Acp Extended Care INC at Mary C Howse Elementary
Acp Extended Care INC at Mary C Howse Elementary 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 5 times. The state cited 8 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for emergency preparedness (3 of 8). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #7 of 37 centers in West Chester and has fewer citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/21/23, verification of the annual staff training for emergency lock down was not submitted for review.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/21/23, a record of the fire drills for the location was not submitted for review.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 3/21/23, two written, nonfamily reference letters were not submitted for staff member #1. One written letter was provided for review.
During the onsite hybrid renewal inspection on 2/22/22, the required Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania training and a completed FBI clearance was not submitted for staff member #3 (hired 9/17/21).
During the onsite hybrid renewal inspection on 2/2/22, verification of emergency plan training was not submitted for staff members #2 and #3.
During the onsite hybrid renewal inspection on 2/22/22, verification of professional development (health and safety training) training was not submitted for staff member #3.
During the onsite hybrid renewal inspection on 2/22/22, 1 reference letter was submitted for staff member #4.
During the onsite hybrid renewal inspection on 2/22/22, verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation was not submitted for staff members #1, #2 and #3.
“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 Mary C Howse Elementary had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 4, 2022 (background checks): “During the onsite hybrid renewal inspection on 2/22/22, the required Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania training and a completed FBI clearance was not submitted for staff member #3 (hired 9/17/21).” 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 Mary C Howse Elementary?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Acp Extended Care INC at Mary C Howse 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 Mary C Howse Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Mar 19, 2020. 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 Mary C Howse Elementary compare with other daycares in West Chester?
It is tied for #7 of 37 centers in West Chester by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Acp Extended Care INC at Mary C Howse Elementary last inspected?
Mar 20, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Acp Extended Care INC at Mary C Howse 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 Mary C Howse 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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