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Acp Extended Care INC at East Goshen Elementary

800 N Chester Rd, West Chester, PA 19380 · Chester County
Keystone STAR 2

Acp Extended Care INC at East Goshen Elementary is a certified child care center in West Chester, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 11 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #11 of 37 centers in West Chester and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 75% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
#11 of 37 centers in West Chester
2 Core-safety citations
9 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
11 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 17, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Mar 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Mar 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Mar 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jan 4, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Emergency preparedness 3
Training & qualifications 3
Background checks 2
Records & paperwork 2
Health & medication 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Mar 21, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/21/23, the National Sex Offenders Registry certification was not submitted for staff members #2 and #3 (DOH - See LIS CODE Sheet)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 6, 2023): “All staff who do not have updated and current clearances on file, will be removed from their childcare position at the facility immediately.”
Citation Mar 21, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/21/23, verification of an annual emergency lock down drill was not submitted for review.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 6, 2023): “Emergency drill was conducted on 3/20/2023 and will be sent to the inspector by 4/6/2023.”
Citation Mar 21, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(9)
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/21/23, a record of fire drills for the location was not submitted for review.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 6, 2023): “Fire drill was completed on 3/20/2023, with log sent to inspector by 4/6/2023.”
Citation Mar 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/21/21, two written, nonfamily reference letters were not submitted for staff members #1 and #3. One written reference letter each was provided for both staff members.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 6, 2023): “References for staff members #1 and #3 will be submitted by 4/6/2023.”
Core safety Jan 4, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 2/23/22, PA Criminal clearance and NSOR (National Sex Offenders Registry) clearance was not submitted for staff member #3 (hired 8/30/21). Out-of-state criminal clearance was not submitted for staff member #4 (hired 10/4/21).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2022): “Staff member #3 is no longer employed. Staff member #4 will not be scheduled in the childcare facility until out-of-state clearance is on file.”
Citation Jan 4, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 2/23/22, verification of emergency plan training was not submitted for staff members #2, #3 and #5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2022): “Staff member #2 and #5 will be trained in Emergency Preparedness training. Staff member #3 is no longer employed with the company.”
Citation Jan 4, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 2/23/22, verification of a health assessment with tuberculosis screening results was not submitted for staff member #3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2022): “Staff member #3 is no longer employed.”
Citation Jan 4, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 2/23/22, verification of current pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation was not submitted for staff member #3 (hired 8/30/21). Verification submitted expired 6/2020.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2022): “Staff member #3 is no longer employed.”
Citation Jan 4, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(h)
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 2/23/22, verification of professional development training (health and safety) was not submitted for staff members #3 (hired 8/30/21)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2022): “Staff member #3 is no longer employed.”
Citation Jan 4, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 2/23/22, verification of education and experience to qualify staff member #3 for the position performing at the facility was not submitted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2022): “Staff member #3 is no longer employed.”
Citation Jan 4, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 2/23/22, a staff file was not submitted for staff member #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2022): “A file for staff member #1 was submitted.”

“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
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $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

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Apr 22, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Oct 8, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator A Childs Place Extended Care INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 272-8085
State certificate # CER-00254769
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Common questions

Has Acp Extended Care INC at East Goshen Elementary 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 Mar 21, 2023 (background checks): “During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/21/23, the National Sex Offenders Registry certification was not submitted for staff members #2 and #3 (DOH - See LIS CODE Sheet)” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Acp Extended Care INC at East Goshen Elementary?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Acp Extended Care INC at East Goshen Elementary since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Acp Extended Care INC at East Goshen Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Oct 8, 2025. 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 Acp Extended Care INC at East Goshen Elementary compare with other daycares in West Chester?

It is #11 of 37 centers in West Chester 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 Acp Extended Care INC at East Goshen Elementary last inspected?

Mar 17, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Acp Extended Care INC at East Goshen Elementary 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 Acp Extended Care INC at East Goshen Elementary?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is A Childs Place Extended Care INC.

Certified centers nearby

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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