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Early Childhood Educators of PA

1200 Veterans Hwy, Bristol, PA 19007 · Bucks County
2 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4

Early Childhood Educators of PA is a certified child care center in Bristol, PA, with capacity for 335 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. 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 (8 of 16). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 9 centers in Bristol and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 73% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#1 of 9 centers in Bristol
1 Core-safety citations
15 Other citations
7 Inspections
2 Complaint investigations that found violations
16 citations from 10 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 10, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Nov 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 2, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Jun 2, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 2, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citation Oct 8, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Oct 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 20, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Nov 9, 2021 · Inspection · citation found Oct 13, 2021 · Report/investigation · 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 8
Records & paperwork 3
Health & medication 2
Training & qualifications 2
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Health assessment for child 3 was expired (dated 5-22-24)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2025): “Child with outdated health assessment has requested updated document to reflect the child's most recent health assessment from May 2025”
Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children files. Emergency contacts for child 1,2,4,5,6 and 7 were missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2025): “Parents were contact to provide up to date employment information and information was inputted to the blank fields.”
Citation Nov 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing verification of childcare experience.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 1, 2025): “Previous employer was contacted and provided employment verification form for completion.”
Follow-up Jun 30, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
Continued noncompliance from 6-2-25, The water temperature in the girl's bathroom in the toddler section was 132° F, 122° F and 120° F
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 15, 2025): “Maintenance tech onsite and hot water heater temperature was lowered on the hot water heater to 100 degrees.”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Citation Jun 2, 2025 Complaint investigation Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Child was given water from a gallon of water. The gallon contained bleach.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2025): “All containers used for water distribution were replaced with containers more distinct and clearly labeled. Additionally, cleaning dilution containers were replaced with more distinct bottles as well and clearly labeled. Dilution procedures will only be completed in the designated kitchen area and…”
Citation Jun 2, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety/Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.21/3270.65
Certification rep observed loose outlet cover in Orange Ladybugs
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2025): “loose outlet box was removed and no longer poses a hazard”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 2, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Certification rep observed diaper cream accessible in the girl's bathroom in the toddler section. (Corrected on site)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2025): “Item was removed and locked containers, cabinets and out of reach cabinets are provided to all classrooms to keep cleaning and toxic materials inaccessible to children.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 2, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
The water temperature in the girl's bathroom in the toddler section was 132° F, 122° F and 120° F
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jun 30, 2025): “Hot water heater temperature was lowered on the hot water heater to 100 degrees.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 2, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Certification rep observed chipped paint in Blue Bees and Blue Fireflies
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2025): “Chipped paint was repaired with spackle and paint”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jun 2, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
Certification rep observed foam exposed on sofas in the following rooms: mat in playroom, black couch in Yellow Bees, black sofa in Orange Ladybugs
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 30, 2025): “All exposed foam was repaired with tape”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Oct 8, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
File Record for Child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 9, 2024): “Missing information was collected from parent at pick-up and parent inputted the information to complete the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Citation Oct 13, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Certification Representative observed peeled,damaged,or damaged plaster in the Red Bumblebees classrooms, Blue Bumblebees classrooms, School Age classroom bathroom, and entry way to facility kitchen
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2023): “Provider will thoroughly inspect the facility to address and repair any damaged plaster and chipped paint.”
Citation Sep 20, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(1)
During the renewal inspection on 9/20/2022 medication for child #1 was observed with out the original container.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 3, 2022): “Parent was contacted to return the correct packaging for the medication on site.”
Citation Sep 20, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)
During the renewal inspection on 9/20/2022 staff person #1 did not have Pediatric first aid and Pediatric CPR by an approved curriculum.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 7, 2022): “Staff person #1 will obtain the appropriate/DHS approved Pediatric First aid and Pediatric CPR. Staff person #1 will not work unsupervised. Supervision will be provided by, at a minimum, and AGS, who has completed the health and safety trainings.”
Citation Nov 9, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Outside Walkways 55 Pa. Code §3270.64
During the renewal inspection on 11/9/2021 stepping stones with exposed/torn ground fabric cloth were observed and could cause a tripping hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 9, 2021): “The stepping stones and fabric cloth were removed. The area is free from hazards.”
Citation Nov 9, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR/Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)/3270.31(h)
During the renewal inspection on 11/9/21 staff persons #1 and #2 did not have pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2021): “Staff person's #1 and #2 will obtain pediatric first aid and CPR as required. Verification will be placed in the staff files.”
Core safety Oct 13, 2021 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
On 10/11/2021, Child #1 was assigned to staff person #1 during parent pick up. Child #1 walked out of the child care facility towards the parking area (Staff person #1 was unaware that the child left the facility). Individual #2 discovered child #1 outside and returned child #1 to the facility director and the child's parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2022): “As a result of the October 13th incident all staff have gone through a series of rigorous supervision trainings and correspondence. All staff received written communication stressing the importance and requirements of constant supervision in childcare in which they were to respond acknowledging…”

“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 Jun 2, 2025 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Oct 13, 2021 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) $86.00 $66.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $86.00 $66.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $83.00 $59.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $77.00 $58.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $68.00 $48.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $68.00 $48.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $68.00 $48.00

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 335 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 21, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Mar 19, 2026 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts
Operator Early Childhood Educators Of PA
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 458-7705
State certificate # CER-00248533
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Common questions

Has Early Childhood Educators of PA 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 Oct 13, 2021 (supervision): “On 10/11/2021, Child #1 was assigned to staff person #1 during parent pick up. Child #1 walked out of the child care facility towards the parking area (Staff person #1 was unaware that the child left the facility).…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Early Childhood Educators of PA?

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 Early Childhood Educators of PA’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Mar 19, 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 Early Childhood Educators of PA compare with other daycares in Bristol?

It is #1 of 9 centers in Bristol by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Early Childhood Educators of PA last inspected?

Nov 10, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Early Childhood Educators of PA cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $86.00 for newborn, $86.00 for infant, $83.00 for young toddler, $77.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Early Childhood Educators of PA?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Early Childhood Educators Of PA.

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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