Radcliffe Learning Center INC 2
Radcliffe Learning Center INC 2 is a certified child care center in Bristol, PA. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 53 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (22 of 53). 20 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 9 centers in Bristol and has more citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The toilet on the first floor was dirty and had a urine stain
Continued non-compliance from 1-21-26: Certification rep observed plaster going down the stair to the aftercare room and on the wall in front of the bathroom in the aftercare room.
Emergency plan was missing continuity of operations
Outlet covers were missing in the front room.
The first aid kit in the aftercare room was missing bandages and tweezers and scissors.
Certification rep observed a hole on the wall on the front room. Certification rep observed broken tile in the hallway and in the aftercare room
Certification rep observed plaster going down the stair to the aftercare room and on the wall in front of the bathroom in the aftercare room.
Handwashing sign was missing in the bathroom in the aftercare room.
The refrigerator in the aftercare room was missing a thermometer.
Children's file was reviewed. Health assessment for child 1 was expired (9-12-23). Health assessment for child 2 was expired (7-31-24)
An emergency drill was not documented and on file at the facility.
The fire alarm on the lower floor was not working (They did not sound off).
The fire alarm not tested within 30 days. Last date fire alarm tested was on 12-10-25
Certification rep reviewed certificate of liability. The certificate of liability was expired (6-17-24)
Staff 1 was missing annual evaluation
The aftercare room was missing a daily schedule.
Children's file was reviewed. Child 1 was missing child service report.
Fee agreement for child 1 and child 2 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Fee agreement for child 2 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Fee agreement for child 1 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
Emergency contact for child 1 was expired. (12-12-23)
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File record for Staff #2 did not include proof of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
File records for Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not include an written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.
File record for Child # did not include an agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
File records for Child # and Child # did not include an review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
File record for Child # did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
File record for Child # did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff
File record for Staff #1 Did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
Certification Representative observed electrical outlets accessible to children in the lower level of the facility
Certification Representative observed toxic material accessible on the first and second floor of the facility(Clorox wipes,Fabuloso, Lysol, unmarked spray cleaning solution)
Certification Representative observed protective guards on the heat sources not secure on the first and second floor of the facility
Certification represenative observed door moldings missing, heavy dust on ceiling fans on the upper level and rugs on both levels in need of cleaning
Certification Representative observed several areas in the facility that were need of cleaning(ceiling fans on the first floor and bathrooms on the second floor
Certification Representative observed peeled paint and damaged plaster on the first and second floor child care space
Certification Representative observed broken rail on right side entrance of the facility
Emergency contact information for Child #1 was not present where the child was receiving care
File record for Child #2 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child
File Record for Child #2 was missing signed consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff
During the inspection on 7/28/23 staff person #2 did not have an FBI clearance on file or mandated reporter's training on file.
During the inspection on 7/28/23 the file for staff person #2 did not include a current health assessment.
During the inspection on 7/28/23 staff person #1 did not have pediatric first aid and CPR and was observed working alone with children. Staff person #2 was observed working with children and did not have pediatric first aid and CPR. Staff person #1 did not have the required health and safety training. Staff person #2 did not have the required 1-hour health and safety training update.
During the inspection on 7/28/23 the file for staff person #2 did not include verification of education.
During the renewal inspection on 1/18/2023 stairs were observed at the facility without nonskid surface.
During the renewal inspection on 1/17/2023 an exit was blocked by stored large wooden structures.
During the renewal inspection on 1/17/2023 torn nap mats with exposed stuffing/foam were observed in the toddler classroom.
During the renewal inspection on 1/17/2023 the health assessments for Staff person #1 and #2 were expired.
During the renewal inspection on 1/17/2023 the file for child #1 did not contain a health assessment.
During the renewal inspection on 1/17/2022 the file for child #3 did not include the work address and work telephone number.
During the renewal inspection on 1/17/2023 the emergency contact for child #1 #2 and #4 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.
During the renewal inspection on 1/17/2023 the emergency contact form for child #1 did not include consents for emergency medical care or consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.
During the renewal inspection on 2/24/2022 a hole in the ceiling near the lower level entrance was observed, loose coat rack hooks were observed in this area and damaged plaster was on the red wall area near the lower level bathrooms.
During the unannounced inspection on 1/26/2022 Clorox wipes, cleaning spray and hand sanitizer was observed in the second level classroom in areas that were in the reach of children.
During the unannounced inspection on 1/26/2022 the a guard on the baseboard heater was detached and not in place properly.
During the unannounced inspection on 1/26/2022 the trash can by the diaper changing table was missing a lid and the trashcan in the upstairs bathroom was missing a lid.
“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.
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 Radcliffe Learning Center INC 2 had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 Jul 28, 2023 (background checks): “During the inspection on 7/28/23 staff person #2 did not have an FBI clearance on file or mandated reporter's training on file.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Radcliffe Learning Center INC 2?
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.
How does Radcliffe Learning Center INC 2 compare with other daycares in Bristol?
It is #7 of 9 centers in Bristol by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Radcliffe Learning Center INC 2 last inspected?
Mar 17, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
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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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