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Chelten Child Development Center

1601 Limekiln Pike, Dresher, PA 19025 · Montgomery County
Keystone STAR 4

Chelten Child Development Center is a certified child care center in Dresher, PA, with capacity for 207 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 16 violations, 2 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 #2 of 5 centers in Dresher and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 70% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#2 of 5 centers in Dresher
2 Core-safety citations
14 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
16 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 20, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 15, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 22, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 1, 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

Building & playground safety 5
Records & paperwork 5
Background checks 2
Training & qualifications 2
Food & feeding 1
Health & medication 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Mar 20, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
At time of inspection, the operator did not have the name and phone number of the local hospital posted at each room with a telephone in facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2026): “Once this was brought to our attention, we corrected this oversight and created a label with the local hospital name and phone number to place on the existing emergency phone number postings in each childcare room in facility.”
Citation Mar 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
At time of inspection, the parents of child #1 did not provide a signature consenting for permission to administer minor first and emergency medical care as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2025): “The parent of child #1 shall be asked to provide a signature giving consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid.”
Core safety Aug 15, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have a signed disclosure statement documented in their record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2024): “Staff person #1 shall have a signed disclosure statement and it shall be documented in their record as required per regulations.”
Citation Aug 15, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
At time of inspection, Room # 204-206 was missing an outlet cover in the electrical outlets on the wall near the windows in classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 15, 2024): “Outlet cover for electrical outlet was covered at time of inspection and shall remained covered when children are in care at facility.”
Citation Aug 15, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
At time of inspection, the refrigerator in room # 201 and #206 both read above the required 45 degree temperature required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2024): “The temperature gage in both refrigerators have been lowered to maintain the 45-degree temperature or less as required per regulations.”
Citation Aug 15, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
At time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have two years of experience documented in their record to help qualify them for the position of Assistant Group Supervisor at facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 9, 2024): “Staff person #2 shall be required to provide proof of 2 years of experience working in childcare to help quality her for her position at facility.”
Citation Apr 3, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.77(a)
At time of inspection, room# 205 had chipped paint on the middle cabinet near sink with the zebra's decorated on it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2024): “The cabinet in room #205 shall be repaired/repainted and there shall be no chipped paint in facility as required per regulations.”
Citation Apr 3, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(7)
At time of inspection, child #2 did not have names of release person documented on agreement form. In addition, child #1 did not have all the names, address and phone number of the persons to whom the child may be release to documented on their emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2024): “The parents of both children #1 and #2 shall provide the required information listed on their agreement and emergency contact including the information of the person/persons to whom their children can be released as per regulations.”
Citation Apr 3, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
At time of inspection, indoor large muscle activity room #201 had children occupying the space. However, the emergency contact forms for the children in care were not present at time of inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2024): “The emergency contact forms shall be placed in room #201 for all the children in the facility who may occupy the space to ensure that the emergency contact forms are in the space as required per regulations.”
Core safety Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
While conducting a renewal inspection it was observed staff persons # 11file did not include FBI clearance, and staff person #12 file did not include child abuse clearances.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2023): “Provider will have staff apply for FBI clearance.”
Citation Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
While conducting a renewal inspection it was observed classrooms # 1 through 4 first aid kit did not include scissors or tweezers
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2023): “Classroom staff will replace all missing items to first aid kits.”
Citation Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
While conducting a renewal inspection it was observed that staff person # 13 file did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2023): “Verification was completed and placed in staff files.”
Citation Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
While conducting a renewal inspection it was observed staff persons# 1 through 10 file did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2023): “Staff will provider references letters and they will be placed in files.”
Citation Apr 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At time of inspection, there was an unmounted cubby being used by the children outside of room # 413 which needed to be mounted to prevent it from possibly falling over and being a hazard to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2022): “After the unmounted cubby was brought to our attention it was mounted and made safe immediately by one of our maintenance staff to prevent it from falling over and being a hazard.”
Citation Apr 1, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Age appropriate screenings complete/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(8)/3270.131(e)(1)
At time of inspection, Child # 1-4 did not have updated immunization for influenza documented in their records or immunization exemptions forms signed by the parent documented in their records.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2022): “The parents of child # 1-4 shall provided updated immunization records with immunization for influenza documented and/or shall submit letters for exemption.”
Citation Apr 1, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv)
Staff person # 1 and #2 both with diploma's obtained outside of the United States did not have required educational evaluations completed to qualify them for their positions as AGS at facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2022): “Staff person #1 and #2 are in the process of having their diploma's evaluated by an acceptable agency and once information is received it shall be documented in their record to help qualify them for their positions as AGS at facility.”

“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
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $81.81 $61.67
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $81.81 $61.67
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $76.51 $57.44
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $71.26 $53.49

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

Capacity 207 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 30, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Aug 12, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Chelten Baptist Church
Hours Monday–Friday 7:15 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 646-5596
State certificate # CER-00253493
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Common questions

Has Chelten Child Development Center 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 Aug 15, 2024 (background checks): “At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have a signed disclosure statement documented in their record.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Chelten Child Development Center?

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

What is Chelten Child Development Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Aug 12, 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 Chelten Child Development Center compare with other daycares in Dresher?

It is #2 of 5 centers in Dresher by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 70% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Chelten Child Development Center last inspected?

Mar 20, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Chelten Child Development Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $81.81 for infant, $81.81 for young toddler, $76.51 for older toddler, $71.26 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Chelten Child Development Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Chelten Baptist Church.

Certified centers nearby

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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