Ducklings Oxford
Ducklings Oxford is a certified child care center in Oxford, PA, with capacity for 133 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it once and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 3 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). All 3 came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. It has too few inspections so far for a statewide comparison.
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A complaint was received on 8/7/2026 alleging that the facility was using indoor play space for storing bulletin boards on 7/28/2026 and the bulletin board fell onto a child. The investigation found that the child was injured and received emergency medical attention for injury to his mouth.
A complaint was received on 8/7/2026 alleging that the facility was using indoor play space for storing bulletin boards on 7/28/2026 and the bulletin board fell onto a child. Certification Representative conducted an onsite inspection on 8/12/2026 and viewed video storage from 7/28/26 in the indoor play space. The video showed the children riding on scooter in the play space and repeatedly running into the bulletin board. The bulletin board fell onto of a child causing injury which required medical attention.
During a complaint investigation conducted on 7/28/2026, it was verified that on 7/20/2026, the young toddler classroom as out of ratio at nap time. There were 12 young toddlers in the room and 1 staff person.
“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
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) | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $75.00 | $75.00 |
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
Common questions
Has Ducklings Oxford 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 Jul 28, 2026 (staff ratios): “During a complaint investigation conducted on 7/28/2026, it was verified that on 7/20/2026, the young toddler classroom as out of ratio at nap time. There were 12 young toddlers in the room and 1 staff person.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Ducklings Oxford?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations 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 Ducklings Oxford’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jan 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.
When was Ducklings Oxford last inspected?
May 6, 2026 (initial review). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Ducklings Oxford cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $81.00 for newborn, $81.00 for infant, $77.00 for young toddler, $74.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Ducklings Oxford?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Hill Cornerstone LLC.
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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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