Chrichelles Childcare LLC · Portersville
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.
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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.
Documentation of the fire alarm system test showed more than 30 days between testing (12/3/25 and 1/7/26).
The most recent growth and development update on file for Child #2 was completed on 2/5/24, more than 6 months ago.
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.
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.
Documentation of the fire alarm system test shows more than 30 days between testing. (6/2/25 and 7/8/25)
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.
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.
The file for Staff Person #1 lacked documentation of emergency plan training at the time of initial employment. (See LIS Code sheet)
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.
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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.
In the Garage Space, used for infants and toddlers, there were several foam blocks observed to have bite marks on them.
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.
The facility's emergency plan and parent letter explaining the emergency procedures lacked accommodations for children with chronic medical conditions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A pink bottle in the infant classroom was not labeled with the name of the child for whom it was intended.
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).
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.
The emergency contact form of child #4 did not contain the child's date of birth.
The emergency contact form of child #4 did not contain the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
The emergency contact form of child #1 did not contain the work address or work telephone number of the enrolling parent.
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.
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.
An exit door in the preschool space was obstructed by 2 large bins of blocks.
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.
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.
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.
The emergency plan did not include evacuation routes to the location away from the facility in the event of an emergency.
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).
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.
The file for Child #2 contained an immunization record that was lacking 2-3 doses of the Rotavirus Immunization.
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.
The emergency plan at the facility was lacking accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.
The facility is lacking proof of purchase for the interconnected smoke detectors in the facility.
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.
“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.
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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.
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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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