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North Penn Extended Kulp Elementary School

801 Cowpath Rd, Hatfield, PA 19440 · Montgomery County
Keystone STAR 2

North Penn Extended Kulp 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, most often for records & paperwork (6 of 15). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1 of 5 centers in Hatfield and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 69% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #1 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 · 4 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 Feb 11, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Dec 19, 2022 · Inspection · citation found 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

Records & paperwork 6
Emergency preparedness 5
Transportation 3
Building & playground safety 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 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 of hazardous materials. Also, the facility did not have a policy address the following: 1. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment. Trash can did not have lids and some did not have liners, and the child were disposing of tissues which contained mucus from clowing their nose
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2026): “Facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations. State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the…”
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): “The facility will post written notification of safe routes posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.”
Citation Dec 2, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
At the time of the inspection children 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 did not have services provided on their fee agreement.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2026): “children 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 have services provided on their fee agreement.”
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.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 7, 2026): “children 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 have emergency contact forms at the facility.”
Citation Feb 11, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)
At the time of inspection facility did not have an emergency plan on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2025): “The staff emergency plan will be placed on the staff bulletin board and the DHS binder.”
Citation Feb 11, 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 annual reviewed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2025): “The updated staff emergency plan will be included in the staff DHS binder”
Citation Feb 11, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
At the time of inspection, the facility did not have their pickup / drop off procedures posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2025): “Written notification of safe routes will be posted at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.”
Citation Feb 11, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
At the time of inspection facility did not have emergency drills conducted annually.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2025): “Emergency Drills documentation placed in the DHS binder.”
Citation Feb 11, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
At the time of inspection facility did not have their annual written notification to 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 4, 2025): “Letter notifying local traffic safety authorities annually of the location of the facility and the program¿s use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility will be placed in DHS binder.”
Citation Feb 11, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of inspection facility did not have written policies to address 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 4, 2025): “The policy for recognizing the potential signs and symptoms of abusive trauma will be posted on the bulletin board immediately.”
Citation Feb 11, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
At the time of inspection facility did not have transportation plan posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 4, 2025): “The updated staff emergency plan that includes the transportation plan will be included in the staff DHS binder.”
Citation Dec 19, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/19/22 it was observed the programs emergency plan did not include accommodations for disabilities, and children with chronic conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2022): “Provider submitted a revised plan with a general statement including procedure for any child requiring assistance to be escorted by staff to the lockdown/evacuation location.”
Citation Dec 19, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/19/20 it was observed no evacuation routes posted in the child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2022): “Provider will post maps of evacuation routes along with written instructions in all childcare spaces 12/20/22.”
Citation Dec 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.191
During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/19/22 the program could not provide staff persons records at the time of the inspection and did not have these files on site physically or electronically.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 12, 2023): “Provider will have all staff records available electronically as of 12/20/22.”
Citation Dec 19, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/19/22 it was observed staff persons # 1, and 2 file did not include verification of child care experience. Staff person #3 file did not include verification of education.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2022): “Verification of child care expenses was provided for staff persons on 12/20/22. Verification of education was provided for staff on 12/20/22.”

“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 Oct 17, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator North Penn School District
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–9:00 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 368-9765
State certificate # CER-00249911
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Common questions

Has North Penn Extended Kulp 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 Kulp Elementary School?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at North Penn Extended Kulp 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 Kulp Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Oct 17, 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 North Penn Extended Kulp Elementary School compare with other daycares in Hatfield?

It is tied for #1 of 5 centers in Hatfield by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was North Penn Extended Kulp Elementary School last inspected?

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

How much does North Penn Extended Kulp 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 Kulp 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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