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The Good Shepherd Child Care Center

102 State Route 2001, Milford, PA 18337 · Pike County
Keystone STAR 4

The Good Shepherd Child Care Center is a certified child care center in Milford, PA, with capacity for 68 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 31 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (11 of 31). 10 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #6 of 9 centers in Pike County and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 59% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #6 of 9 centers in Pike County
2 Core-safety citations
29 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
31 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 10 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 8, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Apr 8, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Apr 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 13, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jul 19, 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 11
Records & paperwork 7
Health & medication 6
Training & qualifications 2
Background checks 2
Emergency preparedness 2
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Apr 8, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During a renewal inspection on 4/8/26, certification rep observed peeling paint on the building wall in the toddler play area accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “We will have our hired handyman remove the peeling paint or damaged paint and repaint the areas.”
Citation Apr 8, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During a renewal inspection on 4/8/26, certification rep observed a brown faux leather chair in the preschool classroom with a tear in the seat and frayed fabric on the top left edge.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “The chair was removed from the classroom, and a new one was ordered.”
Citation Apr 8, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During a renewal inspection on 4/8/26, child files were reviewed. The health assessment on file for child # 3 (see code sheet for DOB) is dated 2/20/25, therefore no longer valid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “The family will be notified that the child's health form has expired and will be asked for an updated one. The family did provide an updated one on 4/10/2026.”
Citation Apr 8, 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)
During a renewal inspection, certification rep observed more than 30 days between fire alarm tests logged at the facility. This is evidenced by alarm tests logged on 7/1/25 to 8/1/25, then 10/1/25 to 11/3/25, then 12/1/25 to 1/2/26 to 2/3/26, then 3/3/26 to 4/8/26.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2026): “Alarm tested during inspection and log complaint.”
Citation Apr 8, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During a renewal inspection on 4/8/26, staff files were reviewed. The assistant director indicated that staff # 2 is an assistant group supervisor. There is no high school diploma or general educational development certificate on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2026): “File the staff member's high school diploma”
Citation Apr 8, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2)
During a renewal inspection on 4/8/26, child files were reviewed. There was no fee amount or date in which the fee is to be paid on file for children # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “We are going to use the DHS provided "Agreement" Contract that lists the fee amount and date on which it has to be paid. Files will be updated.”
Citation Apr 8, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
During a renewal inspection on 4/8/26, child files were reviewed. There was no admission date on file for children # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “We are going to use the DHS provided "Agreement" contract that lists the date of each child's admission and the date of withdrawal. Files will be updated.”
Citation Apr 8, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During a renewal inspection on 4/8/26, child files were reviewed. The child files for children # 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, and 9 do not have addressed for the provided release persons.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 29, 2026): “We are going to use the DHS provided "Emergency Contact/Parental Consent Form" that lists the required information for all release persons. Forms will be updated.”
Citation Apr 8, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
During a renewal inspection on 4/8/26, child files were reviewed. There was no signed parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures on file for children # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 24, 2026): “Consents will be signed. We will use the DHS provided "Emergency Contact/Parental Consent Form" which clearly defines parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.”
Citation Apr 8, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During a renewal inspection on 4/8/26, staff files were reviewed. There were no written nonfamily references on file for staff # 1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2026): “Although the staff member had references on file that had been called, we asked those references to supply written statements. Those statements were then printed and added to the staff member's file.”
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Citation Apr 24, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During a renewal inspection on 4/24/25, cert rep observed a broken bathroom tile in the preschool bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2025): “The tile will be replaced by the facility handyman.”
Citation Apr 24, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During a renewal inspection on 4/24/25, cert rep observed peeling paint on the radiators in both preschool bathrooms on the second level. Cert rep also observed peeling paint on the building in the infant/toddler play area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2025): “The areas with peeling paint will be fixed by the facility handyman.”
Citation Apr 24, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During a renewal inspection on 4/24/25, cert rep observed soft blocks in the young toddler classroom with torn edges.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “The soft blocks were removed and replaced.”
Citation Apr 24, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Physical examination 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(b)/3270.151(c)(1)
The health assessment on file for staff # 1 was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant, or CRNP. The health assessment on file did not include a physical exam.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2025): “Staff was told to have their health assessment form updated to include the missing information.”
Citation Apr 24, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)
The health assessment on file for staff # 1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases or a statement of their suitability to provide childcare.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2025): “Staff was told to have their health assessment form updated to include the missing information.”
Citation Apr 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
During a renewal inspection on 4/28/25, there was no growth and development assessment on file for children # 1, 2, and 3; these children were enrolled at the facility longer than 6 months (see code sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 15, 2025): “Staff will complete growth and development assessments for children # 1, 2, and 3.”
Citation Mar 13, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff person # 1 has not completed mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2025): “Susan was able to find her mandated reporter training that was completed on 9/03/2024. This was within 90 days of her hire date. Susan submitted it to our inspector, Amanda upon finding it on the following Monday.”
Core safety Apr 22, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/22/24. Staff Person #3 had a NY SOR dated 4/12/24, after their date of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2024): “In the future, the facility will comply with the CPSL and perform clearance requests before new staff begin employment.”
Citation Apr 22, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/22/24. At that time, the emergency plan was reviewed. The emergency plan did not include a continuity plan for operations in times of an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 25, 2024): “The facility will add a continuity plan to the emergency plan.”
Citation Apr 22, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/22/24. At that time, a floorboard in the deck playground had become loose, posing a potential hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 31, 2024): “The loose floorboard will be repaired on the deck playground. The deck playground has not been in use since the occurrence of the loose floorboard and will not be used until it has been repaired.”
Citation Apr 22, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/22/24. At that time, there was no thermometer in the young toddler room refrigerator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2024): “A thermometer was immediately placed in the young toddler room refrigerator.”
Citation Apr 22, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/22/24. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not have their health assessments updated within 24 months. The dates of the health assessments on file for Staff Person #1 were 5/24/21 and 6/12/23. The dates of the health assessments on file for Staff Person #2 were 7/2/21 and 8/29/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 22, 2024): “In the future, staff will be reminded early to ensure they have their health assessments updated within 24 months.”
Citation Apr 21, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(i)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/21/23. At that time, the trash can in the upstairs pre-k bathroom was not lidded.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2023): “A lidded trash can will be purchased and placed in the upstairs pre-k bathroom.”
Citation Apr 21, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/21/23. At that time, the foam climbing ramp in the older toddler room was observed to be ripped with exposed foam.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2023): “The climbing ramp will be duct taped so that the foam is no longer exposed.”
Citation Apr 21, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/21/23. At that time, plastic wrapped construction paper was observed on a floor level shelf in the older toddler room where staff indicated children in the room still place objects in their mouths.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2023): “Staff immediately removed the plastic wrapping from the shelf.”
Citation Apr 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Dismissal policy 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/21/23. At that time, the child files were reviewed. The immunization report for Child #1 indicated the flu vaccine was last administered on 11/6/2020. The immunization report for Child #2 indicated that the flu vaccine had not been administered. Neither child had a letter of exemption on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 9, 2023): “The parents of Child #1 and Child #2 will submit an updated immunization record showing administration of the flu vaccine in the past twelve months or a letter of exemption from the flu vaccine.”
Core safety Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/19/22. At that time, the files for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 were reviewed. The file did not contain the request for the NY SOR or the completed NY SOR for Staff Person #1. The file did not contain the request for the NJ SOR or the completed NJ SOR for Staff Person #2. The date of the FBI Clearance for Staff Person #3 on the staff data sheet was 10/13/16. Facility director stated that Staff Person #3 did not have an updated FBI Clearance on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2022): “Facility director obtained a NY SOR for Staff Person #1 and an NJ SOR for Staff Person #2. Staff Person #3 will not return to the facility until an updated FBI Clearance is on file.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/19/22. At that time, peeling paint was observed on the toddler deck that was accessible to the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2022): “Facility maintenance will sand and repaint area of toddler deck where pain is peeling.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/19/22. At that time, the file for Staff Person #4 was reviewed. The file contained health assessments dated 10/13/19 and 6/28/22, which is 32 months between health assessments.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 19, 2022): “Staff health assessments will be completed at least every 24 months for staff.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/19/22. At that time, the emergency plan located at the facility did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, or children with disabilities that are enrolled at the center.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2022): “Accommodations for infants, toddlers, or children with disabilities that are enrolled at the center will be added to the emergency plan.”
Citation Jul 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/19/22. At that time, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child in the event of an emergency was not found posted in the facility or in the emergency bags that accompany staff on field trips.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 1, 2022): “A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child in the event of an emergency will be posted in each child care space and will be placed in the emergency bags that accompany children on field trips.”

“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.) $63.00 $63.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $53.00 $53.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $53.00 $53.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $48.00 $27.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $44.00 $35.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $44.00 $35.00

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 68 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Jul 14, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Sep 19, 2025 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts
Operator Good Shepherd Child Care Center INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (570) 296-9404
State certificate # CER-00261293
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Common questions

Has The Good Shepherd Child Care Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Apr 22, 2024 (background checks): “A renewal inspection was conducted on 4/22/24. Staff Person #3 had a NY SOR dated 4/12/24, after their date of hire.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about The Good Shepherd Child Care Center?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Good Shepherd Child Care Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is The Good Shepherd Child Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Sep 19, 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 The Good Shepherd Child Care Center compare with other daycares in Pike County?

It is tied for #6 of 9 centers in Pike County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was The Good Shepherd Child Care Center last inspected?

Apr 8, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does The Good Shepherd Child Care Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $63.00 for infant, $53.00 for young toddler, $53.00 for older toddler, $48.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs The Good Shepherd Child Care Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Good Shepherd Child Care Center INC.

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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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