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Children Central

882 Town Center Dr, Langhorne, PA 19047 · Bucks County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 4 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4

Children Central is a certified child care center in Langhorne, PA, with capacity for 165 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 4 complaint investigations. The state cited 29 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (7 of 29). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #11 of 14 centers in Langhorne and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 50% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#11 of 14 centers in Langhorne
5 Core-safety citations
24 Other citations
7 Inspections
4 Complaint investigations that found violations
29 citations from 11 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 6, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jul 28, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Apr 28, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 21, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Apr 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 11, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 13, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Apr 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 22, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Sep 9, 2021 · Report/investigation · 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 7
Records & paperwork 6
Training & qualifications 5
Health & medication 5
Background checks 3
Caregiver conduct 2
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Aug 6, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
At the time of inspection on 8/6/26 staff person #1 was reviewed. File of staff person #1 did not include current mandated reporter training. Mandated reporter training on file expired on 7/28/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2026): “Staff person #1 immediately completed mandated reporter training.”
Core safety Jul 28, 2026 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)/3270.113(c)
At the time of inspection on 8/6/26, video footage from 7/24/26 was reviewed. The footage showed staff person #1 picking up child #1 and placing the child on the changing table roughly. When child #1 attempted to raise her head, staff person #1 pushed the child's head back down onto the changing table.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2026): “Staff person #1 was terminated. Staff were retrained on the proper handling of children.”
Citation Apr 28, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency master file updated 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(e)
At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency information was not updated in each child care space. Each classroom had emergency contact forms that were updated by parents more than 6 months ago.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 1, 2026): “Copies will be made and distributed to the classroom.”
Core safety May 21, 2025 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
During the inspection conducted on May 22, 2025, video footage dated May 19, 2025 was reviewed. The following observations were noted: · In the footage, Staff Person #1 was seen pulling Child #1 roughly by the arm to remove the child from under a slide. Then, escorted the child to the fence. · When Child #1 attempted to scoot away from the fence, Staff #1 again grabbed the child by the arm and dragged the child back to the same area. · Later in the video, as the children were transitioning indoors, Staff #1 was observed once more grabbing Child #1 by the arm.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2025): “Staff person #1 was removed from the class, sent home and placed on suspension without pay. On 5/21/25 staff person #1 was terminated from Children Central.”
Core safety Apr 24, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #5 did not include a current state child abuse and neglect registry check from the state of New Jersey in which staff #5 resided within the last 5 years. File of staff person #8 did not include a current state child abuse and neglect registry check from the state of West Virginia in which staff #8 resided within the last 5 years. Both staff are not a provisional hire. File of facility person #12 included NSOR from 12/23/19 that was more than 60 months old.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2025): “All completed, #5-4/30/25, #8-4/29/25, #12 - 4/29/25. Staff will be removed from being with the children until completed.”
Citation Apr 24, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1, #4, #6, #7, #10, #11, #12 did not include written record that emergency plan training was conducted on an annual basis. Last emergency plan training staff person #1, #4, #6, #7, #10, #11, #12 received on 2/2/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2025): “All staff will be retrained in emergency plan.”
Citation Apr 24, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At the time of renewal inspection, the doors of the under the sink cabinets in Toddlers and Twaddlers rooms had laminate that was chipped, peeling and damaged.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Replace cabinets in both rooms.”
Citation Apr 24, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
At the time of renewal inspection observed peeling paint on the surface of adult rocking chair in infant room, a few areas of peeling paint near the mirror in Toddlers 2 room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “New pad was purchased.”
Citation Apr 24, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
At the time of renewal inspection, toys (dolls/playhouses) and yellow chairs used by children in Toddlers, Toddlers 2 and Twaddlers rooms were dirty.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “All items were cleaned.”
Citation Apr 24, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 included a health assessment conducted on 1/31/23 that was not valid since it was conducted more than 24 months ago. file of staff person #2 did not include initial health assessment with the results of initial tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2025): “Staff #1 is on maternity leave until September 1, Staff #1 will obtain physical before returning from leave. Staff #2 - 5/10/25.”
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Citation Apr 24, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)
At the time of renewal inspection, a health assessment on file for Staff #3 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Staff #3 will have doctor fill out correct form for employment when he returns from vacation on 5/15/25.”
Citation Apr 24, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)
At the time of renewal inspection observed that staff persons #9 have completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR in a curriculum that is not PQAS approved. Pediatric First aid and CPR on file of staff person #9 was from National CPR Foundation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 2, 2025): “Staff #9 will complete a PQAS approved class on 5/29/25.”
Citation Apr 24, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 included a staff evaluation that was conducted on 2/2024 more than 12 months ago. File of staff person #10 and #11 did not include staff evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Complete staff evaluation for PT and summer staff annually, #1 - completed 3/28/25, #10 and #11 - 5/23/25”
Citation Apr 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
At the time of the inspection, emergency contact information of child #1 and #2 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 14, 2025): “Had families complete the forms”
Citation Apr 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency master file updated 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(e)
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact forms were not updated in each child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2025): “Providers copied emergency contact forms from a master file and updated in each classroom.”
Citation Apr 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At the time of renewal inspection record of staff person #2 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, May 14, 2025): “Obtain needed documents.”
Citation Apr 24, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii)
At the time of renewal inspection file of staff person #7 and #10 did not include verification that staff obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff obtained 8.5 annual clock hours of child care training. File of staff person #10 included only 2 clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 16, 2025): “Maintain record of each employees training hours. This will allow follow-up.”
Citation Feb 11, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the inspection on 2/11/25, staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. Previously documented training on file being dated 12/29/19.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2025): “Staff person #2 completed mandated reporter training.”
Citation Feb 11, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
At the time of inspection on 2/11/25, file of staff person #1 did not contain an acceptable verification of education. File of staff person #1 included a diploma from Turkey which was not evaluated for US equivalency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2025): “The last day of employment will be 2/28/25. Until that time she will be supervised.”
Citation Apr 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
At the time of renewal inspection on 4/30/24, toxic antibacterial soap was located in under the sink cabinet in the bathroom located in Pre-K room (Room 1). All areas were accessible to children posing a potential hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2024): “A child proof lock was installed.”
Citation Apr 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At the time of renewal inspection on 4/30/24, two ceiling tiles in Pre-K room (Room #1) and three ceiling tiles in Infant room (Room #2) had visible signs of water damage. Children's step stool in front of sink in Pre-K room (Room #1) had a rubber mat that was no longer attached to bottom of the stool, enabling it to move around and slide exposing signs of rust. The cabinets under the sink in Pre-K room (Room #1) and Preschool Room (room #7) had laminate that was chipped, peeling and damaged. Hole in the wall observed behind the door in Young Toddlers room (Room #3)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2024): “Tiles will be replaced and hole will be filled and repaired. Stool was replaced 5/1/24.”
Citation Apr 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
At the time of renewal inspection on 4/30/24, a sign on which requirements to wash hands after toileting and before eating is written was not posted at the sink in The Village room bathroom in Preschool room (Room #7) and Room #8.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2024): “Signs have been posted.”
Citation Apr 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
At the time of renewal inspection on 4/30/24, a toilet area in The Village room had unlidded waste receptacle.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2024): “New receptacle with lid was placed in the bathroom.”
Citation Apr 30, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)
At the time of renewal inspection on 4/30/24, Epi pen of child #1 from Preschool Room expired on 1/2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2024): “Parent provided new Epi Pen.”
Citation Nov 13, 2023 Complaint investigation Health & medication
Locked 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(4)
At the time of the complaint investigation and according to self-reported non-compliance, one parent provided a juice cup with Motrin in it during drop off time. After placing the cup on the table accessible to children, child #1 and #2 drank from it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2023): “Parents will no longer be able to bring cups into school with anything in them. They will be filled at school by a staff person.”
Core safety Apr 13, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff 3 had an FBI clearance from the Department of Education, not the DHS clearance that is required, and staff 3 does not qualify as a provisional hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2023): “Staff 3 applied for the required DHS FBI Clearance, went and got fingerprinted, and will not be working with children until they receive the correct clearance.”
Citation Apr 13, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Information re: medical problems 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(4)
Staff 2's health report did not state if the staff was suitable to work with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2023): “Staff 2 will have a health report that states if they are suitable to work in childcare.”
Citation Apr 13, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
Staff 3 did not have proof of education on file, at the time of the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2023): “Staff 3 will obtain proof of education and it will be kept on file.”
Core safety Sep 9, 2021 Complaint investigation Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
STAFF PERSON 1 HIRED ON 8/30/21 AND STAFF 2 HIRED ON 7/21/21, THE FILE FOR STAFF 1 AND STAFF 2 DOES NOT CONTAIN A COMPLETED PSP CRIMINAL HISTORY CLEARANCE OR DHS REQUIRED FBI CLEARANCE. THERE WAS NO APPLICATION ON FILE FOR CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE OR NSOR. LE HAS APPROVED WAIVER ON FILE EFFECTIVE 1/7/2020, THE REQUIREMENTS WERE NOT MET. STAFF 2 WAS ALONE WITH CHILDREN AT NAPTIME.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 2, 2021): “STAFF 1 AND 2 MUST BE REMOVED FROM A CHILD CARE POSITION UNTIL ALL REQUIRED CLEARANCES ARE OBTAINED.”

“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

Violation found Jul 28, 2026 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found May 21, 2025 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Nov 13, 2023 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Sep 9, 2021 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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) $85.40 $72.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $85.40 $72.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $82.00 $66.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $77.00 $63.40
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $73.20 $60.40
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $73.20 $60.40

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 165 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 3, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Sep 27, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Children Central LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 752-9330
State certificate # CER-00257105
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Common questions

Has Children Central had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Jul 28, 2026 (caregiver conduct): “At the time of inspection on 8/6/26, video footage from 7/24/26 was reviewed. The footage showed staff person #1 picking up child #1 and placing the child on the changing table roughly. When child #1 attempted to raise…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Children Central?

Pennsylvania lists 4 complaint investigations 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 Children Central’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Sep 27, 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 Children Central compare with other daycares in Langhorne?

It is #11 of 14 centers in Langhorne by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Children Central last inspected?

Aug 6, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Children Central cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $85.40 for newborn, $85.40 for infant, $82.00 for young toddler, $77.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Children Central?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Children Central LLC.

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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