Primrose School of Oaks
Primrose School of Oaks is a certified child care center in Phoenixville, PA, with capacity for 214 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times and confirmed violations in 4 complaint investigations. The state cited 33 violations, 14 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 18 citations came in the last 12 months, including 9 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 17 centers in Phoenixville and has more citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. After interviewing staff reviewing statements and other relevant information, it was determined that Staff Person #1 responded to being struck in the face by a toy/object by grabbing the child and yanking the child causing him to fall to the floor. According to an eyewitness, staff Person #1 was subsequently observed yelling at the child, stating, "Does your mother hit you like this at home? Does your father hit you like this?" in a frustrated yet harsh tone.
Certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. After reviewing statements and gathering relevant information, it was determined that Staff Person #1 was observed singling out specific children in the classroom and failing to change their diapers in a timely manner without an identified or documented reason.
Certification representative conducted a follow-up from a previous unannounced monitoring visit. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 in the older toddler (2yr old) classroom or staff person #3 and #4 from the prek (4yr old) classroom did not have designated primary care groups. In addition, when asked the name the children, staff person #3 did not know the children names.
Certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. The investigation determined that staff practices and interactions with children created conditions that posed a potential threat to the health and safety of the children in care. Specifically, Staff Person #1 was found to have engaged in inappropriate handling of a child and failed to consistently meet the child's diapering needs. These actions demonstrated a failure to maintain safe, appropriate, and responsive care practices.
Certification representative conducted a self-report non-compliance. After reviewing all statements and conducting interviews, it was determined that staff person #1 used inappropriate physical intervention with the child which constitutes a prohibited form of physical punishment.
Certification representative conducted a self-report non-compliance. After reviewing all statements and conducting interviews, it was determined that staff person #1 inappropriately instructed a child to step on another child while physically holding him in place.
Certification representative conducted an unannounced monitoring visit. Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 in the Infant 1 classroom, and Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #4 in the Younger Toddler 7 classroom, did not have designated primary care groups identifying responsibility for individual children in the event of an emergency.
On 6/4/2026, the facility self-reported that a staff member left two preschool children in the outdoor play area without staff supervision.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1, hired as an assistant group supervisor; was missing one year (1250 hours) of verified experience.
At the time of inspection, the ceiling in the gym was missing a ceiling tile.
At the time of inspection, the files for staff member #1, #2 and #3 contained an initial health assessment with TB results dated over 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting. g.
At the time of inspection, the files for staff members #4 and #5 contained TB results dated over 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.
At the time of inspection, the agreement form for child #2 did not specify the fee amount and the date on which the fee is to be paid.
At the time of inspection, the facility did not have Child Service Reports signed by the parent of child #1, #3, and #4 which were completed in the last six months.
At the time of inspection, the enrollment agreement form for child #2 and child #5 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #3 did not contain the parent's signature for consent of emergency medical care and minor first-sid procedures by facility staff.
The facility reported that a two-year-old child was left in classroom for less than two minutes unsupervised, as the children along with staff transitioned out of the room and entered the gym across the hall.
Staff member #1 admitted pulling a toddler child by the arm to stop the child from playing in water at the sink.
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At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not contain the out of state clearances, as required under the CPSL. The file for staff member #2 was missing the PA State Police, PA Child Abuse and NSOR clearances, as required under the CPSL. The file for staff member #3 was missing the FBI clearance. The file for staff member #4 was missing the NSOR clearance.
During the inspection, the interim director confirmed noncompliance with the staff: child ratios.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 did not contain the out of state clearances, as required under the CPSL. The file for staff member #2 was missing the PA State Police, PA Child Abuse and NSOR clearances, as required under the CPSL. The file for staff member #3 was missing the FBI clearance. The file for staff member #4 was missing the NSOR clearance.
At the time of the inspection, the hallway, the early preschool room, infant room and gym had areas damaged by water.
At time of inspection, the file for staff member #3 did not include an initial health assessment.
At the time of inspection, the file to staff member #3 included a diploma and degree from institutions outside of the United States which did not include professional evaluations indicating the equivalency to United States educational standards.
At the time of inspection, the file to staff member #3 included a diploma and degree from institutions outside of the United States which did not include professional evaluations indicating the equivalency to United States educational standards.
At the time of inspection, staff members who were on duty but not providing child care during naptime were allowed to leave the facility premises.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1, hired more than 45 days; did not contain the completed National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) for Pennsylvania, as required under the CPSL. Staff member #1's file was also missing the Out of State clearances from the state in which the person lived in the last five years, as required under the CPSL. The file for staff member #3, hired provisionally within 45 days; did not contain a receipt verifying a request for a FBI clearance or the completed FBI clearance, as required under the CPSL. The file for staff member #4, hired provisionally within 45 days; did not contain a receipt verifying a request for the PA State Police Clearance.
At the time of inspection, the medication log for child #1 was missing the dates of administration.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #4 did not contain a completed health assessment with TB results.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 contained a health assessment which did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children. Also, staff member #1's health assessment did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2 hired as assistant group supervisors did not include a high school diploma or GED, nor did it include the two years of verified experience working with children.
At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #5, hired as an aide; did not contain verification of education necessary to qualify as an aide.
At time of inspection, staff member #5 did not have verification of completion of the required Pediatric first aid/ CPR training within 90 days of hire.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $87.76 | $87.76 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $87.76 | $87.76 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $87.76 | $87.76 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $83.14 | $83.14 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $77.18 | $77.18 |
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 Primrose School of Oaks had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 14 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 Aug 25, 2026 (caregiver conduct): “Certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. After interviewing staff reviewing statements and other relevant information, it was determined that Staff Person #1 responded to being struck in the…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Primrose School of Oaks?
Pennsylvania lists 4 complaint investigations 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 Primrose School of Oaks’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 6, 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 Primrose School of Oaks compare with other daycares in Phoenixville?
It is #9 of 17 centers in Phoenixville by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Primrose School of Oaks last inspected?
Aug 25, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Primrose School of Oaks cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $87.76 for newborn, $87.76 for infant, $87.76 for young toddler, $83.14 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Primrose School of Oaks?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Elite Learning Phoenixville 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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