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Blue Mountain Elementary West

20 N Front St, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972 · Schuylkill County
Keystone STAR 1

Blue Mountain Elementary West is a certified child care center in Schuylkill Haven, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 14 violations, none of them core-safety. 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 5 centers in Schuylkill Haven and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 76% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
#2 of 5 centers in Schuylkill Haven
0 Core-safety citations
14 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
14 citations from 9 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 8, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 14, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citation Dec 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jul 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citation Jul 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citation Dec 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Nov 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Emergency preparedness 4
Health & medication 4
Training & qualifications 3
Records & paperwork 3

Citations, newest first

Citation Dec 8, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
As of the renewal inspection on 12/11/25, there was a gap of greater than 12 months between emergency plan trainings for staff #2. Staff #2 was trained on 11/15/24 and then on 12/4/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2025): “Tis violation was corrected at time of file review.”
Citation Dec 8, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
As of the renewal inspection on 12/11/25, the most recent emergency drill had been conducted in November of 2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2025): “Emergency drill was conducted on 12/12/25”
Citation Dec 8, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The written evaluation for staff #2 was completed on 12/8/25, a period of greater than 12 months from the start date (see code sheet for start date).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2025): “This violation was corrected immediately after file review.”
Citation Dec 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the release person's address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2025): “Parent was asked to add this info to form and updated form was distributed to binder.”
Citation Dec 8, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
Staff person #1 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2025): “Staff will be retrained in compliant form of CPR using a different PQAS approved curriculum.”
Citation Dec 3, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
There was no continuity of operations plan as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vii).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2024): “Provider has created a COOP and will add this documentation to the emergency plan packets on site.”
Citation Dec 3, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The most recent health assessment for staff #1 was 8/30/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2024): “Staff scheduled and completed physical.”
Citation Dec 3, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
There was no health assessment on file for child #2 (see code sheet for start date).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2024): “Parent submitted physical form.”
Citation Dec 3, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
The most recent update of the emergency contact information for child #1 was 4/29/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2024): “Provider had parent complete update to emergency contact form and copies were distributed to site to be added to emergency binder.”
Citation Dec 3, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(7)
Staff #2 reported that the parent is offered a copy of the incident report and does not receive the original.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2024): “Director will educate site staff on this change in procedure and begin monitoring compliance immediately.”
Citation Aug 9, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
During an unannounced inspection on 8/29/24, the fire drill log was observed. There were gaps of greater than 60 days between 7/21/23-10/2/23; 11/16/23-2/27/24; 2/27/24-6/12/24; 6/12/24-8/29/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2024): “Staff completed fire drill on 8/29.”
Citation Aug 9, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During an unannounced inspection, staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): Health and Safety topics
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2024): “Employee completed training immediately.”
Citation Dec 7, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
Staff #1 is missing an updated health assessment, date of last health assessment 10/8/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2024): “Staff #1 has an appointment to obtain and updated health assessment on 1/7/24.”
Citation Dec 7, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
Child #1 is missing an initial health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2024): “Operator will contact parent to provide child's initial health assessment.”

“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
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $30.00 $23.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $30.00 $23.00

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

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 28, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Mar 31, 2023 · what STARS means
Operator Blue Mountain Intergovernmental Recreation Commiss
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (570) 366-1190
State certificate # CER-00249313
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Common questions

Has Blue Mountain Elementary West had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 14 other citations, listed above.

Have there been complaints about Blue Mountain Elementary West?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Blue Mountain Elementary West since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Blue Mountain Elementary West’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Mar 31, 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 Blue Mountain Elementary West compare with other daycares in Schuylkill Haven?

It is #2 of 5 centers in Schuylkill Haven by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Blue Mountain Elementary West last inspected?

Dec 8, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Blue Mountain Elementary West cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $30.00 for young school-age, $30.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Blue Mountain Elementary West?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Blue Mountain Intergovernmental Recreation Commiss.

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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