Old Union Nursery School LLC
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
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On 07/06/26, during the renewal inspection, the facilities emergency plan did not explicitly provide accommodations for a lock-down.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Facility has not conducted an emergency drill in the last year.
Staff person # 1 has not completed the required 10 hour Health & Safety training and has been employed more than 90 says.
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.
Staff person #1 did not have a FBI clearance in their file.
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.
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.
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.
“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
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
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.
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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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