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Pennsylvania · Havertown

Right at School at Chatam Park Elementary

404 Allston Rd, Havertown, PA 19083 · Delaware County
Keystone STAR 1
Part of Right At School · 47 Pennsylvania locations

Right at School at Chatam Park Elementary is a certified child care center in Havertown, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 34 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (16 of 34). 11 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #13 of 15 centers in Havertown and has more citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 86% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
#13 of 15 centers in Havertown
1 Core-safety citations
33 Other citations
3 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
34 citations from 3 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 11 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 7, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jan 7, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 11, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Aug 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 16
Training & qualifications 6
Emergency preparedness 5
Health & medication 4
Background checks 1
Food & feeding 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jan 7, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1-3 did not have emergency plan training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 13, 2026): “Will obtain emergency plan training for staff #1-3.”
Citation Jan 7, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have a current health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2026): “Will obtain a health assessment for staff #1.”
Citation Jan 7, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 and 2 did not have a health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2026): “Will obtain a health assessment for child #1 and 2. Per email on file child #2 is no longer enrolled.”
Citation Jan 7, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #3 did not have first aid and CPR training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2026): “Will obtain first aid and CPR training on file for staff #3.”
Citation Jan 7, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 did not have fire safety training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2026): “Will obtain fire safety training for staff #1.”
Citation Jan 7, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 and 3 did not have health and safety training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2026): “Will obtain health and safety training for staff #1 and 3.”
Citation Jan 7, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 and 3 did not have staff evaluations on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2026): “Will obtain staff evaluations for staff #1 and 3. Per email on file staff #3 is no longer employed.”
Citation Jan 7, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Date fee to be paid/Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(2)/3270.123(a)(6)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #1 fee agreement did not include the date the fee is to be paid. Child #1, 3 and 5 did not include the date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2026): “Will include the date of which the fee is to be paid and the date of admission for the fee agreement.”
Citation Jan 7, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fee agreement and emergency contact was not updated once in a 6-month period for child #4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2026): “Will update the emergency contact and fee agreement for child #4.”
Citation Jan 7, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #2 did not have 2 nonfamily references on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 16, 2026): “Will obtain 2 nonfamily references for staff #2.”
Citation Jan 7, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 and 3 did not have 12 clock hours of childcare training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 20, 2026): “Will obtain 12 clock hours of child care training for staff #1 and 3. Per email on file staff#3 is no longer employed at the facility.”
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Core safety Feb 11, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #2 did not have child abuse clearance and NSOR certificate on file. Staff #4 did not have the NSOR certificate on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2025): “Will obtain child abuse clearance and NSOR certificate for staff #2 and 4.”
Citation Feb 11, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1-4 did not have emergency plan training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2025): “Will train staff! -4 on the emergency plan.”
Citation Feb 11, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #5 medications did not have a medication log.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2025): “Will obtain a medication log for child #5 medications.”
Citation Feb 11, 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)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 and 3 did not have a health assessment on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2025): “Will obtain a health assessment for staff #1 and 3.”
Citation Feb 11, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Menus 55 Pa. Code §3270.165
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a menu was not posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2025): “Will post a menu.”
Citation Feb 11, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Every 60 days 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a fire drill was not conducted at least once every 60 days.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2025): “Will conduct a fire drill.”
Citation Feb 11, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Contact when ended 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(2)/3270.27(a)(4)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed an evacuation location and method for parents to reunite with their children were not included in the emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 10, 2025): “Will include a evacuation location and method for parents to reunite with their children in the emergency plan.”
Citation Feb 11, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2025): “Will send the emergency plan to the local municipality and the county emergency agency.”
Citation Feb 11, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points/Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)/3270.171(c)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed a letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities was not on file. A written notification of safe routes was not posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2025): “Will send a letter notifying the local traffic safety authorities of the safe routes and post a written notification of the safe routes.”
Citation Feb 11, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(2)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fee agreement for child #1, 2 and 4 did not include the date the fee is be paid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2025): “Will include the date the fee is to be paid for child #1, 2 and 4.”
Citation Feb 11, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the fee agreement for child #4 did not inlcude the arrival and departure times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2025): “Will include the arrival and departure times for child #4.”
Citation Feb 11, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #4 fee agreement did not include the release persons name.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2025): “Will include the release persons name on the fee agreement for child #4.”
Citation Feb 11, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #4 emergency contact did not include the physicians phone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2025): “Will include the physicians phone number for child #4.”
Citation Feb 11, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #4 emergency contact did not include the work address and phone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2025): “Will include the parents work address and phone number for the emergency contact for child #4.”
Citation Feb 11, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #3 did not include the health insurance policy number. Child #1, 3 and 4 did not include the release persons name.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2025): “Will include the health insurance policy number for child #3 and the release persons name for child #1, 3 and 4 on the emergency contact.”
Citation Feb 11, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(c)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contacts were not present in the child care space while the children were in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 3, 2025): “Will have the emergency contacts in the child care space while the children are in care.”
Citation Feb 11, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the child #3 fee agreement was no updated at least once in a 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2025): “Will update the fee agreement for child #3.”
Citation Feb 11, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #3 emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2025): “Will obtain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for child #3.”
Citation Feb 11, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(4)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the emergency contact for child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medication or special dietary needs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 2, 2025): “Will obtain signed parental consent for administration of medication or special dietary needs for child #3.”
Citation Feb 11, 2025 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)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed child #3 and 4 emergency contact did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2025): “Will obtain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures for child #3 and 4.”
Citation Feb 11, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 and 3 did not have verification of education and experience on file. Staff #2 and 4 did not have verification of experience on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2025): “Will obtain verification of education and experience for staff #1-4.”
Citation Feb 11, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1, 2 and 4 did not have two written nonfamily references on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 4, 2025): “Will obtain two written nonfamily references for staff #1, 2 and 4.”
Citation Feb 11, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #2 did not have pediatric first aid and CPR on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2025): “Will obtain pediatric first aid and CPR for staff #2.”

“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

Issuance of Provisional Certificate of Compliance at the time of Initial Aug 23, 2024
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate

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

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Feb 23, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jun 27, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Right at School LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00253418
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Common questions

Has Right at School at Chatam Park Elementary 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 Feb 11, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #2 did not have child abuse clearance and NSOR certificate on file. Staff #4 did not have the NSOR certificate on file.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Right at School at Chatam Park Elementary?

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

What is Right at School at Chatam Park Elementary’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jun 27, 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 Right at School at Chatam Park Elementary compare with other daycares in Havertown?

It is #13 of 15 centers in Havertown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Right at School at Chatam Park Elementary last inspected?

Jan 7, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Right at School at Chatam Park Elementary?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Right at School 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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