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Curiosity Corner

2970 Upper Valley Rd, Parkesburg, PA 19365 · Chester County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

Curiosity Corner is a certified child care center in Parkesburg, PA, with capacity for 100 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 16 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (5 of 16). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #116 of 214 centers in Chester County and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 59% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #116 of 214 centers in Chester County
1 Core-safety citations
15 Other citations
5 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
16 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 26, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 26, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Mar 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 14, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Oct 2, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found May 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation found May 23, 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 5
Emergency preparedness 3
Health & medication 2
Food & feeding 2
Training & qualifications 2
Background checks 1
Records & paperwork 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Mar 26, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety/Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.21/3270.106(a)
At the time of the inspection in the 'Tigers' room more than half of the rest equipment has its plastic cover torn and tattered with stuffing coming out creating multiple choking hazards.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 8, 2026): “All nap mats in the Tiger classroom have been replaced with new mats”
Citation Mar 26, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
At the time of the inspection while transitioning to the outdoor play space, one of the children in the chipmunks group was transporting the first aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 8, 2026): “Children will not carry first aid bag outside. The bag will be carried only by a teacher.”
Citation Mar 26, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
At the time of the inspection in the Turtles group, the first aid kit was lacking gloves.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 8, 2026): “Gloves were added to the first aid bag.”
Citation Mar 26, 2026 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)
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking a current valid health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 8, 2026): “Obtain signed health report for child #1”
Core safety Mar 5, 2025 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 3 missing the correct FBI clearance in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 17, 2025): “The provider will notify staff #3 and request for them to apply for the correct FBI and include the results in the file.”
Citation Mar 5, 2025 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 the certification representative viewed the children files. children #1, #2, #3, #4 #5 and #6 all needed updated emergency contact forms and financial agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2025): “The provider will notify the parents of the children and request for them to provide updated signatures on the emergency contact forms and financial agreement forms.”
Citation Mar 14, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the emergency plan, the plans for continuity of care was not included in the plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2024): “The provider will include the plans for continuity of care to the emergency plan and review it with staff.”
Citation Mar 14, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan the plan did not state the method to contact parents. The plan to contact parents should be included in the plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2024): “The provider will add the method that the facility will use to contact the parents in the event of an emergency.”
Citation Mar 14, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through, the first aid kit in the infant room was missing tweezers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2024): “The provider corrected the citation onsite replacing the missing tweezers in the first aid kit.”
Citation Mar 14, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through, the refrigerator in the infant room was missing a thermometer. The provider replaced the thermometer. The certification representative checked the temperature before leaving the facility and the thermostat was reading below 45 degrees F. citation was corrected onsite.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2024): “The provider replaced the missing thermometer correcting the citation on site.”
Citation Mar 14, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed a sippy cup in the Turtles room without a label.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 14, 2024): “The provider wrote the missing name on the cup correcting the citation onsite.”
Citation Mar 14, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #4 was missing a CPR certificate in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 15, 2024): “The provider stated that staff #4 is scheduled to take the First Aid CPR training on 4/11/24.”
Citation Oct 2, 2023 Complaint investigation Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
During the complaint investigation the certification representative determined that child #1 did not have the updated immunization record in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 16, 2023): “The provider will retrieve updated immunization records for child #1”
Citation May 17, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/17/23, there was a divot in the outdoor play space beneath the the basketball hoop that posed as a tripping hazard for children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2023): “The divot will be filled with dirt and grass seeds so that that it no longer poses a hazard.”
Citation May 23, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Written record/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(9)/3270.95(b)
At the time of the inspection the facility was not yet using the new fire drill log and had no verification of the operability of the fire detection system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2022): “The director does conduct monthly fire drills and will continue to do so. The fire alarm is set off during those drills to verfiy the operability of the system. Moving forward, she will ensure the form is completed in its entirety every month.”
Citation May 23, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
At the time of the inspection the staff records indicated first aid completed by staff was not in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2022): “Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is scheduled for June 30th.”

“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 Oct 2, 2023 Complaint investigation
1 violation 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) $79.20 $79.20
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $79.20 $79.20
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $79.20 $79.20
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $74.80 $74.80
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $70.20 $70.20
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $69.20 $39.20

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 100 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Apr 1, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Aug 6, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Curiosity Corner Parkesburg INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:15 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 857-2576
State certificate # CER-00255673
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
Not checked by Daycare Record

Common questions

Has Curiosity Corner had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 5, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 3 missing the correct FBI clearance in the file.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Curiosity Corner?

Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 Curiosity Corner’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Aug 6, 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 Curiosity Corner compare with other daycares in Chester County?

It is tied for #116 of 214 centers in Chester County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Curiosity Corner last inspected?

Mar 26, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Curiosity Corner cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $79.20 for newborn, $79.20 for infant, $79.20 for young toddler, $74.80 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Curiosity Corner?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Curiosity Corner Parkesburg 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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