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Adventures in Better Childcare LLC

959 E Main St, Norristown, PA 19401 · Montgomery County
Keystone STAR 4

Adventures in Better Childcare LLC is a certified child care center in Norristown, PA, with capacity for 51 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 1 violation, which was not core-safety. It came more than 12 months ago. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1 of 26 centers in Norristown and has fewer citations per inspection than 96% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 96% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
Tied for #1 of 26 centers in Norristown
0 Core-safety citations
1 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
1 citation from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 10, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Dec 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Dec 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Jan 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Dec 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Dec 15, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Dec 15, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)
During a renewal inspection on 12/15/2021, the file for child #1 did not contain record of an influenza vaccination or exemption letter.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2021): “The parent for child #1 signed an exemption letter stating for personal beliefs child #1 will not receive the influenza vaccine.”

“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 Toddler (13-24 mos.) $73.00 $45.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $73.00 $45.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $65.00 $40.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $59.00 $35.00

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 51 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Feb 12, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Jul 24, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Adventures In Better Childcare
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 277-1000
State certificate # CER-00248947
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Common questions

Has Adventures in Better Childcare LLC had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 1 other citation, listed above.

Have there been complaints about Adventures in Better Childcare LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Adventures in Better Childcare LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Adventures in Better Childcare LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Jul 24, 2026. 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 Adventures in Better Childcare LLC compare with other daycares in Norristown?

It is tied for #1 of 26 centers in Norristown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 96% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Adventures in Better Childcare LLC last inspected?

Dec 10, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Adventures in Better Childcare LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $73.00 for young toddler, $73.00 for older toddler, $65.00 for preschool, $59.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Adventures in Better Childcare LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Adventures In Better Childcare.

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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