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New Horizon Early Learning Center

840 Trenton Rd, Fairless Hills, PA 19030 · Bucks County
2 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4

New Horizon Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in Fairless Hills, PA, with capacity for 91 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 24 violations, 8 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (5 of 24). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 10 centers in Fairless Hills and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 64% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#3 of 10 centers in Fairless Hills
8 Core-safety citations
16 Other citations
9 Inspections
2 Complaint investigations that found violations
24 citations from 11 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 14, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Nov 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 14, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jan 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Nov 22, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Nov 22, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Oct 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Jun 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation found May 13, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Jan 18, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Dec 7, 2021 · 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 5
Building & playground safety 4
Health & medication 4
Staff ratios 3
Supervision 3
Training & qualifications 2
Background checks 2
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Nov 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Trash removed once a day/Lidded waste receptacles 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(a)/3270.82(i)
On 11/14/25, at time of inspection, the two toilet areas were not equipped with a lidded waste receptacle. Additionally, the waste receptacles in each toilet area are not removed from the facility at least daily. (Director stated trash is removed from the toilet area on a weekly basis.)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2025): “Trash cans have been removed from each bathroom and replaced with lidded trash cans.”
Citation Nov 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
On 11/14/25, at time of inspection, a cracked plastic tricycle seat containing sharp edges was observed on the outdoor play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2025): “The director removed the broken trike immediately during the inspection and placed it outside of the play space inaccessible to children.”
Citation Nov 14, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.102(a)
On 11/14/24, at time of inspection, the outdoor play surface contained dead leaves and debris. The outdoor play equipment was dirty.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2025): “Fence will be put in around the inside. Padding over the grass to prevent mud. Toys/equipment are being cleaned and /or removed from the play space.”
Citation Nov 14, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Original container/Written instructions 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(1)/3270.133(2)
On 11/14/24, at time of inspection, an EpiPen belonging to Child #1 was observed in a Ziplock bag. The EpiPen did not contain a prescription with the child's name, was not in the original box and did not contain written instructions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2024): “Director obtained the original EpiPen box belonging to child #1 with prescription, written instructions and action plan.”
Citation Nov 7, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)
On 11/7/23, at time of renewal inspection, Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 have been enrolled in the facility for more than 60 days. Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 immunization records do not include evidence of annual influenza vaccine as recommended by the ACIP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 20, 2023): “Exemption letters were obtained for four of the children, verification of influenza vaccine for one child.”
Citation Nov 7, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
On 11/723, during renewal inspection, Pick Up & Drop Off Procedures/Safe Routes were not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2023): “Safe Routes/Pick Up & Drop off procedures will be posted in the front lobby.”
Citation Jan 17, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Fee agreement for child 1 and 2 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Fee agreement for child 1 and 2 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2023): “Have the correct fee agreement and the day to be paid on enrollment agreements for students”
Citation Jan 17, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services considered extra 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(7)
During renewal inspection certification reviewed children's file. Fee agreement for child 1 and 2 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2023): “Write down any extra services, if applicable, on the agreement document”
Citation Jan 17, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 1 and were missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2023): “Have parent/guardian completely fill out emergency contact for the student, including, home and work address and phone numbers”
Citation Jan 17, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 and 2 were missing two hours of training
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2023): “Send in certificate for annual trainings for both staff 1 and 2”
Core safety Nov 22, 2022 Complaint investigation Staff ratios
Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51/3270.52
During unannounced monitoring, certification rep verified that one facility persons is present in the facility with a mixed age group of than 5 children. Youngest child in the group is 1 year old
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2023): “Have ratio and supervision maintained according to the youngest child in our care.”
Core safety Nov 22, 2022 Complaint investigation Staff ratios
Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)
During unannounced monitoring, certification rep verified that one facility persons is present in the facility when two or more children are in care
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2023): “At least two staff members will be present in the facility when a child/children are in our care.”
Follow-up Nov 22, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
This is continued noncompliance from unannounced monitoring inspection on 10-12-22
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2023): “Have all staff take supervision courses to ensure understanding and compliance. A referral will be submitted to the PA Keys for supervision training”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Core safety Oct 12, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
Certification rep observed director on her cell phone while supervising children in the outdoor play space.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Nov 22, 2022): “Children on our facility premises and facility excursions, will be supervised by a staff member at all times”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Jun 7, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Supervision on and facility premises 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(2)
During unannounced monitoring certification rep observed the young toddler classroom out of ratio. The teacher had 6 children. The youngest child was 1 year old
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2022): “We will maintain ratio for all classrooms. The one year old class will maintain their ratio 1:5. Another staff member will be present when any classroom is in need to provide and continue correct ratios.”
Citation Jun 7, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Employed and present 30 hrs/wk 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(c)
During unannounced monitoring. certification rep arrived at the facility. Director was not on site. The director also wasn't on site during previous visits 5-13-22. Certification rep could not verify that director is present at the center 30 hours per week based on previous visit
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2022): “Director will be on site at the facility for a minimum of 6 hours a day.”
Core safety May 13, 2022 Complaint investigation Staff ratios
Two facility persons present in facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.54(a)
During unannounced monitoring certification verified that there is one staff in the building that receives the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2022): “We will ensure that at lest two staff members will be in the building when two or more children are in our care.”
Core safety May 13, 2022 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervision on and facility premises 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(2)
During unannounced monitoring certification rep observed the young toddler classroom out of ratio. The teacher had 6 children. The youngest child was 1 year old.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2022): “We will maintain ratios for all classrooms. The one year old class will maintain their ratio of 1:5. Another staff will be present when any classroom is in need to provide and continue correct ratio”
Citation May 13, 2022 Complaint investigation Health & medication
2 hour diaper check 55 Pa. Code §3270.135(e)
During unannounced monitoring certification rep verified the child's diaper was not changed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 1, 2022): “All children in a diaper/ pull up will be changed at least every 2 hours or when a child displays discomfort. Diapers and/ pull ups will be changed when it is soiled”
Core safety Jan 18, 2022 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 only has a receipt of the FBI on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2022): “Make sure every staff worker applies for the correct FBI (childcare) not the one for the school district.”
Core safety Dec 7, 2021 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 only has a receipt of the FBI on file.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jan 18, 2022): “Provider will ask staff to get a new FBI clearance”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 7, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair/Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)/3270.102(c)
During renewal inspection, certification rep saw a ripped green chair in room 2 exposing the soft foamDuring the renewal inspection, certification representative observed no protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The facility had embedded equipment in their play space which was embedded in mulch. The equipment was not mounted over enough mulch to meet the requirements of the USCPSC, the mulch was less than 6 inches in depth.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 18, 2022): “Provider will close off the area until protective surfacing is purchased. Provider will remove the chair from the room”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 7, 2021 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 renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 physical expired 10-25-21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 5, 2022): “Provider will ask staff to provide an updated health assessment”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 7, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
During renewal inspection, certification rep reviewed children's file. Fee agreement for child 1 did not specify the date of the child's admission
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 5, 2022): “Provider will add the date of admission to the fee agreement”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Dec 7, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(7)
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 1 was missing address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 1 was missing the phone number of the child's physician or source of medical care
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 5, 2022): “Provider will ask parent to update the child's emergency contact”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized

“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 22, 2022 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found May 13, 2022 Complaint investigation
3 violations 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.

About this center

Capacity 91 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 28, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Dec 4, 2025 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts
Operator New Horizon Early Learning Center INC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (267) 688-1139
State certificate # CER-00249271
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Common questions

Has New Horizon Early Learning Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 8 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 Nov 22, 2022 (staff ratios): “During unannounced monitoring, certification rep verified that one facility persons is present in the facility with a mixed age group of than 5 children. Youngest child in the group is 1 year old” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about New Horizon Early Learning Center?

Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations 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 New Horizon Early Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Dec 4, 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 New Horizon Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Fairless Hills?

It is #3 of 10 centers in Fairless Hills by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was New Horizon Early Learning Center last inspected?

Nov 14, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs New Horizon Early Learning Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is New Horizon Early Learning Center INC.

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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