Acp Extended Care INC at Westtown Thornbury Elem
Acp Extended Care INC at Westtown Thornbury 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 6 times. The state cited 11 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for records & paperwork (6 of 11). 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 renewal inspection conducted on 4/19/23, the emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location in the facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/19/23, the first-aid kit did not contain gauze pads.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/19/23, child #15 did not have health insurance coverage and policy number in their emergency contact information. The emergency contact form noted that the child would be starting a new policy in January 2023.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/19/23, child #14 did not have an emergency contact information in the child care space where they were receiving care.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 4/19/23, the emergency contact information for the following children were not updated with in 6-month period: child #1(dated 5/11/22), child #2 (dated 5/11/22), child #3 (dated 5/19/22), child#4 (dated 5/16/22), child #5 (dated 5/16/22), child #6 (dated 5/3/22), child #7 (dated 5/2/22), child #8 (dated 5/16/22, child #9 (dated 5/16/22), child #10 (dated 8/25/22), child #11 (dated 5/20/22), child #12 (dated 5/5/22), child #13 (dated 5/12/22).
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/18/22, THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE THE EMERGENCY PLAN POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION FOR THE PARENTS TO VIEW.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/18/22, 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 5/18/22, THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE THE PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF PROCEDURES POSTED CONSPICUOUSLY FOR THE PARENTS TO VIEW.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/18/22, THE PLAN OF DAILY ACTIVITIES WAS NOT POSTED IN THE GROUP SPACE.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/18/22, THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE EMERGENCY MEDICAL PROCEDURES POSTED CONSPICUOUSLY IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/18/22, 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 Westtown Thornbury Elem had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 11 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Acp Extended Care INC at Westtown Thornbury Elem?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Acp Extended Care INC at Westtown Thornbury 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 Westtown Thornbury 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 Westtown Thornbury Elem 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 Westtown Thornbury Elem last inspected?
Dec 19, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Acp Extended Care INC at Westtown Thornbury 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 Westtown Thornbury 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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