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Pennsylvania · Pottstown · 19464

Creative Kiddie Care INC · 333 E High St, Pottstown

333 E High St, Pottstown, PA 19464 · Montgomery County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 3 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4

Creative Kiddie Care INC is a certified child care center in Pottstown, PA, with capacity for 31 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 49 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (14 of 49). 11 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #15 of 27 centers in Pottstown and has more citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 71% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#15 of 27 centers in Pottstown
6 Core-safety citations
43 Other citations
7 Inspections
3 Complaint investigations that found violations
49 citations from 11 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 11 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 13, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jan 13, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 16, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Apr 16, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Jan 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Sep 28, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Mar 10, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 30, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found May 26, 2022 · Inspection · citation found May 5, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Feb 11, 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 14
Training & qualifications 7
Building & playground safety 6
Health & medication 6
Emergency preparedness 5
Background checks 4
Other standards 2
Food & feeding 2
Caregiver conduct 2
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jan 13, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2 did not have the required updated signed disclosure statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 11, 2026): “Provider will have staff sign the updated required disclosure statement.”
Citation Jan 13, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include an updated emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2026): “Provider will review the emergency plan training and have staff sign.”
Citation Jan 13, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, in toddler classroom #1 there was a first aid kit in reach of the children. In addition, there was a lower unlocked drawer with first aid kit supplies in toddler classroom #2. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2026): “At the time of inspection, the first aid kit was placed up high, and items were removed from the unlocked lower drawer.”
Citation Jan 13, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit located in room #2 prek, was missing tape. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2026): “At the time of inspection, tape was added to the first aid kit.”
Citation Jan 13, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #5 did not have initial health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2026): “Provider will have parent bring in an initial health assessment to have on file at the facility.”
Citation Jan 13, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Ther record for staff person #1 and #2 did not have an updated annual, evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2026): “Provider will complete staff evaluations.”
Citation Jan 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection The record for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include updated CSR assessments.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2026): “Provider will have staff complete updated child service reports (CSR) for each child.”
Citation Jan 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #4 did not have the name of the child's physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2026): “Provider will have parents complete missing information on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Jan 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #5 did not include the health insurance policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2026): “Provider will have parents complete missing information on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Jan 13, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #3 needed one more reference letter.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2026): “Provider will have staff bring in the required reference letter.”
Citation Jan 13, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 needed 8 more clock hours of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2026): “Provider will have staff complete the needed trainings hours.”
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Citation Apr 16, 2025 Complaint investigation Other standards
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
Certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. Video footage and statements indicated that staff person #1 brought a drug substance from outside into the classroom while working with toddler children. The zip lock bag containing the substance was found on the floor of the classroom by co-worker.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2025): “Provider suspended the teacher and later terminated employment after further investigation. Provider will have all staff take a two-hour training pertaining to health and safety of the children: identifying unsafe substance and the proper steps staff should take should this happen again.”
Citation Apr 16, 2025 Self-reported violation Other standards
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
Certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. Video footage and statements indicated that staff person #1 brought a drug substance from outside into the classroom while working with toddler children. The zip lock bag containing the substance was found on the floor of the classroom by co-worker.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2025): “Provider suspended the teacher and later terminated employment after further investigation. Provider will have all staff take a two-hour training pertaining to health and safety of the children: identifying unsafe substance and the proper steps staff should take should this happen again.”
Core safety Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The child abuse clearance for staff person #1 was not for employment, but for volunteers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2025): “Provider will have staff person #1 complete a child abuse clearance for employment.”
Citation Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the hot water had a temperature of 114.1° F. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2025): “At the time of inspection, provider turned down the water temperature. Certification rep went back to check water again at the end of the inspection.”
Citation Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection there were bottles in the infant room that were not labeled with the child's name. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2025): “At the time of inspection, the staff labeled the bottles with the child's name.”
Citation Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection .At the time of inspection, the facility did not have proof of a completed emergency drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2025): “Provider will complete an emergency drill with the children.”
Citation Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #3, #4 and #5 were not signed by the provider. In addition, the record for child #2 did not include a fee agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2025): “Provider will have the parent complete a fee agreement and add provider signatures on all fee agreements.”
Citation Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #3, #4 and #5 did not specify the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2025): “Provider will have parents complete missing information on the fee agreement.”
Citation Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreements for child #1, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2025): “Provider will add all admission dates to fee agreements.”
Citation Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
On January 28, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #4 did not include the childs health insurance policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2025): “Provider will have parents add the insurance policy number.”
Citation Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #4 did not include the addresses to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2025): “Provider will have parent add missing information for individuals to whom the child may be released.”
Citation Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreements for child #1, #3, #4 and #5 were outdated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2025): “Provider will have parents review and sign the fee agreements.”
Citation Jan 28, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency master file updated 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(e)
On January 28, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact forms in the emergency bag (used for excursions) were outdated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2025): “Provider will all add updated emergency contact forms to the emergency bags.”
Citation Jan 10, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
On January 10, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility's current emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2024): “Provider will print and post the most recent emergency plan.”
Citation Jan 10, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
On January 10, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were toxic hand soaps on lower countertop in the 1st floor infant room and the 2nd floor bathroom. In addition, there was toxic air fresheners on lower shelves in reach of children along with hand sanitizers. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2024): “At the time of inspection provider remover all toxic items that were in reach of the children.”
Citation Jan 10, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
On January 10, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kits throughout the facility were missing soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2024): “Provider will add all missing items to the first aid kit.”
Citation Jan 10, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Hazardous toys and equipment 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(g)
On January 10, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection there was a recalled bubble chair in the infant room still being used by the facility. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2024): “At the time of inspection, provider removed the recalled bubble chair from the infant room.”
Citation Jan 10, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
On January 10, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Sippy cups and bottles throughout the facility were not labeled. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2024): “At the time of inspection provider went to each classroom and put labels on the sippy cups and bottles.”
Citation Jan 10, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
On January 10, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency plan posted did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2024): “Provider will add accommodations for infants and toddlers to the emergency plan.”
Citation Jan 10, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
On January 10, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility had not sent the annual letter to their local traffic safety authorities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2024): “Provider will notify the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”
Citation Jan 10, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
On January 10, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff persons #1, #2 and #3 did not include an approved fire safety training completed by a fire safety professional.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2024): “Provider will have staff complete approved fire safety training.”
Citation Jan 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
On January 10, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include an updated CSR assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2024): “Provider will complete CSR assessments for the children.”
Citation Jan 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
On January 10, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #3 did not include the child's admission date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2024): “Provider will add admission dates to all fee agreements.”
Citation Jan 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name, address, and phone/Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i)
On January 10, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #4 did not include verification of age or address. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2024): “At the time of inspection provider make a copy and added a state ID to the staff file.”
Citation Sep 28, 2023 Complaint investigation Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
On August 18, 2023, DOH completed an immunization audit at the facility. The health assessment for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 was missing immunization shots.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2023): “Provider will have parents bring in immunization records to be filed away.”
Core safety Mar 10, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On March 10, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of criminal background clearance, child abuse clearance and FBI clearance. The file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of criminal background clearance and NSOR clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 8, 2023): “Staff #1 and Staff #2 will obtain requested clearances, Staff #1 and Staff #2 will not work in a child care position at the facility until clearances are obtained.”
Citation Mar 10, 2023 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)
On March 10, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not contain evidence of a health assessment
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2023): “Staff #2 has scheduled and completed her health assessment she is picking it up Staff #3 her doctor wrote the wrong date on her health form. She has called to have them correct her form.”
Citation Mar 10, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
On March 10, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2023): “Staff #2 has completed her health assessment and TB screening. She is picking it up to place in her file.”
Citation Mar 10, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
On March 10, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Child #1 did not contain evidence of a health assessment
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2023): “Child one was not be able to return until health assessment was received. We have received health assessment and will stay on health assessment due dates.”
Citation Mar 10, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
On March 10, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #4 did not contain evidence of Pediatric First Aid and CPR
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2023): “All staff will continue to renew their certification and we will verify that the card states pediatric first aid and CPR. Staff #4 completed First Aid and CPR training”
Citation Mar 10, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
On March 10, 2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #3, Staff #5, Staff #6 and Staff #7 did not contain evidence of a written evaluation
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 18, 2023): “The director will do a written evaluation for all staff members. They will be signed and dated and placed in each file.”
Core safety Aug 30, 2022 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
ON AUGUST 30, 2022 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, STAFF #1 FORCEFULLY PUSHED CHILD #1 UNTO FLOOR
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2022): “WE WILL MAKE SURE ALL STAFF MEMBERS DO NOT USE ANY KIND OF FORCE AND ARE TRAINED ON HOW TO HANDLE DIFFICULT SITUATIONS”
Core safety Aug 30, 2022 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
Restraints prohibited 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(e)
ON AUGUST 30, 2022 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, STAFF #1 RESTRICTED CHILD #1 MOVEMENT BY HOLDING ON TO BOTH THEIR HANDS
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2022): “WE WILL MAKE SURE ALL STAFF MEMBERS DO NOT USE ANY KIND OF RESTRAINTS ON A CHILD AND ARE TRAINED ON HOW TO HANDLE A DIFFICULT SITUATION”
Citation Aug 30, 2022 Complaint investigation Health & medication
Child Medication and Special Diets 55 Pa. Code §3270.133
ON AUGUST 30, 2022 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, STAFF DID NOT GIVE CHILD THE MEDICATION AS INSTRUCTED
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2022): “MEDICATION WILL BE GIVEN PER DOCTORS ORDERS”
Follow-up May 26, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
ON MAY 26, 2022 DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND CPR TRAINING **CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE**
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2022): “Pediatric CPR training was completed April 16, 2022 for Courtney Wilkerson. Health and safety training completed on May 24, 2022.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Follow-up May 26, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
ON MAY 26, 2022 DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING **CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE**
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2022): “Health and safety training for Antionette Mack completed on May 27, 2022. All paperwork sent over to state”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Core safety Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
ON FEBRUARY 11, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1 DID NT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF A NSOR CLEARANCE, STAFF #1 WAS IDENTIFIED AS THE DIRECTOR. THE FILE OF STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF A NSOR CLEARANCE AND MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING, STAFF #2 HIRE DATE IS 8/30/2021. THE FILE OF STAFF #3 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE, CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE AND FBI CLEARANCE, STAFF #3 HIRE DATE IS 11/10/2021. STAFF #2 AND STAFF #3 WERE UNSUPERVISED IN A CLASSROOM WITH CHILDREN
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2022): “STAFF #1, STAFF #2 AND STAFF #3 WILL PROVIDE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, STAFF #1, STAFF #2 AND STAFF #3 WILL NOT WORK IN A CHILD CARE POSITION UNTIL DOCUMENTS ARE OBTAINED”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
ON FEBRUARY 11, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1 AND STAFF #3 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF BEING TRAINED IN THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 11, 2022): “Staff will be trained upon 90 days of hiring so that they will be in compliance with the emergency plan. The staff will also be trained yearly to keep up with state compliance.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
ON FEBRUARY 11, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #2 AND STAFF #3 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND CPR TRAINING
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, May 26, 2022): “staff will show poof of pediatric CPR upon hire, or be trained within 90 days of hire. The staff will also be trained yearly to stay in compliance”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Feb 11, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
ON FEBRUARY 11, 2022 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE OF STAFF #1 AND STAFF #3 DID NOT CONTAIN EVIDENCE OF HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, May 26, 2022): “staff will complete health and safety training within 90 days of hire. If staff does not complete the training by the date they will be suspended until it is completed.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

“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.

Complaint investigations and reported incidents

Violation found Apr 16, 2025 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Apr 16, 2025 Self-reported violation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Sep 28, 2023 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Aug 30, 2022 Complaint investigation
3 violations cited, listed under Citations.

Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $86.15 $68.33
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $86.15 $68.33
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $80.83 $63.30
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $78.70 $60.76
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $70.66 $51.54
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $63.82 $42.04
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $63.82 $42.04

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 31 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Apr 9, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Jul 14, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Creative Kiddie Care INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM; Saturday 7:00 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (484) 624-5874
State certificate # CER-00251548
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Common questions

Has Creative Kiddie Care INC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 6 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 13, 2026 (background checks): “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2 did not have the required updated signed disclosure statement.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Creative Kiddie Care INC?

Pennsylvania lists 3 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Creative Kiddie Care INC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Jul 14, 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 Creative Kiddie Care INC compare with other daycares in Pottstown?

It is #15 of 27 centers in Pottstown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 71% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Creative Kiddie Care INC last inspected?

Jan 13, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Creative Kiddie Care INC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $86.15 for newborn, $86.15 for infant, $80.83 for young toddler, $78.70 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Creative Kiddie Care INC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Creative Kiddie Care INC.

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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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