KIDS KINGDOM PREPARATORY ACADEMY INC
NEW CASTLE, PA·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address314 W ENGLEWOOD AVE, NEW CASTLE, PA, 16105
CountyLawrence
Phone(724) 510-7302
Operating details
Capacity134
SubsidiesY
License dateFebruary 3, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/4/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High9
- Medium12
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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314 W ENGLEWOOD AVE, NEW CASTLE, PA, 16105, NEW CASTLE, PA 16105
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 11/4/2025
- High2
- Medium-High9
- Medium12
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High risk11/4/2025
Contact when arises (3270.27(a)(3))
The emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. Requirement: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises. Correction: We added the method in which we will use to contact parents in the event of an emergency. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/19/2025 - Medium-High risk11/4/2025
Contact when ended (3270.27(a)(4))
The emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. Requirement: The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children. Correction: We added the method in which we will use to contact parents once the emergency ceases how they will proceed with picking up their child. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/19/2025 - Medium risk11/4/2025
Letter to parents (3270.27(e))
The letter provided to the parent of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures did not include method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises, a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children, and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Requirement: The operator shall provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining the emergency procedures. The operator shall also provide to the parent of each enrolled child a letter explaining any subsequent update to the plan. Correction: We added the necessary information to our parent letter to address how we will contact parens during/after an emergency situation , accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/19/2025 - Medium-High risk11/4/2025
Fire safety - 1 yr. (3270.31(e)(4)(ii))
Staff #1's two most recent fire safety trainings are dated 9/18/24 and 10/7/25 which are more than 12 months apart. Staff #2's two most recent fire safety trainings are dated 7/22/24 and 10/13/25 which is more than 12 months apart. Staff #4's two most recent fire safety trainings are dated 7/25/24 and 10/8/25 which are more than 12 months apart. Requirement: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. Correction: The staff took the necessary training Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/19/2025 - High risk11/4/2025
Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))
Staff person #6 has not completed the following required pre- service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10 or (g)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #6 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #6, staff person #6 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: The staff listed completed the necessary training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/19/2025 - Medium-High risk11/4/2025
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))
Staff #5's child abuse clearance is dated 3/27/25 which is after first date with children(See LIS Code Sheet). Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Correction: The staff already had the clearance Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/19/2025 - Medium risk11/4/2025
Staff evaluations (3270.34(a)(6))
Staff #3's initial evaluation dated 1/6/25 was more than 12 months after date of hire(See LIS Code Sheet). Requirement: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. Correction: The evaluation was completed Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/19/2025 - Medium risk11/4/2025
Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii))
Staff #7's file did not contain documentation of evaluated proof of education of the person's foreign diploma. Requirement: An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: The information was sent for evaluation Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/19/2025 - Medium-High risk11/4/2025
Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))
In the indoor gross motor room, there was hand sanitizer Blaster in a blue bin which stated keep out of reach of children accessible to children. In the young toddler room there was Destin diaper cream, which stated keep out of reach of children, on the open shelves of the diaper table accessible to children. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: The items were removed and put into a locked bag or bin. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/19/2025 - Medium risk11/4/2025
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle (3270.67(d))
In the young toddler room a trash can that contained food waste did not have a lid. Requirement: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles. Correction: The trash can was removed and replaced with a can that contains a lid Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/19/2025 - Medium-High risk11/4/2025
Inaccessible to children (3270.75(b))
In the indoor gross motor room the first aid kit was in a book bag on the ground accessible to children. Requirement: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. Correction: The bag was properly secured with binder ring clips per the suggestion of the inspector as well as hung up off the floor. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/19/2025 - Medium-High risk11/4/2025
Building Surfaces (3270.76)
In the pre-k room that was not in use the baseboard was falling off. In the Pre-K room in use and the Preschool transition room there was splintering along the bottoms of the wooden cabinets. In the Preschool outside play space the cement sidewalk at the bottom of the steps by the fence was eroding causing a tripping hazard. Requirement: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Correction: The baseboard was re-glued to the wall, the cabinets were refaced with contact paper and the walk way was discussed with the owner of the building. We have spoken with the Administrators in charge of the church grounds where our facility is located regarding our cracked sidewalk. Due to weather, they are unable to fix the sidewalk until the spring. Until the sidewalk can be repaired, we will not use that entrance to the playground and make it inaccessible to the children if the playground is used. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/19/2025 - Medium risk11/4/2025
No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))
In the Pre-K room that was not in use there was damaged plaster along the wall on the left above the ABC shelf. In the girl's bathroom there was peeling paint on the wall behind the left and middle toilets. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: The wall was plastered and the walls in the bathrooms were painted. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/19/2025 - Medium risk11/4/2025
Lidded waste receptacles (3270.82(i))
The garbage can in the girl's restroom did not have a lid. Requirement: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. Correction: The garage can was removed and replaced with a lidded can Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/19/2025 - Medium risk11/4/2025
Running water - diapering (3270.82(j))
In the young toddler room, the motor for the potable sink was not working so they filled up a basin of water and washed the children's hands in the basin and rinsed in another basin. The basin that they were washing the children's hands in was not changed every time between each child. Requirement: A source of running water for handwashing shall be present in infant and toddler diapering areas. If the running water does not flow directly into a drain that is connected to a sewage system, a receptacle shall be provided to contain the water used for washing. The receptacle shall be emptied into an approved sewage system at least once a day. Correction: The sink was motor was replaced and is in full functioning use Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/19/2025 - Medium risk11/4/2025
Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))
In the preschool outside play space there were exposed bolts on the gate facing in accessible to children. Requirement: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Correction: The bolts were covered with blot caps Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/19/2025 - Medium risk11/4/2025
Prohibit items in crib (3270.106(j))
At approximately 9am in the infant room it was observed that an infant was asleep in a pack and play laying on a pillow and a stuffed animal toy was in the bed with the infant. Requirement: Toys, bumper pads, or pillows may not be present in a crib while an infant is sleeping in the crib. Correction: The stuffed animal was immediately removed as well as the pillow Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/19/2025 - Medium-High risk11/4/2025
Refrigerator (3270.107)
In the Pre-K room in use and the Transition Young Toddler room there were no thermometers in the refrigerators. Requirement: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. Correction: Thermometers were placed in the fridges. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/19/2025 - Medium-Low risk11/4/2025
Posted in group space (3270.111(b))
There was no written plan of daily activities posted in the infant room. Requirement: The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space. Correction: A schedule was created and posted. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/19/2025 - Medium-Low risk11/4/2025
Signed (3270.123(a))
Child #5's financial agreement was not signed by the parent. Requirement: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. Correction: The financial agreement was signed Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/19/2025 - Medium risk11/4/2025
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates (3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2))
Child #1's date of admission was not on the financial agreement. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. Correction: The date was already on the documents but was listed only by the parents signature. We added it to the admission area. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/19/2025 - High risk11/4/2025
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission (3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3))
Child #2's file did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: The parents signed the document Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/19/2025 - Medium-High risk11/4/2025
Name on bottle (3270.133(3))
In the Pre-K room in use there was a prescription Albuterol inhaler without the original box and prescription label. Requirement: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. Correction: We removed the the inhaler Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/19/2025 - Medium risk11/4/2025
Child's hands washed (3270.134(a))
At approximately 1130am a child did not wash their hands after diapering. Requirement: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. Correction: The children now wash their hands before and after meals as well as potting/diapering. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/19/2025 - Medium risk11/4/2025
Disposable diapers (3270.135(a)(3))
In the Young Toddler room and the Older Toddler room the trash cans used to dispose of used diapers was not hands free. Requirement: If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can. Correction: The trash cans were revmoved and replaced with hands free cans Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 12/19/2025
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Estimated monthly cost
$774/month
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About this daycare
- Location: NEW CASTLE, Lawrence County
- Capacity: 134
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 1
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