Kids Nations Inc
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About the Provider
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-06-16 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a) Description: Supervised at all times Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/16/2026 in classroom 105 Big Brain staff #2 was observed supervising 19 children by themselves while staff #1 was in the office leaving staff # 2 out of ratio. Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) On 6/16/2026, staff # returned to the classroom immediately upon notification, restoring the required staff to child ratio. Administration met with both classroom members and reviewed the requirements for maintaining staff to child ratios at all times. Staff were reminded that a classroom may not be left out of ratio for any reason and that appropriate coverage must be arranged before leaving the classroom. |
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| 2026-05-27 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) - No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.113(c)/3270.113(d) Description: No ridicule or threaten harm/No harsh language Noncompliance Area: Observed from video on 5/27/2026 reviewed by facility. Staff person #1 while supervising and serving lunch was observed yelling, singling out and using harsh language towards child #1 saying, " You will eat with your hands" and walking away while child #1 was observed on video crying. Correction Required: A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family. A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. Staff person #1 received corrective coaching on appropriate behavior guidance techniques and the prohibition against using harsh, demeaning or abusive language with children. 2 2. Staff person #1 was directed to review the training topic, "Nurture Interactions and guide behavior and implement positive guidance strategies when addressing children's behavior and meal time challenges. |
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| 2026-05-27 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) - Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: Observed 5/27/2026 in Bright Minds 104 Classroom Staff #1and 2 had a total of 16 children in their childcare space, staff # 1 identified 7 children, and staff #2 identified 7 children leaving 2 children unassigned. Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). The required staff: child ratios must be maintained at all times. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1.A staff meeting was held by administration with teachers of this classroom to review proper child supervision and assignment procedure in mixed aged groups, following the incident and to ensure compliance with 3270.51. Staff to child ratio requirements and supervision expectations were reviewed. 2. Staff were retrained on the requirement that every child must be assigned to a specific staff member at all times and that staff must always know the names and whereabouts of all children in their assigned group. |
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| 2026-02-19 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-06-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.102(a) Description: Clean and good repair Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/20/2025 outdoor in playground 3 there was a doll house children were playing with that was dirty and not in good condition with dirt and mud covering it. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A doll house in playground 3 children were playing with was cleaned to remove dirt and mud. |
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| 2025-06-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.133(1)/3270.133(4) - Original container/Locked | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.133(1)/3270.133(4) Description: Original container/Locked Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/20/2025 Child #1 EPI Pen were not in its original container it was placed in child # 1 belongings in their container not locked or made inaccessible to children. EPI Pen was observed without manufacture's or health professional's instructions on the original label. Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. Medication shall be stored in a locked area of the facility or in an area that is out of the reach of children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The EPI Pen was removed from the child's personal box and placed in cabinet containing the first aid kit, which is inaccessible to children. The child to whom the EPI pen belongs is not attending the daycare, June 20th, 2025, was the child's last day. |
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| 2025-06-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21 Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/20/2025 Staff #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training Health and Safety required training prior to caring for children unsupervised. Also, observed staff #3 have not been trained on the emergency plan at the time of initial employment. Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #2 has completed pre-service training health and safety and provided certificates to the director on June 23, 2025. Staff #3 has been trained on the emergency plan on June 23, 2025. All supporting documentation is kept in the employee's files. |
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| 2025-06-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/20/2025 staff #3 health assessments did not contain the physician's address of where their health assessment was conducted at. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #3 contacted their doctor regarding the missing address on the medical form. The doctor has updated the form to include the address. |
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| 2025-06-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/20/2025 staff #2 and 4 files were missing acceptable verification of their education verification of a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #4 has been suspended from work due to the absence of required clearances and acceptable verification of their education. Staff #2 has submitted their documents for diploma and evaluation to ECE. Currently, staff #2 is switched to teacher's aide position. She is not working alone in the classroom. |
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| 2025-06-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/20/2025 staff #1 and 2 file did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 and #2 submitted two written, nonfamily references attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. These letters are kept in their personnel files. |
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| 2025-06-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/20/2025. Staff #4 file did not contain completed DHS required Child Abuse, FBI, NSOR, State Police Criminal or Disclosure Statement on file. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 4 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #4 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The employee has been suspended from work due to the absence of DHS required clearances. At this time, the employee was able to obtain the State Police Criminal clearance (6/23/2025) and has submitted an application for the NSOR, clearance. The employee in not permitted to return to work until all required clearance have been obtained. |
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| 2025-06-20 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: Observed 6/20/2025 in classroom 102 Busy Bees in the play area where children complete activities and free play the wall boarder towards the back of the classroom was detached from the wall making it not in good repair and free from visible hazards. In Bathroom #2 when entering the bathroom there was a deep crack in the floor tile not in good repair and free from visible hazards. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) In classroom 102 Busy Bees in the play area, the boarder was securely reattached to the wall, and all wall defects were repaired in order to eliminate any potential hazard for the children. The repair of the cracked tile will be done by the landlord. |
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| 2025-02-20 | Renewal | 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a) Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Observed 2/20/2025 in bathroom 1 and 2 there was broken boarders around the toilets that had peeling paint and dry sheet wall crumbling making it free from visible hazards., good repair and accessible to children. Correction Required: 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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The damaged borders around the toilets in bathrooms #1 and #2 were repaired promptly, along with fresh paint to eliminate peeling areas. |
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| 2024-02-22 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1) - Amount of fee | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1) Description: Amount of fee Noncompliance Area: Observed 2/22/2024 child # 4 file did not contain the specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week on the agreement form. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The amount of the weekly fee was specified in child#4 agreement form. |
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| 2024-02-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: Observed 2/22/2024 child #1,2,3 and 4 files were missing the health insurance coverage information and policy numbers from emergency contact forms. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The health insurance coverage information and policy number were added to child # 1,2,3 and 4 files. |
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