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Children of God Educational Services LLC

414 Mill St, Bristol, PA 19007 · Bucks County
Keystone STAR 4

Children of God Educational Services LLC is a certified child care center in Bristol, PA, with capacity for 55 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 35 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (15 of 35). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 9 centers in Bristol and has more citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 53% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#4 of 9 centers in Bristol
4 Core-safety citations
31 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
35 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 4, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 4, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Aug 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Jul 2, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jul 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jul 28, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Jul 19, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 15
Building & playground safety 7
Health & medication 3
Emergency preparedness 3
Background checks 3
Training & qualifications 2
Food & feeding 1
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Aug 4, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
The refrigerator in 201 was 51° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 21, 2026): “Provider removed the refrigerator in question. We also installed a new thermometer in the new refrigerator. The refrigerator in 201 now read 41° F.”
Citation Aug 4, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(3)
-Health assessment for child 1 was expired (dated 4-8-25)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 2, 2026): “Health assessment for child 1 was received and placed in the child's file.”
Citation Aug 4, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
Last documented emergency drill was 6-6-25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 2, 2026): “Children of God conducted their emergency drill. The drill was reviewed and files.”
Core safety Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. State police and child abuse clearance for staff 2 and 5 were for volunteer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2025): “Staff 2 and 5 turned 18 and now have the proper state and child abuse clearance.”
Citation Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan. The emergency plan was missing continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “Continuity of operations plan was. In the future Children of God will make sure the continuity of operations plan is posted”
Citation Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During renewal inspection certification rep checked the water temperature in the bathroom near 414. the water temperature was 120° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2025): “Had the HVAC company change the water temperature.”
Citation Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in room 412 and wall damage near the entry door.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2025): “In the future Children of God will do an inspection to make sure there are zero areas of paint that is chipped.”
Citation Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1, 3 and 4 were missing TB test date
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2025): “In the future Children of God will ensure the TB test date is included and not just the physical date on the staff health assessment.”
Citation Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1 and 3 were missing operator/ parent signature and dates.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2025): “In the future children of God will make sure the FEE agreements is not missing operator/parent signatures or dates”
Citation Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Fee agreement for child 1,2,3 and 4 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2025): “in the future Children of God will insure the amount of the rate or fee to be charged per day or per week is filled out.”
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Citation Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1, 2,3 and 4 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2025): “In the future, Children of God will ensure the area on the fee agreement ahs the designated person by the parent whom the child may be released to.”
Citation Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1 and 4 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2025): “In the future Children of God will make sure on the fee agreement the date of the child's admission is written on the form.”
Citation Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Emergency contact for child 2 and 4 were missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2025): “In the future Children of God will make sure the work address and telephone numbers are provided and filled out on the emergency contact for upon enrollment of the child.”
Citation Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 4 was missing signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child and consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2025): “In the future Children of God will make sure the parent signs consent for emergency medical care and consent for administration of minor first aid procedure by our facility staff.”
Citation Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 4 was missing signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2025): “In the future Children of God will make sure parents sign the parental consent for transportation and walking excursions children of God does not do ANY swimming and wading activities but if we did offer this service we would make sure parent give consent by signing the emergency contact form.”
Citation Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 and 5 were missing verification of 2 years of child care experience. Staff 8 was missing 1 year experience of child care experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2025): “In the future Children of God will make sure that each staff member is in compliance with having 2 years experience of verified childcare experience”
Citation Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing 1 reference letter.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2025): “In the future Children of God will make sure there are 2 reference nonfamily letters for staff.”
Citation Aug 4, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 8 and a9 was missing 3 clock hours of child care training. Staff 10 was missing 10 clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2025): “The staff 8 & 9 did the 3 missing clock hours of childcare training and staff 10 completed training hours”
Citation Jul 2, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Certification Representative observed damaged paint and plaster in both classrooms
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2024): “Damaged paint and plaster in both classroom were repaired and staff will take account of it weekly and repair accordingly”
Core safety Jul 6, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 7/6/23 the file for staff person #1 did not include the required out of state clearances. The file for staff person # 2 did not include the NSOR clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2023): “In the future we will make sure all staff have their clearances for both pa and if they live in another state. Staff 1 will not work until clearances are placed on file.”
Citation Jul 6, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days/Written record 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9)
During the renewal inspection on 7/6/2023 the last fire drill logged was 5/1/23
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2023): “In the future the director will designate a staff person to conduct fire drills at least once every 60 days. This staff person will have a written record of the drills on file complete with the hypothetical location of the fire, evacuation time and the of the facility person and the number of…”
Citation Jul 6, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
During the renewal inspection on 7/6/2023 the daily schedule was not posted in each childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2023): “The daily schedule is posted in each classroom in the form of detailed lesson plans in every room.”
Citation Jul 6, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(1)
During the renewal inspection on 7/6/2023 the file for child #1 did not contain a current health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2023): “In the future we will ensure every child has a current health assessment for their file.”
Core safety Jul 28, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 7/28/2022 individuals #1 and #2 did not have a completed Disclosure statement, Mandated Training Certificate, FBI clearance or application PA criminal Clearance PA Child Abuse Clearance NSOR clearance or application. Staff person #4 did not have and FBI Clearance or application for FBI clearance on file at the facility. Staff person #2 did not have a DHS FBI clearance on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2022): “Staff persons #1 and #2 will not work in the facility until all CPSL clearance information is obtained. In the future all employees will have all clearances and disclosure statement, mandated reporter training certificate FBI and PA criminal and Pa Child Abuse and NSOR clearances as required by CPSL”
Citation Jul 28, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
During the renewal inspection on 7/28/2022 three first aid kits were observed on a table accessible to children in the main child care classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2022): “In the future first aid kits will be inaccessible to the children.”
Citation Jul 28, 2022 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)
During the renewal inspection on 7/28/2022 Individual #1 and #2 were observed having direct contact with the children and did not have a current health assessment on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2022): “In the future all employees will have their current health assessment on file at the faiclity.”
Citation Jul 28, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Measurement and use of indoor child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.61
During the renewal inspection on 7/28/2022 the operator disclosed that children were receiving care in two unmeasured classroom on the second floor of the building.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2022): “In the future children will be in measured classroom space. Have the space measured for care under DHS regulations. Children will not receive care in unmeasured space.”
Citation Jul 28, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
During the renewal inspection the operator did not have proof of purchase of the fire detection system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2022): “A copy of the fire attestation will be made available. In the future the fire detection devices will be in complianc with standards established under section of the act 62 fire code.”
Citation Jul 28, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection on 7/28/2022 staff persons #1 and #2 did not have verification of the Health and Safety training/and or Get Started with Center Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2022): “In the future Health staff will complete theSafety trainings are Get Started with Center Based care Building Block for Quality with in the first 90 days.”
Citation Jul 28, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection on 7/24/2022 the emergency contact forms for child #3 #4 and #5 did not include addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2022): “The child file will be updated and have no blank spaces and will be updated with the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Address for the release persons will be obtained from the parent of child #3 #4 and #5”
Citation Jul 28, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
During the renewal inspection on 7/28/2022 individual #1 and individual #2 - identified as volunteers did not have a file at the facility. They did not have the required CPSL clearances, health assessment, trainings and character references.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2022): “In the future all volunteers will have a file with all required CPSL clearances health assessment trainings and references as required.”
Citation Jul 28, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection on 7/28/2022 staff person #4 did not have verification of education on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2022): “In the future all staff members will have verification of education on file at the facility. The education for staff person #4 will be obtained and placed on file.”
Citation Jul 28, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection on 7/28/2022 individual #1 and #2 and staff persons #2 #3 and #4 did not have wo written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2022): “In the future written staff references of recommendation will be on file.”
Core safety Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
During the unannounced inspection on 7/19/2022 child #1 was observed working on a computer in an area that was not visible to the teachers in the classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2022): “In the future all children at the facility premises at the facility and excursions off the premises will be supervised at all times.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the unannounced inspection on 7/19/2022, cleaning products were observed on a table accessible to the children in the classroom and the electrical closet/maintenance closet was unlocked.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2022): “In the future cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in the kitchen area or container that is locked or made inaccessible.”

“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
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $60.00 $60.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $60.00 $60.00

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

Capacity 55 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Sep 29, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Sep 12, 2025 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts
Operator Children Of God Educational Services LLC
Hours Monday–Saturday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (877) 256-7852
State certificate # CER-00261562
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Common questions

Has Children of God Educational Services LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Aug 4, 2025 (background checks): “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. State police and child abuse clearance for staff 2 and 5 were for volunteer.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Children of God Educational Services LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Children of God Educational Services LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Children of God Educational Services LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Sep 12, 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 of God Educational Services LLC compare with other daycares in Bristol?

It is #4 of 9 centers in Bristol by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Children of God Educational Services LLC last inspected?

Aug 4, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Children of God Educational Services LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for young school-age, $60.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Children of God Educational Services LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Children Of God Educational Services 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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