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Chrichelles Childcare LLC · Portersville

2694 Perry Hwy, Portersville, PA 16051 · Lawrence County
Keystone STAR 2

Chrichelles Childcare LLC is a certified child care center in Portersville, PA, with capacity for 22 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 40 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (10 of 40). 6 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #11 of 24 centers in Lawrence County and has more citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 72% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#11 of 24 centers in Lawrence County
2 Core-safety citations
38 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
40 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 10, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Nov 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 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

Building & playground safety 10
Health & medication 9
Records & paperwork 8
Emergency preparedness 6
Training & qualifications 4
Background checks 2
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Mar 10, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
The current health report on file for Child #1, an older toddler, was dated 2/27/26 which was obtained more than 12 months from the previous health report dated 10/7/24. The current health report on file for Child #2, a preschooler, was dated 2/24/26 which was obtained more than 12 months from the previous health report dated 12/12/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2026): “We now have current health reports on file for all these students.”
Citation Mar 10, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
Documentation of the fire alarm system test showed more than 30 days between testing (12/3/25 and 1/7/26).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2026): “We are currently under compliance for our fire alarm system testing.”
Citation Mar 10, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
The most recent growth and development update on file for Child #2 was completed on 2/5/24, more than 6 months ago.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2026): “We have now completed and signed a current child service report for my daughter. We have added it to her child file.”
Citation Mar 10, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked 1 of the 12 required annual training hours for the most recent review period, January 2025-January 2026.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 25, 2026): “The staff member has since completed her one hour of training.”
Citation Nov 20, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
The bathroom sink/vanity as well as the ceiling above the tub displayed signs from water damage. The front right corner of the vanity had exposed wood/particle board which was peeling. The ceiling tile above the tub was sagging and had brown water marks on it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2025): “We replaced the drop-down ceiling tile with a new ceiling tile, and we used a wrap around the sink where the vanity corner needed recovered.”
Citation Nov 20, 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)
Documentation of the fire alarm system test shows more than 30 days between testing. (6/2/25 and 7/8/25)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2025): “We are currently in compliance with testing our fire system.”
Core safety Mar 19, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for Staff Person #1 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a PA State Police Clearance dated 9/24/24 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous State Police Clearance dated 4/9/19; PA Child Abuse Clearance dated 10/1/24 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous Child Abuse Clearance dated 3/7/19; DHS FBI Clearance dated 9/12/24 which was obtained more than 60 days from the previous FBI Clearance dated 1/24/19.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2025): “The staff member has obtained all current clearances before the time of this inspection occurring. We updated all of the clearances as she was a re-hire and will ensure in the future to complete a staff data sheet at the time of onboarding for all staff members regardless of re-hiring. This was a…”
Citation Mar 19, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.21/3270.76
On 3/19/25, several free-range chickens were observed in the outdoor playspace. Chicken feces was observed on the ground of the outdoor playspace. Per staff statements the chickens are able to access the playspace without restriction. The chickens are not removed from the playspace prior to children utilizing the outdoor playspace.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2025): “On 3/19/25 during our time of state inspection the solution agreed upon in regard to the states concern that chickens, pose a possible threat to health and safety of children, is ensuring the play yard gate be closed. We reviewed the regulations in regard to childcares and chicken involvement with…”
Citation Mar 19, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked documentation of emergency plan training at the time of initial employment. (See LIS Code sheet)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2025): “The staff member has since obtained a current emergency plan training and it's on file.”
Citation Mar 19, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
In the Garage Space, there was a hole in the wall under the window facing the road as well as two holes under the large double windows facing the wooded area. The wood on the bottom of the closet in the Main Space was splintered. The indoor/outdoor carpet covering the surface of the outdoor play space was bunched up creating a tripping hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2025): “In our infant/toddler room we had removed a baby gate and have since patched and painted to repair the wall from the baby gate installation. We have added a covering around the bottom of the doors to protect against the possibility of children grabbing the bottom of the doors and possibly receiving…”
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Citation Mar 19, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
There was peeling paint on the trim of the outside of the sliding glass door into the Main Space as well as inside the sliding glass door near the bottom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2025): “Due to this area being a little heavier trafficked we were able to fix this at the time of inspection by taping over the spots of peeling paint.”
Citation Mar 19, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
In the Garage Space, used for infants and toddlers, there were several foam blocks observed to have bite marks on them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2025): “In the infant and toddler classroom we removed the foam blocks at the time of the inspection. To clarify for any potential parent enrollments the term "garage space" is being referenced but it is a beautiful classroom that has been inspected by local municipality and has an occupancy permit. This…”
Citation Mar 19, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)/3270.181(c)
The files for Child #3 and Child #5, both younger toddlers at the time (See LIS Code Sheet), lacked updated health reports. The file for Child #3 contained a health assessment dated 3/18/25 more than 6 months since the previous health assessment dated 1/24/24. The file for Child #5 contained a health assessment dated 10/8/24 more than 6 months since the previous health assessment dated 5/3/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2025): “All children have a current health assessment on file.”
Citation Mar 19, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e)
The facility's emergency plan and parent letter explaining the emergency procedures lacked accommodations for children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2025): “Our emergency plan did not detail meeting the need for chronic medical conditions, it had a plan for children with disabilities. We learned the importance of adding and addressing the plan to meet the needs to include chronic medical conditions, as it may be different then the vague definition of a…”
Citation Mar 19, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The file for Staff Person #1 contained a mandated reporter training dated 9/16/24 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous training dated 2/2/19.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2025): “The staff member has a current mandated reporter training on file.”
Citation Mar 19, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
The files for child #1, #2, #3, #4 & #5 contained developmental evaluations dated more than 6 months from the previous report. The file for Child #1 contained a developmental evaluation dated 3/11/25 more than 6 months from the previous report dated 2/15/24. The file for Child #2 contained a developmental evaluation dated 3/11/25 more than 6 months from the previous report dated 2/15/24. The file for Child #3 contained a developmental evaluation dated 3/11/25 more than 6 months from the previous report dated 2/15/24. The file for Child #4 contained a developmental evaluation dated for 3/8/25 more than 6 months from the previous report dated 4/5/23. The file for Child #5 contained a developmental evaluation dated 3/11/25 more than 6 months from the previous report dated 2/15/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2025): “The children all have a current child development evaluation on file. We have added a third renewal date in addition to our two renewals for the child service reports to ensure students are not missed in the future.”
Core safety Mar 5, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The file of staff person #2, employed for more than 45 days (see coded LIS sheet), contained the receipt for the PA state police clearance and did not contain the "Response for Criminal Record Check" with a dissemination date. The completed clearance was immediately obtained by the operator and placed in the file of staff person #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2024): “We have obtained the proper State Police clearance. We realize now that the page we had stated no record but was not the full certificate.”
Citation Mar 5, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
The file of staff person #1, employed with the legal entity for more than 90 days (see coded LIS sheet), contained documentation of emergency plan training dated 2/16/2024 for the Slippery Rock location and did not contain documentation of emergency plan training for the Portersville location.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2024): “The staff member has been provider the correct emergency plan update on March 8th of 2024.”
Citation Mar 5, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
The health assessment of child #2, a young toddler at the time (see coded LIS sheet), was dated 5/6/2023 and an updated health assessment was dated 2/16/2024, exceeding 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2024): “We have a current health report on file and will continue to request updates more frequently.”
Citation Mar 5, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The current health assessment of staff person #1 was dated 8/22/2023, which was more than 24 months from the previous assessment which was dated 11/11/2020.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2024): “We have since received the updated health assessment.”
Citation Mar 5, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
A pink bottle in the infant classroom was not labeled with the name of the child for whom it was intended.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2024): “The staff labeled the bottle, and we brought better waterproof labels for the staff to use to ensure the labels stay on.”
Citation Mar 5, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
The health assessment of child #4 was dated 3/4/2024, which was more than 60 days from their start date at the facility (see coded LIS sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2024): “The child has a current health assessment on file at this time.”
Citation Mar 5, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
Documentation of the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided were dated more than 6 months apart for child #1 and #2 and child #3 contained a child service report dated 2/1/2024 and did not contain documentation of any prior.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2024): “It was an over site that child service reports were required again since being paused during Covid time. The child service requirement is now current.”
Citation Mar 5, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Child's name, birth date 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(1)
The emergency contact form of child #4 did not contain the child's date of birth.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2024): “We have since added the child's name and date of birth upon receiving permission from the parent.”
Citation Mar 5, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The emergency contact form of child #4 did not contain the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2024): “With the parent's permission we added the child's medical information to the form.”
Citation Mar 5, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain the work address or work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 18, 2024): “Upon requesting the parents' permission, the parent's work addresses, and telephone numbers have been added to the form.”
Citation Mar 5, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
Documentation of the review and/or update to the emergency contact form and financial agreement by the parent for child #1 and #2 exceeded 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2024): “We currently have updated emergency contact forms and financial agreements. We want to ensure to maintain the compliance of the 6 month updates.”
Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The emergency plan did not contain a contingency plan to help strategize how to pay for repairs, pay staff, and continue to run the business after a disaster or emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2023): “We have created an emergency plan that contains the required information and added it or our existing plan.”
Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
An exit door in the preschool space was obstructed by 2 large bins of blocks.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2023): “We moved the items away from the extra set of double doors to create an open space in front of them. It was an oversight because we do not use these doors. We understand now that all doors including additional doors have to be clear of obstacles.”
Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
The cold-water handle of the sink in a play kitchen was broken exposing the children to rough edges in the infant/toddler classroom. A red bin containing blocks in the preschool classroom had a broken handle and was cracked down the side which created a pinch point.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2023): “We replaced the toddler room kitchen with a brand-new kitchen. We also replaced the rubber jumbo totes with material/fabric totes.”
Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)
The immunization records of child #2, 3 and 5 did not contain a current influenza vaccination in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP or an acceptable exemption.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 31, 2023): “We are working towards uploading all of the shots from the health report onto the Bright-Wheel. It is our software that will tell us if a child is missing vaccines.”
Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)
The facility did not have written parental consent to administer an Epi-Pen to the child the medication is prescribed to in the event of an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2023): “We received the parent permission. The child had it listed on her health report from her doctor as a medication. She also had the prescription and the original box it came in. It was an oversight that we did not have the additional parent note on file. We received the parent permission and have…”
Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(2)
The emergency plan did not include evacuation routes to the location away from the facility in the event of an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2023): “I looked for the map that used to be inside of our plan. When copying it for the required departments I misplaced the map.”
Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The required one-hour health and safety update for facility persons who took the 6 or 10 hour health and safety training on Better Kid Care was completed after 12/30/2022 by facility person #1 (dated 3/2/2023), #2 (dated 3/9/2023), #3 (dated 2/28/2023) and #4 (dated 2/28/2023).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2023): “All staff have now completed their one-hour updates to add to the existing ten hours of Health and Safety Training to bring us into compliance.”
Citation Mar 8, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
Documentation of the review and/or updates of the emergency contact forms and financial agreements of child #1, 2, 3 and 4 exceeded 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2023): “We missed renewal on some of our children's updated forms. In the future we will aim to renew everyone on the same month and will remove any parents who are delayed in completing their renewals.”
Citation Mar 31, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
The file for Child #2 contained an immunization record that was lacking 2-3 doses of the Rotavirus Immunization.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 20, 2022): “I will double check that the child is un-able to obtain this vaccine. I will then make sure in the future that kids obtain vaccines.”
Citation Mar 31, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
The file for Child #1 contained a health assessment that was lacking a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2022): “The child's doctor sent back all of the child's required information. They just made a mistake when checking the boxes and skipped a required box. I have obtained the corrected health form for the child and filed it in the child's folder.”
Citation Mar 31, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
The emergency plan at the facility was lacking accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2022): “We have an emergency plan that includes all children, we have added the required specific lines into our plan to clarify how the staff will accommodate these individual groups.”
Citation Mar 31, 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)
The facility is lacking proof of purchase for the interconnected smoke detectors in the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2022): “We will keep the receipts in the future if we purchase new interconnected smoke detectors. Attestation form will be completed and a copy sent to Certification Rep and a copy kept in the fire drill file.”
Citation Mar 31, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
The file for Staff #1 contained 6 hours of training between the dates of 12/19/20-12/19/21 and an additional 3 hours dated 1/28/22, therefore lacking 6 total hours still needing to obtain 3 hours. The file for Staff #2 contained 6 hours of training between the dates of 12/19/20 and 12/19/21 and an additional 6 hours dated January 2022, therefore lacking 6 hours by 12/19/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2022): “Staff member is currently working to complete the missing trainings.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 22 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jun 25, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Dec 4, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Chrichelles Childcare LLC
Hours Tuesday 10:15 AM–2:30 PM; Thursday 10:15 AM–2:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (724) 368-4299
State certificate # CER-00253580
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Common questions

Has Chrichelles Childcare LLC 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 Mar 19, 2025 (background checks): “The file for Staff Person #1 (See LIS Code Sheet) contained a PA State Police Clearance dated 9/24/24 which was obtained more than 60 months from the previous State Police Clearance dated 4/9/19; PA Child Abuse…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Chrichelles Childcare LLC?

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

What is Chrichelles Childcare LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Dec 4, 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 Chrichelles Childcare LLC compare with other daycares in Lawrence County?

It is #11 of 24 centers in Lawrence County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Chrichelles Childcare LLC last inspected?

Mar 10, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Chrichelles Childcare LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Chrichelles Childcare 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.

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