Chelten Child Development Center
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
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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.
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.
At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have a signed disclosure statement documented in their record.
At time of inspection, Room # 204-206 was missing an outlet cover in the electrical outlets on the wall near the windows in classroom.
At time of inspection, the refrigerator in room # 201 and #206 both read above the required 45 degree temperature required.
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.
At time of inspection, room# 205 had chipped paint on the middle cabinet near sink with the zebra's decorated on it.
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.
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.
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.
While conducting a renewal inspection it was observed classrooms # 1 through 4 first aid kit did not include scissors or tweezers
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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
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.
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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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