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Kimberton Waldorf School

221 Hickory Grove Rd, Phoenixville, PA 19460 · Chester County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Kimberton Waldorf School is a certified child care center in Phoenixville, PA, with capacity for 36 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 21 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (7 of 21). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 17 centers in Phoenixville and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 50% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#8 of 17 centers in Phoenixville
3 Core-safety citations
18 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
21 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 9, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Sep 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Oct 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 16, 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 7
Background checks 3
Health & medication 3
Emergency preparedness 3
Building & playground safety 2
Food & feeding 1
Transportation 1
Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Sep 9, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the files for staff #2 did not include an updated Child Abuse Clearance and staff #3 did not include the correct disclosure statement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 23, 2026): “Provider will obtain the required clearances for staff #2 and disclosure statement for staff #3. Staff #2 may not be permitted to work in a childcare position at the facility. Staff #3 disclosure statement CORRECTED ONSITE.”
Citation Sep 9, 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, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not include an updated health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2026): “Provider will obtain an updated health assessment for staff #1.”
Core safety Sep 8, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the files for staff #1 and staff #2 did not include required clearances. Staff #1 Child Abuse Clearance and staff #2 NSOR Certificate (applied for it August 26, 2025). Per Announcement C-25-01 - Provisional employment requirements as of 2/1/2025 Have results of the following, no older than 60 months: o PA Child Abuse History Clearance; o NSOR verification; o Out-of-state clearances (if applicable); o Signed Disclosure Statement for Child Care Employment; AND o Either FBI Criminal History Clearance; or PSP Criminal History Clearance In addition to those obtained, the following clearances must be applied for prior to starting provisional employment: o FBI Criminal History Clearance; or o PSP Criminal History Clearance
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 15, 2025): “Provider will obtain the required clearances for staff #1 and staff #2. Staff #1 and staff #2 may not work in a childcare position at the facility until required clearances are obtained.”
Citation Sep 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #1did not include a verification of education and staff #2 did not include a verification of experience prior to service at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2025): “Provider will obtain verification of education for staff #1 and verification of employment for staff #2 and will put in their files.”
Citation Sep 8, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 18, 2025): “Provider will obtain a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis for staff #2.”
Citation Oct 24, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walkthrough, and the fire system was inaudible IN SOME AREAS OF THE FACILITY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 1, 2024): “Provider will have FIX THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM SO THAT IT IS AUDIBLE THROUGHOUT.”
Citation Oct 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.14
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and the policy for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Child Maltreatment did not address recognition for potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the identification and prevention of child maltreatment per Announcement C-22-03 that was issued on January 24,2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 25, 2024): “Provider will update their shaken baby/abusive head trauma and child maltreatment policy to ensure that it includes the recognition for potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child and the…”
Core safety Apr 16, 2024 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
During the initial inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #7 was missing a FBI clearance in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2024): “The provider will request staff #7 to provide a copy of their FBI result.”
Citation Apr 16, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the initial inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan and did not see the plans for continuity of care in the plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2024): “The provider will include the plans for continuity of care to the emergency plan.”
Citation Apr 16, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Contact when arises/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4)
During the initial inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan, the plan did not include the method to contact the parents in the event of an emergency nor did it include the method to contact the parents to inform them that the emergency has ended and how to reunite with their children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2024): “The provider will include the method to contact the parents in the emergency plan.”
Citation Apr 16, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During the initial the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and did not see any hand washing signs in the bathrooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2024): “The provider will post hand washing signs in each bathroom.”
Citation Apr 16, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During the initial inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observe two refrigerators in the childcare space without thermometers in them.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 8, 2024): “The provider replaced the missing thermometers on 5/8/24.”
Citation Apr 16, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
During the initial inspection the certification representative viewed the children's child #3 was missing shot records in the file. Child #5 needs an update shot record in the file or a letter if exemption.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 10, 2024): “The provider will notify the parents and request for them to provide a copy of their child's shot records.”
Citation Apr 16, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
During the initial inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, child #4 health assessment was missing the statement free from communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 10, 2024): “The provider will notify the parent and request for the parent to get a statement from the doctor that states the child is free from communicable disease.”
Citation Apr 16, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
During the initial inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and did not see the pickup and drop of procedures posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2024): “The provider will post the pickup and drop off procedures in conspicuous location in the facility.”
Citation Apr 16, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
During the initial inspection the certification representative viewed the facility's emergency plan, the plan did not included lock down procedures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2024): “The provider will include lock down procedures in the emergency plan.”
Citation Apr 16, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the initial inspection the certification representative requested to view the shaken baby/child maltreatment and abusive head trauma the policy did not address the prevention of child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 10, 2024): “The provider will include the prevention of identifying child maltreatment.”
Citation Apr 16, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
During the initial inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #3 was missing the mandated reporter training in the file. Staff #4 did not have a clear copy of the mandated reporter training in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 10, 2024): “The provider will request for staff #3 to provide a copy of staff their mandated reporting training. The provider will provide a clear copy of staff # 4 mandated reporter training.”
Citation Apr 16, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
During the initial inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the daily schedule was posted outside the classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2024): “The provider will repost the daily schedule inside each classroom space.”
Citation Apr 16, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed /Each child emergency contact person 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)/3270.124(a)
During the initial inspection the certification representative reviewed the children's files, children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 were all missing the required information that's required to be included on the emergency contact form due to not using the states form or trying to duplicate what required information was needed. children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 financial agreements were not signed by the operator or parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 17, 2024): “The provider will correct the violations by using the states forms and requesting the parents to complete the emergency contact form to its entirety leaving no areas blank. The provider will also request the parents to sign and date the financial agreement. The provider will also sign and date the…”
Citation Apr 16, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
During the initial inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #4 and staff #8 was missing their education in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 10, 2024): “The provider will notify staff #4 and #8 and request for them to provide a copy of their education experience and include it to the 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.

About this center

Capacity 36 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 1, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jan 17, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Kimberton Waldorf School
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00244847
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Common questions

Has Kimberton Waldorf School 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 Sep 9, 2026 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 8 staff files and the files for staff #2 did not include an updated Child Abuse Clearance and staff #3 did not include the correct disclosure…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Kimberton Waldorf School?

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

What is Kimberton Waldorf School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jan 17, 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 Kimberton Waldorf School compare with other daycares in Phoenixville?

It is #8 of 17 centers in Phoenixville by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Kimberton Waldorf School last inspected?

Sep 9, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Kimberton Waldorf School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Kimberton Waldorf School.

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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