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Cornerstone Learning Center

2275 W Chester Pike, Broomall, PA 19008 · Delaware County
Keystone STAR 2

Cornerstone Learning Center is a certified child care center in Broomall, PA, with capacity for 55 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 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 (10 of 25). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 10 centers in Broomall and has more citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 52% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#3 of 10 centers in Broomall
2 Core-safety citations
23 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
25 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 2, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jan 2, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Dec 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jan 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Dec 13, 2021 · 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 10
Health & medication 4
Building & playground safety 3
Food & feeding 3
Training & qualifications 2
Background checks 1
Supervision 1
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jan 2, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Observed chipped paint in bathroom and in Skippers classroom near door.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “Provider will have all chipped paint corrected.”
Citation Jan 2, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
Observed sinks in child care space with no handwashing sign.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2026): “Provider will add handwashing signs to all bathrooms and over all sinks.”
Core safety Dec 19, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Provisionally hired staff member number one was observed working unsupervised inside Room B which is assigned to infants. This staff person does not yet have required Health and Safety / Mandated Reporter Trainings on file at this time.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 19, 2024): “I will assign another staff member who has a complete file to work alongside staff member number one right away. Staff member number one already began their Health and Safety training. So as soon as they turn in the remainder of their preservice trainings, I will send them to you.”
Citation Jan 12, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
Observed children cup unlabeled.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2024): “Provider will label all bottles.”
Citation Nov 21, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During my inspection I observed that there was peeling paint in the wall in the indoor playspace.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2022): “Provider will repair all damaged paint and cracked plaster.”
Citation Nov 21, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)
During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a medication log for a child in the infant room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2022): “Provider will make sure that any medication that is brought into the facility by gets a medication log.”
Citation Nov 21, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Adult Hygiene 55 Pa. Code §3270.152
During my inspection I observed that staff 1 did not wash her hands after diapering a child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2022): “Provider will have staff 1 take a training on the important of hand washing after diapering.”
Citation Nov 21, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Written statement 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)
During my inspection I observed that the infant room did not have a feeding schedule from the parent for the infant.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2022): “Provider will make sure that they collect a written feeding schedule from every parent enrolling a child under 12 months.”
Citation Nov 21, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have the address for whom they could be released to on their emergency contact sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Core safety Dec 13, 2021 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
While conducting my inspection I observed that Room G staff were unware of who they were responsible for.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 20, 2022): “Provider will create name to face cards so teacher are aware of who they are responsible for.”
Citation Dec 13, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
While conducting my inspection I observed that the rest equipment in room G, was not labeled.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all rest equipment is labeled at all times.”
Citation Dec 13, 2021 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
While conducting my inspection I observed that the refrigerator in room A, G, were temping higher than 45 degree.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all refrigerator are temping at 45 degree or lower.”
Citation Dec 13, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)
While conducting my inspection I observed that room A, B, did not have a hands-free trash can.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all trash can where diapers are discarded have a hands-free cover.”
Citation Dec 13, 2021 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their evacuation routes posted on each floor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2022): “Provider will make sure that the evacuation routes are posted on each floor at all times.”
Citation Dec 13, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-4, & 6 did not have current fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all required training are done annually with certification in file.”
Citation Dec 13, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
While conducting my in inspection I observed that the gym did not have a daily schedule posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2022): “Provider will makes sure that all rooms have a daily schedule posted in it at all times.”
Citation Dec 13, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3, did not have their physician information on their emergency contact sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Dec 13, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-10, did not have their parent's home and or work address on their emergency contact sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Dec 13, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 7, does not have their insurance information on their emergency contact sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Dec 13, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 3, 7, 10, di not have all the required information for the release person on their emergency contact sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Dec 13, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their transportation plan post in any of the classrooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all room have a copy of the transportation plan posted at all times.”
Citation Dec 13, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 5 did not have verification of their child care experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all staff have their required verification of childcare hours.”
Citation Dec 13, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Building Codes 55 Pa. Code §3270.15(b)
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their certificate of occupancy posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all required posting are posted at all times.”
Citation Dec 13, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
While conducting my inspection I observed that that facility did not the DHS contact information posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2022): “Provider will make sure all required posting are posted at all time.”
Citation Dec 13, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-5, & 7 did not have their required 12 hours of annual training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all staff take 12 hours of training annually.”

“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
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $76.76 —
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $70.37 —
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $57.57 —

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 (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 2, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Jul 8, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Church Of The Good Shepherd Of Delaware County INC
Hours Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 455-5552
State certificate # CER-00251800
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Common questions

Has Cornerstone Learning Center 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 Dec 19, 2024 (background checks): “Provisionally hired staff member number one was observed working unsupervised inside Room B which is assigned to infants. This staff person does not yet have required Health and Safety / Mandated Reporter Trainings on…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Cornerstone Learning Center?

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

What is Cornerstone Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Jul 8, 2026. 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 Cornerstone Learning Center compare with other daycares in Broomall?

It is #3 of 10 centers in Broomall by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Cornerstone Learning Center last inspected?

Jan 2, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Cornerstone Learning Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $76.76 for infant, $70.37 for young toddler, $57.57 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Cornerstone Learning Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Church Of The Good Shepherd Of Delaware County 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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