Hansell Child Care
Hansell Child Care is a certified child care center in Bridgeport, PA, with capacity for 92 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 54 violations, 8 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (13 of 54). 16 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #349 of 403 centers in Montgomery County and has more citations per inspection than 74% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During compliant inspection on Friday, 03/27/26, staff interviews held and cert rep determine that a staff assigned to the infant group was asleep, while children were in care, when a designated release person arrived to pick up a child.
During unannounced inspection on Friday, 03/27/26, cert rep observed pillows present in cribs while infants were asleep.
During unannounced inspection on Friday, 03/27/26, cert rep observed cribs in the infant room was not spaced with 2 feet on three sides while in use.
In review of staff files, staff person 1's file failed to include a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to hire date.
During unannounced inspection on Friday, 03/27/26, fire safety documents was reviewed, and facility failed to conduct a fire drill within 60 days. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 09/10/25.
During unannounced inspection on Friday, 03/27/26, fire safety documents were reviewed, and facility failed to test their smoke detectors once every 30 days or have an annual inspection. The fire detection device was last inspected on 03/10/25.
In review of staff files, staff person 3, employed more than 45 days, file failed to include an FBI clearance.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 10/27/25, cert rep observed thermostat recorded the indoor temperature below 65° F.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 10/27/25, cert rep observed peeled paint on the heated radiator located in the infant room's bathroom.
During renewal inspection on Monday, 10/27/25, cert rep observed a toy climber in the infant room had shredded and rough edges causing a possible hazard to children.
In review of children's files, child 2, enrolled more than 60 days, file failed to include documentation of the Rotavirus vaccinations, as required based on the child's age, per the ACIP recommended schedule.
In review of staff files, staff person 3 file failed to include a health assessment.
In review of staff files, staff persons 1 and 3 file failed to include results of the TB screening by the Mantoux method.
In review of children's files, child 1, enrolled more than 60 days, file failed to include a health report.
In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience caring for children.
In review of staff files, staff person 3 file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience caring for children.
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During a compliant investigation on Monday, 04/28/25, cert rep was informed that a staff used a form of physical punishment when caring for a child.
In review of health and safety documents, staff person 1 had not completed required health and safety professional development training required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe of 04/29/22. Staff person 2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person 2 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Pediatric first-aid/CPR training contained in file was last completed on 05/06/22.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 10/29/24, cert rep observed missing outlet cover in a bathroom in the Toddler room and in the infant room.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 10/29/24, cert rep observed chip/damaged paint throughout the walls in the infant room.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 10/29/24, cert rep observed a toilet located in the Preschool room's bathroom was not operable.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 10/29/24, cert rep observed facility failed to have written hand washing signs posted by sinks and bathrooms, throughout the facility, addressing when a staff person and child must wash their hands.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 10/29/24, cert rep observed a couch used by children with tears, rips and rough edges.
In review of staff files, staff person 3 file included a health assessment that was completed more than 12 months of initial hire date.
In review of staff files, staff person 3, a new hire, file failed to include a current TB screening.
In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS-approved curriculum. Pediatric first-aid/CPR training contained in file was last completed on 05/06/22.
In review of staff files, staff persons 1 and 2 file failed to verify 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children prior to employment at the facility.
In review of children's files, child 1, enrolled 6 months or more, failed to have a service report proving information about the child's growth and development.
During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 10/29/24, cert rep observed children receiving care in the infant room failed to have their emergency contact information present in childcare space.
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include two nonfamily letters of references. Staff person 1 file only contained 1 letter of reference.
During a compliant investigation on Wednesday, 10/02/24, cert rep determined that the operator had hired a temporary facility person to transport children to and from school without the required clearances on file.
In review of fire safety documents, facility failed to have written documentation that a fire drill was conducted at least once every 60 days.
During a compliant investigation on Wednesday, 10/02/24, cert rep determined that a temporary facility person did not have a record on file at the facility.
Durin renewal inspection on Friday, 11/17/23, cert rep observed staff person 3 caring for children unsupervised and had not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: health and safety topics. Staff person 2 observed to be caring for children unsupervised and had not completed health and safety professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe of 12/30/22.
In review of emergency plan documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations.
In review of facility's emergency plan, plan failed to provide a method of contacting parents at the beginning and end of emergency.
During renewal inspection on Friday, 11/17/23, cert rep observed first-aid kit in the preschool room was missing soap and first-aid kit located in the toddler room was missing soap and scissors.
In review of staff files, staff person 2 file failed to include an updated health assessment. Health assessment included in file was last completed on 10/10/21.
In review of children's files, child 1, who is transported by facility, file failed to have parent written consent for transportation.
In review of fire safety documents, facility failed to have tested their smoke detection system once every 30 days.
In review of health and safety documentation, facility failed to have a policy addressing signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
In review of staff files, staff person 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health and Safety topics.
In review of staff files, staff person 3 file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children.
In review of children's files, children enrolled 6 months or more failed to have a service report proving information about the child's growth and development.
In review of children's files, child 1and 2 emergency contact and file failed to contain parent's signed consent for emergency medical care.
During renewal inspection on Friday, 11/17/23, cert rep observed in the preschool and infant classrooms a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions failed to be posted.
In review of children's files, child 1 and 2 file failed to contain parent's signed written consent for administration of minor first-aid.
In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include two written non-family letters.
Certification Representative observed screens in need in repair in the rear of the building/playspace area
Certification Represenative observed five children with one staff with the youngest child being an infant
Certification Representative observed a child's hands not being washed after being diapered.
File Records for Child #1, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 did not include the address of the indiviidual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released
file Record for Child #1 did not include an updated financial agreement at least once in a 6 -month period;last completed 9/24/21
File records for Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5 did not include an agreement between the parent and operator
“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) | $83.60 | $60.40 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $83.60 | $60.40 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $82.00 | $57.60 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $80.60 | $53.20 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $77.80 | $50.40 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $74.80 | $49.00 |
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
Common questions
Has Hansell Child Care had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 8 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 Mar 27, 2026 (supervision): “During compliant inspection on Friday, 03/27/26, staff interviews held and cert rep determine that a staff assigned to the infant group was asleep, while children were in care, when a designated release person arrived…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Hansell Child Care?
Pennsylvania lists 3 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 Hansell Child Care’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Sep 11, 2019. 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 Hansell Child Care compare with other daycares in Montgomery County?
It is tied for #349 of 403 centers in Montgomery County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 74% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Hansell Child Care last inspected?
Mar 27, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Hansell Child Care cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $83.60 for newborn, $83.60 for infant, $82.00 for young toddler, $80.60 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Hansell Child Care?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is D & M Chua 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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