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Avon Grove Nazarene Day Care

240 State Rd, West Grove, PA 19390 · Chester County
Keystone STAR 1

Avon Grove Nazarene Day Care is a certified child care center in West Grove, PA, with capacity for 121 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 14 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (6 of 14). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 11 centers in West Grove 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
#9 of 11 centers in West Grove
2 Core-safety citations
12 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
14 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 24, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jun 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Jul 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jul 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 16, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
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
Health & medication 3
Background checks 2
Training & qualifications 2
Records & paperwork 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jun 24, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
On June 24, 2026, during the renewal inspection, there were no handwashing signs with the written requirements, (a facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating) over the sink and toilet in the bathroom of classroom #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2026): “Signs have been posted at the toilet and above the sink in classroom #2 requiring facility person and able children to wash hands after toileting and before eating.”
Core safety Jul 29, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the inspection the following areas of non compliance with regards to the CPSL requirements were observed: Staff person #1 as well as staff person #2 (both currently living in Delaware) were lacking Delaware state clearances, Staff person #5 had no FBI clearance in their file, staff person #6 had no Child Abuse clearance in their staff record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 11, 2024): “Provider will update the records of staff persons #1, #2, with Delaware state police clearances, the record of staff person #5 will be update with an FBI clearance and the record of staff person #6 will be updated with a child abuse clearance. None of the aforementioned staff persons will return to…”
Citation Jul 29, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space 55 Pa. Code §3270.63
At the time of the inspection the fence around the perimeter of the large muscle play space had two hazardous areas, one was a broken part of the fence with exposed nails, this was located on the furthest end of the space from the facility. Near the tree line the center of the play space was an area of fence that did not reach the ground and left an area large enough for children to pass through.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 11, 2024): “Provider will have maintenance crew mend the broken area of fence and create a barrier to prevent children from having accessibility to get beyond the fence.”
Citation Jul 29, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Above ground window opening restricted to 6" 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(d)
At the time of the inspection on the second floor of the facility the windows did open more than 6 inches.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 11, 2024): “Windows on the second floor will be modified to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.”
Citation Jul 29, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
At the time of the inspection the bathroom and near the computer station of the school age classroom, there were sections of peeling paint.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 11, 2024): “Provider will have the maintenance department resurface the areas in the bathroom and near the computer station of the school age classroom so there are no longer sections of peeling paint.”
Citation Jul 29, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
At the time of the inspection the newer cubbies in rooms 1 and 4 at the facility were free standing and easily jostled, creating a potential for tipping over.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 11, 2024): “Provider will fasten the newer cubbies in rooms 1 and 4 to the wall and or weigh them down at the base so that they are not easily jostled, and secure from tipping.”
Citation Jul 29, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #4 and staff person #5 were lacking current valid health assessments.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 11, 2024): “Provider will update the record of staff person #4 and staff person #5 with current valid health assessments.”
Citation Jul 29, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3, having served the facility over 90 days, was lacking proof of the completion of the required health and safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 11, 2024): “Provider will update the record of staff person #3 with certification of the completion of the required health and safety training.”
Citation Jul 29, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
At the time of the inspection the records of staff person #1, staff person #3, staff person #4 and staff person #6 were all lacking the verification of childcare experience that would serve as the qualifications for the position they were identified to be serving at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 11, 2024): “provider will update the records of staff person #1, staff person #3, staff person #4 and staff person #6 with verification of childcare experience to complete the qualifications for the position they are identified to perform at the facility.”
Core safety Jul 21, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file of staff #1 and staff #2 did not include the mandated reporter training. Staff #2 does not have an FBI, NSOR or child abuse clearances.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2023): “Provider will obtain the mandated reporter training for staff #1 and staff #2 will be suspended from employment as of 7/21/23 until the proper clearances and mandated reporter trainings are obtained.”
Citation Jul 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not contain a health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2023): “Provider will obtain a health assessment for staff #1.”
Citation Jul 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not include a verification of experience and the file for staff #2 was missing an employment verification and verification of education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2023): “Provider will obtain verification of employment and put it into the files of staff #1 and staff #2.Provider will also add a verification of education to the file of staff #2.”
Citation Aug 16, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE DID A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE OUTDOOR PLAY EQUIPMENT WAS IN DISREPAIR(LOOSE/MISSING PARTS).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 13, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL FIX THE OUTDOOR PLAY EQUIPMENT SO THAT IT IS SAFE FOR CHILDREN.”
Citation Aug 16, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.151(c)(3)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 9 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 DID NOT INCLUDE TB TEST RESULTS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 13, 2022): “PROVIDER WILL OBTAIN TB TESTING AND RESULTS FOR STAFF #1.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 121 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Sep 3, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Sep 3, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Avon Grove Church Of The Nazarene
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00258507
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Common questions

Has Avon Grove Nazarene Day Care had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Jul 29, 2024 (background checks): “At the time of the inspection the following areas of non compliance with regards to the CPSL requirements were observed: Staff person #1 as well as staff person #2 (both currently living in Delaware) were lacking…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Avon Grove Nazarene Day Care?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Avon Grove Nazarene Day Care since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Avon Grove Nazarene Day Care’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Sep 3, 2019. 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 Avon Grove Nazarene Day Care compare with other daycares in West Grove?

It is #9 of 11 centers in West Grove 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 Avon Grove Nazarene Day Care last inspected?

Jun 24, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Avon Grove Nazarene Day Care?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Avon Grove Church Of The Nazarene.

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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