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Hidden Treasures Initiative PA

601 Upland Ave, Brookhaven, PA 19015 · Delaware County
Keystone STAR 1

Hidden Treasures Initiative PA is a certified child care center in Brookhaven, PA, with capacity for 39 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 21 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (8 of 21). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 6 centers in Brookhaven and has fewer citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 52% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#2 of 6 centers in Brookhaven
1 Core-safety citations
20 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
21 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 1, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 1, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jul 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Jun 16, 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 8
Records & paperwork 7
Health & medication 2
Emergency preparedness 2
Transportation 1
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jul 1, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
During the renewal inspection on 7/1/2026, the file for child #1 was viewed and did not include a health assessment that was updated within 12 months. The most recent health assessment in the file was dated 12/6/2024.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 8, 2026): “Will contact the parent and have them obtain a new health assessment.”
Citation Jul 1, 2026 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)
During the renewal inspection on 7/1/2026, the file for staff #1 was viewed and did not have a health assessment that was completed within 24 months. The most recent health assessment in the file was dated 6/17/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 8, 2026): “Will have staff go to urgent care to obtain an updated health assessment.”
Citation Jul 1, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During the renewal inspection on 7/1/2026, it was observed that the provider had not notified the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 2, 2026): “Will email the authorities and CC the Certification Representative to verify it.”
Citation Jul 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection on 7/17/2025, it was observed in the white room that there was an electrical outlet that did not have a protective cover on it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2025): “Will have staff put a protective cover on the outlet.”
Citation Jul 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the renewal inspection on 7/17/2025, it was observed in the white room that Force disinfectant Wipes were on the table and accessible to the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2025): “Will put all toxic substances in a locked cabinet in the kitchen.”
Citation Jul 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
In child care spaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(a)
During the renewal inspection on 7/17/2025, it was observed that the multipurpose room on the right did not have a first aid kit in the childcare space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 17, 2025): “Will place the first aid kit in the childcare space and make sure that the kit is inaccessible to the children.”
Citation Jul 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During the renewal inspection on 7/17/2025, it was observed that a corner play seat for the children was splitting at the seams.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 8, 2025): “Will throw the chair away in the trash.”
Citation Jul 17, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 7/17/2025, upon request the annual emergency drill log was not produced.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 8, 2025): “Will send the emergency drill log to Certification Representative via email”
Citation Jul 17, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection on 7/17/2025, a fire drill log was not produced upon request.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 8, 2025): “Will send the fire drill log to Certification Representative via email”
Citation Jul 17, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
During the renewal inspection on 7/17/2025, that upon request the facility did not have updated annual documentation verifying that the fire detection system is operable. The previous documentation was dated 6/17/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 8, 2025): “Will have the landlord have the annual fire system inspection completed and obtain a copy of the annual report.”
Citation Jul 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child emergency contact person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)
During the renewal inspection on 7/17/2025, the Emergency Contact form was viewed for child #2 and it did not include phone numbers for the emergency contacts.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 8, 2025): “Will have the parents provide the necessary information.”
Citation Jul 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 7/17/2025, the file for child #1 was viewed and there was no health insurance policy number listed on the Emergency Contact Form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 8, 2025): “Will have the parent provide the information needed on the form and keep the form in the child's file.”
Citation Jul 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection on 7/17/2025, the file for child #2 was viewed and the Emergency Contact form did not include the release persons' addresses and phone numbers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 8, 2025): “Will have the parent provide the information needed on the form and keep the form in the child's file.”
Citation Jul 17, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
During the renewal inspection on 7/17/2025, the files for child #2 and child #3 were viewed and the Emergency Contact form for child #2 did not have a signed parental consent for transportation and wading, and child #3 did not have signed consent for wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 8, 2025): “Will have the parent provide the signatures needed on the form and keep the form in the child's file.”
Citation Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection on 6/13/2024, Certification Representative observed in room #2, #3, #4 that five electrical outlets did not have protective covers in them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2024): “Will purchase covers and insert them into the electrical outlets.”
Citation Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection on 6/13/2024, Certification Representative observed a few patches of chipping paint on the walls in room #2, #3, and #4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2024): “Will repaint and patch the chipped paint.”
Citation Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
During the renewal inspection on 6/13/2024, director could not provide Certification Representative with current fire detection system documentation regarding the operability of the system.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2024): “A fire detection system inspection is schedule on 6/17/2024. Provider will email Certification Representative documentation once received.”
Citation Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During the renewal inspection on 6/13/2024 Certification Representative viewed the Emergency Contact Form for child #1, and child #2. Child #1 did not have any parent phone numbers listed, and child #2 did not have a phone number listed for the mother.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2024): “Will have parents complete the necessary information on the Emergency Contact Form.”
Citation Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During renewal inspection on 6/13/2024 Certification Representative reviewed the Emergency Contact Forms of child #1-4 and the Emergency Contact Forms did not have an insurance policy number listed on each form, and child #3 and child #4 also did not have the health insurance coverage documented. (See code sheet for start date)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2024): “Will have the parents complete the Emergency Contact Form with the required information.”
Citation Jun 13, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(a)
During the renewal inspection on 6/17/2024, Certification Representative observed that each child did not have individual files established for each child enrolled at the facility. Documents were stored in various places near the director's desk, and on the director's computer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2024): “Will create individual files for the children enrolled at the facility.”
Core safety Jun 16, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
ON DATE OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT HAVE A VALID FBI CLEARANCE ON FILE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2022): “Operator will comply; Staff person #1 will leave the building by end of business day-8/11/22.”

“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
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $37.90 $28.95
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $29.80 $28.95
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $29.80 $28.95

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 39 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 11, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Mar 19, 2020 · what STARS means
Operator Hidden Treasures Initiative PA
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (484) 483-8053
State certificate # CER-00259632
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Common questions

Has Hidden Treasures Initiative PA had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Jun 16, 2022 (background checks): “ON DATE OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT HAVE A VALID FBI CLEARANCE ON FILE.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Hidden Treasures Initiative PA?

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

What is Hidden Treasures Initiative PA’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Mar 19, 2020. 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 Hidden Treasures Initiative PA compare with other daycares in Brookhaven?

It is #2 of 6 centers in Brookhaven by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Hidden Treasures Initiative PA last inspected?

Jul 1, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Hidden Treasures Initiative PA cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $37.90 for preschool, $29.80 for young school-age, $29.80 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Hidden Treasures Initiative PA?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Hidden Treasures Initiative PA.

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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