A Childs Place Extended Care at French Creek Elem
A Childs Place Extended Care at French Creek Elem is a certified child care center in Pottstown, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 9 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (4 of 9). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 27 centers in Pottstown and has fewer citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
During the renewal inspection the Certification Rep requested the staff files and observed staff 1,2,3 and 4 were all missing a staff documented evaluation. Staff:1 DOH-8/23/21 Staff:2 DOH-8/20/15 Staff:3 DOH-1/6/22 Staff:4 DOH- 8/22/17
During the renewal inspection the Certification Rep requested the children's files and discovered children's 3 and 6 were missing signed CSR's, Children 3 and 4 are both missing arrival and departure times. Child 3 and 6 start date-8/29/22
During the renewal inspection the Certification Rep discovered child 2 is missing a updated health assessment.
During the renewal inspection the Certification Rep requested to view the children's files and discovered children 1 and 4 were missing updated financial agreements.
During the renewal inspection the Certification Rep requested the staff files and observered that staff 5 was missing one reference.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12/12/21, THE THERMOMETER WAS BROKEN AND NOT OPERABLE IN THE REFRIGERATOR.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12/21/22, STAFF 3 PHYSICAL INDICATED SHE HAS A COMMUNICABLE DISEASE AND WAS PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION. STAFF 3 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN A NOTIFICATION FROM A PHYSICIAN OR CRNP THAT THE PERSON IS NO LONGER CONSIDERED A THREAT TO THE HEALTH OF OTHERS.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12/21/21, CHILD 4 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN A PHYSICAL.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 12/21/22, STAFF 2 WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF BEING TRAINED IN PEDIATRIC CPR.
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $63.60 | $21.71 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $63.60 | $21.71 |
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
Common questions
Has A Childs Place Extended Care at French Creek Elem had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 9 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about A Childs Place Extended Care at French Creek Elem?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at A Childs Place Extended Care at French Creek Elem since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is A Childs Place Extended Care at French Creek Elem’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Apr 16, 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 Place Extended Care at French Creek Elem compare with other daycares in Pottstown?
It is #4 of 27 centers in Pottstown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was A Childs Place Extended Care at French Creek Elem last inspected?
Nov 19, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does A Childs Place Extended Care at French Creek Elem cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $63.60 for young school-age, $63.60 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs A Childs Place Extended Care at French Creek Elem?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is A Childs Place Extended Care INC.
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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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