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Herbert Hoover Elementary School

501 Trenton Rd, Langhorne, PA 19047 · Bucks County
Keystone STAR 4

Herbert Hoover Elementary School is a certified child care center in Langhorne, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 5 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 14 centers in Langhorne and has fewer citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 84% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
#6 of 14 centers in Langhorne
2 Core-safety citations
3 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
5 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 19, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 19, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Sep 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Sep 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Oct 16, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 30, 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

Background checks 2
Health & medication 2
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Mar 19, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
At the time of allocated unannounced inspection observed that fire drills are not conducted every 60 days. Last written record of fire drill was from 12/11/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2026): “We will ensure all safety drills are implemented every 30-60 days.”
Core safety Sep 26, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of renewal inspection on 9/26/24, file of staff person #1 did not include the results of child abuse clearance from the state of New Jersey where staff person #1 resided within the last 5 years, file of staff person #2 did not include child abuse clearance from the state of Iowa, where staff person #2 resided within the last 5 years. Both staff are not provisional hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 23, 2024): “All clearances have been submitted.”
Core safety Oct 16, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 included PA state police and PA child abuse clearance for volunteer purpose; file of staff person #2 and #4 did not include FBI clearance and NSOR certificate, file of staff person #3 did not include child abuse clearance required on the date of hire. Forty five day provisional hire period for staff person #2 and #4 ended on 10/14/23. Staff persons #2, #3, and #4 were observed caring for children during on site inspection on 10/17/23.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 13, 2023): “Staff person #1, #2, #3, and #4 will resume a child care position when clearances will be provided.”
Citation Oct 16, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
At the time of inspection, file of staff person #2 did not include an initial health assessment with TB results.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 8, 2023): “Staff person #2 will provide an initial health assessment.”
Citation Sep 30, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION STAFF 1 DID NOT HAVE A PHYSICAL ON FILE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 11, 2022): “STAFF 1 WILL HAVE A PHYSICAL ON 10/6/22 THAT WILL INCLUDE A TB TEST AND A PHYSICAL REPORT WILL BE KEPT OF FILE FROM THE RESULTS OF THAT PHYSICAL.”

“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
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $61.00 $50.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $61.00 $50.00

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 —
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Nov 20, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Dec 4, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Neshaminy Elementary School Childcare
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–9:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 757-2554
State certificate # CER-00244522
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Common questions

Has Herbert Hoover Elementary School 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 Sep 26, 2024 (background checks): “At the time of renewal inspection on 9/26/24, file of staff person #1 did not include the results of child abuse clearance from the state of New Jersey where staff person #1 resided within the last 5 years, file of…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Herbert Hoover Elementary School?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Herbert Hoover Elementary School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Herbert Hoover Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Dec 4, 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 Herbert Hoover Elementary School compare with other daycares in Langhorne?

It is #6 of 14 centers in Langhorne by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Herbert Hoover Elementary School last inspected?

Mar 19, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Herbert Hoover Elementary School cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $61.00 for young school-age, $61.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Herbert Hoover Elementary School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Neshaminy Elementary School Childcare.

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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