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Fulton County Family Partnership SF Child Care

Southern Fulton Elementar, Warfordsburg, PA 17267 · Fulton County
Keystone STAR 3

Fulton County Family Partnership SF Child Care is a certified child care center in Warfordsburg, PA, with capacity for 47 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 25 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 3 centers in Fulton County and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 54% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#1 of 3 centers in Fulton County
1 Core-safety citations
24 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
25 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 24, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Feb 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Aug 30, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citation Feb 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Feb 18, 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 7
Records & paperwork 7
Emergency preparedness 4
Health & medication 3
Training & qualifications 2
Food & feeding 1
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Feb 24, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
It was observed that there were handwashing signs missing at the sinks and toilets in all of the restrooms used by the children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2026): “Handwashing signs were placed on the interior of all of the bathroom stall doors (at a height that they can not be easily removed by a child), above the urinals, and above the sinks where missing.”
Citation Feb 24, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
It was observed that a child lunch box that contained a ham & cheese sandwich and yogurt, was in the child's cubby and not refrigerated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 24, 2026): “Staff checked all lunches from home, labeled with child's name and date, and placed those necessary into the refrigerator, and will do so on an continuing basis.”
Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Observed the facilities emergency plan did not contain a continuity of operations procedure which is a federal requirement to be a component of the emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2025): “The site manager informed the person responsible for the emergency plan that the continuity of operations procedure needed to be added to this sites emergency plan. The continuity of operations procedure was added to this sites emergency plan and will not be taken out. Please see the emergency plan…”
Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Observed spray disinfectant accessible to children on the sink in the girl's bathroom. Observed hand sanitizer and bug spray, accessible to children in an unlocked drawer behind the desk in room 126.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2025): “The disinfectant spray was immediately removed from the bathroom and locked up. A staff went through each of the drawers and removed the hand sanitizer and the bug spray and placed them in a locked cabinet. Staff in both rooms were informed of the violation and that cleaning materials and all other…”
Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
Observed there were no hand washing signs posted by the toilets in the boy's bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2025): “A handwashing sign was posted in the boys bathroom in the stall that has a sink. The sign was placed up high so it could not be removed by a child. Please see the attached picture showing the handwashing sign in the stall of the boys bathroom that has a sink.”
Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
Observed the facility lacked documentation, with all of the required department information, of previous emergency drills conducted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2025): “An emergency drill was executed on 10/17/24 with the entire school. Staff was not aware that there was an emergency drill form to be filled out. The site manager showed the staff responsible for filling out the form what the form looked like and she immediately filled it out. Please see attached…”
Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
Observed staff file #1 and #3 contained documentation of childcare experience which was obtained after beginning service at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2025): “This site manager began employment at this site after the staff were employed. As soon as the site manager noticed the paperwork was missing the staff were informed of what was missing and that it was needed asap. The site manager also talked with the hiring staff explaining it was needed before…”
Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Observed staff file #1 and #3 contained two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person which were obtained after beginning service at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2025): “This site manager began employment at this site after the staff were employed. As soon as this staff noticed the paperwork was missing the staff were informed what was needed asap. The site manager also talked with the hiring staff to explain what was needed before a staff could work with the…”
Citation Feb 13, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
Observed staff file #2 contained documentation of completion of professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation which was completed more than 90 days after the date of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 27, 2025): “Site manager will make sure all necessary trainings are completed within the timeframe that is required. Please see attached the tracking form that will be used to be sure all trainings are completed by the required timeframe. Site manager will make sure new staff have completed the pediatric first…”
Core safety Feb 26, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Observed staff file #1, contained an updated child abuse clearance (2/10/23) which was dated more than 60 months after the previous valid child abuse clearance (1/5/18).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 19, 2024): “Site Director and Assistant to the Executive Director followed up with staff several times regarding the expected clearance. It was overdue to be received. Staff never received it in the mail. She contacted the agency by telephone who said it was sent out. She asked them to send it again. The…”
Citation Feb 26, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Observed spray disinfectant accessible to children by the changing table in the children's bathroom. Observed hand sanitizer, "labeled keep out of the reach of children", accessible to children on a desk in room 126. Observed in room 145, disinfecting wipes accessible to children on a low shelf.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 19, 2024): “Items were moved immediately and staff in both rooms were informed. Staff will monitor faculty bathroom (which contains a changing table and is used to change children who wear pull ups and diapers) and will move items to the top of the wall cabinet it that bathroom.”
Citation Feb 26, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
Observed the emergency drill log revealed that the facility has not conducted an emergency drill within the previous 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 19, 2024): “Emergency drill (lockdown) was executed on 11/7/23 with the entire school. Staff member who usually fills out the form was absent that day. Attached is the Emergency Drill Log completed for 11/7/23. Also attached are emails sent the day prior to the drill for proof of the drill and examples of…”
Citation Feb 26, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
Observed the agreement for child file #1 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 19, 2024): “Date of admission to the program was not filled in on the Child Care Agreement form. It was filled in in front of the inspector on the day of inspection.”
Citation Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Name on bottle 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(3)
Observed in preschool room #1(213), antibiotic ointment in the first aid kit which was not labeled with the name of the child for whom the medication is intended.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2023): “Antibiotic ointment was removed from the store-bought first aid kits and labeled "for staff-use only".”
Citation Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
Observed staff file #1 contained an updated health assessment which was dated more than 24 months after the previous valid health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2023): “Staff member 's Health Assessment from 11/12/21 was filled out incorrectly by the physician. A corrected copy has been completed by the physician's office on 3/1/2023.”
Citation Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)
Observed the file for child #1 and #2 contained an original agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2023): “When I went to make copies of the agreements for our records from what I thought were the "originals" I realized that the office photocopier makes colored copies, which means that the forms that looked like originals with highlighting and some blue ink, may have been copies (the ones in our files).…”
Citation Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
Observed preschool room 1(213) did not have the emergency transportation plan posted in the childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2023): “I checked in the classroom after the inspector left and the form was hanging by the telephone in the classroom, underneath the emergency contact phone number list. I told the staff that it needed to be visible since it had to do with emergency procedures, and it was moved to beside the emergency…”
Citation Feb 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(7)
Observed a copy of the reports of accidents, injuries, or illness were not in the individual child files.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2023): “When parental copy of nurse's report is delivered to the classroom, a staff member will make a copy and place it in the child's file.”
Citation Feb 18, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
On 2/22/22 observed the handwashing sinks in the Pre K Counts and Pre K Classrooms lacked a clean, lidded waste receptacle.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2022): “3 new, lidded trash cans were purchased on 3/1/22 and placed by the 2 sinks in the classroom. The third can was purchased as a back up. A video of the 2 new cans beside the classroom sinks, as well as the existing lidded cans in the 2 bathrooms was sent to the inspector on 3/10/22.”
Citation Feb 18, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
On 2/22/22 observed a dramatic play wardrobe which was not anchored creating a potential tipping hazard in the Prek K Classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2022): “Several methods were tried, including brackets and hinges. Finally, the wardrobe was screwed to the adjoining cubbies on 3/822. Pictures of this were sent to the inspector on 3/9/22.”
Citation Feb 18, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)
The file of Child #1, a 3 year old, lacked Hepatitis A immunizations in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file of Child #1 contained no documentation of Hepatitis A immunizations. The file of Child #3, a 5 year old, lacked a Hepatis A immunization in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP. The file of Child #3 contained documentation of one Hepatitis A immunization.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2022): “Parents obtained a note from the doctor indicating the immunizations were missed and when they will receive them.”
Citation Feb 18, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Hypothetical locations 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(4)
The operator or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter did not ensure that the hypothetical locations of the fire are rotated around the facility for each drill such that the hypothetical location is never the same for consecutive drills.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2022): “Staff was informed that even if the school does not rotate the location of the hypothetical fire, we will, making sure that the same location of the "fire" will not be repeated twice in a row when conducting our drills.”
Citation Feb 18, 2022 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 facility was unable to provide proof of purchase of the interconnected fire detection system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2022): “Attestation form for the purchase of the fire drill system was supplied by the inspector on 3/4, signed by the Southern Fulton School District's Maintenance Department on 3/9, and returned to the inspector on 3/10/22.”
Citation Feb 18, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The file of Child #2 lacked the address of the child's physician or source of medical care on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2022): “Information was filled in from an earlier Emergency Contact Form and was on the Child Health Report, and on file in the nurse's office.”
Citation Feb 18, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
The file of Child #4 lacked the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 2, 2022): “Parent is self employed and working at home. Home address was placed in business address box and parent contact number was placed in business contact telephone number box.”

“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 47 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 8, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 3
since Dec 6, 2025 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts
Operator Fulton County Partnership INC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00254974
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Common questions

Has Fulton County Family Partnership SF Child Care 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 26, 2024 (background checks): “Observed staff file #1, contained an updated child abuse clearance (2/10/23) which was dated more than 60 months after the previous valid child abuse clearance (1/5/18).” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Fulton County Family Partnership SF Child Care?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Fulton County Family Partnership SF Child Care since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Fulton County Family Partnership SF Child Care’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 3, effective Dec 6, 2025. 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 Fulton County Family Partnership SF Child Care compare with other daycares in Fulton County?

It is #1 of 3 centers in Fulton County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Fulton County Family Partnership SF Child Care last inspected?

Feb 24, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Fulton County Family Partnership SF Child Care?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Fulton County Partnership 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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