Itavc at Whitehall Elem
Itavc at Whitehall Elem is a certified child care center in West Norriton, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 23 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (8 of 23). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 10 centers in West Norriton and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During the renewal inspection on 4/21/26 the emergency contact form and the agreement had not been updated for over a six month period.
During the renewal inspection large cafeteria tables were observed folded and stored in the safe space children were receiving care. (These tables are tall and could possibly tip over).
During the renewal insepction on 6/17/25 staff person #1 did not have a current health assessment on file.
During the renewal inspection on 6/17/25 staff person #2 did not have verification or fire safety training for over a one-year period.
During the renewal inspection on 6/17/25 the file for staff person #1 had verification of 8 hours of childcare training and the file for staff person #2 had verification of 8 hours of childcare training.
During the renewal inspection on 5/7/24 the health assessment for staff person #1 and staff person #2 was expired.
It was observed that staff person # 1 file did not have a disclosure statement.
It was observed that staff person # 1 file did not have verification of emergency plan training.
It was observed that staff person # 1 file did not have verification of fire safety training.
It was observed staff person #1 has been employed over 12 months, and the file did not have evaluation.
It was observed that staff person # 1 was providing care for children, but file was not at the facility.
It was observed a total of 7 children in care. Staff #3 and 5 identified 3 children each. All violations must be corrected prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.
It was observed emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location. All violations must be corrected prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.
It was observed staff person # 1was completed on 12/27/19, and staff person #6 health assessment was completed on 1/14/19. Both health assessments were expired. All violations must be corrected prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.
It was observed the address documented on the liability insurance did not match the facility location being inspected. All violations must be corrected prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.
It was observed staff# 3 file did not have verification of completing pediatric first aid training. All violations must be corrected prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.
It was observed staff # 3,4,5, and 6 files did not have verification of 12 hours of professional development completed, within 90 days of hire. All violations must be corrected prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.
It was observed staff #1 file did not have verification of childcare experience. All violations must be corrected prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.
It was observed staff #6 file did not have verification of childcare experience. All violations must be corrected prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.
It was observed child # 1 and 2 agreement form was not signed by provider. All violations must be corrected prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.
It was observed child # 1 Agreement form did not have fee amount documented. All violations must be corrected prior to issuance of certification of compliance.
It was observed child # 2 emergency contact did not have physician name. All violations must be corrected prior to issuance of certificate of compliance.
It was observed staff #5 file had only one nonfamily reference. All violations must be corrected prior to issuance of certification of compliance.
“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.
About this center
Common questions
Has Itavc at Whitehall Elem 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 May 19, 2022 (background checks): “It was observed that staff person # 1 file did not have a disclosure statement.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Itavc at Whitehall Elem?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Itavc at Whitehall Elem since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Itavc at Whitehall Elem’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Oct 3, 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 Itavc at Whitehall Elem compare with other daycares in West Norriton?
It is #2 of 10 centers in West Norriton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Itavc at Whitehall Elem last inspected?
Apr 21, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Itavc at Whitehall Elem?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is It Takes A Village Childcare LLC.
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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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