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Frew Mill Campus

1745 Frew Mill Rd, New Castle, PA 16101 · Lawrence County
Keystone STAR 4

Frew Mill Campus is a certified child care center in New Castle, PA, with capacity for 70 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 57 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (17 of 57). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #13 of 16 centers in New Castle and has more citations per inspection than 95% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 95% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
#13 of 16 centers in New Castle
5 Core-safety citations
52 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
57 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 12, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 12, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 31, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Oct 24, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation May 11, 2022 · Inspection · 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 17
Health & medication 13
Training & qualifications 9
Emergency preparedness 6
Records & paperwork 5
Background checks 3
Supervision 2
Food & feeding 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Citation May 12, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.21
In Room 133, the preschool room, behind the teacher's desk on a low open shelf were adult scissors accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2026): “At the time of the inspection, the teacher removed the scissors and locked them away in a cabinet.”
Citation May 12, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Name on bottle 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(3)
In room 133, the preschool room, there was Children's Zyrtec and Children's All Day Allergy that did not have the name of the child for whom the medication is intended on the label.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2026): “On the day of the inspection, the teacher's assistant wrote the name of the child on their med box.”
Citation May 12, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
The two most recent dates of the annual fire testing are 4/16/25 and 5/1/26 which are more than 12 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2026): “The fire report was completed but it was late.”
Citation May 12, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
Child #1's financial agreement did not contain the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 20, 2026): “On the day of the inspection, the Family Service Worker updated the fee agreement with the amount that is charged per week for this child.”
Core safety May 6, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff #1's file contained a signed and witnessed disclosure statement, but it was not dated. An updated disclosure statement has been signed, witnessed, and dated 3/27/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2025): “This was corrected onsite and dated (per description above) and placed in file.”
Citation May 6, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
In room 133 in the cabinet above the sink which stored food for the children was Rosemary Repel-Hair Spray and Tea Tree Oil both which are toxic and stored next to food. The disinfecting spray was on top of the cabinet above the sink that stored food not in a container to protect from leaks or spills.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2025): “This has since been corrected. Supervisor followed up immediately and ensured staff are placing cleaning spray bottles in their dated caddy. This will eliminate any leaking or spillage that could cause contamination. Hair Spray and tea tree oil were labeled "Staff use only" and removed immediately.”
Citation May 6, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Toxic plants not permitted 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(d)
A Jade plant which is toxic to children was observed on the counter by the sink in room 128.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2025): “This was corrected during inspection and removed immediately. Supervisor has since emailed out the correspondence from OCDEL that links a list of toxic plants. Supervisor also requested that the Technology Department add a Plant Identification tool to all Classroom IPADS for correct identification.”
Citation May 6, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Running water - diapering 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(j)
In room 109 after changing the child's diaper the staff person had to open the door behind them to the bathroom to wash the child's hands.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2025): “Ensuring all items to follow appropriate diapering procedure are prepped ahead of time. This would include that the bathroom door is opened and ready for the child to access to eliminate any contamination of touching the handle.”
Citation May 6, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
In room 128 the top of the diaper table side was split causing a pinching hazard, and the bottom of the block shelf was splintered.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2025): “This has since been corrected. Maintenance staff have fixed this crack and sealed it shut so that this no longer permits a safety concern. The block shelf was removed and a new one has been requested.”
Citation May 6, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
The two most recent health assessments for child #1, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), were dated 8/25/23 and 11/5/24 which are more than 12 months apart. The most recent health assessment for child #2, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), is dated 4/24/24 which is more than 12 months ago.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 3, 2025): “This policy has since been corrected. In the past a 30 day grace period was given per policy. After talking with the Health Coordinator and looking at regulations we have updated procedures to ensure families are aware that Health Assessments are to be completed within 1 year of the date on the…”
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Citation May 6, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Toothbrush bristles up 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(f)
In room 133 the toothbrushes were stored above the sink in the cabinet with caps on them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2025): “This was corrected immediately during inspection and caps were removed. Health office was notified to ensure these are no longer provided. Staff were retrained and reminded to keep caps off of toothbrushes.”
Citation May 6, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Disposable diapers 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(a)(3)
In room 109 while the staff was diapering a child they used their hand to open the trash can while throw a diaper away.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2025): “This has since been retaught and retrained to staff. Staff are to follow our diapering policy which states they are to use the pedal on the garbage can to throw soiled items away (while gloved). All garbage cans in diapering areas are ensured to have a pedal so that there is no contamination of…”
Citation May 6, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Adult Hygiene 55 Pa. Code §3270.152
In room 109 a staff person changed a child's diaper opened the bathroom room door, washed the child's hands, did not wash the staff's hands, then picked up the child, and opened the gate to place the child on the floor in the room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2025): “As stated in previous correction; during diapering the door should be open so that the sink is accessible to staff and child to wash hands after diapering. Adult should always wash hands after diapering and this has been retrained and retaught to staff - again referencing our current policy as…”
Citation May 6, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
The emergency drill that was documented for 3/27/25 did not document all the names of the staff involved.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2025): “This has been corrected for future emergency drills. Adult names will be included moving forward for all Emergency Drills conducted.”
Citation May 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
The daily schedule was not posted in the gym.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2025): “This was immediately corrected upon inspection. The current schedule of activities for the Gross Motor space is posted on the bulletin board in the Gross Motor Space.”
Core safety May 20, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff #1 lacked an NSOR on or before initial start date in a childcare position. SEE IS CODE SHEET. There is now an NSOR on file and dated 7/25/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 20, 2024): “To use the new hire checklist that encompasses all necessary clearances / requirements. Supervisors will ensure these items are completed prior to hire. NSOR was completed on 7/25/23. The current NSOR is in the staff file.”
Core safety May 20, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
On 5/20/24, Room 128 was observed during nap time, There were 7 children present in the room. Child #4, was unable to be properly supervised by staff #4 or 5 from where the staff were located in the room as the child was located behind a shelf. Room 133 was observed during nap time. There were 14 children present in the room with 3 staff. Staff #6 was unable to properly supervise 2 of her 6 children from where she was sitting in the room as her back was turned to one child and the other was behind a shelf. Staff #7 was unable to properly supervise 5 of the 7 children in her supervisory group from where she was sitting in the room as the children were behind shelves or not in her view as her back was turned.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2024): “Staff were immediately followed up with by supervisor this day regarding Active Supervision and requested to be standing and ensuring that they can see and hear all of their children. Staff were reminded that shelving is to be moved during nap in order to be able to see all children they are…”
Core safety May 20, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
On 5/20/24, observed 7 children with 2 staff in Room 128 during nap. Staff #4 named 4 children in her supervisory group. Staff #5 named 4 children in her supervisory group. Staff #4 and 5 both named two of the same children in their supervisory group and this left 1 child who was not named in any supervisory group. Observed 14 children in Room 133 during nap. Staff #6 named 7 children in her supervisory group. Staff #7 named 8 children in her supervisor group and Staff #1 named 1 child in her supervisory group. All 3 staff named child #5 in their supervisory group.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2024): “Supervisor immediately followed up with staff this day to review and remind them of how important it is to not only be aware of the entire group, but also the children who are in their "group" and responsible for. Staff are to be using child tags so that all children are always accounted for and…”
Citation May 20, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility file lacked documentation for the proof of purchase of the interconnected smoke detectors.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2024): “An Attestation Statement was signed on 5/20/24 stating that the interconnected fire detection device/system in this facility was purchased prior to 11/2020 and the proof date of purchase is not available. Approx. purchased: 4/2018. The Attestation will be available upon request during any future…”
Citation May 20, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
A continuity of operations plan for the aftermath of a disaster was not in the emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2024): “This has since been corrected and added to the current Emergency plan/reshared with staff. This updated plan was also reshared with all local emergency facilities and municipal staff. This will continuously be embedded into the facility plan. Proof was submitted to DHS inspector as well as the…”
Citation May 20, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
The file for staff #3, lacked emergency plan training within 90 days of hire. SEE IS CODE SHEET. There is now emergency plan training on file and dated 4/17/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2024): “Staff member #3 has received and signed off on the current emergency plan.”
Citation May 20, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
The parent letter explaining emergency procedures lacks an update to the plan regarding special accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with chronic medical conditions and children with disabilities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2024): “The plan was updated as well as verbiage was also added to the parent letter to ensure how we would accommodate infants, toddlers, and any other children who may have special accommodations needed.”
Citation May 20, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
In room 132 the first aid kit above the sink did not contain scissors, tweezers, or soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2024): “This was corrected and all necessary items were added to the first aid kid. This is a second first aid kit so the first kit did supply necessary items. Staff were reminded to ensure all kits were complete and filled regardless.”
Citation May 20, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
In the bathroom of room 128 there was a ceiling tile in the bathroom that was stained with a brown substance and half of the tile was broken off and missing. In room 128 the bottom right corner of the wooden exit door was splintering. In the gym the baseboard at the bottom of the steps on the left was peeling away from the wall.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2024): “This has since been corrected and pictures / walk through of our DHS inspector did see these items fixed. Ceiling tile was replaced, a metal kick plate installed on the door, and the baseboard received new adhesive to stick to the wall in the gym.”
Citation May 20, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
In room 133, chipping paint was observed around the windows in the dramatic play area and behind the teacher's desk. In the outdoor preschool play space there was chipping paint on the white downspout by the gate between the toddler and preschool play spaces. The ceiling in the gym was observed to have large pieces of peeling paint hanging down.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2024): “The paint and downspout has since been corrected and the DHS Inspector saw these both fixed when she returned for her second visit on 5/24. The paint was touched up and the downspout was also re-painted. Equipment is needing rented due to the height of ceiling and until this is fixed, staff were…”
Citation May 20, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
In room 128, a gray bin with a raccoon picture on it had a cracked lid with sharp edges.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2024): “This has since been corrected and replaced with a new bin. The broken bin was removed immediately and a new one was provided. The DHS inspector was able to see this upon her second visit.”
Citation May 20, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
In room 133, teeth marks were observed on the foam number peg boards.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2024): “This was corrected upon the DHS inspectors return. Supervisor removed the toys from the classroom.”
Citation May 20, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
In Room 133, observed that child #6 was not using rest equipment that was labeled for the use of the specific child and the couch that was used as rest equipment for the child was also used by other children for activities not related to napping.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2024): “This child is now using his cot instead of the couch in the rest area. He is using his own equipment and staff are monitoring this to ensure he is using his labeled cot.”
Citation May 20, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
In Room 133, observed that 8 of the 14 children did not have 2 feet of space on three sides of their rest equipment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2024): “To move shelving and tables daily and as needed to ensure this space is met. This has been corrected and staff are ensuring there is enough space each day at nap time.”
Citation May 20, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #1, who is of preschool age, were more than 12 months apart. Dates are as follows: 9/9/22 and 10/5/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2024): “To review the data chart in order to know when a child's health assessment is getting close to expiration. Supervisor followed up with staff and family service worker to make sure they understood and could avoid future issues and remain in compliance by having the health assessment completed within…”
Citation May 20, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
The immunization record on file for Child #1 includes 3 of 4 Pneumococcal vaccines as recommended by the ACIP for the age of the child. The immunization record on file for Child #3, includes 3 of 4 DTAP vaccines as recommended by the ACIP for the age of the child. The file for Child #2 did not contain an immunization record and a review of immunized status based on the age of the child was unable to be determined.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2024): “This has since been corrected and proof of these items were emailed to the DHS Inspector on 5/29.”
Citation May 20, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Age appropriate screenings complete 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(8)
The health reports in the files for child #2 and #3 did not have a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2024): “This has since been corrected and proof has been submitted to the inspector on 5/29 for child #3 and on for child #2 on 6/13.”
Citation May 20, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The Pediatric CPR/FA training on file for staff #2 was not renewed on or before the expiration date. Dates are as follows: 8/7/21 and 10/7/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2024): “Staff #2 who is trained as a First aid/CPR instructor completed the Trainer Certification course on 12/2/2023 to prove that the staff person is in compliance.”
Citation May 20, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
The file for staff #3 lacked health and safety training within 90 days of hire. SEE IS CODE SHEET. There is now revised 10 hour health and safety training on file and dated 5/24/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2024): “This has since been corrected and will ensure all staff are maintaining compliance (whether they are new or transferring).”
Citation May 20, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
The file for staff #1, who holds the title of assistant group supervisor, lacks 1250 hours of childcare training. The file for staff #3, who holds the title of director, lacks 1250 hours of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2024): “Proof of Childcare experience has been provided and placed in each of the staff files to show proof that both staff do qualify. This was submitted via email to DHS Inspector on 5/29.”
Citation May 20, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
There was no written plan of daily activities posted in room 129.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2024): “Supervisor has created a schedule/outline of room 129 and posted in the Emailed a picture of schedule to the DHS Inspector.”
Core safety May 31, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff #2 contained a current FBI clearance dated 12/6/22, that was not renewed within 60 months of the prior FBI clearance dated 11/15/17.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 6, 2023): “Due to the fact that this staff member was on maternity leave caused her FBI clearance to laspe.”
Citation May 31, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
The facility emergency plan lacked the updates regarding the Continuity of Operations requirements.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2023): “The policy has been updated to reflect the Continuity of Operations requirements.”
Citation May 31, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
There was a backpack with hand sanitizer, sunscreen lotion, hand cream and toothpaste on top of the cubbies label " keep out of reach of children". accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2023): “These items were removed and placed in the locked cabinet.”
Citation May 31, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
The emergency numbers were not posted by the telephone in the infant room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2023): “The emergency numbers were found beside the cabinet. They had fallen off the wall. The numbers were placed in a similar area on a bulletin board.”
Citation May 31, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
There was a cracked gray letter tile toy in the infant /toddler playground.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2023): “The tile toy was removed from the playground.”
Citation May 31, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
The file for child # 1 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 11/1/22. The report was obtained after 12 months the prior report was dated 4/26/21. The file for child # 3 a preschooler contained a current health report dated 11/4/22. The report was obtained after 12 months the prior report was dated 8/5/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 6, 2023): “Files for child #1 has current physical. Child # 3 has current health report in file.”
Citation May 31, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
The file for child # 2 is missing a dose of the influenza vaccine.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 6, 2023): “A handwritten note from the parent was given stating that they did not want to give this child the influenza vaccine.”
Citation May 31, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
The file for staff # 1 contained a current health assessment dated 8/5/21. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 7/24/19. The file for staff #2 contained a current health assessment dated 2/1/22. It was not obtained within 24 months of the previous assessment dated 11/20/19.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2023): “Due to this staff member being off for the summer there was a lapse in a current health assessment.”
Citation May 31, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Written statement 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(1)
The files for child # 4,5 and 6 the infants, lacked a written statement from the child's parent giving the formula and feeding schedule.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2023): “A baby formula and feeding schedule form was given to each parent of every infant under the age of 1. Each parent was able to fill out the form and sign.”
Citation May 31, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
The facility lacked the pick-up and drop-off notification of safe routes posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2023): “A printout of the handbook stating the drop off and pick up notification was posted in the lobby area on the parent bulletin board.”
Citation May 31, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Hypothetical locations 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(4)
The fire drill log lacked hypothetical locations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 6, 2023): “The fire drill log will be filled out to its entirety. A hypothetical location will be marked on the fire drill log.”
Citation May 31, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
The facility Liability Insurance report lacked the name and address of the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2023): “An email of request to have Frew Mill address on the liability insurance has been sent to HR. Estimated date of correction will be July 27th. 2023.”
Citation May 31, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The file for staff # 1 contained a current fire safety training certificate dated 4/26/23 the training pass one year. The Prior certificate was dated. 2/25/22. The file for staff # 2 contained a current fire safety training certificate dated 4/24/23 the training pass one year. The Prior certificate was dated. 2/25/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 6, 2023): “The supervisor plans to keep track of each staff member's fire safety training date by adding calendar events a month prior to when the training is due and keeping a chart using excel. This will allow the supervisor to have the staff member complete the Fire Safety Training in a timely manner.”
Citation May 31, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
The file for staff # 1 contained a current Health and Safety Updated training dated 4/26/23, that was not completed by 12/30/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 6, 2023): “The supervisor plans to keep track of each staff member's Health and safety training date by adding calendar events a month prior to when the training is due and keeping a chart using excel. This will allow the supervisor to have the staff member complete the Fire Safety Training in a timely…”
Citation May 31, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iii)
The file for staff # 3 lacked a current mandated report training certificate. The prior certificate is dated 3/13/18. The file for staff # 4 contained a current mandated reporter training certificate dated 11/3/22 that was not obtained within 60 months of the previous certificate dated 8/22/16.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 6, 2023): “The supervisor plans to keep track of each staff member's mandated reporter training date by adding calendar events a month prior to when the training is due and keeping a chart using excel. This will allow the supervisor to have the staff member complete the Fire Safety Training in a timely…”
Citation May 31, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
The file for staff # 2 lacked written evaluation every 12 months. The last evaluation on file is dated 11/20/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 6, 2023): “Due to the fact that this staff member was on maternity leave caused her staff evaluation to laspe. A written evaluation was completed for staff #2.”
Citation May 31, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
The information on how to access the regulations electronically was not provided to the parents of each enrolled child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2023): “A copy was made of the regulations and placed on the parent bulletin board in the lobby area of the facility.”
Citation May 31, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
The file for staff # 1 lacked 8.5 out of 12 required hours of annual childcare training, from 12/19/21 to 12/19/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2023): “Staff 31 took the remaining 3.5 hours from previous year to give staff member the required 12 hours for training.”
Citation May 11, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
In the outdoor play space, a sharply edged metal brace located at the base of the fencing enclosing the outdoor play space and a sharply edged, approximately 8"x8" metal framing around the water spigot installed on the building wall of the outdoor play space were observed to present the potential for laceration injuries.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2022): “Our maintenance crew covered the small metal water hook up with brick. It is now flushed with the outside brick wall. This was completed on 8/26/2022.”
Citation May 11, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
In the Toddler Room, in an area accessible to children in care, an approximately 3.5' wooden coat tree was observed to have loose bolts near the base causing the potential for pinching points.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2022): “The coat tree was in the preschool classroom. When the Certification Representative brought it to our attention, it was pulled out of the the preschool classroom and was discarded right then and there in front of our Certification Representative. We were informed that due to being discarded at that…”
Citation May 11, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii)
Although the files for Staff #1-#6 contained documentation of the completion of Health and Safety Basics training, each noted staff member completed said training prior to 09/30/2016.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 16, 2022): “Staff #1 completed the training on 5/24/2022 Staff # 2 no longer works with us Staff # 3 Completed the training on 5/10/2021 Staff # 4 no longer works with us Staff #5 is registered for the training and working on it. Staff #6 completed the training 1/14/2020”

“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.) $46.00 $34.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $46.00 $34.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $46.00 $34.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $43.00 $33.00

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 70 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 18, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Aug 10, 2026 · what STARS means
Programs Head Start, Early Head Start
Operator United Community SRVCS Of Lawrence County INC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (724) 658-7671
State certificate # CER-00256251
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Common questions

Has Frew Mill Campus had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 5 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 May 6, 2025 (background checks): “Staff #1's file contained a signed and witnessed disclosure statement, but it was not dated. An updated disclosure statement has been signed, witnessed, and dated 3/27/25.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Frew Mill Campus?

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

What is Frew Mill Campus’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Aug 10, 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 Frew Mill Campus compare with other daycares in New Castle?

It is #13 of 16 centers in New Castle by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 95% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Frew Mill Campus last inspected?

May 12, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Frew Mill Campus cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $46.00 for infant, $46.00 for young toddler, $46.00 for older toddler, $43.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Frew Mill Campus?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is United Community SRVCS Of Lawrence County INC.

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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