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Charlestown Playhouse INC

2478 Charlestown Rd, Phoenixville, PA 19460 · Chester County
Keystone STAR 1

Charlestown Playhouse INC is a certified child care center in Phoenixville, PA, with capacity for 90 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 27 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (8 of 27). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 17 centers in Phoenixville and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 54% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#6 of 17 centers in Phoenixville
2 Core-safety citations
25 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
27 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 26, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Dec 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 19, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications 8
Records & paperwork 7
Health & medication 4
Building & playground safety 3
Emergency preparedness 3
Background checks 2

Citations, newest first

Citation Dec 3, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the files for staff #3 did not include the 10hr health and safety revised or original but did include the 1-hr health and safety training update that Since the 10-hr original and revised aren't available staff will need to obtain the 2-part 6-hr Health and Safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2025): “Provider will have staff #3 obtain the 2-part 6-hr health and safety training and have them supervised until part-1 of the training is completed.”
Citation Dec 3, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and the files for staff #1 did not include an updated Pediatric CPR/first aid training certificate. (last exp. 9/30/25)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2025): “Provider will have staff #1 trained in a PQAS certified pediatric CPR and first aid course given by a PQAS certified instructor. Staff #1 may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee.”
Citation Dec 3, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the initial inspection, certification representative reviewed 7 staff files and staff #2 file did not include a staff evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2025): “Provider will obtain the staff evaluation for staff #2.”
Core safety Jan 17, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the inspection the FBI clearance of staff person #5 did not meet the regulatory requirements for Child care (DHS). The record of staff person #6, having served the facility over 90 days, did not have a current Mandated Reporter training certification.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2025): “Staff person #5 will work only for the department of Ed side of the facility until such a time when the the FBI clearance in their staff record meet the regulatory requirements for Child care (DHS). Provider will update the record of staff person #6 with a current Mandated Reporter training…”
Citation Jan 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
At the time of the inspection the preschool room adjacent to the main entrance had a first aid kit that was accessable to the children in care, it was being stored on the shelf 3 feet from the floor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2025): “During the inspection in the preschool room adjacent to the main entrance the first aid kit that was moved to a higher shelf and made inaccessible to children in care..”
Citation Jan 17, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 was lacking a current valid health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2025): “provider immediately updated the record of child #2 with a current valid health assessment.”
Citation Jan 17, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
At the time of the inspection the records of staff person #3 and #4 were lacking current valid health assessments.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2025): “Provider will update the records of staff person #3 and #4 with current valid health assessments.”
Citation Jan 17, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 had a health assessment which did not include any TB test results
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2025): “Provider will update the record of staff person #1with TB test results”
Citation Jan 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
At the time of the inspection the provider did not have proof of the comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises, no current copy of the comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premise was on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2025): “Provider will submit proof of the comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises and a current copy of the comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premise will be printed and file at the facility.”
Citation Jan 17, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking a current first aid training certification.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2025): “Provider will update the record of staff person #2 with a current first aid training certification.”
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Citation Jan 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 did not have proof of the required review and update of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2025): “Provider will update the record of child #2 with proof of the required review and update of the emergency contact information and the financial agreement.”
Citation Jan 17, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking the proof of the required annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 12, 2025): “Provider will update the record of staff person #1 with the proof of the required annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Citation Apr 23, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/23/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1, 2 3,4 and 5 files contained an emergency contact form that did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2024): “Revise emergency contact form to include the requested the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Citation Apr 23, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/23/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1, 2,3,4 and 5 files included emergency contact forms that did not address the section for parental consent on swimming and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2024): “Revise emergency contact form to include the option for parents to opt out swimming and wading (or give consent).”
Citation Mar 28, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection on 3/28/23 there was missing electrical outlet cover observed in the green room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2023): “Electrical outlet was covered with protective cover.”
Citation Mar 28, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 3/28/23 there was no documentation of annual emergency drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2023): “Annual drill will be held with next 30 days.”
Citation Mar 28, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection on 03/28/23, the training record reviewed for staff person #1, staff person #2 and staff person #3 was missing Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update required by OCDEL by December 30, 2022
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2023): “Link for update has been shared with staff with request for certificate of completion to be sent to director within 30 days.”
Citation Mar 28, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
During the renewal inspection on 3/28/23 the child file reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 was child service report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2023): “Child 1-5 will receive child service report.”
Citation Mar 28, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection on 3/28/23 the emergency contact forms reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 was missing release person's address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2023): “Release person's address will be added to emergency authorization pick up form.”
Citation Mar 28, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection on 3/28/23 the fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 was not reviewed, updated and signed within 6-month time period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2023): “Parents will review and sign tuition payment plan.”
Core safety Aug 19, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for facility person #2 does not contain a DHS required FBI clearance. The requirement to have the FBI receipt on file was not met.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2022): “EMPLOYER #2 HAS COMPLETED THE PROCESS OF OBTAINING A FINGERPRINT BASED RECORD CHECK. WE ARE AWAITING RESULTS.”
Citation Aug 19, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 8/19/22, THERE WAS PEELING PAINT IN THE ORANGE ROOM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2022): “PAINT HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THE AREA MISSING PAINT IN THE ORANGE ROOM.”
Citation Aug 19, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
DURING THE INTITIAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 8/19/22, STAFF 1 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2022): “STAFF MEMBER RECEIVED HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND INFORMATION WAS SUBMITTED ON CORRECT FORM.”
Citation Aug 19, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 8/19/22, THE EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT STATE THE PLAN FOR LOCK-DOWN.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 2, 2022): “ACCOMMODATION FOR CHILDREN DURING AN EMERGENCY LOCK DOWN AND EMERGENCY EVACUATION INFORMATION HAS BEEN UPDATED IN OUR CLASSROOM EMERGENCY BINDERS AND SHARED WITH PARENTS IN HANDBOOK AND EMAIL.”
Citation Aug 19, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 8/19/22, THE FACILITY EMERGENCY PLAN WAS NOT SENT TO THE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY AND TO THE COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 2, 2022): “EMERGENCY PLAN WAS EMAILED TO LOCAL MUNICIPALITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.”
Citation Aug 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 8/19/22, STAFF 1 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSITION THEY HELD.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2022): “STAFF MEMBER #2 EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO PROVIDE EXPERIENCE ON FILE.”
Citation Aug 19, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)
DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION ON 8/19/22, STAFF 2 FILE DID NOT HAVE THE EXPERIENCE ON FILE FOR THE POSITION THEY HELD.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2022): “STAFF EMMBER #2 EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED TO PROVIDE EXPERIENCE ON FILE.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 90 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 1, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since May 5, 2023 · what STARS means
Operator Charlestown Playhouse INC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00249692
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Common questions

Has Charlestown Playhouse INC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 17, 2025 (background checks): “At the time of the inspection the FBI clearance of staff person #5 did not meet the regulatory requirements for Child care (DHS). The record of staff person #6, having served the facility over 90 days, did not have a…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Charlestown Playhouse INC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Charlestown Playhouse INC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Charlestown Playhouse INC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective May 5, 2023. 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 Charlestown Playhouse INC compare with other daycares in Phoenixville?

It is #6 of 17 centers in Phoenixville by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Charlestown Playhouse INC last inspected?

Aug 26, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.

Who runs Charlestown Playhouse INC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Charlestown Playhouse INC.

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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.

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