A Childs Place Extended Care INC · Blue Bell
A Childs Place Extended Care INC is a certified child care center in Blue Bell, PA, with capacity for 110 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 12 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (4 of 12). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 14 centers in Blue Bell and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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The file of child #1, D.O.B.11/02/2018: enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of three Hep A 1 vaccination, as required based on the child's age as per the ACIP recommended schedule.
On 9/28/23, at time of renewal, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid/CPR
On 9/28/23, at time of renewal, a large hole was observed on the blacktop that meets the poured surface located in the back part of the outdoor PlaySpace causing a fall hazard.
During the renewal inspection, the file for staff person #2 did not include out of state clearance information as required under CPSL
During the renewal inspection on 9/28/2022 the health assessment for staff person #3 did not include the person's suitability to provide child care
During the renewal inspection on 9/28/2022 the emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants and toddlers.
During the renewal inspection on 9/28/2022 the operator did not have verification that the facility fire detection system had been tested/sounded every 30 days as required.
During the renewal inspection on 9/28/2022 the operator did not have verification that the emergency plan had been sent to the Montgomery County emergency management agency.
Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire from an approved curriculum/PQUAS trainer in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR.
During the renewal inspection on 11/2/2021 the tricycles on the play ground were missing on pedal on each bike.
During the renewal inspection on 11/2/2021 the file for staff person #1 did not include TB testing dates.
During the renewal inspection on 11/2/2021 the operator did not have the following: 1. A written log that the fire alarm system has been tested monthly. 2. Proof of purchase on file for the facilities fire detection system.
“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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $66.60 | $66.60 |
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 INC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Sep 28, 2023 (supervision): “On 9/28/23, at time of renewal, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children…” 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 INC?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 Place Extended Care INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Mar 17, 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 INC compare with other daycares in Blue Bell?
It is #1 of 14 centers in Blue Bell by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was A Childs Place Extended Care INC last inspected?
Oct 8, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does A Childs Place Extended Care INC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $76.40 for infant, $71.80 for young toddler, $69.80 for older toddler, $66.60 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs A Childs Place Extended Care INC?
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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