SMG Clubhouse LLC · Quakertown
SMG Clubhouse LLC is a certified child care center in Quakertown, PA, with capacity for 66 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 35 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (15 of 35). 8 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #11 of 12 centers in Quakertown and has more citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On 2/20/26, at approximately 10:35am, Staff #1 left an older toddler unattended on an elevated changing table while walking approximately 12 feet across the room to answer the door, creating a fall hazard and compromising the child's health and safety.
On 2/20/26, the door located at the bottom of the stairway had a loose doorknob and was not functional, preventing a means of egress from the second floor to the first floor.
On 1/28/26, at time of inspection, the facility's emergency plan was not reviewed/updated within the past 12 months. The last update was dated 10/2024. Additionally, notification of location of the facility and the program's use of safe routes was not sent to local traffic authorities within the past 12 months.
On 1/28/26, at time of renewal, diaper cream instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed accessible to children on the sink and on the changing table located in the front room. Clorox wipes and lotions were observed accessible to children in the bathroom located on the second floor.
On 1/28/26, at time of inspection, handwashing signs were not posted by the sink located in the Preschool classroom.
On 1/28/26, at time of inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed changing diapers in the infant and toddler rooms. Upon completing the diapering, Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not clean the diaper changing surface with a sanitizing solution.
On 1/28/26, at time of inspection, the facility's fire alarm was tested for operability as required by Panic and Fire Act 82. The operator engaged two separate alarm pull stations, with no activation of the fire alarm system.
On 1/28/26, at time of renewal, Child #1 financial agreement was not updated at least every 6 months. The financial agreement was dated 6/5/25.
On 8/7/25, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #4 was observed caring for 2 children unsupervised on the lower level and the second level. Staff person #4 has not completed the required preservice training Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Staff #5 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised in the childcare room. Staff person #5 have not completed the required pre-service Health & Safety training, Mandated Reporter training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR.
On 8/7/25, during unannounced inspection, Staff #1 acknowledged that on 8/6/25, Staff #2 and Staff #3 accompanied 3 school age children participated in a swimming field trip at the local public pool. Staff #2 and Staff #3 files did not contain water safety training. Additionally, the facility does not have a facility person who is a certified lifeguard as required to participate in swimming activity.
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On 8/7/25, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #2 and Staff # 3 signed disclosure statements did not include the date. Staff #4 disclosure statement was not witnessed as required by CPSL.
On 8/7/25, at approx 11:20am, Staff #5 was observed out of ratio with 10 children in the childcare space while Staff #6 left the room to go upstairs for approx 1 minute. The youngest children were young toddlers.
On 8/7/25, at time of unannounced inspection, three uncovered electrical outlets were observed in the classroom located on the second floor directly outside the office.
On 8725 at time of unannounced inspection, alcohol wipes instructing to keep out of reach of children were observed accessible to children on the lunch table in the childcare room. Additionally, a pokeweed plant (Phytolacca americana), known to be toxic, was observed growing in the outdoor play space accessible to children.
On 8/7/25, at time of unannounced inspection, a source of running water for handwashing was not present in the childcare space where diapering was observed. Additionally, Staff #6 was observed changing diapers. Staff #6 did not sanitize the blue diapering surface between diaper changes.
On 8/7/25, at time of unannounced inspection, children were observed resting on cots. Staff acknowledged that the cots were not assigned for the individual use of specific children.
On 8/7/25, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #5 and Staff #6 did not ensure children washed their hands after diapering/toileting and prior to eating lunch. Additionally, Staff #5 and Staff #6 did not wash their own hands after diapering each child and assisting with toileting.
On 8/7/25, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #4 file did not contain an initial health assessment, including results of tuberculosis testing, dated at least 12 months prior to hire date.
On 8/7/25, at time of unannounced inspection, two bottles were observed on the table in the childcare space. The two bottles were not labeled with the child's name.
On 8/7/25, at time of unannounced inspection, the manual fire alarm pull station located in the childcare space was observed with the activation handle in the down position, indicating that it is not operable. This violates Panic & Fire Act 62 of 2020 which requires all fire alarm equipment to be maintained in proper working condition at all times.
On 8/7/25, during unannounced inspection, Staff #1 acknowledged that on 8/6/25, Staff #2 and Staff #3 accompanied 3 school age children participated in a swimming field trip at the local public pool. Staff #2 and Staff #3 files did not contain water safety training.
On 8/7/25, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #2 and Staff #5 files did not contain two letters of written references.
On 2/4/25, at time of renewal, cleaning materials were observed accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet located in the infant room. Additionally, diaper creams instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the diaper station.
On 2/4/25, at time of renewal, the sink located in the preschool room and outside the bathrooms were not proper height for children using them. (A platform/booster step was not observed).
On 2/4/25, at time of renewal, Child #1 was observed asleep in a crib. The crib was not labeled for the use a specific child. Additionally, rest cots in the preschool room were not labeled for the use of specific children.
On 2/4/25, at time of renewal, a refrigerator located in the infant room did not contain a thermometer.
On 2/4/25, at time of renewal, Child #1 bottle was observed in the infant room. The bottle was not labeled with the child's name.
On 2/4/25, at time of renewal, Child #3 and Child #4 files did not contain a signed agreement.
On 2/4/25, at time of renewal, Child #2 file did not contain emergency contact information. Additionally, emergency contact information was not present in the childcare space where Child #1 was receiving care.
On 10/4/24, at initial inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain evidence of being trained in the facility's emergency plan.
On 10/4/24, pokeweed (containing berries), known to be a poisonous plant, was observed accessible to children on the outdoor play space.
On 10/4/24, at time of initial inspection, the water temperature at the child size sink located in Room 2 exceeded 110 degrees F. (It measured over 120 degrees F). Additionally, the sink was not sturdy against the wall and did not contain any support underneath the sink to ensure safety.
On 10/4/24, at time of initial inspection, the fence surrounding the outdoor play space was in poor repair. The fence contained broken wires causing sharp edges and large gaps at the bottom of the fence, accessible to children.
On 10/4/24, at time of initial inspection, a lidded waste receptacle was not observed in the girl's bathroom located at the entrance and at the sink located in Room 2.
On 10/4/24, at time of initial inspection, embedded little tyke climber located on the outdoor play space was not mounted over a loose-fill or playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the USCPS.
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $70.00 | $50.00 |
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 SMG Clubhouse LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 20, 2026 (supervision): “On 2/20/26, at approximately 10:35am, Staff #1 left an older toddler unattended on an elevated changing table while walking approximately 12 feet across the room to answer the door, creating a fall hazard and…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about SMG Clubhouse LLC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at SMG Clubhouse LLC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is SMG Clubhouse LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jun 5, 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 SMG Clubhouse LLC compare with other daycares in Quakertown?
It is #11 of 12 centers in Quakertown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was SMG Clubhouse LLC last inspected?
Feb 20, 2026 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does SMG Clubhouse LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $80.00 for infant, $75.00 for young toddler, $75.00 for older toddler, $70.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs SMG Clubhouse LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is SMG Clubhouse 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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