First Friends is a certified child care center in Doylestown, PA, with capacity for 40 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 6 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 6). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 23 centers in Doylestown and has fewer citations per inspection than 87% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During renewal inspection on May 15, 2026, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in the toddler and infant rooms.
During renewal inspection on May 15, 2026, the refrigerator in the infant room did not contain a thermometer.
During renewal inspection on May 15, 2026, the record of staff #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily references.
During renewal inspection on May 17, 2024, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in the preschool room on the wall and on the cabinet, on the wall in the two's room and on the molding in the baby room.
Observed 6/24/2022 in Pre-K classroom, Lysol wipes and hand sanitizer was in the reach and accessible to children.
Observed 06/24/2022 in Pre-K classroom child # 1 bottle was not labeled to identify that it belong to this child. Observed in refrigerator that Child # 2 & 3 bottles were not labeled to identify which bottle belong to which child.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $66.00 | $66.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $63.00 | $42.00 |
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 First Friends had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 6 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about First Friends?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at First Friends since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is First Friends’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jul 2, 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 First Friends compare with other daycares in Doylestown?
It is #9 of 23 centers in Doylestown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 87% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was First Friends last inspected?
May 15, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does First Friends cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for infant, $69.00 for young toddler, $66.00 for older toddler, $63.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs First Friends?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is First Friends INC.
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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