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Bowers School House Preschool and LRNG CTR LLC

451 Bower Hill Rd, Venetia, PA 15367 · Washington County
Keystone STAR 4

Bowers School House Preschool and LRNG CTR LLC is a certified child care center in Venetia, PA, with capacity for 87 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 22 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (8 of 22). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #14 of 55 centers in Washington County and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 61% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#14 of 55 centers in Washington County
2 Core-safety citations
20 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
22 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 15, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 15, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jun 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jun 28, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications 8
Emergency preparedness 4
Records & paperwork 3
Building & playground safety 3
Health & medication 2
Background checks 2

Citations, newest first

Citation Jun 15, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
The most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #1, a preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2026): “Child health report was obtained and filed.”
Citation Jun 15, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The most recent Mandated Reporter Trainings in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between trainings.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2026): “Staff member completed Mandated reporter training and had the file updated immediately.”
Core safety Jun 27, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The record for staff #1 included a current NSOR verification certificate dated 4/3/2025, which was more than 60 months following the date of their previous certificate dated 1/23/2020.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2025): “The record for staff #1 included a current NSOR verification certificate dated 4/3/2025.”
Citation Jun 27, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The facility's parent letter did not include their plan to provide accommodations for infants and toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2025): “Added a section to the parent letter to include information on accommodations for infants & toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions. Note that this information is fully included in the emergency plan.”
Citation Jun 27, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff #1 completed mandated reporter training on 3/31/2025, which was more than 60 months following the completion of their previous training completed on 12/18/2019.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2025): “Staff #1 completed mandated reporter training on 3/31/2025.”
Citation Jun 27, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact information for child #1 lacked the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2025): “Parent filled in phone number.”
Citation Mar 13, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Above ground window opening restricted to 6" 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(d)
The windows above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children were not constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “Burglar Bars were installed to limit the windows above the ground floor opening to 6 or fewer inches.”
Citation Mar 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2025): “The correct certificate was posted in the vestibule.”
Citation Jun 18, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
Staff #1 and #2 received training regarding the emergency plan on 2/1/2023, more than 12 months following the date of the training they previously received on 1/31/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2024): “Review of emergency plan has been completed.”
Citation Jun 18, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The facility's parent letter did not explain their lockdown procedure and how they plan to provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 2, 2024): “Lockdown procedure and accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions added to parent letter.”
Citation Jun 18, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
The record for child #1 and #2, who are preschool children, contained a current health report dated more than 12 months following the date of their previous health report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2024): “All health reports are received and on file.”
Citation Jun 18, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The record for staff #4 included verification of mandated reporter training completed on 9/3/2023, more than 60 months following the date of their previous training completed on 8/21/2018.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2024): “Mandated reporter training has been completed.”
Citation Jun 18, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The director did not complete a minimum of one written evaluation every 12 months for staff #1 and #2 during the time period between 11/29/2022 to 12/12/2023 and for staff #3 during the time period between 11/29/2022 to 12/13/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2024): “Staff evaluations have been completed.”
Core safety Jun 28, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The record for staff #1 lacked a valid child abuse clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “Correct and valid document was printed and placed in the file.”
Citation Jun 28, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff #2 completed the Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 on 5/3/2023, following the prescribed timeframe required by OCDEL to complete the training, which was by December 30, 2022, as per Announcement C-22-06.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “Staff member was notified of non-compliance with training requirements timeline. As training had already been completed outside of timeline a written notice of failure to comply was issued.”
Citation Jun 28, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff #2 completed Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification on 8/28/2018, which was not an acceptable training after 6/30/2018. Staff #3 completed Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification on 1/5/2019, which was not an acceptable training after 6/30/2018.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2023): “Both staff will complete the updated Health and Safety training as outlined.”
Citation Jun 28, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include health insurance coverage for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “Insurance policy number was added to the form by the parents.”
Citation Jun 28, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
The following cleaning materials and other toxic materials labeled keep out of the reach of children were observed in areas accessible to children in care: a bottle of hand sanitizer was being kept in a storage unit with a failed childproof lock in the outdoor play space; Gorilla glue, silicone and plastic wood were being kept in an unlocked cabinet in the entrance way.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2022): “A lock was placed on the cabinet which is located in the teacher prep area in the lobby.”
Citation Jun 28, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
The first-aid kits in the PS and SA outdoor play spaces were being kept in storage units with failed childproof locks, making them accessible to children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2022): “Foot lock is engaged on cabinet and items are stored inside a locked storage container inside the cabinet.”
Citation Jun 28, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
An annual emergency drill was not conducted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2022): “Emergency drill to be completed by 7/29/22.”
Citation Jun 28, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff #1 completed CCDBG health and safety professional development training on 8/29/2016, which was not an acceptable training (prior to 9/30/2016), and 4/1/2022, which was more than 90 days following date of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2022): “State previously reviewed and accepted the training submitted at time of hire. We immediately corrected when new information was supplied retroactively deeming the training outside of the accepted window.”
Citation Jun 28, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
Staff person #2 completed professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on 7/7/2021, more than 90 days following date of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 14, 2022): “Employee completed the training on first available class.”

“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) $50.00 $35.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $46.00 $38.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $46.00 $38.00

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 87 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Sep 21, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Mar 6, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Bowers School House Preschool And LRNG CTR LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (724) 942-3262
State certificate # CER-00261146
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Common questions

Has Bowers School House Preschool and LRNG CTR LLC 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 Jun 27, 2025 (background checks): “The record for staff #1 included a current NSOR verification certificate dated 4/3/2025, which was more than 60 months following the date of their previous certificate dated 1/23/2020.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Bowers School House Preschool and LRNG CTR LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Bowers School House Preschool and LRNG CTR LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Bowers School House Preschool and LRNG CTR LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Mar 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 Bowers School House Preschool and LRNG CTR LLC compare with other daycares in Washington County?

It is #14 of 55 centers in Washington County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Bowers School House Preschool and LRNG CTR LLC last inspected?

Jun 15, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Bowers School House Preschool and LRNG CTR LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $50.00 for preschool, $46.00 for young school-age, $46.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Bowers School House Preschool and LRNG CTR LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Bowers School House Preschool And LRNG CTR LLC.

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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