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Old Union Nursery School LLC

211 W Brookhaven Rd, Wallingford, PA 19086 · Delaware County
Keystone STAR 1

Old Union Nursery School LLC is a certified child care center in Wallingford, PA, with capacity for 49 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times. The state cited 15 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (4 of 15). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 7 centers in Wallingford and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 75% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
#4 of 7 centers in Wallingford
3 Core-safety citations
12 Other citations
8 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
15 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 6, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jul 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Oct 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Sep 22, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Jul 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 4
Emergency preparedness 3
Health & medication 2
Background checks 2
Training & qualifications 2
Records & paperwork 1
Staff ratios 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jul 6, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
On 07/06/26, during the renewal inspection, the facilities emergency plan did not explicitly provide accommodations for a lock-down.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 7, 2026): “Will explicitly label the lock-down procedure and label it as such.”
Citation Jul 8, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
On 07/08/25, during the renewal inspection, two outlets in the upstairs 5 day classroom there were two outlets on the left side of the classroom that did not contain protective receptacle covers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 8, 2025): “Place protective receptacle covers in the uncovered electrical outlets.”
Citation Jul 8, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
On 07/08/25, during the renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not have a plan to provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 10, 2025): “Accommodations for children with disabilities has been added to our emergency plan.”
Citation Jul 19, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)/3270.66(d)
On 7/19/24, at time of renewal, two azalea bushes known to be toxic were observed accessible to children on the outdoor play space. Additionally, air fresheners instructing to "keep out of reach of children" were observed accessible to children in the bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2024): “Air fresheners were removed and placed in an area inaccessible to children at time of inspection. The two azalea bushes were removed from the plays space. Pictures were sent to certification representative on 7/22/24.”
Citation Jul 19, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Original container/Written instructions 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(1)/3270.133(2)
On 7/19/24, at time of renewal, the EpiPen belonging to Child #1 was not in the original container and did not contain written instructions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 23, 2024): “The original box containing instructions was obtained for Child #1 EpiPen. A picture was sent to certification representative on 7/22/24.”
Citation Jul 19, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
On 7/19/24, at time of renewal, emergency contact information was not present in the lower-level childcare space where 12 children were receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 19, 2024): “A copy of emergency contact information belonging to the group of children in the lower-level classroom was placed in the childcare space at time of inspection.”
Citation Jun 9, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During the renewal inspection on 06/09/23, a sign on which the handwashing requirement is written was not posted at the kitchen sink area.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 9, 2023): “The handwashing sign with the requirement was posted at the kitchen sink.”
Core safety Mar 3, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
On 3/3/23, the files were reviewed for staff persons # 1, 2. & 3. They are all missing their NSOR clearance and all have been employed more than 45 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 9, 2023): “Staff persons # 1, 2, & 3 applied for NSOR clearances on 2/27/23. They will not work in a child care position until their NSOR clearances is on file at the facility.”
Citation Mar 3, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
Facility has not conducted an emergency drill in the last year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 13, 2023): “Facility plans to conduct an emergency drill on 3/13/23.”
Citation Mar 3, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff person # 1 has not completed the required 10 hour Health & Safety training and has been employed more than 90 says.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 13, 2023): “Staff person # 1 will complete the required 10 hour Health & safety training.”
Citation Oct 13, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Screened 55 Pa. Code §3270.72(b)
On 10/13/2022, during an on site inspection, the front door to the facility was open. There was no screen in place and this door opens directly to the ground floor child care space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2022): “We removed the unscreened gate and shut the door to outside.”
Core safety Sep 22, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff person #1 did not have a FBI clearance in their file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2022): “The employee in question had an appointment 9/26/2022 to obtain another FBI clearance. Facility Person # 1 will not work in a child care position at the facility until the clearance is on file.”
Citation Sep 22, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
On 9/22/2022, children were observed coming inside from outdoor play. They were seated and hand sanitizer was used on their hands instead of hands being washed. They were then served snack.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 10, 2022): “All children will have their hands washed before any snacks are given.”
Core safety Jul 12, 2022 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
On 7/12/22, staff person #1 was observed working with children on the playground and was being counted in the staff/child ration. They were working with staff person # 2 with 14 preschool children. When asked for their file, the facility only provided a child abuse clearance and undated disclosure statement. Staff person #1 did not have a complete file that qualified them to work with children and be counted in the ratio. Also on 7/12/22, staff person #3 came outside to talk to the inspector and supervisor on the playground during the visit. When we went inside the facility, we observed 14 YSA children with staff person #4. Staff person #3 told us they were assigned to that group. They had gone out of ratio when staff person #3 left the group to go outside.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 13, 2022): “Now that we know it is an option, our correction plan is to tell the inspector that no one is available to help or accompany them as it would put us out of ratio.”
Citation Jul 12, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Individual Records 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.191
On 7/12/22, staff person #1 was observed working with children and was being counted in the staff/child ration. When asked for their file, the facility provided a child abuse clearance, undated disclosure statement, CDA certificate, pediatric 1st aid/CPR training, and fire safety training. Staff person #1 did not have a complete file that qualified them to work with children and be counted in the ratio.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 13, 2022): “The staff person in question has been hired full time and has a full file. She was not used in summer camp before or after 7/12/2022.”

“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.

Enforcement actions

Revocation or Refusal to Renew Nov 4, 2021
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate

Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.

About this center

Capacity 49 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Sep 13, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Sep 22, 2023 · what STARS means
Operator Old Union Nursery School LLC
Phone (610) 891-9424
State certificate # CER-00260480
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Common questions

Has Old Union Nursery School LLC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Mar 3, 2023 (background checks): “On 3/3/23, the files were reviewed for staff persons # 1, 2. & 3. They are all missing their NSOR clearance and all have been employed more than 45 days.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Old Union Nursery School LLC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Old Union Nursery School LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Old Union Nursery School LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Sep 22, 2023. 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 Old Union Nursery School LLC compare with other daycares in Wallingford?

It is #4 of 7 centers in Wallingford by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Old Union Nursery School LLC last inspected?

Jul 6, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Old Union Nursery School LLC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Old Union Nursery School LLC.

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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