Barbara Thompson Early Childhood Literacy CTR
Barbara Thompson Early Childhood Literacy CTR is a certified child care center in Derry, PA, with capacity for 36 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 19 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (8 of 19). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #20 of 85 centers in Westmoreland County and has more citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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The most recent health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 is dated 8/15/23, which is more than 24 months ago.
The 30-day fire detection log on file at the facility contained dates of testing of 1/10/25-2/21/25, 3/7/25-4/11/25, 4/11/25-5/16/25, and 7/8/25-8/18/25, which are all more than 30 days between testing.
It was observed that there was a closet in the Pre-K room that was unlocked and contained Clorox, Swiffer cleaner and other toxics that were accessible to the children that were in care.
The two most current emergency drill logs on file are dated 3/6/23 and 5/13/24, which are more than 12 months apart.
The fire drill log contained dates of testing of 11/28/23 and 1/30/24 which was more than 60 days apart.
The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child, are dated 2/11/22 and 3/27/23 which are more than 1 year apart.
The immunization record on file for Child #1, Child #3, and Child #4 does not include verification of an annual influenza vaccination, as recommended annually by the ACIP.
The most current health assessment on file for Staff person #2 is dated 8/24/21, which makes it older than 24 months.
The health assessment on file for Staff person #3 lacked a signature from a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and also lacked documentation that a physical examination was performed.
The one-hour Health and Safety update for Staff person #1 is dated 8/25/23, Staff person #2 is dated 10/4/23, Staff person #4 is dated 9/9/23, and Staff person #5 is dated 10/1/23, all of which are dated after the deadline of 12/30/22.
The disclosure statement on file for staff person #1 and staff person #2 is an expired version of the document, making it invalid.
The file for child #1, #2, and #3 lacks verification of a current influenza vaccine administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
The most recent health assessments on file for staff person #4 and staff person #5 are dated more than 24 months ago.
The current health assessment on file for staff person #1 lacks the signature of the medical professional who completed the assessment and the results of an examination for communicable diseases.
The facility lacks documentation of an emergency drill conducted in 2021.
The file for child #2 contains emergency contact information which lacks the address of the child's physician.
The file for child #2 and child #4 contains emergency contact information which lacks the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number.
The file for child #2 and child #4 contains emergency contact information which lacks the complete address of the parent-designated release person(s).
The file for staff person #3 and staff person #6 lacks verification of 12 hours of childcare training completed between 12/19/20-12/19/21.
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $23.26 | $16.81 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $21.00 | $21.00 |
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 Barbara Thompson Early Childhood Literacy CTR 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 Oct 4, 2022 (background checks): “The disclosure statement on file for staff person #1 and staff person #2 is an expired version of the document, making it invalid.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Barbara Thompson Early Childhood Literacy CTR?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Barbara Thompson Early Childhood Literacy CTR since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Barbara Thompson Early Childhood Literacy CTR’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jun 6, 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 Barbara Thompson Early Childhood Literacy CTR compare with other daycares in Westmoreland County?
It is tied for #20 of 85 centers in Westmoreland County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 55% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Barbara Thompson Early Childhood Literacy CTR last inspected?
Oct 8, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Barbara Thompson Early Childhood Literacy CTR cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $23.26 for preschool, $21.00 for young school-age, $21.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Barbara Thompson Early Childhood Literacy CTR?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Derry Area School District Foundation.
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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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