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WEST CHESTER, PAChild Care CenterLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity49
Est. price$1,075/mo

Contact information

Address127 S MATLACK ST, WEST CHESTER, PA, 19382

CityWEST CHESTER, PA 19382

CountyChester

Phone(610) 436-6226

Operating details

Capacity49

SubsidiesY

License dateSeptember 26, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/3/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High15
  • Medium9
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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127 S MATLACK ST, WEST CHESTER, PA, 19382, WEST CHESTER, PA 19382

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
  2. This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
  3. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  4. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/3/2025

  • High0
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. Medium risk7/3/2025

    No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

    During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered peeling paint in the infant room on the green and yellow wall. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: The provider put request for maintenance to come out to correct all areas of peeling paint Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/3/2025
  2. Medium risk7/3/2025

    Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid (3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2))

    During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the children's files. Child #3 was missing the fee amount and the date the fee to be paid. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction: The provider will complete the missing information on the financial agreement. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/28/2025
  3. Medium risk7/3/2025

    Designated release persons (3270.123(a)(5))

    During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files. Child #3 was missing the release person on the financial agreement. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: The provider will notify the parent and request for them to complete the missing information. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/28/2025
  4. Medium-High risk7/3/2025

    Name/address/phone release person (3270.124(b)(7))

    During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, children #2, #4 and #5 were missing the release person address on the emergency contact form. Requirement: 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. Correction: The provider will notify the parents of the children and request for them to complete the missing information on the emergency contact form leaving no areas blank. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/28/2025
  5. Medium risk7/3/2025

    Free from contagious/communicable disease (3270.131(d)(7))

    During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the children's files. Child #2 health assessment was missing the statement free from communicable disease. Requirement: A health report shall include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Correction: The provider will notify the parent of the child and request for them to obtain a statement from the doctor to state the child is free from communicable disease. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/3/2025
  6. Medium-High risk7/3/2025

    Age and Training (3270.31(a))

    During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through to conducted staff to child ratio. The toddlers were in the outside area. The certification representative observed an old child who appeared to be with her mother supervising the children. The certification representative requested the file of the child after being told the child was a 14. Requirement: A volunteer shall be 16 years of age or older and shall be directly supervised at all times by a staff person. Correction: The provider will notify staff (parent) and request for a copy of their child's latest health assessment and a completed emergency contact form to be included in the file due to the child's age. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/28/2025
  7. Medium-High risk7/3/2025

    Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3270.182(5))

    During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #5 was missing the consent for minor first aid on the emergency contact form. Requirement: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: The provider will notify the parent and request for the parent to complete the missing information on the emergency contact form Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/28/2025
  8. Medium-High risk7/3/2025

    Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.181(c))

    During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child # 2 was missing an updated financial agreement. Requirement: 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. Correction: The provider will notify the parent and request for an updated signature on the financial agreement. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/28/2025

2024

  1. Medium risk9/27/2024

    Two written references (3270.192(5))

    During the allocated unannounced inspection, the certification representative requested to view (1 through 5) Content of records for all new staff, staff # 1, staff #3 were missing both references. Requirement: 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. Correction: The provider will notify the staff members and request for their missing number of references and will include them in the file. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/10/2024
  2. Medium-High risk9/27/2024

    Age and Training (3270.31(e)(4)(i))

    During the allocated unannounced inspection, the certification representative viewed staff # 5 file, staff # 5 was missing and updated CPR certificate in the file. Requirement: 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. Correction: The provider will notify the staff member and request for them to submit a current first aid and CPR certificate to place in the file. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/10/2024
  3. Medium risk9/27/2024

    Transcript, diploma and letters (3270.192(2)(iv))

    During the allocated unannounced inspection, the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 2 was missing documented experience in the file Requirement: 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. Correction: The provider will notify the staff member and request for them to provide proof of experience and include it in the file. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/10/2024
  4. Medium-High risk9/27/2024

    Health assessment, TB test (3270.192(3))

    During the allocated unannounced inspection, the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #3 and #4 were both missing current health assessments in their file. Staff # 4 was missing TB records. in the file Requirement: A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Correction: The provider will notify the staff members and request for them to provide a copy of an update to date health assessment that will be included in the file and TB shot record for staff #4. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/10/2024
  5. Medium-High risk9/27/2024

    CPSL information (3270.192(4))

    During the allocated unannounced inspection, the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 4 was missing a disclosure in the file. Staff #5 was missing a child abuse clearance, FBI results, criminal results, and mandated reporting clearance in the file. Requirement: 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 and #5 may not work in a childcare position at the facility. Correction: The provider will notify staff and request for them to complete an disclosure form and include it in the file. Inspection: Allocated Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 10/10/2024

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,075/month

This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.

Typical prices in Pennsylvania run about $1,099/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Pennsylvania by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: WEST CHESTER, Chester County
  • Capacity: 49
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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