A Childs Place Extended Care INC · Devon

524 Sugartown Rd, Devon, PA 19333 · Chester County

8 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 2

A Childs Place Extended Care INC is a certified child care center in Devon, PA, with capacity for 200 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times and confirmed violations in 8 complaint investigations. The state cited 29 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (8 of 29). 6 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 9 centers in Devon and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 61% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical

#7 of 9 centers in Devon

7 Core-safety citations

22 Other citations

9 Inspections

8 Complaint investigations that found violations

29 citations from 17 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 4, 2026

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 8

Building & playground safety 4

Training & qualifications 4

Staff ratios 4

Health & medication 3

Supervision 3

Emergency preparedness 2

Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jun 4, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)

During an allocated unannounced monitoring visit conducted on 6/4/26, staff member # 1 was observed changing 2 children. Staff member # 1 did wash the hands of the children after changing their diapers. Staff member # 1 did not wash her hands after changing the 1st child's diaper.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2026): “Additional training with staff member #1 was completed on 6/4/2026, reviewing diapering and hand washing procedures.”

Citation Jun 4, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

Surfaces cleaned 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(b)

During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 6/4/26, Staff member # 1 was observed changing the diaper of 2 children spray the changing table after changing the 2nd child.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 18, 2026): “Additional training with staff member #1 was completed on 6/4/2026, reviewing diapering and hand washing procedures.”

Citation Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)

During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2025, 10 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file contained verification of training on the facility's emergency plan dated 9/22/2025. Staff person # 1 start date was 8/11/2025.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2025): “Staff person #1 completed emergency plan training on 9/22/2025.”

Citation Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21

During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2025, 10 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 file contained health and safety training completed on 4/21/2025. Staff person # 2 has a start date on 12/19/2024. Health and safety training is a 90 day pre service training requirement.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2025): “Health and safety training for staff person #2 was completed on 4/21/2025.”

Citation Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications

Bachelor's 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(b)(1)

During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2025, 10 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not contain verification of a bachelor's degree in the approved fields. Staff person # 1 was listed as Group supervisor during the renewal inspection.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2025): “Staff Person #1 was classified as an aide until bachelor's degree was obtained. Bachelor's degree in nursing was obtained and placed in file for Staff Person #1 on 11/25/25.”

Citation Nov 18, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)

During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2025, classroom # 3 and 4 did not have a daily schedule posted in the group space.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2025): “Daily schedules were posted in the group space for classrooms #3 and #4.”

Citation Oct 14, 2025 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

During a complaint investigation conducted on 10/14/2025, Certification Representative observed that the lock on an entry door to classroom #4 had a broken lock.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 16, 2025): “The door lock was fixed and a permanent lock was put in place.”

Citation Oct 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)

During a complaint investigation conducted on 10/14/2025, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file did not contain a child service report. The child was enrolled in the program on 2/18/2024.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 23, 2025): “Child #1 will have an updated Child Service Report completed and signed by parents by 10/22/2025.”

Citation Oct 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

During a complaint investigation conducted on 10/14/2025, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that was last updated on 9/3/2024.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 23, 2025): “Child #1 will have an updated emergency contact form signed and in their file by 10/22/2025.”

Citation Oct 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork

Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)

During a complaint investigation conducted on 10/14/2025, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that was updated on the following dates: 9/3/2024 and the next update was 9/4/2025.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 23, 2025): “Child #1 will have an updated fee agreement signed and in their file by 10/22/2025.”

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Core safety Jun 2, 2025 Complaint investigation Staff ratios

Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51

During a complaint investigation conducted on 6/2/2025, Certification Representative reviewed the staff and children sign in sheets for 5/19/2025 and 5/20/2025. Room #4 had 15 older toddlers in care with staff person # 1, 2 and 3. The maximum group size for young toddlers is 12 in one room.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 17, 2025): “We moved the student that is not three to another classroom until they turn 3 and will maintain max group size for the age groups.”

Follow-up Feb 5, 2025 Inspection Supervision

Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)

The 2nd monitoring visit occurred on 2/5/2025 for this complaint. On 11/19/2024, Certification Representative conducted a complaint investigation. After viewing the videotape of the incident it was determined that Staff member # 1 and 2 took students out to the playground and a child was left behind. Staff member # 2 went back into classroom with a child and saw that the child left unsupervised in the classroom.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2025): “Children on the facility premises will be supervised at all times and on excursions. We will submit the approved form for counting children to DHS on a weekly basis and submitting them to OCDEL for three months.”

Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.

Follow-up Jan 15, 2025 Inspection Supervision

Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)

1st monitoring inspection conducted on1/15/2025. On 11/19/2024, Certification Representative conducted a complaint investigation. After viewing the videotape of the incident it was determined that Staff member # 1 and 2 took students out to the playground and a child was left behind. Staff member # 2 went back into classroom with a child and saw that the child left unsupervised in the classroom.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 27, 2025): “Children on the facility premises will be supervised at all times and on excursion. ELRC will be contacting us to complete a 2-hour supervision training. We will reach out for the approval of the training as soon as it is received.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.

Core safety Jan 15, 2025 Inspection Supervision

Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)

!st monitoring visit occurred on 1/15/2025: On 11/19/2024, Certification Representative conducted a complaint investigation. After viewing the videotape of the incident it was determined that Staff member # 1 and 2 took students out to the playground and a child was left behind. Staff member # 2 went back into classroom with a child and saw that the child left unsupervised in the classroom.

Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 15, 2025): “Children will be supervised at all times and on excursions. We will submit the approved form for counting children to DHS on a weekly basis and submitting them to OCDEL for three months.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation Nov 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork

Services considered extra 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(7)

During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/19/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4 and 5 files contained fee agreements that did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2024): “We will update our agreement to specify the services which are to be considered as extra.”

Core safety Nov 7, 2024 Complaint investigation Supervision

Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)

On 11/19/2024, Certification Representative conducted a complaint investigation. After viewing the videotape of the incident it was determined that Staff member # 1 and 2 took students out to the playground and a child was left behind. Staff member # 2 went back into classroom with a child and saw that the child left unsupervised in the classroom.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 15, 2025): “Children on the facility premises will be supervised at all times and on excursions.”

Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

Citation May 16, 2024 Complaint investigation Health & medication

Children with Symptoms of Disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.137

During a complaint investigation conducted on 5/16/2024, the file of the child infected with Conjunctivitis was reviewed. There was no verification in the file that the child was allowed to return to the facility.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2024): “Any child that looks like they could have an infection or communicable disease will be excluded from care until we receive notification from a physician or CRNP that the child is no longer contagious and able to return to care. We reached out to the department of health for the list of communicable…”

Core safety Apr 19, 2024 Complaint investigation Staff ratios

Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52

During a complaint investigation conducted on 4/18/2024, Certification Representative verified that the facility was out of ratio on 4/9/2024 as alleged in the complaint. The infant room had 1 staff person and 9 children in care from 7:25 am to 8:10 am

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 19, 2024): “The appropriate number of staff persons will be present at all times to ensure proper staff:child ratios, based on the youngest child in each group.”

Core safety Apr 19, 2024 Complaint investigation Staff ratios

Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)

During a complaint investigation conducted on 4/18/2024, Certification Representative verified that the facility was out of ratio on 4/9/2024 as alleged in the complaint. The infant room had 1 staff person and 9 children in care from 7:25 am to 8:10 am

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2024): “Two staff members will be scheduled to open the infant center each day, M-F at 7:30am. Additional staff members will arrive to their scheduled shift in 15 minutes increments.”

Core safety Nov 20, 2023 Complaint investigation Supervision

Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)

A Childline compliant was received on 11/9/2023, Certification representative went to the site on 11/20/2023. As reported and confirmed by the facility director Staff member # 1 was the lead teacher for classroom # 5 while in transition from the classroom to the outdoor play space a child walked the wrong way and was separated from the class.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2023): “Staff member was given a written warning and suspension. She was placed back on employment probation and we moved her to a different classroom.”

Citation Feb 9, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety

Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76

On February 9, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was a hole in the wall located in classroom #3.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2023): “Provider will have someone come out to repair the hole in the classroom wall.”

Citation Feb 9, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety

Handwashing signs/Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)/3270.82(i)

On February 9, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The bathrooms located in classrooms #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 did not have a hand washing signs. In addition, the bathrooms did not have a lidded trash can.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2023): “Provider will add hand washing signs and lidded trash cans to all classroom bathrooms.”

Citation Feb 9, 2023 Inspection Health & medication

Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(3)

On February 9, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2, #3 and #4 did not include an updated health report.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2023): “Provider will have parents bring in updated health assessments.”

Citation Feb 9, 2023 Inspection Transportation

Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(b)

On February 9, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a pick-up and drop-off procedure posted for parents.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2023): “Provider will create a pick-up and drop-off procedure and post for parents to view.”

Citation Feb 9, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness

Emergency plan/Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)/3270.27(d)

On February 9, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a completed emergency drill log available.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2023): “Provider will complete an emergency drill and document the information.”

Citation Feb 9, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications

Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)

On February 9, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include an updated yearly evaluation.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2023): “Provider will complete a yearly evaluation for staff to review and sign.”

Citation Feb 9, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)

On February 9, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #7 did not include an updated CSR assessment.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2023): “Provider will have teacher completed updated CSR assessment for parents to sign.”

Citation Feb 9, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)

On February 9, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #5 did not include the release person address.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2023): “Provider will have parent complete release person information.”

Citation Feb 9, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork

Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)

On February 9, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have the certificate of compliance or DHS contact information available or posted in a conspicuous location.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 16, 2023): “Provider will print out and post the certificate of compliance and DHS contact information in a conspicuous location used by parents.”

Citation Nov 14, 2022 Complaint investigation Training & qualifications

Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)

During the complaint investigation inspection file review, the file of staff person # 3 is missing proof of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2023): “All Staff will obtain pediatric first aid and CPR thirty days after their hire date and will not be alone with children until the course is completed.”

Core safety Apr 13, 2022 Complaint investigation Staff ratios

Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51

DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION ON 4/18/2022, IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT WHEN STAFF CALL OUT AND WHEN STAFF LEAVE IN THE LATE AFTERNOON PROPER RATIOS ARE NOT MAINTAINED.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2022): “Directors will ensure proper ratios are met all day including call outs, transitions and during changeover of staff schedules.”

“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.