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Kcare Llc Dba Genius Kids Silver Spring
7 Flowers Dr, Mechanicsburg PA 17050 · License #CER-00244098 · Child Care Center
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- 7 Flowers Dr, Mechanicsburg PA 17050 · Directions
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- 3-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 141 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
The First-Aid Kit in the Kindergarten Prep Room did not contain any adhesive bandages.
Corrected by Aug 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.76 · 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.
In the Toddler 2 Room, the trash can lid was stained with a white substance and the large carpet contained significant amounts of dirt, debris and scraps of paper. In the Kindergarten Prep Room, the overhead air vent was covered with dust and several of the toy bins contained dust and debris. In the Kindergarten Prep bathroom, Cert Rep observed a large plastic bin under a sink with approximately 3 inches of sitting water in it. Facility staff stated the bin had not been emptied in a few days. In the Pre-school 1 Room, Cert Rep observed a purple, sticky stain on the floor in front of the refrigerator.
Corrected by Aug 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
In the Kindergarten Prep Room, Cert Rep observed a sink in the bathroom was not in good repair as the base of the faucet fixture leaked significantly leak when in use.
Corrected by Aug 18, 2025
- Violation
3270.111(c) · Daily activities shall promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem. Daily experiences shall recognize the child as an individual and give some choice of activities that respect personal privacy, lifestyle and cultural background.
Facility self-reported the following incident: Staff Person #3 grabbed child #1 by the arm to redirect them. This interaction did not promote the development of skills with the child.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · 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.
Fire Detection Logs indicated that between the fire detection test dates of 4/1/25 and 5/16/25, 45 days passed. Fire detection tests must be completed within every 30 days, or less.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
Staff #1 was observed working unsupervised without documentation on file of the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Staff #1 did not have documentation of verification of childcare experience prior to service at the facility.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(5) · 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.
Staff # 1 did not have documentation on file of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2024
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
In the young infant classroom bottles were observed in the refrigerator that were not labeled with the child's name on it.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.181(c) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
Child #2, #3, #4, #5 did not have documentation of an updated financial agreement once in a 6-month period.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(b) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.
The operator did not have documentation in writing that the emergency plan was reviewed or updated if necessary, annually. The last update was 3/2023.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
In the toddler 1 classroom a magic eraser was observed in the drawer that was unlocked and accessible to children.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
The first aid kit in the kindergarten classroom did not contain scissors. The first aid kit in the kindergarten prep classroom did not contain disposable nonporous gloves. The first aid kit in the toddler 3 classroom did not contain tweezers or disposable, nonporous gloves.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.76 · 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.
The ceiling tile in the toddler 2 and toddler 3 jack and jill bathroom was falling down and insulation was exposed and accessible to children. An excessive amount of dust accumulation was observed in the ceiling vent in the toddler 2 and toddler 3 jack and jill bathroom.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Peeling paint and plaster was observed in the kindergarten prep classroom to the left of the bathroom door.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.102(a) · 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.
The soap dispenser located in Toddler 2 and Toddler 3 jack and jill bathroom and the Preschool 2 bathroom was covered in old, crusted soap and rust. The nap mat labeled #2 located in the kindergarten prep classroom was torn and had exposed foam.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
The rest equipment in the preschool 1 classroom and the toddler 2 classroom was not labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
Corrected by Aug 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.133(7) · An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered.
A medication log was not present with child #1's prescription medication.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(4) · 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 #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until FBI clearance is obtained.
Staff #1 did not have documentation of an FBI clearance on record.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(5) · 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.
Staff #1 did not have documentation on record of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.182(7) · A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file.
On 4/12/2024, Child #1 had a bloody nose, an incident report was not written about the injury and was not given to the parent on the day of the incident. There was not an incident report on file at the facility.
Corrected by May 17, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification. (Staff #1 will have until June 3, 2024 - 15 days from POC requested date)
0n 5/17/24 staff #1 was observed working with children and their first aid and CPR training expired 2/2024.
Corrected by May 31, 2024
- Violation
3270.76/3270.77(a) · 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.
The wall painted orange in the PreK room was observed to have chipped paint. The wall across from the door and the wall the door is on in the Toddler 3 Room was observed to have chipped paint. The wall to the right of the door in the Toddler I room was observed to have gouges in the wall and chipped paint.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2023
- Violation
3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.
Each napping cot observed in the PreK room were not labeled with children's names.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2023
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
The agreement on file for child #3, did not specify the persons designated by a parent whom child may be released to.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2023
- Violation
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) · 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. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
Child #1's emergency contact information form and agreement were not updated very 6 Months between 6/12/22 and 8/12/23. Child #2's emergency contact information form and agreement were not updated every 6 months between 7/20/22 and 7/20/23. Child #3's emergency contact information form and agreement were not updated every 6 months between 7/6/22 and 7/6/23.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must submit documentation, in a format approved by DHS, proving that the facility procedure for counting children is followed at all times e.g., a checklist. The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
Child #1 was directed to go the bathroom while children were getting on their coats to go outside. The class left the room, leaving Child #1 unattended for approximately 4 minutes.
Corrected by Mar 16, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · 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.
Child #1 was directed to go the bathroom while children were getting on their coats to go outside. The class left the room, leaving Child #1 unattended for approximately 4 minutes.
Corrected by May 19, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) · Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training. Documentation of training must be submitted to the Regional Office of Child Development and Early Learning and be kept on file at the facility. Training cannot count toward the annual 12-hour training requirement.
Child #1 was directed to go the bathroom while children were getting on their coats to go outside. The class left the room, leaving Child #1 unattended for approximately 4 minutes.
Corrected by Apr 28, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(e)(4)(i) · Competence is the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). All staff persons shall renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.
Staff #1 did not have pediatric 1st aide/CPR provided by a PQAS certified instructor on file.
Corrected by Aug 19, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Child #3 #4 #5 the agreement did not have persons listed whom child could be released to.
Corrected by Aug 18, 2022
- Violation
3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.
Child #2, #3 agreement, no persons listed whom child could be released to
Corrected by Aug 18, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · 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.
Child #1 #2 did not have addresses listed on Emergency Information form of address of individuals child can be released to
Corrected by Aug 18, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Child #1 did not have a health insurance policy number on file. Child #2 did not have a health insurance company or policy number on file. Child #3 did not have a health insurance company or policy number on file.
Corrected by Nov 29, 2021
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Aug 12, 2025 inspection noted: “The First-Aid Kit in the Kindergarten Prep Room did not contain any adhesive bandages.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jul 15, 2025 inspection noted: “Facility self-reported the following incident: Staff Person #3 grabbed child #1 by the arm to redirect them. This interaction did not promote the development o…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jul 15, 2025 inspection noted: “Fire Detection Logs indicated that between the fire detection test dates of 4/1/25 and 5/16/25, 45 days passed. Fire detection tests must be completed within e…” — what has changed since then?
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