Rutledge Institute
Rutledge Institute is a certified child care center in California, PA, with capacity for 117 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 2 violations, none of them core-safety. None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 55 centers in Washington County and has fewer citations per inspection than 95% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Citations, newest first
The staff file for Staff person #1, who is functioning as an assistant group supervisor, was observed to lack proof of education.
The child file for Child #1, who is a preschool age child (See IS CODE Sheet), lacked a current health report on file; the most recent health report on file was dated 1/18/21 which is more than 12 months 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $53.00 | — |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $51.00 | — |
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 Rutledge Institute had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 2 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Rutledge Institute?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Rutledge Institute since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Rutledge Institute’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4 (accredited), effective Jan 17, 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 Rutledge Institute compare with other daycares in Washington County?
It is #5 of 55 centers in Washington County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 95% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Rutledge Institute last inspected?
Sep 9, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Rutledge Institute cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $53.00 for preschool, $51.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Rutledge Institute?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Village Of FPC.
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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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