Assumption BVM School is a certified child care center in West Grove, PA, with capacity for 58 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 20 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (12 of 20). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #10 of 11 centers in West Grove and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During renewal inspection on February 22, 2024, the record of staff #3 contained a PDE FBI clearance, which is not accepted by DHS under the CPSL and did not contain an NSOR clearance.
During renewal inspection on February 22, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily references and the record of staff #2 contained only one written nonfamily reference.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 13 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES OF STAFF #6 AND STAFF #7 DID NOT INCLUDE EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 13 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #6 DID NOT CONTGAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE FILE FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 5 CHILDRENS FILES AND THE FILE FOR CHILD #1 DID NOT INCLUDE SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST AID BY FACILITY STAFF.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED DURING 13 STAFF FILES AND THE FILES FOR STAFF NUMBERS 1 THOUGH 13 DID NOT INCLUDE AN APPROVED MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING.
Missing electrical outlet covers was observed in the indoor play space. All violations must be corrected prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.
It was observed indoor play space first aid kit did not have the following soap, scissors, tweezers, tape, and sterile gauze. All violations must be corrected prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.
It was observed that child # 3 and 4 health report did not include the statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease. All violations must be corrected prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.
It was observed that proof of fire detection purchase as well as proof of alarm testing was not available at the facility. All violations must be corrected prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.
It was observed the liability insurance had an expiration date of 8/1/2021. Also the liability insurance address did not match the address of the facility being inspected.
It was observed indoor play space did not have a daily activity scheduled posted. All violations must be corrected prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.
It was observed that children # 1,2,3,4,9, and 10 agreement form did not include services provided. All violations must be corrected prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.
It was observed that children # 1,2,3,4,9, and 10 agreement form did not have an admissions date documented. All violations must be corrected prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.
It was observed that child # 4 and 10 emergency contact did not have parents work information completed. All violations must be corrected prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.
It was observed that children # 2, 5,6,7,8, and 9 emergency contact did not have a complete address for person that child can be released to. All violations must be corrected prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.
It was observed that staff person # 1 file did not have high school diploma. All violations must be corrected prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.
It was observed that staff person # 2 health report was missing a signature and dated by a physician. All violation must be corrected prior to issuance of certification of compliance.
It was observed that the facility did not post regulations for parents to access. All violations must be corrected prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
About this center
Common questions
Has Assumption BVM School 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 Feb 22, 2024 (background checks): “During renewal inspection on February 22, 2024, the record of staff #3 contained a PDE FBI clearance, which is not accepted by DHS under the CPSL and did not contain an NSOR clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Assumption BVM School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Assumption BVM School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Assumption BVM School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jan 4, 2023. 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 Assumption BVM School compare with other daycares in West Grove?
It is #10 of 11 centers in West Grove by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Assumption BVM School last inspected?
Sep 4, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
Who runs Assumption BVM School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Assumption BVM Parish.
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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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