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Childworks

1574 Sumneytown Pike, Kulpsville, PA 19443 · Montgomery County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 4 (accredited)

Childworks is a certified child care center in Kulpsville, PA, with capacity for 60 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 25 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (8 of 25). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #234 of 403 centers in Montgomery County and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 54% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #234 of 403 centers in Montgomery County
2 Core-safety citations
23 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
25 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 22, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jan 22, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jun 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jan 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jan 31, 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 8
Building & playground safety 6
Background checks 2
Health & medication 2
Emergency preparedness 2
Training & qualifications 2
Transportation 1
Food & feeding 1
Other standards 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jan 22, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
On 1/22/26, at time of inspection, Staff #1 file contained an NSOR clearance dated more than 60 months. Staff #1 NSOR clearance was dated 7/8/20. Additionally, Staff #2 file did not contain results of PA Criminal Clearance as required by CPSL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2026): “Results of PA Criminal Clearance stating "no record" was obtained for Staff #2 on 1/22/26. Staff #1 will be removed from a childcare position until NSOR clearance is obtained.”
Citation Jan 22, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
On 1/22/26, at time of inspection, uncovered electrical outlets accessible to children were observed on a power strip located on the floor in the PK room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 25, 2026): “Protective receptacle covers have been placed on all electrical outlets accessible to children.”
Citation Jan 22, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
On 1/22/26, at time of inspection, hand sanitizer instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed accessible to children on a shelf in the PK room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 25, 2026): “The hand sanitizer was removed at time of inspection and placed in an area inaccessible to children. All toxic material will be kept locked on inaccessible to children.”
Citation Jan 22, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No portable space heaters 55 Pa. Code §3270.92(a)
On 1/22/26, at time of inspection, a portable heater was observed in the facility's office.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 25, 2026): “Space heaters will not be used in the facility.”
Citation Jan 22, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Written instructions/Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(2)/3270.133(5)
On 1/22/26, at time of inspection, an EpiPen belonging to Child #1 was observed in the Older Toddler Room. The EpiPen was not in the original box and did not contain a prescription label. Additionally, EpiPens belonging to Child #2 (PS Room) and Child #3 (PK Room) were expired.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 25, 2026): “Two families were notified to provide new unexpired EpiPens and a prescription label where one was needed.”
Citation Jan 22, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(7)
On 1/22/26, at time of inspection, Staff #3 acknowledged that an original injury/accident report is not given to the parent on the day of the incident. Additionally, a copy of the injury/accident report is not retained in the child's file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 25, 2026): “All incident reports will be completed in triplicate with original given to the parent.”
Citation Jun 5, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
At the time of inspection, the facility did not have documentation of the required monthly testing of the facility's fire alarm system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 11, 2025): “On June 11th, a fire drill was conducted. The building was alerted to the drill by setting off the alarm bells. The sound of the bells was heard, loud and clear.”
Citation Jan 7, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
At the time of inspection, the facility's multipurpose/gross motor room first aid kit did not have the required tweezers, sterile gauze pads and tape.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2025): “Tweezers, sterile gauze, and tape were replaced in the gross motor room/multipurpose room 1st aid kit.”
Citation Jan 7, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
At the time of inspection, child #1 did not have a health assessment that included a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2025): “The healthy child statement was omitted from the original health report. The physician was contacted to add the information (see attached).”
Citation Jan 7, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
At the time of inspection, the facility did not have documented verification of the required annual emergency drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2025): “Inspection report dated 1.16.2024 and Emergency Drill Log attached.”
Citation Jan 7, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
At the time of inspection, the facility did not have documented verification that the annual emergency plan updates were sent to the county's emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2025): “A copy of the updated emergency plan was emailed to the local municipality and county emergency management agency (see attached).”
Citation Jan 7, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
At the time of inspection, the facility had not submitted in writing to the facility's local traffic safety authorities of the facility's location and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2025): “On 1.7.25 a letter was emailed to the Chief of Police to inform them of our facility's location and use of pedestrian and vehicular routes.”
Citation Jan 7, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of inspection, the facility's Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment policy did not speak to strategies for coping with difficult infants/toddlers. The policy also did not speak to prevention and identification of child maltreatment. The facility's Emergency Plan did not address continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2025): “The Childworks "Health Protection in Childcare" Policy was updated to include precautions and techniques for teachers coping with difficult children and identifying and preventing maltreatment. The Emergency Plan was updated to include modifying and continuity of operations after close down (see…”
Citation Jan 7, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
At the time of inspection, staff person #1, did not have documentation of 12 completed annual clock hours of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2025): “Verification of staff person #1's additional childcare training hours were obtained (see attached).”
Citation Jan 18, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
While conducted the renewal inspection on 1/18/24 it was informed that children's lunches contained ice packs and available refrigerator was not being used.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 22, 2024): “Moving forward, upon arrival children's lunch boxes will be placed in the refrigerator until needed.”
Citation Jan 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During the inspection on 1/23/2023 the hot water temperature in the Red Classroom measured 110.8° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2023): “Provider turned the hot water tank down so that the hot water temperature will not exceed 110° F.”
Citation Jan 17, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Associate's + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During the inspection on 1/23/2023 the file records for staff person #1 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2023): “Provider will update the file records for staff persons #1 to include verification of childcare experience.”
Citation Jan 17, 2023 Inspection Other standards
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
During the inspection on 1/23/2023 the Blue Classroom did not have a daily schedule.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2023): “Provider posted a daily schedule in the Blue Classroom.”
Citation Jan 17, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
During the inspection on 1/23/2023 the file record for child # 5 did not include an agreement that specified the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2023): “Provider updated the file record for child #5 to include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Citation Jan 17, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During the inspection on 1/23/2023 the file record for child # 1 did not include the address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2023): “Provider updated the file record for child # 1 to include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Jan 17, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the inspection on 1/23/2023 the file record for child # 3 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2023): “Provider updated the file record for child #3 to include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Jan 17, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
During the inspection on 1/23/2023 the file records for child# 2, 3 and 6 did not include a review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2023): “Provider will update the file record for child #2,3 and 6 to include a review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.”
Core safety Jan 31, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the electronic inspection on 2/14/2022 the file record for staff person #1 did not include an appropriate/acceptable FBI clearance. Facility Person #1--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2022): “Staff person #1 will immediately schedule the appropriate FBI clearances and will return to work after receiving acceptable results”
Citation Jan 31, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the electronic inspection on 2/14/2022 the file record for child # 1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2022): “The family will be contacted to provide all information for their emergency contact persons. When received this information will be added to the child's form.”
Citation Jan 31, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
During the electronic inspection on 2/14/2022 the file record for staff person # 2 did not include acceptable verification of education, the degree observed did not identify the study/major of the degree conferred.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2022): “Staff person#2 will contact their college to get transcripts to verify the information on their diploma.”

“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
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $58.00 $29.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $54.00 $27.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $54.00 $27.00

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 60 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 26, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4 (accredited)
since Sep 30, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Childworks INC
Hours Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–2:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 361-1234
State certificate # CER-00252179
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Common questions

Has Childworks had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Jan 22, 2026 (background checks): “On 1/22/26, at time of inspection, Staff #1 file contained an NSOR clearance dated more than 60 months. Staff #1 NSOR clearance was dated 7/8/20. Additionally, Staff #2 file did not contain results of PA Criminal…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Childworks?

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

What is Childworks’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4 (accredited), effective Sep 30, 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 Childworks compare with other daycares in Montgomery County?

It is tied for #234 of 403 centers in Montgomery County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Childworks last inspected?

Jan 22, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Childworks cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $58.00 for older toddler, $54.00 for preschool, $54.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Childworks?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Childworks INC.

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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