Delco Child Day Care Association-H
Delco Child Day Care Association-H is a certified child care center in Holmes, PA, with capacity for 71 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 10 violations, none of them core-safety. 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #68 of 254 centers in Delaware County and has fewer citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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One child's record did not contain a health report completed within the past 6 months as required for a child from infant to young toddler age. (#1)
Two children's records contained agreements that did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. (#1 and #5)
Emergency contact information in two children's record was not being updated every 6 months. (#3 and #4)
Two children's records did not contain the parent's signature indicating written consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. (#1 and #2)
The letter given to parents regarding the emergency plan did not explain the emergency procedure updates (lockdown and accommodations) to the plan as required in 3270.27 subsection a.
The facility's written policies on shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment did not include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan did not include all facility persons in the plan or plans for continuity of operations.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FACILITY HAD AN EMERGENCY PLAN THAT DID NOT PROVIDE FOR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS.
AT THE TIME OF THE RENWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR THE FIRE SYSTEM.
“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) | $65.00 | $36.70 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $65.00 | $36.70 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $57.00 | $36.50 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $55.00 | $34.50 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $47.00 | $29.90 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $47.00 | $28.62 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $47.00 | $28.62 |
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
Common questions
Has Delco Child Day Care Association-H had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 10 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Delco Child Day Care Association-H?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Delco Child Day Care Association-H since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Delco Child Day Care Association-H’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Aug 22, 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 Delco Child Day Care Association-H compare with other daycares in Delaware County?
It is tied for #68 of 254 centers in Delaware County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Delco Child Day Care Association-H last inspected?
Dec 3, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Delco Child Day Care Association-H cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $65.00 for newborn, $65.00 for infant, $57.00 for young toddler, $55.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Delco Child Day Care Association-H?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Delco Child Day Care Association.
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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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