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KinderCare Learning Center · Chalfont

489 W Butler Ave, Chalfont, PA 18914 · Bucks County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4 (accredited)

KinderCare Learning Center is a certified child care center in Chalfont, PA, with capacity for 189 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 24 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (13 of 24). 6 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 6 centers in Chalfont and has more citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 52% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#6 of 6 centers in Chalfont
2 Core-safety citations
22 Other citations
6 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
24 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 15, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 15, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jul 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 6, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Jul 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 3, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Aug 15, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jul 26, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Jan 21, 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 13
Health & medication 6
Transportation 1
Training & qualifications 1
Caregiver conduct 1
Background checks 1
Records & paperwork 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jul 15, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No business simultaneous use 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(f)
At time of renewal inspection on 7/15/26, the infant B classroom did not have children enrolled and the room was being used for storage.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2026): “The room will be cleaned out and set up for child care, so it is safe for children.”
Citation Jul 15, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At time of renewal inspection on 7/15/26, a portion of the outdoor fence surrounding the school-age/pre-k playground was damaged by a storm and the fence was laying on the ground.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2026): “A request has already been submitted to have the fence repaired. Children are not currently playing on this playground; the other playgrounds are being utilized.”
Citation Jul 15, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
At time of renewal inspection on 7/15/26, areas of chipped paint were observed on the wall in the infant room under the bulletin board, in the 3B room by the exit door, and in room 4A on the edge of the window seat.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 25, 2026): “Maintenance will be contacted to paint the areas in the rooms where chipped paint was observed.”
Citation Jul 15, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
At time of renewal inspection on 7/15/26, the health report on file for child #1 was more than 6 months old with a date of 9/4/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 11, 2026): “The parent will be contacted to provide an updated health report for child #1. The new health report will be placed in the child file.”
Citation Jul 15, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
At time of renewal inspection on 7/15/26, documentation of notifying annual traffic safety authorities in writing was not on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 11, 2026): “A letter or email will be drafted and sent to the local police department to inform them of the location of the facility and the use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the facility.”
Citation Jul 15, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)
At time of renewal inspection on 7/15/26, the file for staff person # 1had a basic life support and CPR certification on file, but the certification did not include pediatric first aid, did not specify the CPR was pediatric in nature, and the training was not conducted by a PQAS certified trainer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 20, 2026): “Staff person #1 is past 90 days of hire and will not work unsupervised until Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR training is completed and on file at the facility.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No business simultaneous use 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(f)
At time of renewal inspection on 7/15/25, the bathroom in the toddler B classroom, which has toilets and sinks counted in the total number, was being used as storage and not available to be used if needed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “The bathroom will be cleaned out and remain on the license. The bathroom will be suitable for use if needed and will not be used for storage in the future.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At time of renewal inspection on 7/15/25, the ceiling vent in the Pre-K A was visibly dirty and in need of cleaning.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “A request will be put in to have the ceiling vent cleaned in the Pre-K A room.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
At time of renewal inspection on 7/15/25, the bathroom located in the Pre-School B classroom had 2 areas of chipped paint on the wall.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “A request will be put in the have the chipped paint repainted in the Pre-school B bathroom.”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
At time of renewal inspection on 7/15/25, a child in the Pre-K A classroom was resting on a cot that was located in front of the emergency exit door.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2025): “The child was immediately moved away from the exit door during the renewal inspection, and was placed in another area of the room”
Citation Jul 15, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
At time of renewal inspection on 7/15/25, the health assessment on file for staff person #1 did not have question #2 answered by the physician regarding communicable diseases.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 24, 2025): “Staff person #1 will be notified to return to the doctor's office to have the health assessment form completed in its entirety.”
Citation Nov 6, 2024 Self-reported violation Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
At time of inspection on 11/12/24, staff person #1 acknowledged that on 11/4/24, staff person #2 was holding child #1 while trying to get a bottle out of the bottle warmer. While trying to pull the bottle out of the warmer, condensation on the warmer handle/bottle splashed onto the child's ankle, causing the child to receive a 2nd degree burn from the hot steam/condensation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 26, 2024): “All staff will be trained on the policy of not handling a child while warming or testing bottles. The director will ensure there is no liquid in any classroom that exceeds 110 degrees Fahrenheit. During orientation we will suggest to all infant parents that they refrain from using silicone bottles.”
Citation Jul 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During renewal inspection on 7/30/24, the following physical site items were observed: visibly dirty and dusty ceiling vents were observed in several rooms through the facility. The plastic molding on the corner of the sink in the toddler B room was cracked and broken, leaving a sharp edge accessible to children. Several walls in rooms 2A, and 2B, and the door in the 3B room were observed to be visibly dirty.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 30, 2024): “A request will be submitted to have the ceiling vents cleaned in all of the rooms. Maintenance will be contacted to repair the molding on the corner of the sink. The walls behind the trash cans and the changing tables will be wiped down so there is no visible dirt.”
Citation Jul 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection on 7/30/24, the following areas were observed to have chipped/damaged paint or plaster: chipped paint was observed on the wall in the infant B room, on the wall in the bathroom of 2A, and on the door in room 3B.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 30, 2024): “A request will be submitted to have all the areas with chipped paint repainted.”
Citation Jul 30, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
During renewal inspection on7/30/24, the rest equipment in room 2B was not labeled with individual child names
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 12, 2024): “The teachers will be reminded to label the new cots with individual child names or numbers.”
Citation Jul 30, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)
During renewal inspection on7/30/24, the health report on file for child #1 (enrolled for more than 60 days) did not include all immunizations in accordance with the recommendation of the ACIP. It was not indicated by the physician that child #1 is on a delayed schedule, and there was not an exemption note from the physician or the parent on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 2, 2024): “Child #1 will be excluded from care until an exemption note is on file, or an updated immunization record is on file at the facility.”
Citation Jul 30, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2)
During renewal inspection on 7/30/24, the file for staff person #1 included TB testing results that were more than 12 months old at the time of hire. TB test result date listed as 9/6/16.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 15, 2024): “Staff person #1 will be notified that a new/current TB test results are required to be on file.”
Core safety Jun 3, 2024 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
During complaint investigation on 6/7/24, due to self-reported non-compliance, it was determined that staff person #1 was physically aggressive with child #1 on 5/31/24, when pushing the child and his chair into the table. The harsh actions of staff person #1 resulted in child #1 pinching his/her thumb in between the table and the chair, causing the child to have a red and swollen thumb.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 8, 2024): “Staff will not use any form of physical aggression or physical punishment when responding to children. Staff person #1 was put on administrative leave from the facility, and then terminated from the position. All Staff were reminded of the regulations surrounding supervision and supervision…”
Core safety Aug 15, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During renewal inspection, the file for staff person #1, who has resided outside of Pennsylvania within the past five years and is past the provisional hiring period, did not include out of state clearances for the other state.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 13, 2023): “Staff person #1 will immediately apply for all out of state clearances and will not work in a position at the facility until all out of state clearances are received and on file at the facility.”
Citation Aug 15, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No business simultaneous use 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(f)
During renewal inspection on 8/15/23, the Pre-K B room, not currently in use, was being used as storage.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2023): “The facility will request to have this room taken off the total capacity of the center and continue to use this room as storage. If the facility wants to use room as child care space in the future, it will be approved by OCDEL prior to caring for children in the room.”
Citation Aug 15, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.82(g)
During renewal inspection on 8/15/23, the child bathroom in the school age classroom was not working properly and had water coming up from the floor drain. Child bathrooms throughout the center had rusty caps covering the water line coming out from the wall.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2023): “The director has already put in a work order for the bathroom in the school age room to be repaired. The bathroom is currently not being used by the children. The director will put in a work order to have all rusty caps on the bathroom toilet water lines replaced.”
Citation Jul 26, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
Facility staff #1 and #2 did not have health assessments in the file at the time of initial employment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 5, 2022): “Facility staff #1 and #2 will obtain a health assessment”
Citation Jul 26, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency master file updated 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(e)
Certification Representative observed several emergency contact forms in classrooms that were not updated at least every six months as required.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 18, 2022): “All emergency contact forms in child care spaces will be updated at least every six months.”
Citation Jan 21, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
Certification Representative observed rusted and exposed bolts on the floor plate of play equipment in the outside play yard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 25, 2022): “The operator will have all exposed bolts appropriately covered.”

“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

Violation found Nov 6, 2024 Self-reported violation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Jun 3, 2024 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

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
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $99.00 $74.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $99.00 $74.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $94.00 $70.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $89.00 $67.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $84.00 $63.00

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 189 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Oct 15, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4 (accredited)
since Mar 19, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator KUEHG Corporation
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 997-9957
State certificate # CER-00260259
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Common questions

Has KinderCare Learning Center 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 Jun 3, 2024 (caregiver conduct): “During complaint investigation on 6/7/24, due to self-reported non-compliance, it was determined that staff person #1 was physically aggressive with child #1 on 5/31/24, when pushing the child and his chair into the…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about KinderCare Learning Center?

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 KinderCare Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4 (accredited), effective Mar 19, 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 KinderCare Learning Center compare with other daycares in Chalfont?

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

When was KinderCare Learning Center last inspected?

Jul 15, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does KinderCare Learning Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $99.00 for newborn, $99.00 for infant, $94.00 for young toddler, $89.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs KinderCare Learning Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is KUEHG Corporation.

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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