Pen Ryn School
Pen Ryn School is a certified child care center in Fairless Hills, PA, with capacity for 60 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times. The state cited 55 violations, 8 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (22 of 55). 12 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 10 centers in Fairless Hills and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On 4/7/26, at time of inspection, Staff #1 file contained an NSOR clearance dated more than 60 days. The NSOR clearance was dated 1/21/21.
On 4/7/26, at time of inspection, Child #1 and Child #2 have been enrolled at the facility more than 60 days. Child #1 and Child #2 files did not contain initial heath reports. (Only immunization records were observed in the file)
Continued noncompliance from inspection dated 11/17/25: Staff #1 file did not contain an initial health assessment, including results of tuberculosis testing. Additionally, Staff #3 file contained a health assessment dated more than 24 months. Staff #3 health assessment was dated 10/30/23.
Staff #1 and #2 files contained expired Pediatric First Aid/CPR training. The Pediatric First Aid/CPR training was conducted on 11/3/23.
Staff # 1 has not completed Health & Safety Training Part 1 and Part 2 within 90 days of hire.
On 11/18/25, at time of inspection, facility person #1 file did not contain a PA Criminal Clearance required by CPSL. Facility person #2 file contained an expired FBI clearance. The FBI clearance on file was dated 2/18.20. Facility person #3 file did not contain results of FBI and NSOR clearances required by CPSL. Facility persons #5 and #6 files did not contain a signed disclosure statement as required by CPSL. Additionally, facility person #5 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 3/1/16.
On 11/18/25, at time of inspection, Child #1 file did not contain a health report dated within 12 months. The health report was dated 6/28/24.
On 11/18/25, at time of inspection, facility persons #3 and #7 files did not contain initial health assessment, including results of tuberculosis testing. Additionally, facility person #4 health assessment was dated more than 24 months. The health assessment on file was dated 10/30/23.
On 11/28/25, at time of inspection, facility person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health & Safety Training Part 1 and Part 2.
on 11/18/25, at time of inspection, facility persons #3 and #7 files did not contain verification of education.
On 11/18/25, at time of inspection, the emergency contact information located in the cafeteria where children were receiving care was not updated at least in a 6-month period. The emergency contact information located in the childcare space was dated 2024. (Emergency contact information was updated in the child master files located in the office).
On 11/18/25, at time of inspection, facility person #3 file did not contain verification of age and address.
On 11/18/25, at time of renewal, facility person #1 #3, #6 and #7 files did not contain two letters of reference.
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On 11/19/24, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file did not contain completed PA Criminal, Child Abuse and NSOR Clearances required by CPSL. Additionally, Staff #2 file did not include a DHS approved FBI clearance. The FBI clearance on file dated 3/2/22 was obtained through the Dept of Education.
On 11/19/24, at time of renewal, Staff #4 and Staff #5 file did not contain annual training in the facility's emergency plan. The last training was dated 9/29/23.
On 11/19/24, at time of renewal, Staff #4 and Staff #5 files did not contain annual Fire Safety Training. The last Fire Safety training on file was dated 10/25/23.
On 11/19/24, at time of renewal, Staff #3 file did not contain verification of education in order to ensure qualifications for the position performing in the afterschool program.
Continued noncompliance: On 12/20/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain results of the PA Criminal Clearance and the NSOR Clearance as required by CPSL.
On 12/20/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Facility person #1 file did not contain results of initial tuberculosis testing dated within 12 months.
On 11/16/23, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file did not contain results of NSOR. Staff #2 file did not contain Mandated Reporter Training from an approved training organization as required by CPSL.
On 11/16/23, at time of renewal, Staff #2, #3, #4 and #6 were observed on the outdoor PlaySpace with 26 children (the youngest were 3 yrs old). Staff #2, #3, #4 and #6 were not assigned specific children for the purpose of supervision.
On 11/16/23, at time of renewal, Staff #3 file did not contain an updated health assessment. The health assessment on file was dated 3/5/21.
On 11/16/23, at time of inspection, a log ensuring the fire detection system is tested at least every 30 days was not on site at the facility as required by Fire and Panic Act 62 of 2020. Additionally, documentation noting the installation date of the facility's fire detection system was not on file at the facility as required by the Fire and Panic Act 62 of 2020.
On 11/16/23, at time of renewal, Child #1, #3, and #5 have been enrolled at the facility more than 60 days. Child #1, #3, #5 files did not contain initial health reports. (Immunization records were on file)
On 11/16/23, at time of renewal, Facility Person #5 is being utilized as a staff person. Facility Person #5 is not 18 yrs old.
On 11/16/23, at time of renewal, Staff person #2 and #4 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric First Aid/CPR. The trainings observed in Staff #2 and #4 files was not an approved curriculum and was not conducted by an approved PQAS Trainer).
On 11/16/23, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file did not contain verification of education and verification of 2 yrs experience in order to qualify as an aide.
On 11/16/23, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file did not contain verification of education and verification of 2 yrs experience in order to qualify as an aide. On 11/29/23, at follow up inspection, Staff #5 is 18 yrs old. Staff #5 file did not contain verification of education and verification of 2 yrs experience in order to qualify as an aide.
On 11/16/23, at time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information did not include the date of birth for Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5.
On 11/16/23, at time of renewal, Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 emergency contact information did not include the address of designated release persons.
On 11/16/23, at time of renewal, emergency contact information was not present in the outdoor space where children were receiving care.
On 11/16/23, at time of renewal, the emergency contact information and financial agreement belonging to Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were not dated.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff/ volunteer files. Staff 3 and 4 had current FBI clearances but the clearances were not from DHS. They were from PDE. Staff 4 was missing NSOR from the file.
Staff person #1, 2, 3 and 4--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire. Staff 1,3 and 4 are missing 10 hour health and safety training, Staff person # 2--- has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.
Staff person/facility person/volunteer # 3-- has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Child 9 was missing the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. The fee agreements for child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and 10 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Fee agreements for child 2,3,7,8 and 9 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. The fee agreement for child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,and 10 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,and 10 were missing the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, and 10 were missing information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and 10 were missing signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, and 10 were missing information on health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits,
During renewal inspection certification reviewed children's file. Child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, and 10 were missing signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.During renewal inspection certification reviewed children's file. Child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, and 10 were missing signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and 10 were missing signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 need 2 reference letters. The reference letters on file has another staff person's name.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 were missing NSOR from the file.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3 and 4 were missing NSOR from the file. Staff 1, 2 and 4 does not have DHS FBI on file. Dept of Ed FBI clearance is on file. Staff 1 and 2 had expired mandated reporter training.
During renewal inspection, certification rep observed cleaning solution accessible to children in the boys and girls bathroom. During renewal inspection, certification rep observed spray bottles not labeled and did not specify the contents inside the bottles
During renewal inspection certification rep observed missing handwashing sign above the toilets in the girls and boys bathroom
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 health assessment expired 2-14-19 and 3 health assessment also expired. Staff 4 was missing a health assessment from their file
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan. The emergency plan did not include accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-downDuring renewal inspection certification asked to see emergency drill log. Facility did not have their emergency drills documented and on file at the facility.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 1,3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,10 and 11 were missing signature of operator. Child 2 was missing parent signature.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Child 8 was missing persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Child 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9,10 and 11 were missing date of admission on the fee agreement
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Child 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 and 11 were missing emergency contacts from their file
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing copy of education from their file
During renewal inspection certification representative reviewed file for staff 4. Staff was missing one reference letter
During renewal inspection certification rep did not see instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office posted in a conspicuous location. During renewal inspection certification rep did not see a copy of the regulations posted and accessible to families
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1,2,3 and 4 were missing training hours from their fileDuring renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 and 3 had expired first aid/ cpr.
“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 Pen Ryn School 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 Apr 7, 2026 (background checks): “On 4/7/26, at time of inspection, Staff #1 file contained an NSOR clearance dated more than 60 days. The NSOR clearance was dated 1/21/21.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Pen Ryn School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Pen Ryn School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Pen Ryn School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 8, 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 Pen Ryn School compare with other daycares in Fairless Hills?
It is #5 of 10 centers in Fairless Hills by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Pen Ryn School last inspected?
Apr 7, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Pen Ryn School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Pen Ryn School.
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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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