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A Childs Nest

1600 Delmar Dr, Folcroft, PA 19032 · Delaware County
2 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4

A Childs Nest is a certified child care center in Folcroft, PA, with capacity for 135 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 47 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (19 of 47). 10 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #233 of 254 centers in Delaware County and has more citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 82% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #233 of 254 centers in Delaware County
4 Core-safety citations
43 Other citations
6 Inspections
2 Complaint investigations that found violations
47 citations from 9 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 10 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 11, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 11, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Nov 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 3, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Mar 21, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Nov 30, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Dec 21, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Dec 20, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Dec 3, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 19
Health & medication 11
Records & paperwork 10
Supervision 2
Training & qualifications 1
Background checks 1
Emergency preparedness 1
Transportation 1
Caregiver conduct 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jun 11, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 6/11/2026, it was observed that two electrical outlets in the older toddler room did not have protective receptacle covers in them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 11, 2026): “Will put protective covers in the outlets.”
Citation Jun 11, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 6/11/2026, it was observed in the Pre-School Room, the Frogs Room, the Toddler room, and the Young Toddler room that there was chipping paint on the walls.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 6, 2026): “Will touch up or cover up the chipping paint in each room.”
Citation Jun 11, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 6/11/2026, it was observed in the Pre School room that there was a play chair cover that was peeling.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 6, 2026): “Will throw away and will purchase a new play chair.”
Citation Jun 11, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 6/11/2026, it was observed that 5 bookcases in the School Age room were not attached to the wall and they were a tipping hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 6, 2026): “Will attach to the wall and make the bookcases safe for the children.”
Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection on 11/10/2025, it was observed that in the frog room there was one electrical outlet that did not have a protective cover on it and it was accessible to the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2025): “Will put a cover in the outlet and talk to staff about checking all outlets daily.”
Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection on 11/10/2025, it was observed that the paint was chipped on the poster wall in the Tigers Room, and in the 1-year-old room, the paint was chipping in the corner of the room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2025): “Will have the maintenance person spackle and repaint the areas.”
Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During the renewal inspection on 11/10/2025, it was observed that in the infant room the mattress cover on the changing table pad was split open and the Styrofoam was exposed, in the one-year-old room there was artwork that was on the changing table.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2025): “Will replace the changing table pad in the infant room and will remove the artwork from the changing table in the one-year-old room and keep it clean.”
Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
During the renewal inspection on 11/10/2025, the files for child #1 and child #2 were viewed and their health assessments were not updated within a 12-month period. The most recent health assessment for child #1 was dated 9/13/24, and for child #2 the health assessment was dated 9/12/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2025): “Will have the parents have a doctor complete a new health assessment.”
Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection on 11/10/2025, the file for staff #1 was viewed and the fire safety training for staff person # 1 was not updated within a 12-month period. The fire safety training reviewed was dated 10/20/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2025): “Will give staff a deadline of when to complete the training by and if it is not completed staff will be suspended until it is completed.”
Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection on 11/10/2025, the files for child #1, child #3, child #4, and child #5 were viewed and the Emergency Contact Form and the Financial Agreement were not updated within a 6-month period. The Emergency Contact form for child #1 was dated 1/10/25, and the Financial Agreement was dated 1/13/25. The Emergency Contact form for child #3 was dated 2/19/25 and the agreement was dated 3/3/25. The Financial Agreement for child #4 was dated 10/28/24, and the Emergency Contact form and the Financial Agreement for child #5 were both dated 3/28/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2025): “Will complete the 6-month review with the parents and have them sign indicating that they completed the review.”
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Core safety Oct 30, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, the files for staff #1 and staff #2 were reviewed and staff #1 did not have a completed National Sex Offender Registry Clearance and staff #2 did not complete the Mandated Reporter Training. (see code sheet for hire dates)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2024): “Will have staff #1 obtain the NSOR clearance and will have staff #2 complete the Mandated Reporter Training.”
Citation Oct 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, it was observed in the Koala room that there was one electrical outlet without a protective cover on it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2024): “Will put a protective cover in the outlet.”
Citation Oct 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, it was observed that in the Penguins room there was Lysol on the back of the toilet, and in the Tigers room there was a Swiffer with Swiffer cleaner sitting in a bucket on the floor in the bathroom. These toxic substances were accessible to the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2024): “Removed all toxic substances and put them in a locked closet.”
Citation Oct 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, it was observed that in the Tigers room and also in the Frog room, the first aid backpack was hanging on a doorknob and was accessible to the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 30, 2024): “The first aid back packs were hung up on a high hook out of reach of the children.”
Citation Oct 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, it was observed that there was exposed wiring in the phone jack outlet in hedgehog room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2024): “Will replace the outlet plate so no wires are exposed.”
Citation Oct 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, it was observed that there was chipping paint and plaster in the Zebra room near the window, chipped paint on the walls in the Koala room, the Frog room, the Busy Bees room, and the bathroom of the Tigers room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2024): “Will have maintenance repair the plaster and will either cover up or repaint the chipping paint areas.”
Citation Oct 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, it was observed that the facility van had ripped seat covers, 2 resting mats in the Penguin room and 3 mats in the Tigers room were split at the seams, a child loveseat chair covering was ripped, and the rug in the corner was curling and was a tripping hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2024): “Will repair the van cover with seam tape, will replace the mats with new ones, will throw away the loveseat chair and replace it with a new one, and will secure the rug to the floor so that it is not a tripping hazard.”
Citation Oct 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, it was observed that there were bookcases that were not secure in the Zebra room, the Penguin room, the Hedgehogs room and in the Tigers room. There were cubbies not secured in the Angelfish room, the Koala room, and outside of the Busy Bees room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2024): “Will have the maintenance person secure all the bookcases and the cubbies throughout the facility.”
Citation Oct 30, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, the health assessment reviewed for staff person # 3 was not updated within a 24-month period. The health assessment was dated 06/21/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2024): “Will have staff obtain a new health assessment from a medical professional.”
Citation Oct 30, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, the file for child #1 was reviewed and did not contain a Health Assessment. (see code sheet for admission date).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2024): “Will have the parent of child #1 provide a completed health assessment and keep it in the file.”
Citation Oct 30, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, the Emergency Contact Form in the file for child #2 did not have signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2024): “Will have the parent of child #2 give written permission when the parent comes to pick the child up.”
Follow-up Apr 3, 2024 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
During the complaint investigation on 4/3/2024, the video footage showed staff person #1 leaving child in the bathroom unsupervised for approximately 22 minutes while staff #1 cleaned up child's accident and tried to get clothes for the child to change into after the child urinated on themself. Continued non-compliance for supervision.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 18, 2024): “Will complete documentation as requested and will give to Certification Representative to review at each unannounced visits.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Core safety Mar 21, 2024 Self-reported violation Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
During the investigation on 3/21/2024, Certification Representative observed on video that staff person #1 left child #1 outside in play area alone and unsupervised for 4 minutes.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Apr 3, 2024): “Staff person #1 was terminated on 3/13/2024 and will re-train all staff members on supervision.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Nov 30, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative observed that in the toddler 2 room, the School Age 5-10 room, and the infant room, there were electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger that did not have protective receptacle covers in them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2023): “Put receptacle covers in the electrical outlets so that they are not accessible to any children.”
Citation Nov 30, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative observed toxic windshield washer fluid in the facility vehicle, and also observed hand sanitizer in the entrance way of the facility, and the toxics were accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2023): “Provider removed the toxic substances so that they were not accessible to the children.”
Citation Nov 30, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative observed in the Pre K room that the baseboard trim was coming off the wall.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 27, 2023): “Provider will have the maintenance person fix the baseboard trim so that it is safe for the children.”
Citation Nov 30, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative observed that there was chipped paint and/or chipping plaster in Room to the right of the office, the toddler #2 room, the school age 5-10 room, the infant room, the toddler room #1, the 2yr old room, the 3-5yr old room, the 3yr old room, the unused room near the pre-k room. In the hallway, there is a hole in the plaster where a door stop once was.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 27, 2023): “Provider will have the owner contract a painter who will remove all chipped paint and repair all missing or chipped plaster. Then the contractor will repaint the facility.”
Citation Nov 30, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative observed that the resting mats in the young toddler room, and the 2yr room were not labeled for each child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 27, 2023): “Will label all mats and create a list and post on the wall in each childcare space.”
Citation Nov 30, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative observed that the cribs did not have 2 feet on three sides as required by the regulations while child #1 and child #2 were sleeping.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2023): “Staff moved the cribs so that there was 2 feet on three sides.”
Citation Nov 30, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(c)
During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative reviewed the file of child #1 and observed that the child health assessment form did not have the physician's signature and professional title listed, as required by the regulations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 27, 2023): “Will have parent get a medical professional to sign the child health assessment for child #1 and put the completed form in the file for child #1.”
Citation Nov 30, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)
During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative reviewed the file of child #3 and child #4 and they have been enrolled more than 60 days and there were no documented immunizations in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 27, 2023): “Will have the parents take of child #3 and child #4 immunization record from a doctor and have the parent provide that information to the provider to be maintained in the children's files.”
Citation Nov 30, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(9)
During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative observed that the facility did not have a completed fire drill log present onsite during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 27, 2023): “Will provider certification representative with a completed fire drill log via email.”
Citation Nov 30, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative reviewed the file of child #3 and observed that did not have an initial health assessment in their file completed by a medical professional, but instead completed by parent. Child #3 has been enrolled in facility more than 60 days. (see code sheet for start date).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 27, 2023): “Will have child #3 parents take child to a physician and have the medical staff complete the child health assessment and return the completed form to the facility to be put in the file of child #3.”
Citation Nov 30, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative observed that the notification for the local traffic safety authorities was dated 12/8/2021, and that it wasn't sent out annually as required by the regulations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 27, 2023): “Will email a letter the local traffic authorities and will cc certification representative for verification.”
Citation Nov 30, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative reviewed the file of child #3 and observed that the emergency contact form did not have the physician's name, address, or phone number listed as required by the regulations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 27, 2023): “Will get the information from the parent and put it on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Nov 30, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative reviewed the file of child #2 and observed that the emergency contact form did not have the parent's work address or work phone # listed as required by the 3270 regulations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 27, 2023): “Will get the information from the parent and put it on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Nov 30, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative reviewed the file of child #2 and observed that the emergency contact form did not have the health insurance policy number and the name of the health insurance coverage.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 27, 2023): “Will get the information from the parent and put it on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Nov 30, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)
During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/23, certification representative reviewed the file for child #4 and the emergency contact form was not signed by the parent giving parental consent to provide emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 27, 2023): “Provider will have parent give signed consent for the facility to administer emergency medical care on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Nov 30, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(4)
During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/23, certification representative reviewed the file for child #4 and the emergency contact form was not signed by the parent giving parental consent to provide for the administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 27, 2023): “Provider will have parent give signed consent for the facility to administer medications or any special dietary needs on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Nov 30, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative reviewed the file of child #4 and observed that the emergency contact form did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid as required by the regulations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 27, 2023): “Provider will have parent give signed consent for the facility to administer minor first-aid on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Nov 30, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/23, certification representative reviewed the file for child #4 and the emergency contact form was not signed by the parent giving parental consent for the facility to provide transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 27, 2023): “Provider will have parent give signed consent for the facility to provide transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading, on the emergency contact form.”
Core safety Dec 20, 2022 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1)
On 12/13/22 infant child#1 injured his forehead while playing on a large cardboard box in use as play equipment. A padded safety helmet was supplied by the parent to the facility staff persons #1 and #2 at the time of enrollment to prevent potential head injury, however, the child was not wearing the helmet at time of the incident.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 10, 2023): “All infant room staff trained on 1/16/2023 Infant-Toddler Care: Quality Supervision Better Kid Care. Room adjustments for blind spots and teachers positioning reviewed and practiced. Teachers reminded that supervision includes what children are wearing and not wearing will be addressed immediately.”
Core safety Dec 20, 2022 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No ridicule or threaten harm 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(c)
A conference was held with facility person #3 and parent of injured child #1, facility person #3 viewed the video camera of incident, however, she denied the parent's request to also view the video. In addition, parent (MO) was told by facility person #3 to find a different daycare due to her (#3) concerns of the child having more falls and bumps once he's moved into the older toddler room and stating to mother it would be better for mother's mental health.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 10, 2023): “Director will complete Infant-Toddler Care: Partnerships with Families training. Director will allow parents to view video as needed.”
Citation Dec 20, 2022 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Facilitate child development 55 Pa. Code §3270.101(b)
On 12/13/22 an infant child injured his forehead while playing on a large cardboard box that was in use as play equipment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 10, 2023): “Infant teachers trained on Infant-Toddler Care: Learning through Play Better Kid Care. On 1/16/2023 room inspected for any unsafe play materials and equipment.”
Citation Dec 20, 2022 Complaint investigation Health & medication
Child Medication and Special Diets 55 Pa. Code §3270.133
Child #1 with a medical diagnosis was denied dietary accommodations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 10, 2023): “A Childs Nest will make reasonable accommodations for children with special diets with a Doctor's note. When a child has a special diet, Director, teachers and parents will come up with a plan to meet the child's needs. A Child's Nest updated policy on outside foods to accommodate children with…”
Citation Dec 20, 2022 Complaint investigation Health & medication
Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)
On date of inspection, a medication log for documenting when medication cream was applied to child #1 for his severe diaper rash was not provided on date of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 10, 2023): “All classrooms were given medication logs to have parents sign for prescription and non-prescription diaper cream to be applied. Staff were trained in the appropriate way to use diaper creams.”
Citation Dec 20, 2022 Complaint investigation Health & medication
2 hour diaper check 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(e)
Child #1 repeatedly had a soiled and soaked diaper at pick-up time. A system of ensuring that diaper checks were conducted at least every 2 hours or child's discomfort was not being implemented on the date of inspection, particularly, for child #1 who was suffering with a severe diaper rash and was repeatedly told by parent of her concerns with child's soiled diaper.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 10, 2023): “All staff trained in diaper changing and reporting and documenting personal care routines in Kangarootime.”
Citation Dec 20, 2022 Complaint investigation Records & paperwork
Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(7)
On 12/13/22 infant child#1 injured his forehead and the parent was not provided an injury report on the day of incident.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 10, 2023): “All staff trained in incident report writing and procedures. Teachers were reminded parents get a copy of incident reports even if they refuse to sign.”

“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.

Complaint investigations and reported incidents

Violation found Apr 3, 2024 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Mar 21, 2024 Self-reported violation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Dec 20, 2022 Complaint investigation
7 violations cited, listed under Citations.

Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $73.20 $73.20
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $73.20 $73.20
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $69.40 $69.40
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $66.00 $66.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $59.20 $43.40
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $52.40 $38.20

The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.

About this center

Capacity 135 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 28, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Mar 14, 2026 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts
Operator Grow And Learn Centers INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 586-4350
State certificate # CER-00248962
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Common questions

Has A Childs Nest had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 4 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Oct 30, 2024 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, the files for staff #1 and staff #2 were reviewed and staff #1 did not have a completed National Sex Offender Registry Clearance and staff #2 did not complete the Mandated…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about A Childs Nest?

Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is A Childs Nest’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Mar 14, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.

How does A Childs Nest compare with other daycares in Delaware County?

It is tied for #233 of 254 centers in Delaware County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was A Childs Nest last inspected?

Jun 11, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does A Childs Nest cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $73.20 for newborn, $73.20 for infant, $69.40 for young toddler, $66.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs A Childs Nest?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Grow And Learn Centers INC.

Certified centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.

To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.

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