A Childs World Development Center is a certified child care center in Newtown, PA, with capacity for 147 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 4 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for supervision (2 of 4). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 16 centers in Newtown and has fewer citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On 11-20-2024 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that a few classroom teachers were unable to identify their assigned group of children under their supervision.
At the time of the inspection child #3 who was being cared for in the School District room known as sunbeams, was sent by his teacher, unescorted, to the get his belongings from the hallway around the corner and up the ramp from their room.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 did not have a current health assessment.
The emergency contact information for child #1 was not signed or dated at the time of the inspection
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $90.00 | — |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $90.00 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $81.00 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $81.00 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $77.00 | — |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $77.00 | $37.00 |
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 World Development Center 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 Nov 20, 2024 (supervision): “On 11-20-2024 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that a few classroom teachers were unable to identify their assigned group of children under their supervision.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about A Childs World Development Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at A Childs World Development Center 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 World Development Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 7, 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 World Development Center compare with other daycares in Newtown?
It is #7 of 16 centers in Newtown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was A Childs World Development Center last inspected?
Oct 29, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does A Childs World Development Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $90.00 for newborn, $90.00 for infant, $81.00 for young toddler, $81.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs A Childs World Development Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is A Childs World Developmental Centers I.
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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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