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Kids Express

Bangor, PA · Northampton County
385 Blue Valley Dr, Bangor, PA 18013
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Quick Facts

Capacity
112 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 588-5125
385 Blue Valley Dr
Bangor, PA 18013
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00252831
License Issued
Apr 23, 2026
Active Through
Apr 23, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 14

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About the Provider

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KIDS EXPRESS is a Child Care Center in BANGOR PA, with a maximum capacity of 112 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:15 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-08-14 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2026-01-27 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, in the school age room, the covers for the corner mats were torn and the inside foam was exposed making these not able to be easily cleaned.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Covers and cushions were removed from the school age classroom. New items will replace the cushions.
2026-01-27 Renewal 3270.105 - High Chairs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.105

Description: High Chairs

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, a highchair in the infant room did not have the T-shaped safety strap.

Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
T- strap has been replaced on the high chair in the infant room.
2026-01-27 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, for child #1's assessment dated 10/15/25, there was no verification that the parents were provided this assessment since no signature was obtained on the parent conference review sheet.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent was provided with the assessment and a signature and date was obtained.
2026-01-27 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7) - Physician name, address, phone/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Physician name, address, phone/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #5 did not include the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact form for child #10 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #5 Emergency Contact information has been updated to include the phone number of the physician. Child #10 Emergency Contact was updated with address of individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
2026-01-27 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, in the Pre-K room, the emergency contact forms for the school age children in care were not present.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency Contacts will be present with the child when in another classroom.
2026-01-27 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, there was no initial health report on file for child #8 and #9 and they have been enrolled for more than 60 days (see LIS code sheet for date of admission).

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Health Reports were obtained for Child # 8 and child #9.
2026-01-27 Renewal 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.151(c)(3) - Mantoux TB/Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(2)/3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Mantoux TB/Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #2 did not have documentation of when a TB test was performed at initial employment (See LIS code sheet for hire date). The health assessment for staff person #2 answered "yes" to communicable diseases with no additional follow up, as required.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Documentation for staff #2 of a TB test was performed and read was received and placed in staff file. A new Health Assessment for staff #2 was obtained with corrected information.
2026-01-27 Renewal 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, in the Toddler Town classroom, numerous lunchboxes were observed in cubbies. Inside these lunchboxes contained yogurt, lunch meat, Lunchables and chicken nuggets. These are required to be refrigerated.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff are made aware of policy to remove all perishable items from lunch boxes and place in refrigerator.
2026-01-27 Renewal 3270.181(a) - Each child Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.181(a)

Description: Each child

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the emergency contact form for child #5 also contained information for the sibling of child #5 and therefore was not an individual record.

Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new Emergency Contact was completed with only child #5 information on it.
2026-01-27 Renewal 3270.33(a) - Each staff person meets quals Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.33(a)

Description: Each staff person meets quals

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, staff person #2 did not have a high school diploma on file and therefore, could not qualify for the position they were performing.

Correction Required: A staff person or a substitute staff person shall meet one of the applicable staff qualifications for the position in which the person is performing.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A High School Diploma was obtained for staff person #2 and sumitted via email.
2026-01-27 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, in the Toddler Town classroom, the water for the bathroom sink measured 111° F.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hot water valve was turned off in the bathroom sink in the toddler classroom.
2026-01-27 Renewal 3270.71 - Heat Source Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.71

Description: Heat Source

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, the baseboard heat vent in the Emerging Preschool classroom measured 213° F and was accessible to children.

Correction Required: Hot water pipes and other sources of heat exceeding 110° F that are accessible to children shall be equipped with protective guards or shall be insulated to prevent direct contact.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Protective guards were placed on the baseboards in the Emerging Preschool classroom that are accessible to the children.
2026-01-27 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, in the school age room, water damaged ceiling tiles were present.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Ceiling tiles replaced that have water damage.
2026-01-27 Renewal 3270.94(a)(5) - Evacuation routes posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.94(a)(5)

Description: Evacuation routes posted

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the inspection, evacuation routes were not posted on each floor of the facility.

Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure evacuation routes are posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Evacuation Routes have been posted on each level of the facility at the exit door.

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