care for?
114, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Pre-K Kids Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Pre-K Kids Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Pre-K Kids Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 652-0922 to ask.
What is Pre-K Kids Learning Center's phone number?
(724) 652-0922.
Where is Pre-K Kids Learning Center?
2740 Ellwood Rd, New Castle, PA 16101. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Star Learning Center site 4, 1.4 miles away.