Boulder Kids LLC is a certified child care center in West Chester, PA, with capacity for 23 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 47 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (11 of 47). 7 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #27 of 37 centers in West Chester and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection conducted 4/20/26, chip paint was observed on the white wall above the window in the main childcare space.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/20/26, there was no handwashing signs posted over the toilet and sink in the children's bathroom that states an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/20/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/20/26, the fire safety training reviewed for staff #1 and #2 was not annually updated. Last dated 6/5/2024. Upon request there was no fire safety training available for review for staff #3 within a 12-month period.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/20/26, staff person #2 has not completed the following required preservice training within 90 days of their hire date Health and safety training.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/20/26, staff person #2 and #3 completed mandated reporter training within 90days of their hire date, however the mandated reporter training reviewed does not meet the minimum of three hours or available on the acceptable approved training list.
During the renewal inspection conducted 4/20/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify that staff #1, #2 and #3 completed an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 and #3 health assessments both expired. (Continue noncompliance from SIN-00264878)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 mandated reporter need to be taken over it expired 3/36/25. Staff #2 was missing a NSOR clearance in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #1 and staff #2 were missing an emergency plan training certificate or sign off sheet in the file.
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During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 and #3 health assessments both expired.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's file child # 4 was missing consent to receive emergency medical care on the emergency contact form.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child #4 was missing consent to administer minor first on the emergency contact form.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #2 was missing the correct FBI clearance in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan and did not see the plans for continuity of care.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan, the plan did not include the method to contact the parents and a method the facility persons will use to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and did not see the emergency plan posted.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #1 was missing the Rotavirus immunization without a written letter exemption letter in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan and did not see accommodations for children with special needs.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 and #2 were missing the 1-hour update training.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files and did not see a current fire safety training certificate in staff #1 and #2 file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1, #2, #3 and #5 were missing the release person on their financial agreement.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child # 2 was missing consent emergency medical care.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #2, #3 and #5 were missing the release person address on the emergency contact form.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child # 2 was missing consent for minor first aid.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child # 2 was missing consent for transportation, swimming and wading on the emergency contact form.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 and #2 needed the completed 12 hours of professional development trainings in the file.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/12/23, Certification Representative observed children eating snacks without washing their hands before eating.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/12/23, there was no written notification of safe routes posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/12/23, there was no documentation of annual emergency drills on file.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 6/12/23, staff persons #1 did not have 12 clock hours of child care training on file.
As of the renewal inspection on 6/16/22, there was no handwashing sign posted in the bathroom.
As of the renewal inspection on 6/16/22, the health assessment for Staff #2 did not indicate an exam for communicable diseases and did not include the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
On 6/16/22 during the renewal inspection, yogurt and chicken were observed in children's lunch boxes which were sitting on a shelf. There were ice packs in the lunchboxes, but the potentially hazardous food was not refrigerated.
As of the renewal inspection on 6/16/22, the fire alarm had not been tested every 30 days as required by Act 62.
As of the renewal inspection on 6/16/22, the operator had not sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality or to the county emergency management agency.
As of the renewal inspection on 6/16/22, there was no health report signed by a physician documenting a health assessment was completed for Child #1 within 60 days of the first day of attendance at the facility.
As of the renewal inspection on 6/16/22, there was no written policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).
As of the renewal inspection on 6/16/22, Staff #1 had not completed the required health and safety training within 90 days of hire (see code sheet).
As of the renewal inspection on 6/16/22, there was no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in every child care space.
As of the renewal inspection on 6/16/22, the fee agreements for Child #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 had not been updated since they were originally signed in August and September of 2021.
As of the renewal inspection on 6/16/22, Staff #1 had not completed the required professional development in Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR within 90 days of hire.
As of the renewal inspection on 6/16/22, the facility had not provided parents of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 10/29/21, STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 DID NOT HAVE A COPY OF THE SIGNED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT.
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 10/29/21, THERE WERE 4X4 WOOD PLANKS THAT WERE NOT SECURED TO THE FENCE THAT POSED AS AN UNSAFE CONDITION.
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 10/29/21, THE DRYWALL ABOVE THE BATHROOM WAS CRACKED AND PEELING.
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 10/29/21, STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE A DATE OF SCREENING FOR THE TUBERCULIN SKIN TEST.
“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 Boulder Kids LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Apr 4, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 mandated reporter need to be taken over it expired 3/36/25. Staff #2 was missing a NSOR clearance in the file.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Boulder Kids LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Boulder Kids LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Boulder Kids LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Sep 30, 2022. 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 Boulder Kids LLC compare with other daycares in West Chester?
It is #27 of 37 centers in West Chester by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Boulder Kids LLC last inspected?
Apr 20, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Boulder Kids LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Boulder Kids LLC.
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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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