Alphabet Garden LLC
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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
During the renewal inspection certification rep read thermometer in the infant room at 60 F at the time of inspection.
Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed health assessment did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.
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.
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed a bleach bottle left out on the sink counter in both older toddler classrooms.
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.
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed chip paint in the older toddler classroom left side of the wall.
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.
Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed date of last Influenza vaccine on record was 10/24/2020.
Certification rep reviewed Staff #1 record and observed High School Diploma was not in record.
At the time of the complaint investigation observed 3 young toddlers and 2 infants with staff #1 in Infant room.
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.
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.
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.
At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, file of staff person #4 did not include verification that staff person #4 received emergency plan training.
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.
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.
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.
“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
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
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.
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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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