Children Central
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
At the time of renewal inspection, toys (dolls/playhouses) and yellow chairs used by children in Toddlers, Toddlers 2 and Twaddlers rooms were dirty.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact forms were not updated in each child care space.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
At the time of renewal inspection on 4/30/24, a toilet area in The Village room had unlidded waste receptacle.
At the time of renewal inspection on 4/30/24, Epi pen of child #1 from Preschool Room expired on 1/2024.
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.
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.
Staff 2's health report did not state if the staff was suitable to work with children.
Staff 3 did not have proof of education on file, at the time of the inspection.
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.
“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) | $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
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.
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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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