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Neumann University Child Development Center

1 Neumann Dr, Aston, PA 19014 · Delaware County
Keystone STAR 1

Neumann University Child Development Center is a certified child care center in Aston, PA, with capacity for 70 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 6 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 6 centers in Aston and has fewer citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 84% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
#3 of 6 centers in Aston
1 Core-safety citations
5 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
6 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · none in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 13, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Nov 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Nov 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Nov 16, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jan 4, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Dec 10, 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

Background checks 1
Emergency preparedness 1
Building & playground safety 1
Health & medication 1
Transportation 1
Records & paperwork 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Nov 16, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the state police clearance on file for staff #1, dated 8/15/17, was more than 60 months old. The mandated reporter training for staff #2, from the year 2015, was more than 60 months old.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2023): “Staff #1 will provide a pa state police clearance dated within the last 60 months. Staff #1 will not work in childcare until the clearance is on file at the facility. Staff #2 will provide documentation of mandated reporter training dated within the last 60 months.”
Citation Nov 16, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency plan that did not address the facility's plan continuity of operations during and in the aftermath of an emergency,
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 4, 2024): “The provider will update the emergency plan to address facility's plan continuity of operations during and in the aftermath of an emergency.”
Citation Nov 16, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have hand washing signs in the bathrooms that stated "A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating".
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 4, 2024): “The provider will develop a sign that states, "A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating". The signs will be posted in the restrooms and near the sinks.”
Citation Nov 16, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #4 did not have an influenza immunization in 2022 or 2023. No exemption letter was observed for child #5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 4, 2024): “The parent will be required to provide documentation of an influenza immunization in 2022 or 2023, or provide an exemption letter for their child.”
Citation Nov 16, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the operator did not have a posted policy identifying safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes in the vicinity of the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 4, 2024): “The provider will post the plan on the parent board and in each emergency bag.”
Citation Nov 16, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written and posted plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 4, 2024): “The provider will develop a written plan and post in a conspicuous location, which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency. The plan will accompany a staff person who leaves the facility on an excursion with…”

“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.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $46.75 $34.85

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 70 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 22, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Oct 23, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Neumann University-Dept Child Development Center
Hours Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 558-5611
State certificate # CER-00249518
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Common questions

Has Neumann University Child Development Center 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 Nov 16, 2023 (background checks): “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the state police clearance on file for staff #1, dated 8/15/17, was more than 60 months old. The mandated reporter training for staff…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Neumann University Child Development Center?

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

What is Neumann University Child Development Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Oct 23, 2019. 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 Neumann University Child Development Center compare with other daycares in Aston?

It is #3 of 6 centers in Aston by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 84% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Neumann University Child Development Center last inspected?

Nov 13, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Neumann University Child Development Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $46.75 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Neumann University Child Development Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Neumann University-Dept Child Development Center.

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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