Show N Tell Nursery Day School
Show N Tell Nursery Day School is a certified child care center in West Chester, PA, with capacity for 63 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 17 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (6 of 17). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #20 of 37 centers in West Chester and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed peeling paint on the walls inside the main room.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the temperature on the fridge above 45 degrees.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files children #2, #3 and #4 were missing child service reports in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, children #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 were all missing arrival and departure times on their financial agreements.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan, the plan was missing the plans for continuity of care plans.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #3 and #4 were both missing the emergency plan certificate in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the outdoor play equipment and observed one of play items not being in good condition with old water collecting inside of it.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative did a walkthrough of the play space and observed mulch needing to be replaced in the play area.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed cribs in the infant room missing labels.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #3 was missing the health and safety training certificate in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #3 was missing their mandated reporter training in the file.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff # 3 was missing 1 reference in the file.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/20/23, a vent in the younger toddler room was coming off of the wall. Also the bottom of the gate in the outdoor play space had wiring that was sticking out into the play space which poses a hazard for children to be cut or scraped on.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/20/23, child #1 had and expired epinephrine injection with an expiration date of 9/15/22, Child #2 had and expired albuterol inhaler with an expiration date of 8/25/23.
During renewal inspection dated 9/19/2022, certification representative observed that paint was peeling off the wall in preschool room above fish tank, and also in YT/OT room around the back window.
During renewal inspection dated 9/19/2022, certification representative observed that the laminate was coming off the top of the cubby in the YT/OT room.
During renewal inspection dated 9/19/2022 certification representative observed that each child #s 1-5 had expired medications onsite.
“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) | $81.40 | $60.80 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $81.40 | $60.80 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $77.80 | $58.40 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $75.60 | $56.40 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $72.20 | $55.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $58.40 | $46.80 |
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 Show N Tell Nursery Day School had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 17 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Show N Tell Nursery Day School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Show N Tell Nursery 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 Show N Tell Nursery Day School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Nov 18, 2019. 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 Show N Tell Nursery Day School compare with other daycares in West Chester?
It is tied for #20 of 37 centers in West Chester by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Show N Tell Nursery Day School last inspected?
Jul 2, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Show N Tell Nursery Day School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $81.40 for newborn, $81.40 for infant, $77.80 for young toddler, $75.60 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Show N Tell Nursery Day School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Show N Tell Nusery Day School.
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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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