Central Bucks Community School-Cold Spring Elem
Central Bucks Community School-Cold Spring Elem is a certified child care center in Doylestown, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 3 violations, all of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for background checks (2 of 3). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #7 of 23 centers in Doylestown and has fewer citations per inspection than 89% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During renewal inspection on January 7, 2026, the record of staff #1 did not contain out of state clearances for the state of New Jersey, as required under the CPSL.
During renewal inspection on January 7, 2026, staff were not able to sufficiently name and identify the whereabouts of the children in their assigned supervision groups.
During renewal inspection on January 30, 2025, the records of staff #1 and 2 contained FBI clearances obtained through the Department of Education, which are no longer accepted by DHS according to the CPSL.
“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.) | $27.71 | $27.71 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $27.71 | $27.71 |
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 Community School-Cold Spring Elem 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 Jan 7, 2026 (background checks): “During renewal inspection on January 7, 2026, the record of staff #1 did not contain out of state clearances for the state of New Jersey, as required under the CPSL.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Central Bucks Community School-Cold Spring Elem?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Central Bucks Community School-Cold Spring Elem since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Central Bucks Community School-Cold Spring Elem’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Nov 6, 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 Central Bucks Community School-Cold Spring Elem compare with other daycares in Doylestown?
It is tied for #7 of 23 centers in Doylestown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 89% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Central Bucks Community School-Cold Spring Elem last inspected?
May 27, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Central Bucks Community School-Cold Spring Elem cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $27.71 for young school-age, $27.71 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Central Bucks Community School-Cold Spring Elem?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Central Bucks School District.
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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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