Acp Extended Care INC at Sarah W Starkweather Elem
Acp Extended Care INC at Sarah W Starkweather 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 5 times. The state cited 11 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (5 of 11). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #9 of 37 centers in West Chester and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the first kit, and the first aid kit was missing a bottle of water.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative did not see the emergency drill.
During the renewal inspection, there was one staff member supervising 15 young school age children for approximately 15 minutes before another staff member arrived.
During the renewal inspection, child #1 and child #2 did not have an emergency contact form in the space where they were receiving care.
During the renewal inspection child #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, and #15 did not have emergency contact information that has been updated with in a 6-month period. Child #3's form was dated 8/23/22, child #4's form was dated 8/23/22, child #4's form was dated 8/23/22, child #5's form was dated 8/23/22, child #6's form was dated 7/25/22, child #7's form was dated 5/4/22, child #8's form was dated 5/4/22, child #9's form was dated 5/2/22, child #10's form was dated 5/2/22, child #11's form was dated 6/7/22, child #12's form was dated 8/15/22, child #13's form was dated 7/25/22, child #14's form was dated 5/10/22, child #15's form was dated 5/2/22.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/19/22, THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION FOR THE PARENTS TO VIEW.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/19/22, 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 5/19/22, THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE THE PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF PROCEDURES POSTED CONSPICUOUSLY FOR THE PARENTS TO VIEW.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/19/22, THE PLAN OF DAILY ACTIVITIES WAS NOT POSTED IN THE GROUP SPACE.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/19/22, THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE EMERGENCY MEDICAL PROCEDURES POSTED CONSPICUOUSLY IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/19/22, THE CERTIFICATE OD 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 Sarah W Starkweather Elem 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 Mar 29, 2023 (staff ratios): “During the renewal inspection, there was one staff member supervising 15 young school age children for approximately 15 minutes before another staff member arrived.” 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 Sarah W Starkweather Elem?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Acp Extended Care INC at Sarah W Starkweather Elem 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 Sarah W Starkweather Elem’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 Sarah W Starkweather Elem compare with other daycares in West Chester?
It is tied for #9 of 37 centers in West Chester by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Acp Extended Care INC at Sarah W Starkweather Elem last inspected?
Dec 19, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Acp Extended Care INC at Sarah W Starkweather Elem 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 Sarah W Starkweather 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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