Friends School Haverford

851 Buck Ln, Haverford, PA 19041 · Delaware County

1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Friends School Haverford is a certified child care center in Haverford, PA, with capacity for 63 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 10 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (5 of 10). 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 #181 of 254 centers in Delaware County and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 58% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical

Tied for #181 of 254 centers in Delaware County

1 Core-safety citations

9 Other citations

2 Inspections

0 Complaint investigations that found violations

10 citations from 3 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 5, 2026

Every state visit

Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 5

Training & qualifications 2

Background checks 1

Health & medication 1

Records & paperwork 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Feb 5, 2026 Inspection Background checks

Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

During the renewal inspection on 2/5/2026, the file for staff #1 was viewed and does not contain a completed National Sex Offender Registry clearance. (See code sheet for hire date).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 13, 2026): “Staff #1 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business on 2/5/2026 because she/he does not have all the required clearances.”

Citation Feb 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)

During the renewal inspection on 2/5/2026, Clorox spray was observed on the gym's stage and it was accessible to the children.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 5, 2026): “Will have administrative staff put the cleaner in a locked closet.”

Citation Feb 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety

Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)

During the renewal inspection on 2/4/2026, it was observed that 2 bookshelves in classroom #1 were not attached to the wall and were a tipping hazard.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2026): “Will have a facility person anchor the shelves to the wall.”

Citation Feb 5, 2026 Inspection Health & medication

12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

During the renewal inspection on 2/5/2026, the file for staff #2 was viewed and did not include a health assessment.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 13, 2026): “Will have staff #2 obtain a completed health assessment from a medical professional.”

Citation Feb 5, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)

During the renewal inspection on 2/5/2026, the file for staff #2 and staff #3 were viewed and staff #2 has not completed the following required pre-service trainings within 90 days of their hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff #2 has not completed the Health and Safety Trainings Part 1 and Part 2. Staff #3 has not completed the Health and Safety Training Part 2.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 13, 2026): “Will have staff #2 and staff #3 complete the required trainings.”

Citation Feb 5, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications

HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)

During the renewal inspection on 2/5/26, the file for staff #1 was viewed and did not include verification of education to qualify the staff person for the position performing. (Assistant Group Supervisor).

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 13, 2026): “Will have staff #1 provide education documentation to verify their education.”

Citation Feb 5, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork

Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)

During the renewal inspection on 2/5/2026, it was observed classroom #1 did not have Emergency Contact Forms in the childcare space

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2026): “Will make copies of the Emergency Contact Forms and put them in a binder and store them in the first aid bag in each classroom”

Citation Sep 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65

On September 10, 2025, during the initial inspection, electrical outlets were missing protective receptacle covers throughout the gym play space.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “Will put outlet covers on all electrical outlets.”

Citation Sep 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)

On September 10, 2025, during the initial inspection, the first aid kit in the downstairs main childcare space was missing scissors and tweezers.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “Will purchase scissors and tweezers for the first aid kit.”

Citation Sep 10, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety

Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)

On September 10, 2025, during the initial inspection, a small bookshelf in the downstairs main childcare space was in need of repair and posed a tipping hazard. The wood panel was separating from the front of the bookshelf. The bookshelf was not secured to the ground and posed a tipping hazard.

Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2025): “Will remove the bookcase from the room and will use plastic containers to hold the books.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 63 children

Certificate status Regular

Certificate valid through Mar 10, 2027

Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Mar 31, 2026 · what STARS means

Operator Friends School Haverford

Phone —

State certificate # CER-00259803

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Common questions

Has Friends School Haverford 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 Feb 5, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection on 2/5/2026, the file for staff #1 was viewed and does not contain a completed National Sex Offender Registry clearance. (See code sheet for hire date).” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Friends School Haverford?

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

What is Friends School Haverford’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Mar 31, 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 Friends School Haverford compare with other daycares in Delaware County?

It is tied for #181 of 254 centers in Delaware County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Friends School Haverford last inspected?

Feb 5, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Friends School Haverford?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Friends School Haverford.

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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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