Riverview Childrens Center
Riverview Childrens Center is a certified child care center in Verona, PA, with capacity for 167 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 39 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (13 of 39). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 8 centers in Verona and has more citations per inspection than 83% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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The current health assessment for child #1 (see LIS code sheet) is dated 10/21/25, which is more than 12 months after the previous health assessment that is dated 8/9/24.
Staff #1 has a health assessment dated 8/29/24, which is more than 12 months prior to their initial employment with children. A new health assessment was obtained on 6/17/26, which is after the date of initial employment with children (see LIS code sheet)
Staff #1 has documentation of tuberculosis screening dated 8/29/24, which is more than 12 months prior to date of initial employment. A tuberculosis screening was obtained on 6/19/26, which is after their date of initial employemnt (see LIS code sheet).
The current mandated reporter training for staff person #4 is dated 10/14/24, which is more than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training dated 9/26/19. The current Child Abuse clearance for staff person #5, a volunteer, is dated 7/16/20, which is more than 60 months ago.
A bench next to the mirror in the gym was observed to have been taped previously to cover peeling vinyl. Some of the tape has been removed, exposing the peeling vinyl and foam under the vinyl covering.
The record for child #1 did not include written verification from a medical professional, Department of Health, or local health department, of the dates the child was immunized within 60 days of the child's date of admission.
The initial health assessment for child #1 was dated 11/18/21, which is more than 60 days after child's date of admission (see LIS code sheet).
The current evaluation for staff person #1 is dated 6/17/25, which is more than 12 months after the previous evaluation dated 7/6/23. The current evaluation for staff person #2 is dated 6/17/25, which is more than 12 months after the previous evaluation dated 7/3/23. The most recent evaluation for staff person #3 is dated 6/30/23.
A philodendron plant was present and accessible to children in Classroom #8.
A bench next to the mirror in the gym was observed to have peeling vinyl on the surface. Large blue foam blocks in the gym were observed to have peeling foam.
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An EpiPen in the locked medication box in Classroom #4, labeled for use by Child #1 was observed with an expiration date of 06/2024.
The emergency contact form for Child #2 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.
The child abuse clearance in the file for staff person #8, hired on (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), was dated 6/18/23. The original child abuse clearance in the file dated 6/25/22 was for volunteer purposes.
In the red classroom, there was hand sanitizer sitting on the counter, making it accessible to the children in care at the time.
The last two health reports in the file for child #1, a preschooler, were dated 11/8/21 and 12/2/22.
In the red classroom, a staff person's bookbag was observed sitting on the floor and contained OTC medication, make it accessible to the children in care at the time.
Based on review of the facility's emergency drill logs, two drills were conducted on 4/14/23. In the second drill, which ocurred at 4 pm, only 13 school-age children and 3 school-age staff participated.
Based on review of the facility's fire drill logs, two drills were conducted on 10/28/22, 2/23/23, 3/30/23, and 5/31/23. During the second drill on each of those dates, only 13 school-age children and 3 school-age staff participated.
Based on review of the dates of facility's smoke detector tests, the following tests were conducted more than 30 days apart: 7/6 and 8/30/22; 10/28 and 11/30/22; 12/29/22 and 1/31/23; 2/23 and 3/30/23; 4/28 and 5/31/23; 6/23 and 7/26/23.
Based on conversation with staff, a copy of emergency plan updates was sent to the local and county emergency management services, but there was no proof of response from the agencies and the emergency plan delivery documented had not been completed at the time of the inspection.
The last two fire safety trainings in the file for the following staff were dated 10/28/21 and 11/28/22: #2 through #7 and #10-12.
The last two evaluations in the file for staff person #1 were dated 6/9/22 and 7/3/23.
The emergency contact information in the file for child #1 did not include a work address for the child's mother.
The FBI clearance in the file for facility person #6, a lifeguard, was dated one day after the individual started working with children and there was no proof of request for the FBI clearance prior to working with children.
During nap time in the Junior Pre-K room, the only staff person in the room could not see, hear, direct and assess one of the children, as the child was sleeping on the opposite side of a table and their blanket was pulled up over their head.
Based on conversation with the operator, they were using two outdoor areas for gross motor play which were not measured and not on the facility's capacity.
There was a bookbag sitting on a bench in the large outside play space. The bookbag contained Equate sunscreen, Repel Insect Repellent and Sandi-hand towlettes and was accessible to the children who were outside playing in that space. All 3 items included instructions to keep out of the reach of her children.
There was a bookbag sitting on a bench in the large outside play space. The bookbag contained a first-aid kit and was accessible to the children who were outside playing in that space.
There were several pieces of playground surfacing missing from the large outdoor gross motor space.
The file for child #1, a 10-month old, did not include a flu shot. Based on conversation with the operator, the child was ill at their last exam and could not get the vaccination.
The initial health assessment in the file for staff person #11 was dated one day after the individual began working with children. The last two health assessments in the file for staff person #8 were dated slightly over 12 months apart.
The title of the individual who conducted the health assessment in the file for staff person #12 was illegible.
The TB screening in the file for facility person #10, a lifeguard, was dated more than 12 months prior to their first day of employment by the facility.
The current health assessment in the file for staff person #1 and #4 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
Based on conversation with the operator, the facility's fire detection system was being tested every 30 days, but the tests were not documented.
Staff person #9 and #11 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: First-aid/CPR
Facility person #13 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire.
The most recent evaluation in the following staff files were not completed by the facility's director: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #7 and #8.
The file for facility person #13 did not include 2 letters of reference.
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $78.52 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $74.54 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $70.20 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $68.60 | $37.78 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $68.60 | $37.78 |
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 Riverview Childrens 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 Jul 22, 2025 (background checks): “The current mandated reporter training for staff person #4 is dated 10/14/24, which is more than 60 months after the previous mandated reporter training dated 9/26/19. The current Child Abuse clearance for staff person…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Riverview Childrens Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Riverview Childrens Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Riverview Childrens Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Sep 15, 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 Riverview Childrens Center compare with other daycares in Verona?
It is #5 of 8 centers in Verona by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 83% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Riverview Childrens Center last inspected?
Jul 6, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Riverview Childrens Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $78.52 for infant, $74.54 for young toddler, $70.20 for older toddler, $61.90 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Riverview Childrens Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Riverview Childrens 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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