A Childs Place Extended Care at Valley Forge Elem
A Childs Place Extended Care at Valley Forge Elem is a certified child care center in Wayne, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 15 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (6 of 15). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #11 of 16 centers in Wayne and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 were not updated within a 6-month period. The emergency contact form for child #1 was dated 5/25/23. The emergency contact forms for child #2,3,4, and 5 did not have the back page of the form where the parent signs for periodic review and Cert Rep could not verify that they had been signed within a 6 month period.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/28/23, verification of an annual emergency lock down drill was not submitted for review.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/28/23, a record of fire drills for the location was not submitted for review.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/28/23, verification of the address for staff member #2 was not provided.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/28/23, the pediatric 1st aid/cpr training presented for staff members #1 and #2 were not one of the accepted trainings.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/15/22, a completed out of state clearance information was not submitted for staff member #1. A completed National Sex Offenders Registry Certificate (NSOR) was not submitted for staff member #2 (hired 10/8/18) and the required Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania training was not submitted for staff member #2.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/15/22, verification of annual emergency plan training was not submitted for staff member #5.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/15/22, verification of a current health assessment was not submitted for staff members #2 and #5. Health assessment submitted for staff member #5 dated for 1/23/20.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/15/22, verification of tuberculosis screening results were not submitted for staff member #2.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/15/22, the evacuation routes were not posted in the classroom used for childcare.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/15/22, verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation was not submitted for staff members #2 and #5.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/15/22, fire safety training was not submitted for staff member #2.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/15/22, verification of professional development training was not submitted for staff member #5
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/15/22, verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation was not submitted for staff member#1.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/15/22, 12 hours of annual child care training was not submitted for staff member #2 and #5. Six hours of child care training was submitted for staff member #4 and four hours were submitted for staff member #3.
“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.) | $69.80 | $25.82 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $69.80 | $25.82 |
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 Valley Forge Elem had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Feb 10, 2022 (background checks): “During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/15/22, a completed out of state clearance information was not submitted for staff member #1. A completed National Sex Offenders Registry Certificate (NSOR) was not submitted for…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about A Childs Place Extended Care at Valley Forge Elem?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at A Childs Place Extended Care at Valley Forge 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 Valley Forge Elem’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Feb 26, 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 Valley Forge Elem compare with other daycares in Wayne?
It is #11 of 16 centers in Wayne by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was A Childs Place Extended Care at Valley Forge Elem last inspected?
Mar 27, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does A Childs Place Extended Care at Valley Forge Elem cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $69.80 for young school-age, $69.80 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs A Childs Place Extended Care at Valley Forge 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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