Abc Kiddie Kampus
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If I could give 0 stars, I would.
Money money money. It’s all about the money to these owners, Pat & Scott Verdine. They would hurt your 5-year old son’s feelings if it meant you were late on a payment. They would deny your 5-year old son graduation if you have any sort of past due balance. Even if you paid in full, once you’re late, you & your family are dead to them. Ignore all the mushy-gushy smiles and compliments you’ll receive upon your initial interview. Those are fake. They do that to everyone. Pat & Scott don’t care about you or your kids, they only care if you’re making them money. If not? See ya. Next.
Now, the teachers & instructors at the Old Forge location are SUPERB. Miss Kayla, Miss Rachael, Miss Victoria, Miss Shell Shell, Miss Mare Mare, and evening the recently terminated Miss Amber (one of our favorites) are amazing people and amazing teachers. But that doesn’t let the Verdine’s off the hook. Many instructors, like Miss Amber (the latest) have been lost over the years because of the Verdine’s greed, and ignorant behavior. It’s SOOO unfortunate, but that greed and ignorance has even spread to the children. They just don’t care. They care about your MONEY, not your children’s future, their feelings, or ANYTHING else. Money, money, money.
If you’re considering ABC Kiddie Kampus, pass and move onto the next. Being on the opposite side of the superiority complex that the Verdine’s have is not something I would wish on my worst enemy. There are plenty of other locations in NEPA that your children will be taken care of, but with RESPECT and non-condescending attitude from the ownership towards you or your kids. You both should be ashamed of yourselves. I wish you only knew what some of your workers said behind your back. Not that it’s a surprise to either of you. I’m sure you’ve had people talk behind your backs the majority of your lives, because the behavior you exhibit is a lifelong trait, not learned anytime recently.
I’ll have you know, that it broke my son’s heart to not be included in your 2020 virtual graduation ceremony. He cried. You made my son cry, and I will stop at NO bounds to make the public, and every future potential client if your establishment know about it.
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About the Provider
We realize that a child’s early years are crucial to lifelong learning. Our high-quality centers strive to lay the building blocks for your child’s future academic success.
Through a creative curriculum and a compassionate staff, children who come to one of our centers not only build a strong foundation for a lifetime of learning but also meaningful friendships that begin in infancy.
We consider it our privilege to accompany children as they embark on a lifelong journey of growth and exploration. Our early learning programs start with children 6 weeks old and continue through 12 years of age. On a daily basis, our children experience a world rich with discovery guided by skilled and insightful teachers who celebrate each child’s individuality.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| 2026-08-17 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) - Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Description: Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children Noncompliance Area: The director self-reported that on 8/13/26 child #1 was left alone and unsupervised in a classroom, for a period of time (roughly 3 to 5 minutes) by staff #1. 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. Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. 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. TIERED LIS: 1. Children must be supervised at all times. This portion of the plan must have an immediate correction date. 2. The legal entity must arrange for staff #1 to receive a minimum of three hours of training specific to supervision and care of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. The operator shall provide a date for when this training is completed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) 1. Children will be supervised at all times. Each staff person will be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person will know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person will be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises. Correction date 8/13/26. 2. The legal entity has arranged for staff #1 to receive three hours of training specific to supervision and care of children. The legal entity received DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling. Correction date 9/15/26 Staff #1 was temporarily restricted from working independently with children and was assigned to a classroom with a second teacher while the incident was under review. During this period, Staff #1 was not permitted to be solely responsible for a group of children. The Director met with Staff #1 to formally document the incident, resulting in a Behavioral Modification Form being placed in her employee file. The Director reviewed the incident and all supervision expectations with the entire staff on the following day before staff entered a classroom. The review focused on active supervision practices, emphasizing the requirement that children always remain under sight and sound supervision. Staff were retrained on transition procedures, classroom counts, face-to-name verification, and maintaining accountability for every child throughout the day. The Director reinforced the requirement that teachers conduct and document headcounts during all transitions and whenever children move from one area to another. Staff were also reminded to utilize the designated STOP Sign Supervision Checkpoints when entering or leaving any classroom to ensure all children are accounted for. The Director will conduct ongoing random supervision audits to monitor compliance with active supervision requirements and provide coaching and corrective action as necessary. Staff are required to consistently utilize the Kindertales childcare management system to complete face-to-name checks and maintain accurate child counts. In the event the electronic system is unavailable, paper attendance and count forms will be used to ensure continuity of supervision procedures. Supervision expectations were reviewed again during August 26, 2026, staff meeting and will continue to be reinforced through ongoing training, observation, coaching, and regular staff discussions to ensure the safety, accountability, and well-being of all children in our care. |
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| 2026-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2) Description: Physician name, address, phone Noncompliance Area: The file for child #1 was missing the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Upon being notified of the missing information, the Director immediately contacted the parent and requested that the information be completed. The parent provided the physician's name, address, and telephone number, and the emergency contact form was updated to include all required information. |
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| 2026-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: The files for children #1 and #4 were both missing 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 individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director immediately contacted the families to obtain the addresses of all authorized release persons. The required information was received from the families and added to the children's files to ensure the records were complete and compliant with licensing requirements. |
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| 2026-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.124(f) - Updated every 6 months | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.124(f) Description: Updated every 6 months Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form for child #5 was signed on 7/28/25 and not updated until 4/23/26. Correction Required: The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director will ensure that all emergency contact forms are updated every six months by improving the use of the tracking spreadsheet. |
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| 2026-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.131(b)(2) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2) Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months Noncompliance Area: The last health assessment on file for child #2 was dated 2/24/25. Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) While the inspector was on site, the Director located the child's updated health assessment in the file. The health assessment was dated February 27, 2026. Upon review, it was determined that the health assessment had been updated; however, it was three days past the required due date. The updated health assessment was verified and maintained in the child's file. |
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| 2026-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Staff #1 was hired provisionally (see LIS Code Sheet for DOH) and did not have a completed PA State Police (dissemination date) on file (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH). Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. The CPSL was revised to include a requirement that all clearances be updated and on file at least every 60 months. Tiered LIS: 1. The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff #1 must be removed from a childcare position with direct contact and routine interaction with children until the missing clearance is completed and on file at the facility. This portion of the plan requires an immediate date of correction. 2. The director will create a form to track each staff and their required clearances, trainings, and documents to assist with the hiring process and ongoing updates. This form will have due dates for all required trainings, clearances, health assessments etc. This form must be approved by the Northeast Regional Office prior to use. The director will ensure that this form is used during the hiring process and to track all required updates. This portion of the plan should reflect a date that allows for time to develop the form and implement it. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director had a copy of the employee's Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check in the employee file that was originally provided to the previous Director and dated October 5, 2023. The document on file was a printed screenshot that had been sent electronically to the previous Director. During the inspection on July 24, 2026, the Inspector notified the Director that the document was incomplete because the bottom portion, which contains the verification information, was missing. Upon being made aware of the issue on July 24, 2026, the Director immediately addressed the concern and instructed the employee to obtain a new Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check. The employee obtained the complete and verified Criminal Record Check on the same day, July 24, 2026, and the updated document was placed in the employee's file. 1. The operator will comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 2. The Director will use a tracking form to monitor staff clearances, trainings, and required documentation to ensure compliance with licensing regulations. Upon discovery of the incomplete Criminal Record Check, the tracking form was updated on July 24, 2026, when the employee obtained the new, complete clearance. |
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| 2026-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: Peeling paint was observed in the infant/toddler outdoor play area and on the wall adjacent to the outdoor steps leading to the preschool accessible to children. Correction Required: 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.) On July 24, 2026, the Director submitted a work order to the facilities department to address the peeling paint. The Director also communicated directly with the maintenance staff to schedule a time for the repair to be completed. The painting was completed on July 31, 2026, and the peeling paint issue was fully corrected. |
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| 2026-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.91(a) - Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.91(a) Description: Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed Noncompliance Area: The emergency exit door for the infant classroom was obstructed with toys, water play tables, and chairs, making the door unable to open. The emergency exit door in the preschool classroom was observed to be locked barring it from opening. Correction Required: Stairways, hallways, exits from rooms, exits from the facility and other means of egress serving as an exit shall be unobstructed. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection, the inspector observed that an emergency exit was blocked by a table and toys. The Director immediately corrected the issue by removing the table and toys and ensuring the exit was fully accessible. The Director notified all staff present that emergency exits must never be blocked. In addition, the Director sent an email to all staff members reminding them that emergency exits must remain clear at all times and citing the applicable state licensing requirements regarding unobstructed exits. |
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| 2026-07-24 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Needs Verification |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The inspector observed the fire drill/detection log and found that the facility did not conduct a manual test of the fire alarms every 30 calendar days. The inspector observed several manual tests dated for 3/02/26 and the next having been dated for 4/02/26 and then from 4/2/26 to 5/11/26 and from 6/22/26 to 7/24/26, all of which are over 30 calendar days. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The Director had been scheduling fire drills on a monthly basis rather than tracking the exact 30-day requirement. Fire drills were conducted on January 2, 2026; February 2, 2026; March 2, 2026; April 2, 2026; May 1, 2026; May 28, 2026; June 22, 2026; and July 21, 2026. Upon becoming aware of the requirement, the Director reviewed the fire drill schedule and took steps to ensure future drills are conducted within every 30-day period as required by licensing regulations. |
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| 2026-06-11 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2025-10-09 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.135(b) - Surfaces cleaned | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.135(b) Description: Surfaces cleaned Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 10/09/25 for a complaint the inspector was able to verify that staff #1 was not cleaning the diaper changing area after each diaper change. Correction Required: Diaper changing surfaces shall be cleaned after each use by wiping the surface with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Director informed staff that she needed to clean the mat and underneath the mat at each diaper change. Director reviewed diaper changing procedure with staff and observed staff performing the diaper changing procedure. Director created a changing table checklist for staff to initial after she checks to make sure her changing table and area underneath the changing table is clean, every half hour. |
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| 2025-10-09 | Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(a) Description: Locked or inaccessible Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 10/09/25 the inspector observed a purse on the steps that lead to the sink that the toddlers use after diaper changes. The inspector observed two prescription bottles inside the purse that were accessible to the toddlers. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) After speaking with the inspector, the Director informed Teacher that her purse, cleaning materials, and toxic materials needed to be locked up immediately. Teacher locked her purse in a cabinet inside of her classroom. Director went to each classroom and did an inspection to make sure all cleaning materials, toxic materials, and purses/bags were locked up. Director verbally reminded all staff of the regulation that all cleaning materials and other toxic substances need to be stored away in a way that is inaccessible to children, in a locked container or area. Director also sent out an email to inform staff of the regulation. |
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| 2025-10-09 | Complaints- Legal Location | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: While at the facility unannounced on 10/09/25 for a complaint the inspector observed food and other detritus in between the space where the mat meets the edge of the change table as well as on the back side of the mat in the toddler room. 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.) Director informed staff that she needed to clean her mat and underneath the mat immediately and told her that going forward to make sure she cleans it after each diaper change. Director went to the other rooms with changing tables and checked to make sure their mats were cleaned and that the area under their mats was cleaned as well. Director made a cleaning mat checklist for the classroom for staff to check and sign each half hour to ensure mats and underneath mats are clean. |
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| 2025-07-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection on 7/22/25 the inspector reviewed child files and found that children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 did not have the required enrolling parent's work address. The inspector also observed that children #1, #3, #4, #5, and #6 were also missing enrolling parent's work phone number as is required. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider will ensure emergency contact form includes the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of all families enrolled in the center. |
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| 2025-07-22 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: During the course of the unannounced renewal inspection on 7/22/25 the inspector reviewed child files and found that child #3 did not have the required address for the designated release person as is required. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider reached out to family to have them add the address of the designated release on their emergency contact form. |
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