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Swids Kids

Butler, PA 16002 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Swids Kids

Swids Kids is a group home daycare in Butler, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Group home daycare
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Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs and care

SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Swids Kids

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
12 children
License number
#CER-00253267
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 17, 2025: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Dec 17, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(b) Parent receives original

      “The original financial agreement for child #1 was on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3280.105(f) 2 feet apart

      “At approximately 10:10 am, child #1 was sleeping in a pack and play which was placed against the wall, about 12 inches from a "Cozy Coupe" child's car and about 5 inches from an exersaucer which did not allow for 2 feet of space on 3 sides of the pack and play.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “The telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not posted by the 2 phones on the table.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026

    • Background checks

      3280.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The following clearances for staff #1 were updated more than 60 months apart: PA criminal history (5/8/2020 and 10/29/2025), child abuse (5/26/2020 and 10/30/2025), NSOR verification certificate (6/1/2020 and 10/31/2025) and FBI (4/28/2020 and 11/4/2025). Mandated reporter training for staff #1 was updated more than 60 months from the prior clearance (5/11/2020 and 10/29/2025).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(e)(4)(i) Age and training

      “Pediatric first aid and CPR for staff #1 and #3 were renewed on 10/28/2025 which was after the expiration date of the prior training dated 9/2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(e)/3280.192(2)(iii) Age and training/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “The file of staff #1 and #2 contained 11 professional development hours in their annual training year of 12/2023 to 12/2024 each lacking 1 hour. Staff #1 had 2 additional hours dated 9/23/2025 and staff #2 had 2 additional hours dated 9/25/2025 and both are now compliant.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The immunization record of child #1 did not contain documentation of the 3rd DTaP and pneumococcal vaccinations and the record of child #2 did not contain documentation of the 4th pneumococcal vaccination as recommended by the ACIP or an acceptable exemption.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3280.113(e) Restraints prohibited

      “Upon arrival at approximately 10:05 AM, child #2 was observed to be sitting in a feeding table without any activities. When I inquired, staff #1 explained that the child had just eaten, and needed to remain seated for about 30 minutes to prevent illness. Shortly after, child #1 was provided with a puzzle. About 20 minutes later, the child was removed from the seat, only to be returned about 10 - 15 minutes later for lunch. Following the meal, the child remained in the table for approximately another 30 minutes before being moved to a pack and play for nap. Child #2 was observed to be in either the feeding table or pack and play for at approximately 1.75 hours of the 2.5 hours I was at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026

  2. Dec 11, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(b)(1)/3280.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health assessments

      “The file of child #3, identified as a young toddler (see LIS code sheet), contained a health assessment dated 4/8/2024 but did not contain an updated health assessment within 6 months of the prior.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The emergency contact information of child #3 did not include the addresses of the persons identified by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(b) Parent receives original

      “The files of child #1 and #2 contained the original financial agreements.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.66(d) Arts and crafts non-toxic

      “Based on a statement by a staff, 2 "bingo daubers" labeled "keep out of the reach of children" were used in an art activity with the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.66(a) Locked or inaccessible - in original container

      “On the table in the childcare space, 2 "bingo daubers" labeled "keep out of the reach of children" were accessible to the children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(d)(5)/3280.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The file of child #2, identified as a young toddler (see coded LIS sheet), contained an immunization record which did contained documentation of 2 of 3 HIB, 0 of 4 pneumococcal, 0 of 1 varicella and 0 of 1 MMR vaccinations as recommended by the ACIP or an acceptable exemption.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024

  3. Dec 19, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The facility's documentation of the annual emergency drill did not include all required components.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “The current health assessment on file for child #4 was completed more than 12 months after the previous health assessment on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The current emergency contact forms and agreements on file for Facility Persons #1-#5 were reviewed and updated by a parent more than 6 months after the previous review date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The current child service reports on file for children #1, #2, #3 and #5 were completed more than 6 months after the previous child service reports on file were completed or more than 6 months after the child's first day of attendance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “There was a plastic bag dispenser hanging low enough to be in reach of toddlers, allowing toddlers access to empty plastic bags.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(e) Letter to parents

      “The letter to the parents explaining the emergency plan did not include information regarding accommodations to be provided in the event of an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.123(b) Parent receives original

      “The agreements on file for children #1-#5 were the originals.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023

  4. Mar 31, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(e)(3) Dismissal policy

      “The current immunization record on file for Child #1, who is 3 years old, includes 0 of 1 recommended Varicella immunizations, as recommended by the ACIP; and a flu vaccine dated 1/9/20, which is recommended annually by the ACIP. The current immunization record on file for Child #2, who is 4 years old, includes 0/1 Hepatitis A vaccinations, as recommended by the ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(d)(5) Immunization record

      “The current immunization record on file for Child #1, who is 3 years old, includes 0 of 1 recommended Varicella immunizations, as recommended by the ACIP; and a flu vaccine dated 1/9/20, which is recommended annually by the ACIP. The current immunization record on file for Child #2, who is 4 years old, includes 0/1 Hepatitis A vaccinations, as recommended by the ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023

  5. Dec 14, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(f)/3280.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The file for child #2 contained an emergency contact form date of 1-18-2022 and 10-18-2022 which exceeded the mandatory 6 months to review the emergency contact form. The file for child #3 contained an emergency contact form date of 2-9-2022 and 10-27 2022 which exceeded the mandatory 6 months to review the emergency contact form. The file for child #4 contained an emergency contact form date of 9-10-2021 and 11-14-2022 which exceeded the mandatory 6 months to review the emergency contact form. The file for child #5 contained an emergency contact form date of 3-11-2022 and 11-3-2022 which exceeded the mandatory 6 months to review the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The facility did not have a policy and procedure to share with staff and families that includes strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, and addressing the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(e)(1)/3280.182(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Initial and subsequent health assessments

      “The file for child #2 who is a preschool aged child contained an Influenza Vaccine date of 1-9-2020 and has not received an updated Influenza Vaccine.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.151(a)/3280.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The file for staff #1 contained a health assessment date that exceeded the mandatory 24 months between health assessments.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The file for child #2 contained a fee agreement date of 1-18-2022 and 10-18-2022 which exceeded the mandatory 6 months to review the fee agreement. The file for child #5 contained a fee agreement date of 3-11-2022 and 10-8-2022 which exceeded the mandatory 6 months to review the fee agreement. The file for child #3 contained a fee agreement date of 2-9-2022 and 10-27 2022 which exceeded the mandatory 6 months to review the fee agreement. The file for child #4 contained a fee agreement date of 9-10-2021 and 11-14-2022 which exceeded the mandatory 6 months to review the fee agreement. The file for child #5 contained a fee agreement date of 3-8-2022 and 10-8-2022 which exceeded the mandatory 6 months to review the fee agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.14/3280.20 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The emergency plan did not contain a continuity of care section which was due by the mandatory date of 7-1-2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The file for child #5 contained a child service report date of 11-14-2022 which exceeded the mandatory date of 10-30-2022 to receive a child service report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(c) Each child care space

      “The emergency contact forms for child #1 and child #2 were not present in the childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2022

  6. Dec 10, 2021Inspection9 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “The emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants or toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The most current health assessment of facility person #3 was dated 10/25/2018 lacking a current health assessment within 24 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2021

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The immunization record of child #2 was not in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP lacking documentation of a Hep A vaccination.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The emergency contact form of child #3 did not contain the address of one release person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The file of child #1 did not contain the work address and phone number of the enrolling parent. Could”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.33(c) Age and training

      “The group child care home does not have one or more facility person competent in pediatric first aid and CPR when one or more children are in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(e)(4)(i) Age and training

      “Pediatric first aid and CPR for facility person #1 and 2 expired and was not renewed on or before the expiration date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

      “Documentation of testing the fire detection system exceeded 30 days: 1/15/2021 to 2/17/2021, 3/18/2021 to 4/23/2021, 5/19/2021 to 6/25/2021, 7/22/2021 to 8/30/2021 and 10/19/2021 to 11/29/2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(f)(10)/3280.31(h) Age and training/Completion of professional development

      “Facility person #3 (start date 3/27/2017) did not have current pediatric first aid and CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2021

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Swids Kids licensed?

Yes. Swids Kids is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Swids Kids last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 17, 2025, with 8 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Swids Kids had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Swids Kids care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Swids Kids accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Swids Kids' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Swids Kids cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 841-0543 to ask.

What is Swids Kids' phone number?

(724) 841-0543.

Where is Swids Kids?

Butler, PA 16002. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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