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Pennsylvania · Clifton Heights · 19018

Smart From the Start B INC

4 Rockbourne Rd, Clifton Heights, PA 19018 · Delaware County
Keystone STAR 4

Smart From the Start B INC is a certified child care center in Clifton Heights, PA, with capacity for 322 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 33 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (20 of 33). 6 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 7 centers in Clifton Heights and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 58% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#6 of 7 centers in Clifton Heights
3 Core-safety citations
30 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
33 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 5, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jan 5, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Sep 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Feb 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Dec 30, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 20
Health & medication 5
Records & paperwork 3
Training & qualifications 2
Background checks 2
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Jan 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection on 1/5/2026, it was observed that in room #11 there were two electrical outlets that did not have covers on them, and there was one outlet uncovered in the hallway near the kitchen.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 5, 2026): “Will put covers over the outlets.”
Citation Jan 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection on 1/5/2026, it was observed that in the butterfly room there was chipped paint on the back wall, in the Sharks room there was chipped paint on the front wall, and in room #9 there was a hole in the plaster on the back wall.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 20, 2026): “Will repaint the walls as necessary.”
Citation Jan 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During the renewal inspection on 1/5/2026, it was observed that the cover of the changing pad in the care Bears room and the Butterfly room were splitting at the seams. In room #11 the laminate on the bookcase was peeling off.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 20, 2026): “Will put a new changing pad in each room, and will remove the bookcase and throw away.”
Citation Jan 5, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
During the renewal inspection on 1/5/2026, the file for child #1 was viewed and the health assessment was dated 12/31/2024 which was over 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 20, 2026): “Will have the parent obtain a new health assessment from a medical professional.”
Citation Jan 5, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
During the renewal inspection on 1/5/2026, if was observed that the most recent annual fire detection system documentation was dated 12/27/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 20, 2026): “Will obtain the documentation from the landlord and email it to the Certification Representative.”
Citation Jan 5, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency master file updated 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(e)
During the renewal inspection on 1/5/2026, it was observed that 11 out of 14 of the Emergency Contact Forms in the Sharks room were not updated within a 6-month period, and in the After-school room 21 out of 27 Emergency Contact Forms were not updated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 20, 2026): “Will update the forms and place them in the childcare spaces.”
Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection on 1/16/2025, it was observed that an electrical outlet was exposed without a protective cover and it was accessible to the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2025): “A protective cover will be placed in the outlet.”
Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the renewal inspection on 1/16/2025, it was observed that the changing table in room 7a was unlocked and had toxic Aveno Baby Lotion, Vaseline, and Majesty perfume on top of a shelf, and in Room 7b there was Mary Kay lotion on the shelf and all substances were accessible to the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2025): “Will lock the cabinet under the changing table and will remove the toxic substances.”
Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection on 1/16/2025, it was observed that the toilet tank cover in the infant room was cracked and in need of repair. In room #10 there was exposed phone wires near the door.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2025): “Will replace the toilet tank cover and replace the phone to cover the wires.”
Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection on 1/16/2025, it was observed that there was a hole in the wall around the electrical junction box in room #10, and the kitchen cabinet door in room #15 had chipping paint on the side of the cabinet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2025): “Will cover temporarily until the junction box is inspected by PECO, and the permanently cover the hole, and will get a new cabinet door.”
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Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
During the renewal inspection on 1/16/2025, it was observed that the changing pad in the infant room had tears in it, the covering on the potty seat from room #6 was ripped, the play couch in room #8 was split at the seams, in room #15 and room #7b there was a pair of sharp scissors on the cabinet and they were accessible to the children and the top of the cubby outside the room was dirty and needed to be cleaned, and room #11 had floor mats that were dirty and needed to be cleaned.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2025): “The infant changing table pad and the potty seat cover will be replaced, the play couch will be patched up, the scissors were put up on a high shelf, the cubby will be cleaned and wiped down, and the floor mats will be thrown away.”
Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
During the renewal inspection on 1/16/2025, it was observed that there was a bookcase that was not secure to the wall in room #10, and in room 5b.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2025): “Will secure all furniture to the wall so that it is safe for the children.”
Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Original label 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(5)
During the renewal inspection on 1/16/2025, it was observed that the albuterol medication for child #2 though child #7 had expired. The expiration dates of the medication for child #2 was 1/2022, for child #3 was 7/2024, for child #4 was 3/2024, for child #5 and child #6 the date was 1/2024, and for child #7 the expiration date was 2/2022.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2025): “Will return the expired medication to the parents and will have the parent provide a current prescription.”
Citation Jan 16, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
During the renewal inspection on 1/16/2025, it was observed that staff #1 did not wash the hands of child #1 after a diaper changing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2025): “Will have staff #1 retrained on child hygiene and diapering requirements.”
Core safety Jan 4, 2024 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
During the renewal inspection dated 1/4/24, certification representative observed that child #1 (see code sheet) in the infant room, room #4, was in an area of the room unsupervised by staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2024): “Management moved child to an area of the room where he could be supervised by staff at all times.”
Citation Jan 4, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the renewal inspection dated 1/4/2024 certification representative observed that in the Starfish Room, room #12, had an exposed electrical outlet and it was accessible to the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 4, 2024): “Put a receptacle cover over the electrical outlet.”
Citation Jan 4, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the renewal inspection dated 1/4/2024, certification representative observed toxic soap on the changing table in the frogs room, room #8, and also there were toxic soap substances in the unlocked cabinets below the changing table and the toxics were accessible to the children. In room #9 there were Swiffer cleaning liquid that was accessible to the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 4, 2024): “Staff removed the soap and locked it under the changing table.”
Citation Jan 4, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection dated 1/4/24, certification representative observed that in room 5B, there was chipping paint on one wall.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2024): “Will sand and repaint area.”
Citation Jan 4, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
During the renewal inspection dated 1/4/2024, certification representative observed that a shelf had a corner piece missing and there was a jagged edge that was unsafe for the children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2024): “Will replace shelf in classroom or will put a corner piece over the jagged edge to fix it.”
Citation Jan 4, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
2 feet apart 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(f)
During the renewal inspection dated 1/4/2024, certification representative observed that child #2 (see code sheet) was asleep in a crib and there was not 2 feet of space on three sides of the crib.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 17, 2024): “Will redo the crib area so that 2 feet of space is on three sides of all cribs and leave it that way moving forward.”
Citation Nov 9, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the unannounced monitoring inspection dated 11/9/2023, certification representative observed that there were two electrical outlets that did not have protective receptacle covers in them in the bumblebee room. The exposed outlets were accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 9, 2023): “Will put covers over the electrical outlets.”
Citation Nov 9, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the unannounced monitoring inspection dated 11/9/2023, certification representative observed chipping plaster in the bumble bee room, and chipped paint in the Butterflies room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 7, 2023): “Will paint and replaster as necessary.”
Citation Sep 25, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the unannounced monitoring inspection dated 9/25/2023, certification representative observed exposed electrical outlets that were accessible to children in rm #12.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2023): “Will replace all electrical outlet covers.”
Citation Sep 25, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During unannounced inspection on 9/25/2023, certification representative observed that there were toxics in rm #12, rm #14 and they were accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2023): “Will put hand sanitzers, perfume and lotions (toxics) in a locked drawer or cabinet. Will also send a memo to all staff members regarding toxic materials.”
Citation Sep 25, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the unannounced monitoring inspection dated 9/25/2023, certification representative observed paint chipping in rm #2, and plaster and paint chipping in rm #9.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2023): “Will paint and spackle areas where paint and plaster are chipping.”
Citation Sep 25, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection dated 9/25/2023, certification representative observed that Staff person #1, who have been employed for more than 90 days (see LIS Code Sheet for start date), has not completed the required trainings. Staff person #1 has not completed the Health and Safety Training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 29, 2023): “Sent staff member home and told them to complete the training before coming back to facility to work.”
Citation Feb 7, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed damage to the long blue wall in the classroom to the left of the front desk.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 7, 2023): “Provider will repair the plaster and paint the damaged wall.”
Core safety Dec 30, 2021 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed out of date FBI clearance in the file of Staff 5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2022): “Provider will obtain a current FBI clearance from Staff 5. Staff 5 may not work is a child care position until the clearance is obtained.”
Core safety Dec 30, 2021 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed out of date clearances for child abuse in the files of Staff 1 and Staff 5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2022): “Provider will obtain current clearances for child abuse from Staff 1 and Staff 5. Staff 1 and Staff 5 may not work in a child care position until the certificates are obtained.”
Citation Dec 30, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed out of date health assessment in the file of Child 1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 28, 2022): “Provider will obtain a current health assessment from the caregiver of Child 1.”
Citation Dec 30, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing verification of prior education in the file of Staff 6.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2022): “Provider will obtain verification of Staff 6's prior education.”
Citation Dec 30, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed out of date health assessments in the files of Staff 3 and Staff 4.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2022): “Provider will obtain current health assessments from Staff 3 and Staff 4.”
Citation Dec 30, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
During renewal inspection, cert rep observed out of date mandated reporter training certificates in the files of Staff 2, Staff 4, Staff 5 and Staff 6.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2022): “Provider will obtain current certificates for mandated reporter training from Staff 2, Staff 4, Staff 5 and Staff 6. Staff 2, Staff 4, Staff 5 and Staff 6 may not work in a child care position until the certificates are obtained.”

“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) $60.00 $60.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $60.00 $60.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $56.00 $56.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $54.00 $54.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $52.00 $52.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $52.00 $35.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $52.00 $35.00

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

Capacity 322 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Feb 28, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Aug 19, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Smart From The Start B INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (484) 461-4660
State certificate # CER-00251624
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Common questions

Has Smart From the Start B INC had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Jan 4, 2024 (supervision): “During the renewal inspection dated 1/4/24, certification representative observed that child #1 (see code sheet) in the infant room, room #4, was in an area of the room unsupervised by staff.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Smart From the Start B INC?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Smart From the Start B INC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Smart From the Start B INC’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Aug 19, 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 Smart From the Start B INC compare with other daycares in Clifton Heights?

It is #6 of 7 centers in Clifton Heights by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 58% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Smart From the Start B INC last inspected?

Jan 5, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Smart From the Start B INC cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for newborn, $60.00 for infant, $56.00 for young toddler, $54.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Smart From the Start B INC?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Smart From The Start B 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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