Central Bucks Children Academy
Central Bucks Children Academy is a certified child care center in Warrington, PA, with capacity for 106 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 25 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #13 of 13 centers in Warrington and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On 2-25-26 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child emergency contact form for children #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were missing release person's address.
On 2/7/24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that there were missing handwashing signs in Bunny room, Bees room and Turtle room.
On 2-7-24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that the infant room did not have a complete infant feeding schedule posted.
On 2/7/24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that a few sippy cups were missing labels.
On 9/22/2023 Compliant alleged that two five year old children were playing with plastic bags over their heads. Teacher was notified at the time of the incident and did not redirect children to put the plastic bags away out of harm of children. Teacher seemed to not be supervising in the classroom.
On 9/22/2023 Compliant alleged that two five year old children were playing with plastic bags over their heads. Teacher was notified at the time of the incident and did not redirect children to put the plastic bags away out of harm of children.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 revealed that they were considered a provisional hire and they were caring for children unsupervised.
At the time of the inspection in the room known as "Turtles" an aerosol can of insect repellent was in an unlocked cabinet and accessible to the children.
At the time of the inspection in the room known as "The ducks" there was exposed plaster and peeling paint.
At the time of the inspection in the room known as "The Bees" there was no handwashing sign.
The following rooms did not have lidded waste receptacles at the time of the inspection: "Bear Cubs, Bees, Turtles"
At the time of the inspection the means of egress serving as an exit of the room known as "the ducks" was obstructed by trash and defunct garden equipment.
At the time of the inspection the following rooms did not have a thermometer in their refrigerator: "Bunnies, Ducks"
At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons were lacking in current valid health assesments. Staff persons #4 and #5.
At the time of the inspection the records of the following children #6 and #7, all having been in care at the facility over 60 days, were lacking in current valid health assessments.
At the time of the inspection the records of the following people, all having served the facility over 90 days, were lacking in proof of the completion of the required pediatric first aid and CPR. Staff persons #1, #2, #3, #5, and #6 The record of staff person #5 did not have proof of having completed the health and safety training required.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person # 6 was lacking the proof of education required to qualify them for the position they have been identified to serve the facility as.
At the time of the inspection the emergency contact forms of the following children (in care on the day of the inspection) were lacking in the consents required prior to admission: Child #2, #3, #6, #7
At the time of the inspection the records of the following children had emergency contact forms lacking insurance policy information required. #1, #3, #5
At the time of the inspection the financial agreement of child #6 was neither dated nor signed.
At the time of the inspection the emergency contact forms of the following children (in care on the day of the inspection) were lacking in the consents required prior to admission: Child #2, #3, #6, #7
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person # 5 did not include the National Sex Offender Clearance Letter, the records of staff person's # 3 and # 4 had disclosure statements that were not complete.
At the time of the inspection the 3 year old room had a group of 9 children, all in the care of staff member #1; the record of staff member #1 did not include qualifications for any position other than Aide. The staff Data Worksheet did not indicate a level for staff person #1 at the time of the inspection.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 had a health assessment dated and signed over 24 months in the past.
At the time of the inspection the emergency contact for child #1 was not located in the room where they were being cared for.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $73.00 | $63.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $66.00 | $52.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $66.00 | $52.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $62.00 | $50.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $53.00 | $44.00 |
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 Central Bucks Children Academy 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 Oct 16, 2023 (supervision): “On 9/22/2023 Compliant alleged that two five year old children were playing with plastic bags over their heads. Teacher was notified at the time of the incident and did not redirect children to put the plastic bags away…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Central Bucks Children Academy?
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 Central Bucks Children Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 3, effective May 8, 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 Central Bucks Children Academy compare with other daycares in Warrington?
It is #13 of 13 centers in Warrington by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Central Bucks Children Academy last inspected?
Feb 25, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Central Bucks Children Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $73.00 for infant, $66.00 for young toddler, $66.00 for older toddler, $62.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Central Bucks Children Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Central Bucks Children Academy.
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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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