Child Development INC-Pottsville Center
Child Development INC-Pottsville Center is a certified child care center in Pottsville, PA, with capacity for 162 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 4 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (2 of 4). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 32 centers in Schuylkill County and has fewer citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Staff person #1 has completed first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) approved curriculum and the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training curriculum. See LIS code sheet. Staff person #2 did not complete Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the previous certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring on 12/31/2025, and the most recent training taken on 3/16/2026.
On 4/8/2025, a container of Lysol toilet bowl cleaner was seen in an unlocked cabinet underneath the sink in the bathroom that is used by the children in the Pre-K Counts 1 Classroom. The Lysol toilet bowl cleaner was labeled keep out of reach of children.
During the Renewal Inspection on 5/7/2024, the windows on the 2nd floor that are constructed to open in the HS1 and HSS3 classrooms all opened more than 6 inches.
During the Renewal Inspection on 5/7/2024, the inhaler for Child #1 was marked with an expiration date of April 2024.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $40.00 | $34.00 |
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 Child Development INC-Pottsville Center had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 4 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Child Development INC-Pottsville Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Child Development INC-Pottsville Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Child Development INC-Pottsville Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Sep 3, 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 Child Development INC-Pottsville Center compare with other daycares in Schuylkill County?
It is #3 of 32 centers in Schuylkill County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Child Development INC-Pottsville Center last inspected?
Apr 2, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Child Development INC-Pottsville Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $40.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Child Development INC-Pottsville Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Child Development 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.
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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