Penndel Early Learning Center
Penndel Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in Langhorne, PA, with capacity for 56 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 12 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #8 of 14 centers in Langhorne and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of renewal inspection on 10/17/25 observed signs of water leakage on the ceiling tiles in Toddler room.
At the time of the inspection on 3/18/25, observed the video footage shot at nap time on 3/12/25, child #1 lying on their mat and staff person #2 sitting on the bean bag next to the child. Per staff #2, in order to comfort the child, staff person #2 put their legs across the child torso area appearing to prevent the child from getting up for approximately 15 minutes.
At the time of the inspection on 3/18/25 observed the rug in Pre-K Teddy Bears room and the rug near the bookshelf in Pre-K 4 Owls room were stained and in need of cleaning.
At the time of the inspection on 3/18/25, two spots of peeling paint were observed in the hallway near Room #2.
At the time of the inspection on 3/18/25, file of staff person #1 did not include acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency and qualify staff person#1 for the position of an assistant group supervisor.
At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not contain DHS required FBI clearance. File of staff person #1 included FBI from Department of Education, which is not acceptable.
At the time of the complaint investigation, health record of child #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include influenza immunization recommended by ACIP, record of child #5 did not include 4th dose of DTAP. Letters of exemption were not on file.
STAFF 2 HAD A VOLUNTEER STATUS STATE POLICE CRIMIAL HISTORY CLEARANCE AND A DEPT OF EDUCATION FBI CLEARANCE AND HELD THE POSITION OF A GROUP SUPERVISOR.
STAFF 3 HAD A FIRE SAFETY TRAINING THAT WAS MORE THAT A YEAR OLD (LAST ONE DATED 3/4/2021).
STAFF 1 DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED PEDIATRIC CPR/FIRST AID TRAINING BY A PQAS CERTIFIED TRAINER AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.
STAFF 1 (HIRED DATE 8/16/21) HAD A DEPTARTMENT OF EDUCATION FBI CLEARANCE NOT THE DHS FBI CLEARANCE REQUIRED AND IS PAST THE PROVISIONAL HIRE PERIOD.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $56.00 | $56.00 |
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
Common questions
Has Penndel Early Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 18, 2025 (caregiver conduct): “At the time of the inspection on 3/18/25, observed the video footage shot at nap time on 3/12/25, child #1 lying on their mat and staff person #2 sitting on the bean bag next to the child. Per staff #2, in order to…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Penndel Early Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Penndel Early Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Mar 25, 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 Penndel Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Langhorne?
It is #8 of 14 centers in Langhorne by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Penndel Early Learning Center last inspected?
Oct 17, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Penndel Early Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $58.00 for young toddler, $56.00 for older toddler, $54.00 for preschool, $56.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Penndel Early Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Penndel Early Learning Center INC.
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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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