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Delaware County Chrsitian School

905 S Waterloo Rd, Devon, PA 19333 · Chester County
Keystone STAR 1

Delaware County Chrsitian School is a certified child care center in Devon, PA, with capacity for 39 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 31 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (20 of 31). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 9 centers in Devon and has fewer citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 62% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#6 of 9 centers in Devon
2 Core-safety citations
29 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
31 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected May 13, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citation May 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citation May 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 16, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 16, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Feb 24, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 20
Training & qualifications 4
Emergency preparedness 3
Background checks 2
Health & medication 1
Building & playground safety 1

Citations, newest first

Citation May 6, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/6/2025, the parent board did not have the facility's emergency plan posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 8, 2025): “A photo of the updated parent board is sent to the assigned Certification Representative via email.”
Citation May 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/6/2025, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form and fee agreement that was signed on 9/12/2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 8, 2025): “I scanned the wrong version of this child #1's agreement page. I have email the correct form to assigned Certification Representative.”
Citation May 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/6/2025, the operator did not provide parents with the regulations of this chapter electronically and the contact information of the OCDEL.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 8, 2025): “I sent a photo of the corrected parent board via email to the assigned Certification Representative. A QR code was created that when scanned takes parents to the regulations. There is also a sheet that provides parents with the contact information for the OCDEL office.”
Core safety May 22, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/22/2024, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain a PA state police clearance. Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2024): “I was able to locate staff # 2's PA State Police Clearance. Dated 5/23/2024 was submitted.”
Citation May 22, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/22/2024, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1,2 and 3 files did not contain verification of training on the facility's emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2024): “Our faculty are trained via our Crisis Management Professional development at the beginning of each school year. The current record of professional development will include the names of these present for the training. Our current log of professional development hours is very extensive, I will make…”
Citation May 22, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/22/2024, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain a valid health assessment. The health assessment in the file was dated 11/23/2020.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2024): “The health assessment was updated. Dated 5/29/2024 was submitted.”
Citation May 22, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff person - 18 yrs./Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(b)/3270.192(2)(i)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/22/2024, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 and 3 files did not contain verification of age.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2024): “All documentation (drivers's licenses) have been submitted.”
Citation May 22, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/22/2024, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1,2 and 3 files did not contain verification of fire safety training by a fire protection professional.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2024): “Each of the staff members completed an online Fire safety training through the Learning Tree Network on 6/22/2024. This workshop is approved by Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning and the Pennsylvania PD registry (Course ID: 138858). It is accepted by DHS for use by child…”
Citation May 22, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/22/2024, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3 and 4 files did not contain a fee agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2024): “A new form was created, filled out, and signed by our student's families. This is adapted from information found on the OCDEL forms.”
Citation May 22, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/22/2024, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3 and 4 files did not address documentation on the child's special needs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2024): “Our school currently does not serve any students with special needs. The new form created does have a place where parents are able to indicate such needs, but currently we do not serve any students with these needs.”
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Citation May 22, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/22/2024, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3 and 4 files did not contain the contact information of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2024): “A new form w as created, filled out and signed by our students families. This is adapted from information found on the OCDEL forms.”
Citation May 22, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/22/2024, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3 and 4 files contained forms that were not updated once in a 6 month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2024): “Forms were updated to be current.”
Citation May 22, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/22/2024, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3 and 4 files did not contain consent for the administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff. Parental consent was requried prior to admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2024): “A new form was created, filled out and signed by our students families. Tis adapted from information found on the OCDEL forms.”
Citation May 22, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/22/2024, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1,2 and 3 files did not contain verification of education and experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2024): “All documentation for verification of experience, education or training were submitted in the form of college or graduate diplomas.”
Citation May 16, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
On 05/16/23, during the renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations during/after an emergency. Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not have the 1-hour update for the Health and Safety Professional Development on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2023): “A plan for continuity of operations during or after an emergency has been added to our licensing binder and will be sent for review.”
Citation May 16, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
On 5/16/23 during the Renewal Inspection, The classroom first aid kit did not contain the following items-Scissors, tweezers, soap and tape.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2023): “First Aid Kit has been updated with soap, scissors, tweezers, water, and tape.”
Citation May 16, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
On 5/16/23 during the Renewal Inspection, Staff #2 did not have a current certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in their staff file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 16, 2023): “The CPR certification has been renewed and added to the binder for in-person review at next visit.”
Core safety Aug 16, 2022 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
THE FILE OF FACILITY PERSON # 2 CONTAINS OUTDATED CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD, CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE AND FBI CLEARENCES. THE FILE OF FACILITY PERSON # 3 DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DHS FBI CLEARANCE REQUIRED UNDER CPSL AND DOES NOT CONTAIN A REQUEST FOR THE FBI CLEARANCE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2022): “Submitted updated Criminal History documentation for person #2. Person #3 has two forms of FBI clearance.”
Citation Aug 16, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person # 2. AND STAFF PERSON # 3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2022): “Current record of service training updated and on file.”
Citation Aug 16, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
THE FILE OF CHILD # 1, CHILD # 2, CHILD # 4 AND CHILD # 5 DOES NOT INCLUDE CHILD'S ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2022): “Our school only has 1 arrival time and 2 departure times on record. School starts at 8:45am and students can be dismissed at half day carline (noon) or end of the day (2:40pm).”
Citation Aug 16, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
THE FILE OF CHILD # 1, CHILD # 2, CHILD # 4 AND CHILD # 5 DOES NOT INCLUDE THE PERSONS DESIGNATED BY A PARENT TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2022): “Each child has designated parents/adults they can be released to on their Pick Up Patrol as well as listed in their Student Medical Information.”
Citation Aug 16, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
THE FILE OF CHILD # 1, CHILD # 2, CHILD # 4 AND CHILD # 5 DOES NOT INCLUDE THE DATE OF THE CHILD'S ADMISSION.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2022): “I will work with admission to create a document of all the students' date of admission.”
Citation Aug 16, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services considered extra 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(7)
THE FILE OF CHILD # 1, CHILD # 2, CHILD # 4 AND CHILD # 5 DOES NOT INCLUDE THE SERVICES WHICH ARE TO BE CONSIDERED AS EXTRA.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2022): “We have no extra services.”
Citation Aug 16, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.124(b)(5)
THE FILE OF CHILD # 1, CHILD # 2, CHILD # 4 AND CHILD # 5 DOES NOT INCLUDE THE WRITTEN CONSENT SIGNED BY A PARENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE, INFORMATION ON THE CHILD'S SPECIAL NEEDS, AS SPECIFIED BY THE CHILD'S PARENT, PHYSICIAN, PHYSCIAN'S ASSISTANT OR CRNP ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2022): “Each child has a Student Medical Form in our online database, Renweb. Parents complete information about the child's doctor and emergency contact form there.”
Citation Aug 16, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
THE FILE OF CHILD # 1, CHILD # 2, CHILD # 4 AND CHILD # 5 DOES NOT INCLUDE THE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE AND POLICY NUMBER FOR A CHILD ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2022): “We do have a place for parents to provide the child's health insurance coverage and policy number but many parents choose not to complete that portion.”
Citation Aug 16, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
THE FILE OF CHILD # 1, CHILD # 2, CHILD # 4 AND CHILD # 5 DOES NOT INCLUDE THE NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE INDIVIDUAL DESIGNATED BY THE PARENT TO WHOM THE CHILD MAY BE RELEASED ON EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2022): “Pick up Patrol information have been added to students' files. This app that is use by our school had parents list adults whom the child may be released to as well as who is picking up each specific day.”
Citation Aug 16, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(d)
THE FILE OF CHILD # 1, CHILD # 2, CHILD # 4 AND CHILD # 5 DOES NOT INCLUDE CONSENT FOR WHEN CHILDREN LEAVE THE FACILITY ON WALKING AND RIDING EXCURSIONS, EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION SPECIFIC TO EACH CHILD ON THE EXCURSION ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2022): “We do not allow our students in the two year old classroom to leave the facilities. They are on site at all times. All emergency contact information will be located in the classroom binder and be easily accessible.”
Citation Aug 16, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(4)
THE FILE OF CHILD # 1, CHILD # 2, CHILD # 4 AND CHILD # 5 DOES NOT CONTAIN SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR MEDICAL CARE, SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION OR SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2022): “Parents sign off on consent of medical care on their Medical information form. This is a digital signature and it is part of their admissions/enrollment process.”
Citation Aug 16, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
THE FILE OF CHILD # 1, CHILD # 2, CHILD # 4 AND CHILD # 5 DOES NOT CONTAIN SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST-AID PROCEDURES BY THE FACILITY PRIOR TO ADMISSIONS ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2022): “Signed consent for first aide is located in our medical forms. It is signed digitally as part of their medical information submission.”
Citation Aug 16, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
THE FILE OF CHILD # 1, CHILD # 2, CHILD # 4 AND CHILD # 5 DOES NOT CONTAIN SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR TRANSPORTATION, WALKING EXCURSIONS, SWIMMING AND WADING ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2022): “We do not transport children or take them off school grounds. We also do not allow children to swim or wade in water at school.”
Citation Aug 16, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
THE FILE OF FACILITY PERSON # 1, # 2, AND # 3 DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DATE THE MANTOUX TEST WAS READ.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 27, 2022): “All dates have been updated with doctor or school nurse.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 39 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 23, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since May 19, 2023 · what STARS means
Operator The Delaware County Christian School Society
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00257351
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Common questions

Has Delaware County Chrsitian School 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 May 22, 2024 (background checks): “During a renewal inspection conducted on 5/22/2024, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain a PA state police clearance. Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Delaware County Chrsitian School?

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

What is Delaware County Chrsitian School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective May 19, 2023. 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 Delaware County Chrsitian School compare with other daycares in Devon?

It is #6 of 9 centers in Devon by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 62% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Delaware County Chrsitian School last inspected?

May 13, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

Who runs Delaware County Chrsitian School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Delaware County Christian School Society.

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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