ROSE GARDEN PREPARATORY DAY SCHOOL
POTTSTOWN, PA·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address59 W 8TH ST, POTTSTOWN, PA, 19464
CountyMontgomery
Phone(484) 624-5094
Operating details
Capacity48
SubsidiesY
License dateApril 21, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/11/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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59 W 8TH ST, POTTSTOWN, PA, 19464, POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/11/2026
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2026
- Medium risk2/11/2026
Signed (3270.123(a))
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #3 was not signed by the operator. Requirement: An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent. Correction: Provider will sign fee agreement. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/11/2026 - Medium risk2/11/2026
On file at facility (3270.18(a))
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection the facility did not have a current copy of their general liability insurance on file. Requirement: The legal entity shall have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises. A current copy of the insurance policy shall be on file at the facility. Correction: Provider will print current copy of facilities liability insurance. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/11/2026 - Medium-High risk2/11/2026
Fire safety - 1 yr. (3270.31(e)(4)(ii))
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fire safety training on file for staff person #1, #2 and #4 was outdated. Requirement: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. Correction: Provider will have staff complete updated fire safety training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/11/2026 - Medium-High risk2/11/2026
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Both the PA state police clearance and mandated reporter training for staff person #1 was outdated. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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 child care position at the facility. Correction: Provider will complete updated clearances and trainings. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/11/2026 - Medium risk2/11/2026
Staff evaluations (3270.34(a)(6))
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2 and #4 did not have the required annual staff evaluation. Requirement: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. Correction: Provider will complete missing staff evaluations. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/11/2026 - Medium riskStandard 1102/11/2026
110º F or less (3270.69(b))
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility hot water temperature was 149.1° F. (Corrected on site). Requirement: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F. Correction: At the time of inspection, provider adjusted the hot water heater. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/11/2026 - Medium-High risk2/11/2026
Inaccessible to children (3270.75(b))
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit located in the prek classroom #4 was in reach of the children. (Corrected on site). Requirement: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children. Correction: At the time of inspection, the first aid kit was placed out of reach of the children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/11/2026 - Medium-High risk2/11/2026
Has all items (3270.75(c))
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit located in classroom #1 infants was missing tweezers. Requirement: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. Correction: Provider will add tweezers to the first aid kit. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/11/2026 - Medium-High risk2/11/2026
Refrigerator (3270.107)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The thermometer located in the infant room #2 refrigerator had a temperature above 45° F. Requirement: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. Correction: Provider will replace thermometer and have refrigerator checked. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/11/2026 - Medium-High risk2/11/2026
Pick-up and drop-off points (3270.171(a))
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility had not notified local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facilities pedestrian and vehicular routes. Requirement: An operator shall notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility. Correction: Provider will notify local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility vehicle routes. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/11/2026 - Medium risk2/11/2026
Arrival/departure times (3270.123(a)(4))
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #2, #4 and #5 did not specify the children's arrival or departure times. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the child's arrival and departure times. Correction: Provider will have parents complete missing information. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/11/2026 - Medium risk2/11/2026
Designated release persons (3270.123(a)(5))
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #4 and #5 did not specify whom the children may be released. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Correction: Provider will have parents complete missing information. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/11/2026 - Medium risk2/11/2026
Admission date (3270.123(a)(6))
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #4 and #5 did not specify the children's date of admission. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. Correction: Provider will have parents complete missing information. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/11/2026 - Medium-High risk2/11/2026
Insurance coverage information (3270.124(b)(6))
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact for child #1, #2, #3 and #5 did not include the insurance policy numbers. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Correction: Provider will have parents complete missing information. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/11/2026 - Medium-High risk2/11/2026
Name/address/phone release person (3270.124(b)(7))
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #3, #4 and #5 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. 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: Provider will have parents complete missing information. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/11/2026 - Medium risk2/11/2026
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Free from contagious/communicable disease (3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(d)(7))
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The health assessment on file for child #2 was not signed and dated by a physician or include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. 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: Provider will have parent bring in the required health assessment. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/11/2026 - Medium risk2/11/2026
Child's hands washed (3270.134(a))
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the child of inspection, staff person #3 did not wash the child's hands after diapering. Requirement: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered. Correction: Provider will review diaper changing procedures with staff. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/11/2026 - Medium risk2/11/2026
Age and Training (3270.31(e))
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #2 and #4 did not include the required 12 clock hours of childcare training. Requirement: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Correction: Provider will have staff complete the required annual childcare trainings. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/11/2026 - Medium-High risk2/11/2026
Emergency plan (3270.27(a)(6))
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have updated emergency drill log on file. Requirement: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility. Correction: Provider will conduct an emergency drill with the children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/11/2026 - Medium risk2/11/2026
Two written references (3270.192(5))
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2 and #3 did not include the required nonfamily 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: Provider will have staff bring in references. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/11/2026 - Medium risk2/11/2026
Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.192(2)(ii))
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #3 did not include verification of education. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: Provider will have staff bring in education verification. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/11/2026 - Medium-High risk2/11/2026
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.181(c))
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #3 and #4 was outdated. 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: Provider will have parents sign updated fee agreements. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/11/2026 - Medium risk2/11/2026
Bottles labeled (3270.166(4))
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were bottles and sippy cup not labeled with children names in room #2 infants. Requirement: Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name. Correction: Provider will assure all bottles and cups are labeled with children names. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/11/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 122/11/2026
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter (3270.151(a))
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The health assessment on file for staff person #1 was outdated. Requirement: 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. Correction: Provider will provide an updated health assessment. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/11/2026
2025
- Medium-High risk2/4/2025
Age and Training (3270.31(e)(4)(i))
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #1 did not have an updated pediatric first aid training on 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: Provider will have the staff person complete the pediatric first aid training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/4/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,075/month
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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: POTTSTOWN, Montgomery County
- Capacity: 48
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 0
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