Garretts Way A Day Care and Learning Ce
Garretts Way A Day Care and Learning Ce is a certified child care center in Newtown Square, PA, with capacity for 206 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 13 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (5 of 13). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 10 centers in Newtown Square and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing language in the emergency plan pertaining to shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, child maltreatment, and continuity of operations.
During the investigation on 08.08.23, it was founded that Staff person #1 used a physical form of punishment on Child #1 by pushing Child #1 on the back and causing Child #1 to fall on the facility floor.
During the complaint investigation on 06.26.23, it was founded that Staff person#1 used a physical form of punishment on Child #1.
During the renewal inspection on 05.11.23, the financial agreement form reviewed for child #1 (dated 02.12.22), child #2 (dated 09.20.22), child #3 (dated 09.09.22), child #4 (dated 09.01.22), child #5 (dated 08.31.22), child #6 (dated 09.05.22) and child #7 (dated 08.31.22) were not dated within a 6-month period.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MAY 11, 2022, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #3 AND STAFF PERSON #5 DID NOT INCLUDE PA STATE POLICE CLEARANCES. THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #9 DID NOT INCLUDE PA CHILD ABUSE AND FBI CLEARANCES. THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT INCLUDE A DHS FBI CLEARANCE.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MAY 11, 2022, THE FIRST AID IN THE BUTTERFLIES CLASSROOM DID NOT CONTAIN GAUZE.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MAY 11, 2022, THERE WAS CHIPPED PAINT ON THE GREEN WALL NEAR THE WINDOW OF THE CRICKETS CLASSROOM, ON THE PURPLE WALL NEAR THE WINDOW OF THE LADY BUGS CLASSROOM, ON THE GREEN WALL NEAR THE BACK WINDOW OF THE GRASSHOPPERS CLASSROOM, AND ON THE BASEBOARDS OF THE DRAGONFLIES AND FROGS CLASSROOMS
.DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MAY 11, 2022, THE HEALTH AND SAFETY BASICS TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR STAFF PERSON #1, DATED 11.8.16, WAS MORE THAN 60 MONTHS OLD. THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH AND SAFETY BASICS TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
DURNG THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MAY 11, 2022, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #1, #5, AND #9 DID NOT INCLUDE PEDIACTRIC FIRST AID TRAINING.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MAY 11, 2022, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLULDE FIRE SAFETY TRAINING.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MAY 11, 2022, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 9 DID NOT INCLUDE IDENTIFICATION FOR VERIFICATION OF AGE.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MAY 11, 2022, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #3 AND STAFF PERSON #8 DID NOT INCLUDE A DIPLOMA OR TRANSCRIPT FOR VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION OR TRAINING. THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF #4, #7, AND #10 DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MAY 11, 2022, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #10 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN NONFAMILY REFERNCES ATTESTING TO SUITABILITY TO SERVE AS A FACILITY PERSON.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $84.90 | — |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $84.90 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $84.88 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $78.98 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $75.89 | — |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $76.21 | — |
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 Garretts Way A Day Care and Learning Ce 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 Aug 8, 2023 (caregiver conduct): “During the investigation on 08.08.23, it was founded that Staff person #1 used a physical form of punishment on Child #1 by pushing Child #1 on the back and causing Child #1 to fall on the facility floor.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Garretts Way A Day Care and Learning Ce?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Garretts Way A Day Care and Learning Ce’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Apr 23, 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 Garretts Way A Day Care and Learning Ce compare with other daycares in Newtown Square?
It is #9 of 10 centers in Newtown Square by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Garretts Way A Day Care and Learning Ce last inspected?
May 6, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Garretts Way A Day Care and Learning Ce cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $84.90 for newborn, $84.90 for infant, $84.88 for young toddler, $78.98 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Garretts Way A Day Care and Learning Ce?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Garrett Williamson Foundation.
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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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