Brooke Chapmans Daycare
Brooke Chapmans Daycare is a certified child care center in Waymart, PA, with capacity for 20 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 28 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (11 of 28). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #10 of 14 centers in Wayne County and has more citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During a renewal inspection on 7/21/26, staff files were reviewed. More than 60 months passed between the FBI clearances on file for staff # 1 as dated 6/16/21 and 7/1/26. The NSOR verification on file for staff # 1 is dated 6/9/21, therefore no longer valid.
During a renewal inspection on 7/21/26, certification rep observed a play castle and play outside in the outdoor play space with cracks, which created pinch points.
During a renewal inspection on 7/21/26, child files were reviewed. More than 6 months passed between health reports on file for children # 1 and 2 (see code sheet for DOB). Child # 1 previous health report is dated 10/3/25 and updated on 8/1/25. Child # 2 had a health report dated 7/18/25 and updated on 3/28/26. Both child # 1 and 2 have valid health reports at the time of inspection.
During a renewal inspection on 7/21/26, child files were reviewed. The immunization report on file for child # 3 was not according to the ACIP recommendations. An immunization exemption was specific only to the flu vaccine.
During a renewal inspection, staff files were reviewed. The most recent health assessment on file for staff # 1 is dated 5/3/24, therefore no longer valid.
During a renewal inspection on 7/21/26, the fire alarm test log was reviewed. More than 30 days passed between the most recent fire alarm test as evidenced by the log dated 6/4/26
During an allocated unannounced inspection, certification rep observed a cord to a sound machine accessible to children which created a potential hazard.
During a renewal inspection on 7/14/25, certification rep observed more than 60 months between NSOR verification certificates for staff # 1; this is evidenced by NSOR certificates dated 2/18/20 and 4/25/25.
During a renewal inspection on 7/14/25, certification rep observed two white toy baskets with cracks near the handles in the preschool area of the center.
During a renewal inspection on 7/14/25, certification rep observed more than 12 months between fire safety training for staff # 1 and 3. This is evidenced by fire safety certificates dated 4/4/24 and 6/20/25 for both staff # 1 and 3.
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Staff person # 2 has completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum.
During a complaint investigation on 4/7/25, it was determined that a field order was issued July 15, 2024, by DEP, which indicates the facility is not in compliance with the Pennsylvania Safe Drinking Water Act. A copy of this field order was received by DHS on 3/26/25.
During and unannounced inspection on 4/7/25, rep observed the fire alarm test log to be out of compliance. More than 30 days passed between documented fire alarm tests as evidenced by fire alarm tests dated 8/1/24, 9/6/24, 10/3/24, 11/6/24, 12/3/24, 1/2/25, 2/3/25, 3/3/25, and 4/4/25.
There was a chair with a splintered edge observed in the classroom at the entrance of the facility. There was a broken toy lawn mower observed on the outdoor play area with a pinch point. There was a metal storage bin on the outdoor play area that had a hold in it, which created a sharp edge.
More than 6 months passed between the health assessments on file for child # 4, which are dated 5/18/23 and 5/7/24. During this time, the child was a young toddler (see code sheet for DOB).
More than 30 days passed between fire alarm tests as evidenced by the logs dated 9/8/23 to 10/14/23, 11/5/23 to 1/2/24, 2/2/24 to 3/5/24, 4/5/24 to 5/6/24, and 5/6/24 to 6/12/24. As of the date of inspection, 7/3/24 was the most recent alarm test logged at the facility.
There is no work address or phone number on the emergency contact forms on file for children # 1 and 2.
There is no address for one of the release persons provided on the emergency contact form for child # 4.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/10/23. At that time, an uncovered outlet was observed in the bathroom used by children under the age of five during the inspection.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/10/23. At that time, an unlidded trash can was observed with napkins, tissues, and food remnants in the preschool room.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/10/23. At that time, a diaper changing pad in plastic packaging was observed on a floor level shelf and was accessible to the infants and young toddlers in the room.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/10/23. At that time, the diaper changing pad was observed to be ripped and was unable to be properly sanitized after diapering.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/10/23. At that time, the staff files were reviewed. The file for Staff Person #1 contained a health assessment and TB test results dated 2/17/23 and 2/21/23, respectively, which were after the staff's date of hire. The file for Staff Person #2 contained a health assessment and TB test results dated 11/17/21 and 11/19/21, respectively, which was more than 12 months prior to the staff's date of hire.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/10/23. At that time, two bottles were observed in the infant room refrigerator and were not labeled with a child's name.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/22. At that time, the pack-n-play used by an infant was not labeled with the child's name.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/22. At that time, the trash cans used for soiled diapers were not hands-free.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/22. At that time, the director stated the emergency drill had been conducted in August 2021, but had not been documented.
A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/25/22. At that time, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child in the event of an emergency was not found posted in the facility or in the emergency bags that accompany staff on field trips.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $37.00 | $37.00 |
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 Brooke Chapmans Daycare 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 Jul 21, 2026 (background checks): “During a renewal inspection on 7/21/26, staff files were reviewed. More than 60 months passed between the FBI clearances on file for staff # 1 as dated 6/16/21 and 7/1/26. The NSOR verification on file for staff # 1 is…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Brooke Chapmans Daycare?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Brooke Chapmans Daycare’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Sep 10, 2019. 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 Brooke Chapmans Daycare compare with other daycares in Wayne County?
It is #10 of 14 centers in Wayne County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Brooke Chapmans Daycare last inspected?
Jul 21, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Brooke Chapmans Daycare cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $40.00 for newborn, $40.00 for infant, $39.00 for young toddler, $38.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Brooke Chapmans Daycare?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Brooke Chapman.
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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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