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Ras at Candlebrook Elementary School

310 Prince Frederick St, King of Prussia, PA 19406 · Montgomery County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Ras at Candlebrook Elementary School is a certified child care center in King of Prussia, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 22 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 11 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #11 of 16 centers in King of Prussia and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 54% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#11 of 16 centers in King of Prussia
2 Core-safety citations
20 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
22 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 11 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 19, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Nov 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Nov 21, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jan 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Jan 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Feb 15, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications 6
Records & paperwork 6
Emergency preparedness 3
Health & medication 2
Transportation 2
Background checks 1
Staff ratios 1
Building & playground safety 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Nov 19, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/19/2025, the file for Staff Person #2 contained a current Maryland ID issued 10/16/2024 but did not contain Out of State Clearances. The file for Staff Person #2 did not contain verification of the completion of Mandated Reporter training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2026): “Staff #2 out of state clearances for Maryland will be received and submitted to licensor. Staff #2 will also have submitted the mandated reporter training.”
Citation Nov 19, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/19/2025, the file for Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #4 did not contain verification of the completion of Emergency Plan Training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2026): “Staff #3 and Staff #4 Emergency Plan training was previously completed and licensor will receive copies of the emergency plan training that had been previously completed.”
Citation Nov 19, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/19/2025, the file for Staff Person #5 did not contain a completed health assessment including tuberculin skin test results. The Health Assessment on file for Staff Person #2 was not dated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2026): “Staff #5 no longer works with Right At School as of November 21, 2025”
Citation Nov 19, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/19/2025, the provider could not verify that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2026): “The Emergency Plan was sent to the municipality following the onsite visit.”
Citation Nov 19, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/19/2025, the provider could not verify that the local traffic safety authorities were notified annually, in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2026): “The Traffic Letter was sent to the municipality following the onsite visit.”
Citation Nov 19, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/19/2025, Staff Person #3, hired 01/31/2022 and Staff Person #4, hired 03/04/2025 did not contain verification of the completion of the required CCDBG Health and Safety Trainings. The file for Staff Person #2, hired 09/30/2025 only contained verification of the completion of Part Two of the required CCDBG Health and Safety Training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2026): “Staff #3 and Staff #4 Heath and Safety trainings will be submitted to licensor. Staff #2 part1 of the Health and Safety Training will be submitted to licensor”
Citation Nov 19, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/19/2025, the file for Staff Person #3 did not contain verification of the completion of a PQAS approved Pediatric First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training from a PQAS approved instructor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2026): “Staff #3 will complete PQAS certified First Aid CPR training.”
Citation Nov 19, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/19/2025, the file of Staff Person #1 did not contain the education verification required to qualify Staff Person #1 as the Director.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2026): “Staff #1 is no longer site director and a new site director has been established for the site. Staff members file will be sent.”
Citation Nov 19, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/19/2025, the emergency contact form on file for Child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for the administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2026): “Child #1 emergency contact was updated the following day after the visit to include the missing signed parental consent for the administration of minor first aid procedures.”
Citation Nov 19, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/19/2025, the file for Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #4 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2026): “Staff #2 and Staff #4 two references letter will be submitted to licensor”
Citation Nov 19, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/19/2025, the file for Staff Person #3 did not contain verification of the completion of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2026): “Staff #3 Heath and Safety trainings will be submitted to licensor.”
Core safety Nov 21, 2024 Inspection Staff ratios
Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.52
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 11/21/2024, Staff Person #2 was observed supervising 18 Younger School Age and Older School Age Children with the child ages in the group being from 7- 8 and Staff Person #3 was observed supervising 19 Younger School Age Children, with the child ages in the group being from age 6-7.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2025): “Provider has ensured that needed staff will be on site”
Citation Nov 21, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 11/21/2024, the two bathrooms designated for program usage contained handwashing signs that did not provide instructions on washing hands after toileting and before eating.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2025): “Provider will have hand washing sign with clear instructions for children.”
Citation Nov 21, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(4)/3270.182(1)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 11/21/2024, the file for Child #4 did not contain an initial health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2025): “Provider will have parent provide the health assessment missing”
Citation Nov 21, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 11/21/2024, the facility could not provide verification that the Emergency Plan was sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2025): “Provider will send verification that Emergency plan was sent to local municipality and county agency.”
Citation Nov 21, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 11/21/2024, the facility could not provide annual verification that the local traffic safety authorities were notified in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2025): “Provider will notify local traffic safety authorities of the location of the facility.”
Citation Nov 21, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 11/21/2024, the file for Staff Person #3 did not contain verification of the completion of Pediatric First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification training or verification of the required CCDBG 10-hour Health and Safety Training, within 90 days of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 20, 2025): “Staff # 3 will be first aid certified, and proof will be provided to the licensor.”
Citation Nov 21, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 11/21/2024, the files for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not contain an annual written evaluation
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 2, 2025): “Provider will provide written evaluation to licensor.”
Citation Nov 21, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 11/21/2024, the agreement form on file for Child #1, Child #2, Child#3 Child#4 and Child #5 did not contain a date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2025): “Provider will make sure admissions date will be entered for all children who are missing the child admission date”
Citation Nov 21, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 11/21/2024, the file for Child #1, Child 2, Child #4 and Child #5 did not contain the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2025): “Provider will have parents update missing information”
Citation Nov 21, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 11/21/2024, the file for Child #2 contained and emergency contact form that was not dated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2025): “Provider will have parent sign the emergency contact form.”
Citation Nov 21, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)/3270.182(6)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 11/21/2024, the emergency contact on form for Child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff or signed parental consent for transportation and walking excursions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2025): “Provider will have parent sign the missing parts of the emergency contact form.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Feb 20, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Feb 25, 2020 · what STARS means
Operator Right at School LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–8:45 AM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 291-5312
State certificate # CER-00254220
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Common questions

Has Ras at Candlebrook Elementary School had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Nov 19, 2025 (background checks): “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 11/19/2025, the file for Staff Person #2 contained a current Maryland ID issued 10/16/2024 but did not contain Out of State Clearances. The file for Staff Person #2 did…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Ras at Candlebrook Elementary School?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Ras at Candlebrook Elementary School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Ras at Candlebrook Elementary School’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Feb 25, 2020. 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 Ras at Candlebrook Elementary School compare with other daycares in King of Prussia?

It is #11 of 16 centers in King of Prussia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Ras at Candlebrook Elementary School last inspected?

Nov 19, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Ras at Candlebrook Elementary School?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Right at School LLC.

Certified centers nearby

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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