Celebree School of Thorndale
Celebree School of Thorndale is a certified child care center in Thorndale, PA, with capacity for 165 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 15 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #179 of 214 centers in Chester County and has more citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On 8/20/26 is was confirmed during the complaint investigation that Staff Person #1 pulled and grabbed Child #1.
On 8/20/26 during the complaint investigation, it was confirmed that Staff Person #1 screamed aggressively at Child #1.
On 8/20/26 during the complaint investigation, it was confirmed that Staff Person #1 forced child into timeout area.
On 8/20/26 during the complaint investigation, it was confirmed that Staff Person #1 told Child#1 that "if they don't stop they will not get snack."
On 8/20/26 during the renewal inspection, the crib that is used by Child #1 was not labeled.
On 8/20/26 during the renewal inspection, the temperature of the refrigerator was operating at a temperature of 52 degrees Fahrenheit.
On 8/20/26 during the renewal inspection, there was no emergency contact available for Child #2 in their classroom.
On 4/21/26 Staff Person #1 acknowledged that the center has been experiencing plumbing issues and that missing ceiling tiles were damaged from plumbing leak and were in the process of being replaced.
On 4/21/26 during the complaint investigation in the Pre-K 4 classroom it was determined that the sink located in the bathroom that is used by the children was not working. Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3 acknowledged that the children used hand sanitizer after using the bathroom.
On 8/27/25 during the renewal inspection, Staff person #1 did not have their NSOR Clearance in their file
On 8/27/25 during the renewal inspection, Staff Persons #1-5 did not have proof of the facility's Emergency Plan Training included in their files.
On 8/27/25 during the renewal inspection, there were infant chairs and boppy pillows stored inside of the cribs.
On 8/27/25 during the renewal inspection, the cups and bottles used by the children in classroom Infant A were not labeled with their names.
On 8/27/25 during the renewal inspection, there was no emergency contact information for Child #3 present in the classroom's emergency bag.
On 8/27/25, during the renewal inspection, Child # 1 and Child # 2 did not have an updated emergency contact and financial agreement form within a 6-month period current in their files.
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $97.00 | $69.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $97.00 | $69.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $91.00 | $65.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $87.00 | $61.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $82.00 | $50.00 |
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 Celebree School of Thorndale had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Aug 20, 2026 (caregiver conduct): “On 8/20/26 is was confirmed during the complaint investigation that Staff Person #1 pulled and grabbed Child #1.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Celebree School of Thorndale?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations 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 Celebree School of Thorndale’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Dec 12, 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 Celebree School of Thorndale compare with other daycares in Chester County?
It is tied for #179 of 214 centers in Chester County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Celebree School of Thorndale last inspected?
Aug 20, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Celebree School of Thorndale cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $97.00 for newborn, $97.00 for infant, $91.00 for young toddler, $87.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Celebree School of Thorndale?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Cri 1 LLC.
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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