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Creative Kids Child Development PA INC

3011 Garrett Rd, Drexel Hill, PA 19026 · Delaware County
Keystone STAR 1

Creative Kids Child Development PA INC is a certified child care center in Drexel Hill, PA, with capacity for 36 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 37 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (14 of 37). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #19 of 20 centers in Drexel Hill 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
#19 of 20 centers in Drexel Hill
2 Core-safety citations
35 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
37 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 22, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 22, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jun 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 2, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jul 12, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jul 25, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Feb 1, 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 14
Health & medication 9
Food & feeding 4
Emergency preparedness 3
Records & paperwork 3
Training & qualifications 2
Background checks 1
Staff ratios 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jun 22, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed the hot water temperature in a bathroom accessible to children, exceeding 110° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2026): “Provider will adjust the hot water temperature.”
Citation Jun 22, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed several damaged ceiling tiles in the first classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2026): “Provider will replace the ceiling tiles.”
Citation Jun 22, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
High Chairs 55 Pa. Code §3270.105
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed several high chairs without a T-shaped safety straps.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2026): “Provider will purchase T-shaped safety straps.”
Citation Jun 22, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
At the time of inspection, the preschool age children's hands were not washed before lunch.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 29, 2026): “Provider will retrain staff in hand washing procedures.”
Citation Jun 22, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of valid health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2026): “Provider requested an update health assessment.”
Citation Jun 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed the hot water temperature in a bathroom accessible to children, exceeding 110° F.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2025): “Provider adjusted and rechecked the hot water temperature.”
Citation Jul 2, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
At the time of inspection, the hot water temperature in the infant room exceeded 110 degrees.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2024): “The provider will turn the hot water temperature down.”
Citation Jul 2, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lighting 55 Pa. Code §3270.78
At the time of inspection, the playroom where children were sleeping was not lighted by artificial or natural light.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 3, 2024): “Provider will the covering from the window.”
Citation Jul 2, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
At the time of inspection, the toilet fixtures in the toddler room were not in good repair.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 9, 2024): “Provider will buy and install new fixtures.”
Core safety Jul 12, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff person #3 was hired on (see code sheet). Staff person # 3 did not have a completed PSP criminal history clearance, NSOR verification, or a signed disclosure statement. Furthermore, on 07/12/23 at approximately 10:30AM, staff person #3 was observed in a young toddler classroom working alone with children and was not in the vicinity of a permanent employee. Staff person #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “Provider did not allow staff person #3 to return to work until Health assessment is provided. Provider received disclosure statement, and criminal record clearance on 7-12-23 along with reporting child abuse.”
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Core safety Jul 12, 2023 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
During the renewal inspection on 07/12/23 staff person #1 answered the front door for CR leaving staff #2 alone with (8) older toddlers requiring 1:6 ratio. Staff #3 was observed alone caring for (7) young toddlers requiring 1:5 ratio. Staff #4 was observed alone caring for (6) infants requiring 1:4 ratio.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 26, 2023): “Provider had enough staff in the building to correct the ratio that day. Provider informed staff not to leave all the children in the room if answering the door with one staff member. Bring children to door if necessary to stay in ratio.”
Citation Jul 12, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection on 07/12/23 the training record reviewed for staff #5 did not contain annual emergency plan training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “Provider trained staff #5 on annual emergency plan training. A signature for staff #5 is on file.”
Citation Jul 12, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No business simultaneous use 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(f)
During the renewal inspection on 07/12/23 room #1 was observed being used as storage for stroller and supplies.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “Provider removed extra toys and supplies from room #1. This room will continue to be the PreK room.”
Citation Jul 12, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the renewal inspection on 07/12/23 the first aid kit observed in the infant classroom was missing tweezers and tape.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “Provider provided extra tweezers and tape in the first aid kit in the infant room.”
Citation Jul 12, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
During the renewal inspection on 07/12/23 the health assessment reviewed for child # 3 was expired. Health assessment reviewed was dated 06/15/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “Provider spoke to parents and the parents will provide a health assessment on 7-26-23.”
Citation Jul 12, 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)
During the renewal inspection on 07/12/23 the file reviewed for staff person #3 did not contain a health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “Provider did not allow staff person #3 to return to work. Provider will wait until staff person #3 provides health assessment with TB shot to be back at work.”
Citation Jul 12, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
During the renewal inspection on 07/12/23 there were (4) lunch bags observed sitting on the counter with contents that required refrigeration.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “Provider informed staff to put all lunch bags in the refrigerator at all times.”
Citation Jul 12, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
During the renewal inspection on 07/12/23 an unlabeled bottle of milk was observed in the refrigerator located in the infant classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “Provider informed staff to label bottle of milk in the infant room.”
Citation Jul 12, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 07/12/23 no documentation was provided to support that annual emergency drill was conducted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “Provider conducted an emergency drill and has all the paperwork at facility.”
Citation Jul 12, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection on 07/12/23 there was no documentation provided supporting fire drills being conducted every 60 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “Provider updated the fire drills log for July and has documentation at the facility.”
Citation Jul 12, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 07/12/23 the file reviewed for staff #4 and staff #5 did not contain annual staff evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “Provider completed an employee performance review on staff person #4 and staff #5.”
Citation Jul 12, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
During the renewal inspection on 07/12/23 the file reviewed for child #1, child #2 and child #3 did not contain a child service report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “Provider provided a child service report for Child #1, child #2, and child #3. Reports are signed and in each child's file.”
Citation Jul 12, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection on 07/12/23 the fee agreement and emergency contact form for child #3 was not reviewed/updated within 6-month time period. Fee agreement reviewed was dated 07/22/22. Emergency contact form was dated 07/13/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “Provider updated emergency contact and fee agreement for child #3.”
Citation Jul 12, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection on 07/12/23 the file reviewed for staff #5 did not include verification of childcare experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “Provider was provided with staff #5 verification of childcare experience.”
Citation Jul 12, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection on 07/12/23 the training record reviewed for staff #5 did not include 12 hours of annual childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “Provider received the final 5 hours of annual childcare training from staff #5. Provider will not allow 1 year to pass before training expires.”
Citation Jul 25, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Observed 7/25/2022 in infant's bathroom on the counter top a bottle of disinfectant spray that was accessible and in reach of children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2022): “Provider removed the can of disinfectant spray from the bathroom counter top and placed under the sink where it can be locked and not accessible to children. Provider corrected on site.”
Citation Jul 25, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
On 7/25/2022 observed OT and YT classrooms were missing items from their first aid kits. The Young toddlers room was missing tweezers and Older toddlers room was missing soap from their first aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2022): “Provider will provide the necessary items that belongs in the first aid kits.”
Citation Jul 25, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
High Chairs 55 Pa. Code §3270.105
Observed 7/25/2022 in Young Toddlers classroom the children's high chair T-shaped safety strap was missing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 29, 2022): “Provider will replace high chair with a high chair with a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.”
Citation Jul 25, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
On 7/25/2022 observed that child #5 was missing an updated health report on file, the current health report on file dated 1/1/2021. An updated health report is to be provided at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2022): “Provider will provide an updated health report as soon as possible from child parents.”
Citation Jul 25, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(c)
Observed on 7/25/2022 Child # 4 health assessment in file reviewed with no signature from physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2022): “Provider will request a signature from the physician of child's health report.”
Citation Jul 25, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
On 7/25/2022 observed children #1 and 6 were missing required annual influenza vaccination.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2022): “Provider will obtain the proper waiver for vaccinations from parents/guardians.”
Citation Jul 25, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(2)(i)
On 7/25/2022 child # 1 and 6 were missing exemption forms from required immunizations of child's health report for annual influenza shot.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2022): “Provider will obtain the proper waiver for vaccinations from parents/guardians”
Citation Jul 25, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(1)
Observed on 7/25/2022 child #3 EPI Pen was not in it's original container, provider kept medication in a zipped locked bag with child's name labeled.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2022): “Provider will request parent to provide EPI Pen medication in it's original container.”
Citation Jul 25, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
On 7/25/2022 observed in young toddlers classroom Child # 1 & 2 bottle were not labeled indicating that it belong to which child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 29, 2022): “Provider will label each bottle with child's name indicating which bottle belongs to which child.”
Citation Jul 25, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
On 7/25/2022 observed facility failure to provide proof of purchase of interconnected fire detection system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2022): “Provider completed attestation statement in lieu of proof of purchase for interconnected fire detection system.”
Citation Feb 1, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
ON FEBRUARY 01, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS CHIPPING PAINT ON THE WALL IN THE BATHROOM NEAR THE TODDLER CLASSROOM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2022): “THE PAINT WILL BE REPAIRED.”
Citation Feb 1, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Written statement 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)
ON FEBRUARY 01, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT FEEDING SCHEDULES WERE ESTABISHED FOR ENROLLED INFANTS AT THE FACILITY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 4, 2022): “FEEDING SCHEDULES WILL BE ESTABLISHED AND WRITTEN BY THE PARENTS.”

“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
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $68.00 $56.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $68.00 $56.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $64.00 $53.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $61.00 $50.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $57.00 $47.00

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 36 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Sep 7, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Aug 5, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Creative Kids Child Development PA INC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 622-2248
State certificate # CER-00257845
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Common questions

Has Creative Kids Child Development PA INC 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 Jul 12, 2023 (background checks): “Staff person #3 was hired on (see code sheet). Staff person # 3 did not have a completed PSP criminal history clearance, NSOR verification, or a signed disclosure statement. Furthermore, on 07/12/23 at approximately…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Creative Kids Child Development PA INC?

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

What is Creative Kids Child Development PA INC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Aug 5, 2019. 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 Kids Child Development PA INC compare with other daycares in Drexel Hill?

It is #19 of 20 centers in Drexel Hill 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 Creative Kids Child Development PA INC last inspected?

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

How much does Creative Kids Child Development PA INC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $68.00 for newborn, $68.00 for infant, $64.00 for young toddler, $61.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Creative Kids Child Development PA INC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Creative Kids Child Development PA 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.

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