J A M Christian Day Care
J A M Christian Day Care is a certified child care center in Kennett Square, PA, with capacity for 42 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 13 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (5 of 13). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 11 centers in Kennett Square and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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On 3/25/25, at time of inspection, toxic bushes (Andromedas/Lily of the Valley) were observed accessible to children on the outdoor walkway used to access the play space.
On 3/19/24, at time of inspection, peeling paint and plaster was observed on the bathroom wall located in the Older Toddler Room (Buzzing Bees).
On 3/19/24, during renewal inspection, unlidded waste receptacles were observed in the Older Toddler and Preschool toilet areas.
On 3/19/24, at renewal inspection, Staff #2 was being utilized as an AGS. Staff #2 file did not contain verification of education to determine staff qualifications of the position performing.
On 3/19/24, at time of renewal, emergency contact information in the childcare space where children were receiving care was not updated at least once in a 6-month period. The emergency contact information was only updated in the master files located in the facility's office.
On 3/19/24, at renewal inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain two letters of written reference.
DIRECTOR REPORTED NONCOMPLIANCE DUE TO A CHILD GETTING HOLD OF A VAPE PEN THAT WAS BROUGHT TO THE FACILITY INSIDE OF ANOTHER CHILD'S PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan did not include a method to contact parents to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files, and the emergency plan was not updated to include specific staff dutiesor relocation address per announcement c-22-04, issued 4/19/22.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not include the identification and prevention of child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED THE EMERGENCY PLAN AND THERE WAS NO METHOD THAT SHOWED HOW PARENTS WERE TO BE INFORMED THAT AN EMERGENCY WAS OVER AND TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION FOR SAFE REUNIFICATION WITH THEIR CHILDREN AND THERE WAS NO MENTION OF ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANTS,TODDLERS,CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE CONDUCTED A FACILITY WALK THROUGH AND THE WATER TEMPERATURE IN WAS AT 112.5° F.
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE REVIEWED 3 STAFF FILES AND THE FILE FOR STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN THE EMPLOYEE'S ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBER.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $67.20 | $32.00 |
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 J A M Christian Day Care had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 13 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about J A M Christian Day Care?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 J A M Christian Day Care’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jan 13, 2026. 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 J A M Christian Day Care compare with other daycares in Kennett Square?
It is #4 of 11 centers in Kennett Square by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was J A M Christian Day Care last inspected?
Mar 25, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does J A M Christian Day Care cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $79.00 for infant, $74.00 for young toddler, $72.20 for older toddler, $67.20 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs J A M Christian Day Care?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is First Baptist Church Of Kennett Square.
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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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