Care Center Foundation
Care Center Foundation is a certified child care center in West Chester, PA, with capacity for 49 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 50 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (26 of 50). 12 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #29 of 37 centers in West Chester and has more citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The file reviewed for staff person #1 hired on (see code sheet) contained a NSOR dated 8/12/20 which is more than 60 months old. The file reviewed for staff person #5 hired on (see code sheet) did not contain a NSOR certificate or disclosure statement.
During the renewal inspection on 7/15/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #6 did not include annual fire safety training.
During the renewal inspection on 7/15/26 the file reviewed for child #3 did not contain child service report providing family with information about the child's growth and development.
During the renewal inspection on 7/15/26 the fee agreement reviewed for child #1 did not specify child's date of admission.
During the renewal inspection on 7/15/26 the emergency contact information reviewed for child #4 did not include name, address or telephone number of child's physician.
During the renewal inspection on 7/15/26 the emergency contact information reviewed for child #2 did not include health insurance coverage or policy number.
During the renewal inspection on 7/15/26 the fee agreement and emergency contact information reviewed for child #5 was not reviewed/updated within 6-month period. The fee agreement for child #4 was not reviewed/updated within 6-month period.
During the renewal inspection on 7/15/26 the file reviewed for staff person #2, staff person #3, and staff person #5 did not include verification of childcare experience and education.
During the renewal inspection on 7/15/26 the file reviewed for staff person #3 and staff person #5 did not include initial health assessment prior to working with children.
During the renewal inspection on 7/15/26 the file reviewed for staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4 and staff person #5 did not include two written nonfamily references.
During the renewal inspection on 7/15/26 the file reviewed for staff person #5 did not contain first aid/CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
During the renewal inspection on 7/15/26 the file reviewed for staff person #1 and staff person #6 did not contain 12 hours of annual childcare training.
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During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered peeling paint in the infant room on the green and yellow wall.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the children's files. Child #2 health assessment was missing the statement free from communicable disease.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the children's files. Child #3 was missing the fee amount and the date the fee to be paid.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files. Child #3 was missing the release person on the financial agreement.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, children #2, #4 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 an updated financial agreement.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #5 was missing the consent for minor first aid on the emergency contact form.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through to conducted staff to child ratio. The toddlers were in the outside area. The certification representative observed an old child who appeared to be with her mother supervising the children. The certification representative requested the file of the child after being told the child was a 14.
During the allocated unannounced inspection, the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 4 was missing a disclosure in the file. Staff #5 was missing a child abuse clearance, FBI results, criminal results, and mandated reporting clearance in the file.
During the allocated unannounced inspection, the certification representative viewed staff # 5 file, staff # 5 was missing and updated CPR certificate in the file.
During the allocated unannounced inspection, the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 2 was missing documented experience in the file
During the allocated unannounced inspection, the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #3 and #4 were both missing current health assessments in their file. Staff # 4 was missing TB records. in the file
During the allocated unannounced inspection, the certification representative requested to view (1 through 5) Content of records for all new staff, staff # 1, staff #3 were missing both references.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing a mandated reporter training in their file. Staff # 2 was missing a disclosure statement in the file. Staff #3, #5 and #7 were missing a criminal record in the file. Staff #1 and # 3 was missing an FBI result in the file. Staff #3 and #6 were the NSOR clearance in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed the emergency plan, and the plan did not include 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. The plan also did not include the method to contact the parents to inform them that the emergency has ended.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 were all missing the emergency plan training.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, child #4 health assessment, was missing a signature.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's file children #3 and #4 were both missing immunized statuses according to recommendations of the ACIP.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 did not have a health assessment or a TB shot record in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan, the plan did not include the plans for lockdown.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the written letter that was sent to the local traffic authority to notify them of the hours of operation and streets that will be used when picking up and dropping off children.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing fire safety in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #1, #2, #3 and #4 were missing completed financial agreements in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, children #1 #3, and #4 were missing an complete emergency contact form in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child # 5 was missing consent for emergency medical care.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, children #2 and #5 were both missing the health insurance coverage and policy number on the emergency contact form.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child #2 was missing the release person address on the emergency contact form.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative checked the emergency travel before the children left for a walking excursion and did not see a written plan that identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. Inside the bag.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #2 and #5 were missing the consent for administering minor first aid. child #5 was also missing consent for walking, transportation.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #2, #3, #4, #5 #6 and #7 were all missing verification of experience.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing two references in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 has a cpr that was not taken by a PQUAS certified trainer.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #1 was missing health and safety in the file as well as 12 hours of professional development trainings in the file.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/20/23, there was disinfectant cleaner and hand sanitizer on top of the paper towel dispenser in the pre-k bathroom, sanitizer spray on the counter in pre-k classroom, and hand sanitizer on the cubbie in the pre-k classroom.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/20/23, there were toys with a diameter of less than 1 inch in the infant room.
During the complaint investigation conducted on 10/14/22, it was verified that an incident report had not been given to the parent on the same day of the incident.
During renewal inspection dated 8/22/2022, certification representative observed that there was paint peeling in Pre-K room on the wall near the counter, in Head Start Room 1 behind the rocker, and in Head Start Room 2 near the kitchen doorway.
“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) | $75.00 | $47.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $75.00 | $47.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $70.00 | $45.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $65.00 | $42.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.00 | $39.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $61.00 | $35.00 |
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 Care Center Foundation 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 Jul 15, 2026 (background checks): “The file reviewed for staff person #1 hired on (see code sheet) contained a NSOR dated 8/12/20 which is more than 60 months old. The file reviewed for staff person #5 hired on (see code sheet) did not contain a NSOR…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Care Center Foundation?
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 Care Center Foundation’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 3, effective Jun 10, 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 Care Center Foundation compare with other daycares in West Chester?
It is tied for #29 of 37 centers in West Chester by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Care Center Foundation last inspected?
Jul 15, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Care Center Foundation cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $75.00 for newborn, $75.00 for infant, $70.00 for young toddler, $65.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Care Center Foundation?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Care Center Foundation.
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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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