Chester County Intermediate Unit · 1520a E Lincoln Hwy, Coatesville
Chester County Intermediate Unit is a certified child care center in Coatesville, PA, with capacity for 48 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 4 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (3 of 4). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 14 centers in Coatesville and has fewer citations per inspection than 91% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
On 4/1/25, It was witnessed and reported that Staff person #1 grabbed Child #1 just below his wrist and forcefully take him down from the table
On 11/5/24 during the renewal inspection, the older toddler bathroom was cluttered and used as a storage space for classroom furniture and items.
On 1/9/23, during the renewal inspection, the soap was missing from the infant room first aid kit, water was missing from Toddler first aid travel kit, and the soap was missing from the first aid kit in the new space.
On 1/9/23, during the renewal inspection, certification rep. observed chipping paint on the baseboard in gross motor room in the new childcare space.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $78.93 | $78.93 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $78.93 | $78.93 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $74.85 | $74.85 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $72.25 | $72.25 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $67.20 | $67.20 |
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 Chester County Intermediate Unit had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Apr 8, 2025 (caregiver conduct): “On 4/1/25, It was witnessed and reported that Staff person #1 grabbed Child #1 just below his wrist and forcefully take him down from the table” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Chester County Intermediate Unit?
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 Chester County Intermediate Unit’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Nov 26, 2025. 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 Chester County Intermediate Unit compare with other daycares in Coatesville?
It is #5 of 14 centers in Coatesville by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 91% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Chester County Intermediate Unit last inspected?
Sep 3, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Chester County Intermediate Unit cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $78.93 for newborn, $78.93 for infant, $74.85 for young toddler, $72.25 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Chester County Intermediate Unit?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Chester County Intermediate Unit.
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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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