A Childs Place Extended Care INC at Greystone Elem
A Childs Place Extended Care INC at Greystone Elem is a certified child care center in West Chester, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 14 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #14 of 37 centers in West Chester and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection, the program had 25 young school aged children with 2 staff persons.
The emergency contact forms for children #1-8 were not updated with in a 6 month period.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/26/23, the National Sex Offenders Registry (NSOR) was not submitted for staff members #1 and #2 (DOH see LIS Code Sheet).
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/26/23, required pre-service training was not submitted for staff member #1 (See LIS Code Sheet for DOH).
During the onsite hybrid renewal inspection on 4/20/22, an acceptable FBI clearance information was not submitted for staff member #1 DOH (See LIS Code Sheet). On 4/20/22, staff member was observed at the facility caring for children.
During the onsite hybrid renewal inspection on 4/20/22, staff member #1 was observed alone caring for 12 young school age children and 1 older school age child on the schools playground.
During the onsite hybrid renewal inspection on 4/20/22, staff member #1 was observed alone with 13 school age children on the facility's playground.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/20/22, the emergency plan including lock-down for the facility was not submitted for review during the renewal process.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/20/22, the health assessment submitted for staff member #1 did not include and exam or results for an examination for communicable diseases.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/20/22, the health assessment submitted for staff member #1did not include the assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/20/22, the fire drill log was not submitted for review.
During the onsite hybrid renewal inspection on 4/20/22, the director was not present to establish compliance with this chapter and regulation.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/20/22, verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation was not submitted for staff member #1.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 4/20/22, 12 clock hours of annual child care training was not submitted for staff member #1.
“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 | $22.26 |
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 at Greystone Elem had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Apr 29, 2026 (staff ratios): “During the renewal inspection, the program had 25 young school aged children with 2 staff persons.” 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 at Greystone Elem?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at A Childs Place Extended Care INC at Greystone 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 INC at Greystone Elem’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jun 10, 2022. 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 at Greystone Elem compare with other daycares in West Chester?
It is #14 of 37 centers in West Chester by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was A Childs Place Extended Care INC at Greystone Elem last inspected?
Apr 29, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does A Childs Place Extended Care INC at Greystone Elem cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $69.80 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs A Childs Place Extended Care INC at Greystone 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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