Burrell School District
Burrell School District is a certified child care center in Lower Burrell, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 42 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for emergency preparedness (11 of 42). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #42 of 85 centers in Westmoreland County and has more citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The facility lacked a parent letter explaining the emergency plan.
The facility's Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma policy lacked information regarding the prevention and identification of child maltreatment according to Announcement C-22-03.
The emergency contact form for Child #1 was last reviewed on 7/30/25, more than 6 months ago.
In the classroom after snack, there were used napkins and snack items that appeared to be contaminated by human secretions observed in an uncovered receptacle. In the designated boys' and girls' restrooms, used paper towels that appeared to be contaminated by human secretions and excrements were observed in open receptacles.
The facility's emergency plan lacked a method for facility persons to contact parents when an emergency situation arises and when the emergency has ended with instructions as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
The parent letter explaining the emergency plan lacked information on lock-down procedures, method to contact parents when an emergency arises, method to inform parents how to safely reunite with their child(ren), and accommodations for children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.
The facility lacked handwashing signs above the sink in the classroom and above each sink and flushable unit in the restrooms utilized by the child care program.
The file for Staff Person #3 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a health assessment and TB screening results dated 7/28/23 which was more than 12 months old when hired.
The facility's emergency plan lacked accommodations for children with disabilities or chronic medical conditions.
The facility's emergency plan lacked accommodations for sheltering children during a lock-down situation.
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The facility's policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma lacked prevention and identification of child maltreatment as per Announcement C-22-03.
Staff Person #1 completed pediatric FA and CPR training on 7/3/23, more than 24 months from the previous training on 5/6/21. Staff Person #2 completed pediatric FA and CPR on 3/8/24 more than 24 months from the previous training on 8/5/21.
The files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 contained the original fee agreement forms signed by the parent.
The facility emergency plan lacked a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
The facility emergency plan lacked a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
The file for child # 1 a school age lacked initial health report, the child has been in care longer than 60 days, the child start date was 3/22/23.
There was a lunchbox out of the refrigerator that contained cheese and yogurt.
The operator did not post the evacuation routes in the facility at a conspicuous location.
The operator did not notify 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. The previous letter was sent on 1/17/22.
The file for staff # 1 contained a current written evaluation dated 3/12/24 that was conducted more than 12 months from the previous evaluation dated 6/20/22.
The file for staff # 2 lacked 1 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/22 to 12/19/23.
The file for staff #2 contained a current FBI clearance dated 2/8/23, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior FBI clearance dated 5/5/17.
The facility emergency plan lacked the updates regarding the Continuity of Operations requirements.
There were two clear cracked bins. One was holding markers and the other was holding manipulative toys. There was a pink barbie car that was cracked on the front of the car creating a pinch point.
The file for staff #1 contained a current health assessment dated 1/3/23. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 12/22/20. The file for staff #2 contained a current health assessment dated 4/7/22. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 1/24/20. The file for staff #3 contained a current health assessment dated 2/10/23. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 3/12/20.
There was milk, yogurt, chesses and lunch meat in three lunch boxes on the cubbies.
According to the facility's fire drill log on 3/14/23, a fire drill had not been conducted within the past 60 days. The most recent fire drill was conducted on 1/12/23.
The file for child #1 lacked the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.
The files for child # 1 and 2 lacked the information on the child's special needs, on the emergency contact form.
The file for staff # 3 contained a current mandated reporter training certificate dated 2/21/23 that was not obtained within 60 months of the previous certificate dated 9/20/17.
The facility was not providing the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office.
The file for staff #1, lacked 4 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/20 to 12/19/21. The file for staff #3, lacked 6 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/20 to 12/19/21.
The file for staff #1, staff #2, and staff #3 had an emergency plan training date of 2-12-2021 and 2-22-2022 which exceeded the annual training date of 2-12-2021.
The file for child #1 who had an admission date of 8-26-2022 lacked verification of any immunizations completed.
The file for staff #1 contained a health assessment date of 8-16-2017 and 3-12-2022 which exceeded the allowable 24 months between health assessments. The file for staff #3 contained a health assessment date of 1-24-2020 and the file does not contain an updated health assessment.
The file for child #1 with an admission date of 8-26-2021 did not contain any health assessment.
The file for staff #1, staff #2, and staff #3 had a fire safety training date of 6-26-2020 and 7-1-2021 which exceeded the annual fire safety training date of 6-26-2021.
The file for staff #1 had a staff evaluation date of 6-19-2020 and 9-29-2021 which exceeded the annual staff evaluation date of 6-19-2021. The file for staff #3 had a staff evaluation date of 6-19-2020 and 9-30-2021 which exceeded the annual staff evaluation date of 6-19-2021.
The child care space lacked a written plan of daily activities and routines.
The file for child #2 contained an emergency contact form which did not specify the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
The file for staff #1 and staff #3 who were both hired prior to 12-19-2020 contained a Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training date of 8-5-21 which exceeded the mandatory training date of 6-17-2021.
The file for staff #1 and staff #3 who were both hired prior to 12-19-2020 did not have any of the 12 clock hours completed by the mandatory training date of 12-19-2021.
“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.) | $43.00 | $29.40 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $43.00 | $29.40 |
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 Burrell School District had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Mar 14, 2023 (background checks): “The file for staff #2 contained a current FBI clearance dated 2/8/23, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior FBI clearance dated 5/5/17.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Burrell School District?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Burrell School District since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Burrell School District’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Sep 27, 2025. 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 Burrell School District compare with other daycares in Westmoreland County?
It is tied for #42 of 85 centers in Westmoreland County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Burrell School District last inspected?
Mar 25, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Burrell School District cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $43.00 for young school-age, $43.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Burrell School District?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Valley Points Family YMCA.
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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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