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Evans Elementary School

900 Baily Rd, Lansdowne, PA 19050 · Delaware County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Evans Elementary School is a certified child care center in Lansdowne, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 40 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (17 of 40). 7 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 #10 of 13 centers in Lansdowne and has more citations per inspection than 74% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 74% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #10 of 13 centers in Lansdowne
3 Core-safety citations
37 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
40 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 6, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Nov 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 1, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Dec 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Oct 22, 2021 · 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 17
Emergency preparedness 7
Health & medication 6
Training & qualifications 5
Background checks 2
Transportation 2
Staff ratios 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the staff record for; staff #2 did not have a NSOR certificate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2026): “Staff #2 will provide an NSOR certificate. Staff #2 will not work in childcare until the NSOR clearances is provided to the provider.”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan did not include a plan for continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2025): “The provider will update their emergency plan to include continuity of operations that will address their plan to continue operations of the program temporarily or to close the program temporarily, in the aftermath of a disaster.”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 had a health assessment that was more than 24 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2026): “Staff #1 will provide a completed health assessment that is dated less than 24 months.”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have evacuation routes posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 22, 2025): “The provider will develop and post the evacuation route on the parent board at the facility.”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the insurance documentation on file did not have the address of this specific location as a covered facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2026): “The provider will have the insurance company include the address for the specific location on the policy/ declaration page and keep it on file at the facility.”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 did not have the verification of the completion of fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2026): “Staff will complete fire safety training and provide documentation for their file.”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2025): “The provider will include in the facility handbook, information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office.”
Core safety Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 did not have a child abuse clearance on file, staff #3 did not have a DHS FBI clearance or NSOR on file, and staff #4 did not have an employee state police clearance and child abuse clearance on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “Staff #1 will provide a child abuse clearance, staff #3 will provide a DHS FBI clearance and NSOR, and staff #4 will provide a state police and child abuse clearance. Staff #1, #3, and #4 will not work in a childcare position until all clearances are on file at the facility.”
Citation Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the operator did not have documentation of reviewing the emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “The provider will review the emergency plan annually and update, if necessary.”
Citation Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Child's health history 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(1)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the health report for child #4 was only the immunization record.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “The parent of child #4 will provide a complete health report for their child.”
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Citation Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 did not have a health assessment with TB test results.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “Staff #3 will provide a health report with TB results. The health report will be dated within the last 24 months. Staff #4 will provide a complete health report with TB test results that is dated within the last 12 months.”
Citation Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(b)/3270.171(c)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the operator did not have a written and posted policy identifying safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes in the vicinity of the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “The provider will develop and post a written and posted policy identifying safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes in the vicinity of the facility.”
Citation Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not conduct an emergency drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “The provider will conduct an emergency drill at the facility, document it on the emergency drill log, and keep it on file at the facility.”
Citation Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have documentation of a fire drill every 60 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “The provider will conduct a fire drill at least once every 60 days and document it on the fire drill log.”
Citation Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider did not have verification of submitting a copy of the facility's emergency plan to the local municipality.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “The provider will send a copy of the facility's emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county and retain verification of the submission for the facility file.”
Citation Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the child #1 and #3 did not have a health report on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “Child #1 and #3 will provide a health report to the facility. All children enrolled at the facility will provide an initial health report to place on file at the facility within 60 days of enrollment.”
Citation Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “The provider will submit to the local traffic authority, the facility's written plan identifying the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Citation Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency plan that did not include the facility's plan for continuity of operation during and in the aftermath of an emergency/disaster. Also, the emergency plan did not include the roles of the staff during an emergency. The facility did not have a written policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. And finally, staff #1 did not have documentation of the completion of the health and safety update.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “The provider will update the emergency plan to include the facility's plan for continuity of operation during and in the aftermath of an emergency/disaster and the roles of staff during the emergency. The provider will develop a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby…”
Citation Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a copy of the insurance policy or insurance policy declaration page on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “The provider will obtain a copy of the facility's insurance policy declaration page and keep it on file at the facility.”
Citation Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the file for staff #2 did not have documentation for the completion of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “The staff will provide valid documentation of the completion of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) from a PQAS approved instructor and program. staff #2 will not work unsupervised until the training is complete.”
Citation Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 did not have the verification of the completion of fire safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “Staff will complete fire safety training and provide documentation for their file”
Citation Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(h)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 did not have verification of the completion of the health and safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “Staff will complete the "Getting Started with Center-Based Care-Revised 2022 training or provide verification of the completion of the training or the Health and Safety training. Staff will not work unsupervised until the training is completed.”
Citation Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #2 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “The provider will specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week, on the agreement form.”
Citation Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #2 and #4 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “The parent will be required to specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released, on the agreement form.”
Citation Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #2, 3, 4 and 5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “The provider will specify the date of the child's admission., on the agreement form.”
Citation Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Child's name, birth date 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(1)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the name and birth date of the child
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “The provider will have the parent include the name and birth date of the child, on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “The provider will have the parent include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care, on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #3 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “The provider will have the parent include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #5 did not include the address and of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “The provider will have the parent include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released, on the emergency contact form.”
Citation Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #2 was not signed by the parent and the agreement and emergency contact form for child #4 was not signed by the parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “The parent of child #2 and #4 will be required to sign the agreement and the emergency contact form.”
Citation Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #4 and #5 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “The parent will sign the emergency medical care consent on the bottom of the emergency contact form.”
Citation Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #4 and #5 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first- aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “The parent will sign the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff consent on the bottom of the emergency contact form.”
Citation Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the file for staff #4 did not include any verification of their education or their experience in childcare.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “Staff #4 will provide documentation of their education and experience in childcare.”
Citation Nov 12, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
At the time of the monitoring inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 did not have 12 clock hours of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2025): “The staff will obtain 12 clock hours of childcare training and provide documentation for their file.”
Core safety Nov 1, 2023 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed 1 staff person with 13 school-age children. The youngest child was in kindergarten.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2023): “The provider will maintain staff:child ratios at all times.”
Citation Nov 1, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(4)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 did not have a health report on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2023): “The parent will be required to provide a health report for child #1”
Citation Nov 1, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the health report for child #2 did not include the immunization record. Also, there was exemption from immunizations on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2023): “The provider will require the parent to provide an up to date immunization record or an exemption from immunizations letter.”
Citation Nov 1, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have the evacuation routes posted in a conspicuous location of the childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2023): “The provider will develop and post the evacuation routes in a conspicuous location of the childcare space.”
Citation Nov 1, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency plan that did not include all facility persons in the plan and their role during an emergency. The emergency plan did not address plan for continuity of operations during and in the aftermath of an emergency/disaster. The facility also did not have a written policy and procedure to identify the prevention of abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2023): “The provider will update the emergency plan to include all facility persons roles in the plan and the facilities plan for continuity of operations. They will also write a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”
Citation Nov 1, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that there were no emergency contact forms at the facility while 13 children were receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2023): “Emergency contact forms will be on site of the childcare facility.”

“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
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $50.00 $45.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $44.00 $44.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $44.00 $44.00

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 —
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 30, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jan 2, 2020 · what STARS means
Operator William Bailey Rec Center INC D/B/A Pela Kids
Hours Monday–Sunday 6:00 AM–6:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 701-8415
State certificate # CER-00252878
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Common questions

Has Evans Elementary School 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 Nov 6, 2025 (background checks): “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the staff record for; staff #2 did not have a NSOR certificate.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Evans Elementary School?

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

What is Evans Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jan 2, 2020. 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 Evans Elementary School compare with other daycares in Lansdowne?

It is tied for #10 of 13 centers in Lansdowne by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 74% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Evans Elementary School last inspected?

Nov 6, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Evans Elementary School cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $50.00 for preschool, $44.00 for young school-age, $44.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Evans Elementary School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is William Bailey Rec Center INC D/B/A Pela Kids.

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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