Acp Extended Care INC at Exton Elementary
Acp Extended Care INC at Exton Elementary is a certified child care center in Exton, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 12 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (5 of 12). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #5 of 15 centers in Exton and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection there was only one staff person working with 15 children and the youngest child was 6 years old.
During the renewal inspection on 4/12/23, the provider did not have the emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location for the parents to view. This was cited on 6/8/22, yet the provider reverted back to a noncompliant trifold that was identified as too small to be conspicuous.
During the renewal inspection on 6/8/22, the provider did not have the pick-up and drop-off procedures posted conspicuously for the parents to view. This was cited on 6/8/22, yet the provider reverted back to a noncompliant trifold that was identified as too small to be conspicuous.
During the renewal inspection on 4/12/23, child #1 had emergency contact information with no signature. If the provider uses electronic signatures, they also have to be updated within the required 6-month period. The information on file was dated 5/16/22 with no signature.
During the renewal inspection on 4/12/22, the certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by the parents. The provider did not provide complete instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office. This was cited on 6/8/22, yet the provider reverted back to a noncompliant trifold that was identified as too small to be conspicuous.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/8/22, STAFF PERSON #1 REPORTED THAT SHE HAS BEEN THE ONLY STAFF PERSON AT THE PROGRAM SINCE 4/1/22 DURING THE BEFORE CARE HOURS. THE ROSTER FOR THE CHILDREN INDICATES THAT THE CHILDREN EXCEEDS 12 CHILDREN THAT ATTEND THE BEFORE CARE (7:30AM-8:15AM). THE YOUNGEST CHILD WAS YOUNG SCHOOL AGE WHICH REQUIRES A 1:12 STAFF TO CHILD RATIO.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/8/22, THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION FOR THE PARENTS TO VIEW.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/8/22, THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS POSTED IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE OR NEAR THE PHONE USED IN CASE OF EMERGENCY.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/8/22, THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE THE PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF PROCEDURES POSTED CONSPICUOUSLY FOR THE PARENTS TO VIEW.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/8/22, THE PLAN OF DAILY ACTIVITIES WAS NOT POSTED IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/8/22, THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE EMERGENCY MEDICAL PROCEDURES POSTED CONSPICUOUSLY IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 6/8/22, THE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WAS NOT POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION USED BY THE PARENTS. THE PROVIDER DID NOT PROVIDE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PARENTS ON HOW TO ACCESS THE REGULATIONS ELECTRONICALLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTACTING THE APPROPRIATE REGIONAL CHILD CARE OFFICE.
“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
Common questions
Has Acp Extended Care INC at Exton 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 Jan 24, 2025 (staff ratios): “During the renewal inspection there was only one staff person working with 15 children and the youngest child was 6 years old.” 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 Exton Elementary?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Acp Extended Care INC at Exton 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 Exton 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 Exton Elementary compare with other daycares in Exton?
It is tied for #5 of 15 centers in Exton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Acp Extended Care INC at Exton Elementary last inspected?
Dec 18, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Acp Extended Care INC at Exton 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 Exton Elementary?
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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