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Happy Village Day Care LLC

4 Chipmonk Ln, Fleetwood, PA 19522 · Berks County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 2

Happy Village Day Care LLC is a certified child care center in Fleetwood, PA, with capacity for 85 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 39 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (12 of 39). 10 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 5 centers in Fleetwood and has more citations per inspection than 95% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 95% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
#5 of 5 centers in Fleetwood
3 Core-safety citations
36 Other citations
3 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
39 citations from 3 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 10 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 16, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Dec 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 1, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 12
Health & medication 7
Building & playground safety 6
Emergency preparedness 4
Training & qualifications 3
Supervision 2
Food & feeding 2
Transportation 2
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Dec 16, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric 1st Aid and CPR; Health and Safety topics.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2026): “Staff person #1 is in the process of completing pre-service training: Health and Safety topics and Pediatric 1st Aid/CPR. Staff person #1 will work under supervision until training is completed.”
Citation Dec 16, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
Staff #1 had emergency plan training on 8/5/24 and then next on 11/3/25, a period of greater than 1 year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2025): “Staff person #1 will complete required emergency plan training before 11/1/26.”
Citation Dec 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
The changing table pad in the infant room was torn, exposing the foam. A screw was protruding from the closet door in the crib room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2026): “The changing table pad has been replaced with a new one. The screw has been removed.”
Citation Dec 16, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Menus 55 Pa. Code §3270.165
The menu was not posted and not regularly provided to families at least 1 week in advance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2026): “Menus will be printed out or sent to parents via Brightwheel app weekly.”
Citation Dec 16, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
There was a gap of greater than 60 days between 4/30/25 and 6/30/25 in the completion of fire drills.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 2, 2026): “Fire drills will be done before the 60 day mark.”
Citation Dec 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
There were gaps of greater than 30 days in the fire alarm test log. The alarms were tested on 6/23/25 then on 7/23/25, and on 8/23/25 and then on 9/23/25, both periods of 31 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2026): “Fire alarm test needs to be done before it hits 30 days for the next one.”
Citation Dec 16, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
The operator has not notified the local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility in the past 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 29, 2025): “Operator has notified the local traffic safety authorities in writing of our location and our program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around our child care facility in the past year.”
Citation Dec 16, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
There was no written evaluation on file for staff #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 2, 2026): “An evaluation has been done for staff #2 by the director.”
Citation Dec 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include written consent signed by the parent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2026): “Emergency contact information for child #1 now includes written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Citation Dec 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include parental consent for the administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2026): “The emergency contact form has been signed by the parent, giving us consent for the administration of minor first aid procedures by staff.”
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Core safety Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: mandated reporter training and health and safety topics. Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2025): “I will pay closer attention to the documents that need to be up to date for all my staff members. Person #2 had her 1st Aid I just hadn't put it in he file yet. It is now in her record. Person #1 is completing her mandated reporter training and health and safety topics. Staff will be supervised…”
Core safety Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff #1 and #3 did not have a signed, witnessed and dated disclosure statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2025): “Staff #1 and #3 have signed, witnessed, and dated disclosure statements.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
There was no documentation of emergency plan training for staff #3 and #4 (see code sheet for hire dates)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2025): “Emergency plan training is reviewed and signed by staff #3 and staff #4.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
Food was served on styrofoam plates and bowls.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2025): “Plastic plates are now provided to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
Plastic bags were observed in an unlocked cabinet next to the kitchen area in Baby Room 2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2025): “Plastic bags have been removed from cabinet and such cabinet has been locked.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
Child #5 was observed in a crib that was not labeled for him.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2025): “Child was immediately removed from crib and placed in the bed labeled for him.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
There was not 2 feet of space on three sides of rest equipment in the Deep Blue Sea room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2025): “Children in the Deep Blue Sea room were moved further apart.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
The most recent health assessment on file for child #4 was dated 4/24/24 (see code sheet for date of birth).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 31, 2025): “I have requested the most recent health assessment for child #4.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
The health assessment for child #2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2025): “Parent has brought in an updated health assessment with the requested information.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)/3270.152
Children were observed being served lunch in the Lion Room. Neither children nor staff washed hands prior to serving and eating lunch.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2025): “This was addressed with my staff. All staff and children must wash hands prior to serving and eating lunch/snacks.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
Several bottles were observed in the infant room without a child's name on them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2025): “All bottles are labeled with child's name.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Transportation First Aid Kit 55 Pa. Code §3270.178
The first aid kit in the van did not include water, soap, or scissors.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2025): “The first aid kit in the van now has water, soap and scissors.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
There was a gap of greater than 30 days between alarm tests from 10/2/24 to 11/4/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2025): “Alarm tests will be completed before the next 30 days pass. I was not aware that I could test the alarm while daycare was closed on the weekends.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
CDA and CCP/HS/GED + 2 yrs 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(d)(1)/3270.36(b)(5)
Staff #1 did not have documentation of a high school diploma and 1 year of experience. Staff #4 did not have documentation of 2 years of experience with children to qualify for the assistant group supervisor position.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2025): “Staff #4 had documentation from May12, 2024 showing she has 2 years of experience. I just hadn't put it in the file yet. It is now in her file. Staff #1 has ordered her high school diploma as a transcript and has plenty of years of experience. I will submit her employment verification form along…”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person #4 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): health and safety topics.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2025): “Staff #4 has started to complete her professional development in topics required and will be completed by 12/28/24. Staff #4 will be supervised until the training is complete.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
There was a gap of greater than 6 months in the child service reports for child #1 and child #4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2025): “Child service reports have been completed for child #1 and #4.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include the physician's phone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2025): “Emergency contact information now has the physician's phone number on it.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the health insurance coverage.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2025): “Emergency contact information for child #2 now has the health insurance coverage type included.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact information for child #3 did not include any information regarding the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2025): “Parents of child #3 do not want anyone picking up their child except for them.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
There was a gap of greater than 6 months in the update of the emergency contact information and fee agreement for child #4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2025): “Emergency contact information and fee agreement for child #4 is on file.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(i)
The file for staff #3 did not include verification of age at the time of the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 13, 2025): “A copy of staff #3's ID is now on file”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
Parents were not provided with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2025): “Information on how to access the regulations has now been posted in the entrance of the daycare for all parents to access.”
Citation Mar 1, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
It was observed that the facility did not have a completed continuity of operations plan created as part of the facility's overall emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 15, 2024): “A continuity of operations plan will be created and added to the emergency plan. This update will be forwarded to the emergency management agency and local township as required and the submission will be documented.”
Citation Mar 1, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
It was observed in the Dinosaur Room that gloves were missing from the first aid kit, and in the Giraffe Room tweezers were missing from the first aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2024): “The missing items were both added to the first aid kits the day of inspection.”
Citation Mar 1, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
It was observed in Baby Room 2 that an infant was sleeping in a crib that did not have at least 2 feet of space on at least three sides of that crib.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2024): “Cribs were moved immediately to allow for 2 feet of space on 3 sides.”
Citation Mar 1, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
File for child #2 contained a health assessment dated 2/27/23, but an updated and complete health assessment was not found on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2024): “Parent will be asked to provide a completed health assessment form from the doctor to verify an updated and complete health assessment. This health assessment must be completed within the last 12 months.”
Citation Mar 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded/Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)/3270.124(b)(2)
Agreement for child #1 did not contain a description of services that would be provided to the family and the child, and emergency contact form for child #1 did not contain the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 12, 2024): “The service description will be added to the agreement and the parents will be asked to provide the address of the child's physician for the emergency contact form. These forms will be resigned and dated by the parent.”
Citation Mar 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
Emergency contact forms for child #1, #3, and #4 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2024): “These forms will be completed and signed by the parent.”
Citation Mar 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
File for staff person #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person; there was only one reference letter on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 8, 2024): “A second reference letter will be requested and placed on file.”

“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
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $50.00 $44.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $50.00 $44.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $42.00 $39.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $42.00 $39.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $40.00 $26.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $35.00 $26.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $35.00 $26.00

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 85 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 15, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Sep 29, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Happy Village Day Care LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 5:30 AM–11:30 PM; Saturday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 944-3206
State certificate # CER-00250348
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Common questions

Has Happy Village Day Care LLC 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 Dec 16, 2025 (supervision): “Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric 1st Aid and CPR…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Happy Village Day Care LLC?

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

What is Happy Village Day Care LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Sep 29, 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 Happy Village Day Care LLC compare with other daycares in Fleetwood?

It is #5 of 5 centers in Fleetwood by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 95% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Happy Village Day Care LLC last inspected?

Dec 16, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Happy Village Day Care LLC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $50.00 for newborn, $50.00 for infant, $42.00 for young toddler, $42.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Happy Village Day Care LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Happy Village Day Care LLC.

Certified centers nearby

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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