Rose Garden Preparatory Day School
Rose Garden Preparatory Day School is a certified child care center in Pottstown, PA, with capacity for 48 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 78 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (28 of 78). 24 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #20 of 27 centers in Pottstown and has more citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Both the PA state police clearance and mandated reporter training for staff person #1 was outdated.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility hot water temperature was 149.1° F. (Corrected on site).
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit located in the prek classroom #4 was in reach of the children. (Corrected on site).
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit located in classroom #1 infants was missing tweezers.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The thermometer located in the infant room #2 refrigerator had a temperature above 45° F.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The health assessment on file for child #2 was not signed and dated by a physician or include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the child of inspection, staff person #3 did not wash the child's hands after diapering.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The health assessment on file for staff person #1 was outdated.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were bottles and sippy cup not labeled with children names in room #2 infants.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have updated emergency drill log on file.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the facility had not notified local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facilities pedestrian and vehicular routes.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection the facility did not have a current copy of their general liability insurance on file.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fire safety training on file for staff person #1, #2 and #4 was outdated.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2 and #4 did not have the required annual staff evaluation.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #3 was not signed by the operator.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #2, #4 and #5 did not specify the children's arrival or departure times.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #4 and #5 did not specify whom the children may be released.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #4 and #5 did not specify the children's date of admission.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact for child #1, #2, #3 and #5 did not include the insurance policy numbers.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #3, #4 and #5 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #3 and #4 was outdated.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #3 did not include verification of education.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #2 and #3 did not include the required nonfamily references.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #2 and #4 did not include the required 12 clock hours of childcare training.
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Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Volunteer person #2 was working in the classroom without a child abuse clearance, mandated reporter training or NSOR clearance on file. Volunteer person #3 was working in the classroom without an FBI clearance or NSOR clearance on file. Volunteer person #4 was shadowing in the infant room for 2 hours, however the office file did not include a child abuse clearance or a signed disclosure statement.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, young and older toddler classroom #2 (mixed age group) had 2 teachers with 11 children. The youngest child in the classroom was a 1-year-old.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the record for volunteer person #2, #3 and #4 did not include the required emergency plan training.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit located in the childcare space (used for excursions) did have a bottle of water. (Corrected on site).
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The toilet would not flush in the bathroom located in the basement, stall #1. In addition, the toilet in stall #3 flush handle was broken and in poor repair.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The bathroom stalls in the basement bathroom were missing handwashing signs.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there were eight infant cribs side by side. One of the cribs had a sleeping baby inside.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #2 did not include an updated health assessment.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there were bottles not labeled in the infant room.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fire extinguishers throughout the facility were tagged but outdated.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there was no documentation that the fire alarm system is being checked every 30 days.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have written annual documentation notifying local traffic safety authorities of the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Staff person #1 did not have an updated pediatric first aid training on file.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1 and #2 did not include health insurance policy numbers.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1 and #2 was outdated.
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include an updated PA state driver's license or non-driver's license. (Corrected on site).
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include two written, nonfamily references.
On February 20, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the record for staff person #2 and #4 did not include the DHS FBI fingerprint clearance. The record for staff person #2 did not include a Child Abuse clearance. In addition, the record for staff person #4 did not include an NSOR clearance.
On February 20, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility's current emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
On February 20, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were toxic hand soaps on lower countertop in rooms #2, #3 and #4. In addition, the lower sinks (that stored Lysol cleaning products and other toxics) in the infant room and room #2 did not have locks. (Corrected on site).
On February 20, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The hot water temperature at the facility was 135.6° F.
On February 20, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kits (used for excursion) located in classrooms #2 and #3 did not have a bottle of water. In addition, the first aid kits in classroom #3 was missing tweezers and classroom #4 and #5 was missing soap.
On February 20, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, there was a large filing cabinet and other items blocking the exit door.
On February 20, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility pick-up and drop off procedures were not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
On February 20, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The current emergency plan did not have accommodations for children with disabilities.
On February 20, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have an emergency drill log indicating the time or different types of drills.
On February 20, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The current emergency plan did not have a lock-down plan.
On February 20, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
On February 20, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not send an annual letter to the local traffic safety authorities about the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes.
On February 20, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a written policy to address potential signs of shaken baby syndrome, strategies for coping with crying fussy children or prevention and identification of child maltreatment. In addition, there three pair of pointy scissors located throughout the facility in reach of the children.
On February 20, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff persons #1 and #3 did not include fire safety training completed by a fire safety professional.
On February 20, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #3 did not include the 10hr or updated Health and Safety training.
On February 20, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #8 and #10 was not signed by the operator.
On February 20, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 did not include developmental assessments reviewed by parents or signed by the parents and staff.
On February 20, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
On February 20, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact for child #6 and #10 did not include the address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
On February 20, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2, #4, #5 and #7 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
On February 20, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #2, #5 and #9 did not include health insurance coverage or policy numbers.
On February 20, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact form for child #1, #5 and #10 did not include the addresses and telephone numbers of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
On February 20, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #2, #3, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 were outdated. In addition, the emergency contact form for child #2 and #3 were outdated.
On February 20, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2, #4, #5 and #7 did not include signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
On February 20, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #1, #2, #4, #5 and #7 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures or signed parental consent for transportation and walking excursions.
On February 20, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff #4 did not include two written reference letters.
On February 20, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. At the time of inspection, the record for staff person #3 did not have a total of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
On January 30,2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not contain evidence of a signed disclosure statement.
On January 30,2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff#1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not contain evidence of being trained in the facility's emergency plan.
On January 30,2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of an updated health assessment, the health assessment on file was dated 9/8/2020. The file of Staff #3 did not contain a health assessment.
On January 30,2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #3 did not contain evidence of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.
On January 30,2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of First Aid/CPR training
On January 30,2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of fire safety training.
On January 30,2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of health and safety training
On January 30,2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #2 did not contain evidence of verification of education.
On January 30,2023 during the renewal inspection, the file of Staff #1 did not contain evidence of two written nonfamily references
ON OCTOBER 4, 2022 DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THE CERT REP OBSERVED STAFF #1 ALONE IN THE OLDER INFANT CLASSROOM WITH 6 CHILDREN, THE YOUNGEST CHILD WAS 1 YEARS OLD
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $90.00 | $77.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $90.00 | $77.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $90.00 | $77.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $85.00 | $70.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $85.00 | $70.00 |
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 Rose Garden Preparatory Day School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Feb 11, 2026 (background checks): “Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Both the PA state police clearance and mandated reporter training for staff person #1 was outdated.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Rose Garden Preparatory Day School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Rose Garden Preparatory Day School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Rose Garden Preparatory Day School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Mar 16, 2026. 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 Rose Garden Preparatory Day School compare with other daycares in Pottstown?
It is tied for #20 of 27 centers in Pottstown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 90% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Rose Garden Preparatory Day School last inspected?
Feb 11, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Rose Garden Preparatory Day School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $90.00 for newborn, $90.00 for infant, $90.00 for young toddler, $85.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Rose Garden Preparatory Day School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Rose Garden Prep 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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