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Longswamp Learning Center Brandywine Elementary

445 W Barkley St, Topton, PA 19562 · Berks County
Keystone STAR 1

Longswamp Learning Center Brandywine Elementary is a certified child care center in Topton, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times. The state cited 9 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (4 of 9). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 138 centers in Berks County and has fewer citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 88% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
#6 of 138 centers in Berks County
1 Core-safety citations
8 Other citations
8 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
9 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Oct 7, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Oct 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Feb 25, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Oct 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation found May 10, 2024 · Inspection · no citation May 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Aug 31, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Nov 17, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 4
Emergency preparedness 3
Background checks 1
Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Oct 10, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During a renewal inspection on 10/10/25 Staff 8 had a PSP clearance with the purpose of "Volunteer" dated 6/4/24, and a Child abuse clearance with the purpose of "Volunteer" dated 6/10/24. Staff 8 had PSP clearance with the purpose of "Employment" dated 7/10/25 and Child Abuse clearance with the purpose of "Employment" dated 7/14/25, however these were obtained after the Staff's first day working with children as staff. Staff 8 did not have a request on file for the PSP clearance with the purpose of employment dated on or before their first day with children as Staff. See LIS code sheet for 1st day with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2025): “Staff 8 currently has valid clearances on file. Staff received employment PSP 7/10/25, and Child Abuse on 7/14/25”
Citation Oct 10, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
During a renewal inspection on 10/10/25 the most recent emergency drill document on file was from 1/26/24 which is more than 12 months ago. It was reported that an emergency drill took place during the 2024-2025 school year, however this documentation was not available for Cert rep review.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2025): “Emergency Drill was to be completed, documented and on file 10/15/25.”
Citation Oct 10, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
During a renewal inspection on 10/10/25 Cert rep noted one incident of more than 60 days between fire drills: 3/4/25-5/9/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2025): “Fire drill was completed and documented on 9/3/25 in accordance with 3270.94. Next drill was completed on 10/17/25 to maintain compliance within 60 days.”
Citation Oct 10, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During a renewal inspection on 10/10/25 Staff 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7 had fire safety trainings dated 12/4/23, and 1/25/25, which is more than 12 months between fire safety trainings.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2025): “Fire Safety training for all staff # 1-7 was completed on 1/25/25 and we are in compliance.”
Citation Oct 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Given parents in writing 55 Pa. Code §3270.121(b)
During a renewal inspection on 10/10/25 it was noted that at the time of enrollment, a parent was not receiving in writing the facility's general daily schedule.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2025): “A classroom scheduled was created before and after school program which will be provided to parents at enrollment. Submitted proof of the schedule”
Citation Oct 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
During a renewal inspection on 10/10/25 Child 1's fee agreement did not have the Child's date of admission noted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2025): “Added first day of care during the inspection. Child was newly enrolled for the program which began on 8/20/25. Submitted proof.”
Citation Oct 10, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During a renewal inspection on 10/10/25 Child 2's emergency contact form did not note the parents' work addresses and work phone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2025): “Confirm with parent via an email and placed that information on the emergency contact form contract. Submitted proof.”
Citation Oct 23, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(e)
During a renewal inspection on 10/23/24 the notification to the parents regarding the emergency plan did not include information regarding the facility's method to contact parents and method to notify parents the emergency has ended/how to safely be reunified with their children
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 23, 2024): “The written notice to parents about the emergency plan will be updated to include information about the method to notify parents (through the use of Pro-care text message).”
Citation Oct 23, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(7)
During a renewal inspection on 10/23/24 staff reported that when accidents, injuries, or illnesses occur the parent receives the original report and a copy of the report is kept in the facility accident file. The facility reported not maintaining a copy in the child's file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 23, 2024): “Moving forward the facility will copy the facility's copy of the reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses after the four page sheet is full and place these in the child's individual files.”

“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 —
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 17, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Dec 17, 2021 · what STARS means
Operator Longswamp United Church Of Christ
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00246295
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Common questions

Has Longswamp Learning Center Brandywine Elementary 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 Oct 10, 2025 (background checks): “During a renewal inspection on 10/10/25 Staff 8 had a PSP clearance with the purpose of "Volunteer" dated 6/4/24, and a Child abuse clearance with the purpose of "Volunteer" dated 6/10/24. Staff 8 had PSP clearance with…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Longswamp Learning Center Brandywine Elementary?

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

What is Longswamp Learning Center Brandywine Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Dec 17, 2021. 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 Longswamp Learning Center Brandywine Elementary compare with other daycares in Berks County?

It is #6 of 138 centers in Berks County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Longswamp Learning Center Brandywine Elementary last inspected?

Oct 7, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

Who runs Longswamp Learning Center Brandywine Elementary?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Longswamp United Church Of Christ.

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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