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Devon Village KinderCare

849 Lancaster Ave 2, Devon, PA 19333 · Chester County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Devon Village KinderCare is a certified child care center in Devon, PA, with capacity for 119 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 24 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (10 of 24). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #8 of 9 centers in Devon and has more citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 52% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #8 of 9 centers in Devon
3 Core-safety citations
21 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
24 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 3, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 3, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 14, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jun 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 23, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Jan 23, 2025 · 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 10
Health & medication 6
Building & playground safety 3
Supervision 1
Background checks 1
Staff ratios 1
Emergency preparedness 1
Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Sep 3, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)
During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 9/3/2026, the facility stored medication for Child # 1 that expired on 8/31/2026.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 11, 2026): “Request updated Epi-Pen from parent.”
Core safety Apr 14, 2026 Inspection Supervision
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/14/2026, staff person # 1 was observed working alone with a classroom of 6 older toddlers. Staff person # 1 does not have training from an PQAS approved 1st Aid-CPR course on file and should not be unsupervised with children until the training is completed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “Staff person was removed from classroom and an immediate schedule change was implemented. The schedule change involved the staff person remaining out of the classrooms so that they are not unsupervised with children until they complete 1st Aide-CPR training from an approved PQAS 1st Aide-CPR…”
Core safety Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 6/4/2025, 6 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 4 file did not contain a NSOR clearance. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 4may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2025): “Center leadership has resubmitted for NSOR clearance. Staff person #4 will not return until NSOR clearance has been received.”
Core safety Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
During a renewal inspection conducted on 6/4/2025, infant room # 1 was out of ratio. There were 5 infants and 1 staff person in the room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2025): “Transition one infant from Infant classroom 1 to Infant classroom 4.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 6/4/2025, 6 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not contain verification of training on the facility's emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2025): “Verification has been added to Staff person #1 file.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Trash removed once a day 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(a)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 6/4/2025, Certification Representative observed 2 bags of trash in Infant room # 1 @ 9am. The staff person in the room acknowledged the trash was from the previous day.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2025): “Staff person removed trash. Evening routine trash removal was discussed with staff person.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Glass 55 Pa. Code §3270.81
During a renewal inspection conducted on 6/4/2025, Infant room # 1 did not have a visual strip or decal on the glass.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2025): “Place order for KinderCare decals to be placed on bottom windows in infant room.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 6/4/2025, Staff person # 3 changed that diaper of 2 children and did not wash their hands after being diapered.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2025): “Staff person will be retrained by center leadership on proper diaper changing procedures.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Surfaces cleaned 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(b)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 6/4/2025, Staff person # 3 changed the diapers of 2 children and did not sanitize the table after each use.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2025): “Spoke with staff member about the proper diaper changing procedures and reviewed each step with the staff member.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 6/4/2025, 6 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2, 4 and 5 files did not contain the complete results of TB testing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2025): “Have staff retrieve date and/or documentation of TB test.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Adult Hygiene 55 Pa. Code §3270.152
During a renewal inspection conducted on 6/4/2025, Staff person # 3 changed the diaper of 2 children and did not wash her hands after the diaper changes.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 25, 2025): “Staff person will be retrained by center leadership on proper diaper changing procedures.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 6/4/2025, 6 staff files were reviewed. Staff person #5 file did not contain verification of education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2025): “Staff person #5 will submit high school transcripts”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 6/4/2025, 10 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 and 4 files contained a fee agreement that was not signed by the parent and the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2025): “Have parents and center leadership sign agreement.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 6/4/2025, 10 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that did not state the arrival and departure time of the child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2025): “Have parent fill out arrival and departure time for child.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Child # 1,6,7 and 8 file contained a fee agreement that did not list the release person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2025): “Have parents provide an authorized release to person to fee agreement”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 6/4/2025, 10 child files were reviewed. Child # 1, 4 and 6 files contained fee agreements that did not list the child's admission date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2025): “Center leadership will list child's admission date.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services considered extra 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(7)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 6/4/2025, 10 child files were reviewed. Child # 5,6,7 and 8 files contained fee agreements that did not address the section regarding services that are considered as extra.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2025): “Have parents list applicable information on fee agreements. Have parents list N/A in non-applicable spaces.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 6/4/2025, 10 child files were reviewed. Child # 6 and 8 files contained emergency contact forms that did not list the name, address and telephone number of the child's medical provider.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2025): “Have parents list applicable information on emergency contact form.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 6/4/2025, 10 child files were reviewed. Child # 3,7 and 8 files contained emergency contact forms that did not list the enrolling parent's work contact information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2025): “Have parents list applicable information on emergency contact form.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 6/4/2025, 10 child files were reviewed. Child # 6 and 7 files contained emergency contact forms that the section regarding the child's special needs was not addressed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2025): “Have parents fill out applicable information or list N/A if it does not apply to them.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 6/4/2025, 10 child files were reviewed. Child 5 and 6 files contained emergency contact forms that did not list the address of the emergency release contact.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2025): “Have parents list applicable information on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Jun 4, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(i)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 6/4/2025, 6 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 4 file did not contain a valid form of ID for verification of age.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2025): “Add copy of I.D. to staff file once they are cleared to return.”
Citation Jan 23, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space 55 Pa. Code §3270.63
During an initial inspection conducted on 1/23/2025, Certification Representative observed the outdoor play space fencing was not completely installed to restrict children from unsafe areas.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2025): “Communicate with facilities on completion date of fencing, Fence was installed on 1/29/2025.”
Citation Jan 23, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
During an initial inspection conducted on 1/23/2025, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain a health assessment with a TB test result.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2025): “To complete health assessment on the first available date.”

“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) $111.00 $111.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $111.00 $111.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $106.00 $106.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $100.00 $100.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $95.00 $95.00

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 119 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jul 29, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Sep 8, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator KUEHG Corporation
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (223) 207-0440
State certificate # CER-00255390
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Common questions

Has Devon Village KinderCare had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Apr 14, 2026 (supervision): “During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/14/2026, staff person # 1 was observed working alone with a classroom of 6 older toddlers. Staff person # 1 does not have training from an PQAS approved 1st Aid-CPR course on…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Devon Village KinderCare?

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

What is Devon Village KinderCare’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Sep 8, 2025. 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 Devon Village KinderCare compare with other daycares in Devon?

It is tied for #8 of 9 centers in Devon by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Devon Village KinderCare last inspected?

Sep 3, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Devon Village KinderCare cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $111.00 for newborn, $111.00 for infant, $106.00 for young toddler, $100.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Devon Village KinderCare?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is KUEHG Corporation.

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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