Chester County Intermediate Unit · 280 Pennocks Bridge Rd, West Grove
Chester County Intermediate Unit is a certified child care center in West Grove, PA, with capacity for 85 children. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 1 violation, which was not core-safety. It came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 11 centers in West Grove and has fewer citations per inspection than 92% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
On 9/2/26, during the renewal inspection the outlets in classrooms A125 over the sink, and in A111 right side of room, did not contain a protective cover.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 1 other citation, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Chester County Intermediate Unit?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Chester County Intermediate Unit since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
How does Chester County Intermediate Unit compare with other daycares in West Grove?
It is #1 of 11 centers in West Grove by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 92% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Chester County Intermediate Unit last inspected?
Sep 2, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation 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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