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North Penn Extended Hatfield Elementary School

1701 Fairgrounds Rd, Hatfield, PA 19440 · Montgomery County
Keystone STAR 2

North Penn Extended Hatfield Elementary School is a certified child care center in Hatfield, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 15 violations, none of them core-safety. 6 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 5 centers in Hatfield and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 66% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#3 of 5 centers in Hatfield
0 Core-safety citations
15 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
15 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 2, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Dec 2, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Jan 9, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Feb 9, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Emergency preparedness 5
Records & paperwork 5
Transportation 3
Building & playground safety 1
Health & medication 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Dec 2, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have a written agreement between the school and childcare program's legal entity documenting the school's process for the disposal hazardous materials and biological contaminants if the childcare program's facility is unable to meet requirements. Also, the facility did not have a written policy addressing: 1. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2026): “the facility will have a written agreement between the school and childcare program's legal entity documenting the school's process for the disposal hazardous materials and biological contaminants.”
Citation Dec 2, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have their emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator did not document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2026): “Facility will post their emergency plan that is updated annually or as needed. The operator will document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility.”
Citation Dec 2, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
At the time of the inspection children #4 & 5 did not have a heath assessment and current immunization record on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2026): “Children 4 & 5 have a copy of their health assessment and current immunizations on file at the facility”
Citation Dec 2, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have a written notification of safe routes posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2026): “Written notification of safe routes will be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.”
Citation Dec 2, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
At the time of the inspection children #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 did not have a fee agreement on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2026): “children #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 have a fee agreement on file signed by the operator and the parent.”
Citation Dec 2, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child emergency contact person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)
At the time of the inspection children #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 did not have emergency contact forms on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2026): “Children #1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 have emergency contact forms on file at the facility.”
Citation Jan 24, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
At the time of inspection facility did not have their emergency plan reviewed annually.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “The annually updated emergency plan will be added to the DHS binder.”
Citation Jan 24, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
At the time of inspection facility did not have written policies on the following: 1. Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of abusive head trauma. 2. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 3. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “The policy for recognizing the potential signs and symptoms of abusive trauma will be posted on the bulletin board immediately.”
Citation Jan 24, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
At the time of inspection facility did not have accommodations for children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions in the emergency evacuation plans.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “The annually reviewed emergency evacuation plan including accommodations for children with disabilities,and chronic medical conditions will be kept in the DHS binder and presented to the inspector at time of visit.”
Citation Jan 24, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
At the time of inspection facility did not conduct or have documentation of annual drill or log.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “Documentation of annual Emergency drill will be posted and a copy placed in the DHS binder”
Citation Jan 24, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
At the time of inspection facility did not The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “The updated staff emergency plan will be included in the staff DHS binder. Staff will present the plan to inspector at visit.”
Citation Jan 24, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
At the time of inspection, the facility did not have an annual written notification to their local traffic safety authorities of location of facility & program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around facility on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “Copy of the annual letter sent to local safety authorities will be kept in the DHS staff binder and present to inspector at time of visit.”
Citation Jan 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
At the time of inspection facility did not have their transportation plan posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “The written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed and accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.”
Citation Jan 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(a)
At the time of inspection facility did not have any child's file on site.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “A copy of updated student records will be kept on file and presented to the inspector upon inspection”
Citation Jan 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
At the time of inspection facility did not have DHS contact information posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2025): “Site will post information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”

“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
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $59.00 $22.91
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $59.00 $22.91

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 —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Feb 22, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Apr 30, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator North Penn School District
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–9:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 368-9726
State certificate # CER-00249940
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Common questions

Has North Penn Extended Hatfield Elementary School had any serious violations?

No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 15 other citations, listed above.

Have there been complaints about North Penn Extended Hatfield Elementary School?

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

What is North Penn Extended Hatfield Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Apr 30, 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 North Penn Extended Hatfield Elementary School compare with other daycares in Hatfield?

It is #3 of 5 centers in Hatfield by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was North Penn Extended Hatfield Elementary School last inspected?

Dec 2, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does North Penn Extended Hatfield Elementary School cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $59.00 for young school-age, $59.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs North Penn Extended Hatfield Elementary School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is North Penn School District.

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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