Bowers School House Preschool and LRNG CTR LLC
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
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The most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #1, a preschool child, exceeded 12 months between reports.
The most recent Mandated Reporter Trainings in the file for Staff Person #1 exceeded 60 months between trainings.
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.
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.
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.
The emergency contact information for child #1 lacked the work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
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.
The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The record for staff #1 lacked a valid child abuse clearance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An annual emergency drill was not conducted.
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.
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.
“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
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.
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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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