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Alphabet Garden LLC

131 2nd Street Pike, Southampton, PA 18966 · Bucks County
3 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4

Alphabet Garden LLC is a certified child care center in Southampton, PA, with capacity for 121 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 22 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (6 of 22). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 17 centers in Southampton and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 64% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#7 of 17 centers in Southampton
5 Core-safety citations
17 Other citations
8 Inspections
3 Complaint investigations that found violations
22 citations from 11 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 15, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Oct 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 31, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Oct 31, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Oct 25, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Oct 31, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 4, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Aug 4, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jun 20, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Jun 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jan 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 6
Records & paperwork 4
Health & medication 3
Background checks 2
Staff ratios 2
Training & qualifications 1
Other standards 1
Food & feeding 1
Supervision 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Oct 15, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Cert rep reviewed staff #1 and staff #2 record and observed signed updated disclosure statement from staff persons #1 and #2 was not in record at the time of the renewal inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2025): “Staff #1 and staff #2 signed the updated disclosure statements on 11/3/2025.”
Citation Oct 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Continued noncompliance during follow up visit on 11/7/25, cert rep observed cleaning supplies in the butterflies and grasshopper's classroom accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “Cleaning supplies i8n the butterflies and grasshoppers' classrooms were placed in inaccessible areas to children.”
Citation Oct 15, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Cert rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed, staff person #-1 has not completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR Training within 90 days of their date of hire of 4/14/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2025): “Staff #1 received the Pediatric First Aid and CPR training on 11/4/2025.”
Citation Jul 31, 2025 Inspection Other standards
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
During a complaint investigation visit on 7/31/25 certification rep observed a total of 20 children in the dragon fly classroom unclothed, Staff #1 and #2 did not provide a private system for changing the children's clothes that is appropriate and allows for privacy.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 8, 2025): “Effective 8/4/2025 children will be changing privately after sprinkler day. Staff meeting will be held to discuss health and safety protocol.”
Citation Oct 31, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed chip paint on the right and left side of the preschool room walls; holes on the wall were observed in the right side of the room. Chip paint was observed in left wall of the older toddler A classroom. Chip paint was observed in the left wall of the infant classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2024): “Preschool, Toddler A and infant walls were spackled were and painted to fix any chips and holes on the wall. Please see attached photographs.”
Citation Oct 31, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During the renewal inspection certification rep read thermometer in the infant room at 60 F at the time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 17, 2024): “On 12-2-24 the refrigerator in the infant room was serviced and repaired. The temperature now consistently reads below 45 F.”
Citation Oct 31, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed health assessment did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2024): “Staff #1 obtained tuberculosis screening by a physician on 12/7/24 and showed a yielded negative result on 12/10/24. A staff Health Assessment was filled out and signed by the physician.”
Core safety Oct 25, 2024 Complaint investigation Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
Certification rep observed Staff #2 was not in the classroom with her group of children leaving staff #1 out of ratio working alone with a total of 12 children exceeding the maximum group size for young toddlers in a mixed age group, the youngest child in age was 1 years old. Certification rep observed staff #3 working alone with a total of 9 children the youngest child was 2.5 years of age.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 12, 2024): “Staff #1, #2 and #3 will do a training on supervision to ensure they are carefully aware about ratios and supervision.”
Citation Oct 31, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed a bleach bottle left out on the sink counter in both older toddler classrooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2023): “Provider immediately placed all bleach bottles into locked cabinets.”
Citation Oct 31, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
During the renewal inspection certification rep did not observe the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2023): “Provider immediately posted the phone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center next to all telephones in the facility.”
Citation Oct 31, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed chip paint in the older toddler classroom left side of the wall.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2023): “Provider painted all observed chipped paint in the facility.”
Citation Oct 31, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed handwashing signs on each toilet and above each sink in the preschool and toddler classroom were not posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2023): “Provider immediately posted handwashing signs near each toilet and sink in the facility.”
Citation Oct 31, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)
Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed date of last Influenza vaccine on record was 10/24/2020.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2023): “Provider received an updated immunization record for Child #1 which included an updated Influenza vaccine.”
Citation Oct 31, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
Certification rep reviewed Staff #1 record and observed High School Diploma was not in record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2023): “Staff #1 brought in her High School Diploma.”
Core safety Aug 4, 2023 Complaint investigation Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
At the time of the complaint investigation observed 3 young toddlers and 2 infants with staff #1 in Infant room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 14, 2023): “There will always be a minimum of 2 staff members in a classroom with 5 children if an infant is present. The age of the youngest child will determine the ratio. Staff meeting included educating on appropriate ratios with different age groups.”
Core safety Aug 4, 2023 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 8/4/23 observed two children in Preschool room playing with blocks on the top of 19 stackable cots while staff person #1 was behind a divider with her back to children and was not able to see, direct, and assess children, who climbed the cots.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 14, 2023): “Staff meeting included training on proper supervision of children. Examples of different scenarios were given to demonstrate to staff.”
Core safety Jun 20, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, file of provisional hire staff person #4 did not include complete child abuse clearance, disclosure statement of staff person #4 did not include the date and witness signature. File of staff person #5 did not include complete state police clearance. The results of PA State police clearance on file were still pending. Provisional hire period for staff person #5 ended on 6/14/23. File of staff person #6 did not include Disclosure Statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2023): “Staff Person #4 and #5 were removed from child care position until all required documents were obtained. All new employees will have complete state files prior to starting employment.”
Citation Jun 20, 2023 Complaint investigation Health & medication
Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours 55 Pa. Code §3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b)
At the time of the complaint investigation, provider did not notify Southeast Regional Bureau of Certification within 24 hours about child #1, who was in care at the facility and received emergency room treatment. Written report was not sent to Southeast Regional Bureau of Certification within 72 hours after emergency room treatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 19, 2023): “We will call the regional office within 24 hrs of incident if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment. We will mail a written report to the regional office within 72 hrs after incident.”
Citation Jun 20, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, file of staff person #4 did not include verification that staff person #4 received emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2023): “Each facility employee will receive training regarding emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at time of each plan update.”
Citation Jun 20, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Immediate access/Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.24(a)/3270.191
At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, there were no designated person to provide immediate access to children and staff files. Upon request, files of staff person #1, #2, and #3 were not provided.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2023): “There will always be a designated person to provide access to the facility, children and the files and records at all times. Each facility person will have an individual record available for review.”
Citation Jun 20, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, file of staff person #5 did not include verification of experience required prior to service at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 19, 2023): “Verification of experience has been obtained. All staff will have verification of experience in their files.”
Citation Jun 20, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, file of staff person #4 included only one nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2023): “Staff #4 provided another reference for state file”

“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.

Complaint investigations and reported incidents

Violation found Oct 25, 2024 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Aug 4, 2023 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Jun 20, 2023 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $80.00 $70.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $80.00 $70.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $75.00 $65.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $75.00 $65.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $70.00 $60.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $65.00 $50.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $65.00 $50.00

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 121 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 10, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Feb 18, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Alphabet Garden LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 304-9091
State certificate # CER-00247930
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Common questions

Has Alphabet Garden LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Oct 15, 2025 (background checks): “Cert rep reviewed staff #1 and staff #2 record and observed signed updated disclosure statement from staff persons #1 and #2 was not in record at the time of the renewal inspection.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Alphabet Garden LLC?

Pennsylvania lists 3 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Alphabet Garden LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Feb 18, 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 Alphabet Garden LLC compare with other daycares in Southampton?

It is #7 of 17 centers in Southampton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Alphabet Garden LLC last inspected?

Oct 15, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Alphabet Garden LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $80.00 for newborn, $80.00 for infant, $75.00 for young toddler, $75.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Alphabet Garden LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Alphabet Garden LLC.

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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