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Springfield Literacy Center

210 W Woodland Ave, Springfield, PA 19064 · Delaware County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 1

Springfield Literacy Center is a certified child care center in Springfield, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 32 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (21 of 32). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #8 of 12 centers in Springfield and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 54% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #8 of 12 centers in Springfield
2 Core-safety citations
30 Other citations
5 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
32 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 25, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jun 24, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Apr 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 17, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 22, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Apr 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 21
Health & medication 3
Training & qualifications 3
Emergency preparedness 3
Supervision 1
Staff ratios 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
On 3-25-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #2, #3 and #7 did not specify the date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2026): “Director will ensure the date of admission is on all agreements.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
On 3-25-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #1, #2, #3 and #7 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2026): “Parents will add the Physician's address to forms.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
On 3-25-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #5 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2026): “Parent's will sign the consent.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
On 3-25-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 did not include signed parental consent for swimming.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 14, 2026): “All parents will sign the line for swimming.”
Citation Mar 25, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
On 3-25-2026 during a Renewal inspection, there was no DHS contact information posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
Center’s plan of correction (submitted, Apr 14, 2026): “Director's will add DHS info to the board.”
Core safety Jun 24, 2025 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
On 6-5-2025, it was verified that children were not being supervised properly by staff persons #1, #2 and #3 causing an incident to occur.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 24, 2025): “The provider had staff take supervision trainings.”
Citation Apr 3, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(4)/3270.182(1)
On 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the files of children #3 and #4 did not include initial health reports.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “The files of children #3 and #4 now include initial health reports.”
Citation Apr 3, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
On 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the files of staff persons #1, #2 and #3 did not include a staff evaluation within a 12-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 21, 2025): “Staff evaluations have been added to the files of staff persons #1, #2 and #3.”
Citation Apr 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original. 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(b)/3270.182(8)
On 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the files of children #1 and #2 did not include agreement forms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “The files of children #1 and #2 now include agreement forms.”
Citation Apr 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3)
On 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not include signed consent for emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “The emergency contact form of child #2 now has signed consent for emergency medical care.”
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Citation Apr 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
On 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not include information on the child's special needs as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “The emergency contact form of child #2 now includes information on the child's special needs as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.”
Citation Apr 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
On 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #3 did not include the MA policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2025): “The MA policy number of child #3 was added to the emergency contact form.”
Citation Apr 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
On 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not include the release person's name, address or phone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “The emergency contact form of child #2 now includes the release person's name, address or phone number.”
Citation Apr 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(2)
On 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the date of admissions was not included in the records of children #1 and #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “The date of admissions was included in the records of children #1 and #2.”
Citation Apr 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(4)
On 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “The emergency contact form of child #2 now has signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Citation Apr 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
On 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “The emergency contact form of child #2 has signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Citation Apr 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
On 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “The emergency contact form of child #2 has been signed by the parent for consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Citation Apr 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
On 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 28, 2025): “The certificate of compliance has been posted for parents to see.”
Core safety Apr 17, 2024 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51
On 4-17-2024 during the Renewal inspection, Staff persons #1 and #3 walked from one building to another with 31 children in care. Staff persons #2 and #3 were observed in the outdoor play space with 40+ children in care. Staff person #3 was observed taking children to the bathroom and stood in the hallway supervising children, while the children in the bathroom were unsupervised.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 8, 2024): “A staff meeting was conducted on 5/2/24 with all site staff (topics included, excursion regulations, staff hierarchy, strategies to maintain ratios for bathroom runs and all transitions indoor/outdoor. The negative safety consequences of not maintaining ratios. Staff has until 5/10/24 to complete…”
Citation Apr 17, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Health information 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)
On 4-17-2024 during the Renewal inspection, children #1 and #18 did not have health assessments on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 3, 2024): “Assessments were uploaded into the Epact system on 5/1/2024 and hard copies placed in child files at the site.”
Citation Apr 17, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(2)
On 4-17-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #1 did not have the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2024): “The provider added the date on site.”
Citation Apr 17, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
On 4-17-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #2 did not have an arrival time listed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 3, 2024): “The correct arrival time was added and verified with parent 4/18/24.”
Citation Apr 17, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
On 4-17-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #1 did not have the date of admission listed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2024): “The provider added the date of admission to child #1's agreement form.”
Citation Apr 17, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
On 4-17-2024 during the Renewal inspection, children #4, #6, #11, #13 and #14 did not have agreement forms in file. The agreement forms of children #3, #5, #7, #8, #9, #10, #12, #15, #16, #17 and #19 needed to be updated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 3, 2024): “All forms are now on site at the SLC location. All Updated forms with parent signatures were completed by 5/2.”
Citation Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency plan that did not include all facility persons and their duties during an emergency. Also, the facilities emergency plan did not outline the continuity of operations during an emergency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2023): “The provider will update the emergency plan to include all facility persons and their role during an emergency. The provider will also update their emergency plan to include continuity of operations that will include backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial…”
Citation Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility's emergency plan was not posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2023): “The provider will post the emergency plan on the parent board.”
Citation Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not have an influenza immunization in the last year. Also, there were no exemption letters on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2023): “The parent will be required to provide documentation of an influenza shot in the year 2022 or 2023 or the parent will provide a written exemption letter.”
Citation Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have an evacuation map posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2023): “The provider will develop and post an evacuation map. the map will be posted on a wall inside the childcare space or on the parent board.”
Citation Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff person - 18 yrs./Enrolled in approved training - 16 yrs. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(b)/3270.31(c)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 were under the age of 18 and had not documentation of being enrolled in an approved training curriculum.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2023): “Staff 1-5 will provide documentation of being enrolled in an approved training program or they will become paid volunteers at the facility until the age of 18. Volunteers will be supervised at all times.”
Citation Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written plan of daily activities and routines.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2023): “The provider will develop a written plan of daily activities and routines and post it on the parent board.”
Citation Mar 22, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2023): “The operator will develop a posting for the parent board with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office.”
Citation Apr 21, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTIN THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #1 DID NOT HAVE 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 18, 2022): “STAFF #1 WILL OBTAIN 4 ADDITIONAL HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.”

“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.

Complaint investigations and reported incidents

Violation found Jun 24, 2025 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $57.00 $27.50
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $57.00 $27.50

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 —
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 1, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jul 22, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Community YMCA Of Eastern Delaware County
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 713-5254
State certificate # CER-00257354
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Common questions

Has Springfield Literacy Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Jun 24, 2025 (supervision): “On 6-5-2025, it was verified that children were not being supervised properly by staff persons #1, #2 and #3 causing an incident to occur.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Springfield Literacy Center?

Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Springfield Literacy Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jul 22, 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 Springfield Literacy Center compare with other daycares in Springfield?

It is tied for #8 of 12 centers in Springfield by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 54% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Springfield Literacy Center last inspected?

Mar 25, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Springfield Literacy Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $57.00 for preschool, $57.00 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Springfield Literacy Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Community YMCA Of Eastern Delaware County.

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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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