Blue Mountain Elementary West
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
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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.
As of the renewal inspection on 12/11/25, the most recent emergency drill had been conducted in November of 2024.
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).
The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the release person's address.
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.
There was no continuity of operations plan as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vii).
The most recent health assessment for staff #1 was 8/30/22.
There was no health assessment on file for child #2 (see code sheet for start date).
The most recent update of the emergency contact information for child #1 was 4/29/24.
Staff #2 reported that the parent is offered a copy of the incident report and does not receive the original.
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.
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
Staff #1 is missing an updated health assessment, date of last health assessment 10/8/21.
Child #1 is missing an 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
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.
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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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