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.
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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.
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.
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.
At the time of the inspection on the second floor of the facility the windows did open more than 6 inches.
At the time of the inspection the bathroom and near the computer station of the school age classroom, there were sections of peeling paint.
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.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #4 and staff person #5 were lacking current valid health assessments.
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.
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.
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.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 4 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not contain a health assessment.
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.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE DID A FACILITY WALKTHROUGH AND THE OUTDOOR PLAY EQUIPMENT WAS IN DISREPAIR(LOOSE/MISSING PARTS).
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 9 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #1 DID NOT INCLUDE TB TEST RESULTS.
“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.
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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.
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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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