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Pennsylvania · Levittown · 19054

Stages Academy · Levittown

8919 New Falls Rd, Levittown, PA 19054 · Bucks County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 1

Stages Academy is a certified child care center in Levittown, PA, with capacity for 137 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 38 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (12 of 38). 11 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #12 of 23 centers in Levittown and has more citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 56% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#12 of 23 centers in Levittown
5 Core-safety citations
33 Other citations
8 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
38 citations from 9 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 11 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 6, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Nov 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 13, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Nov 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Dec 15, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Nov 23, 2021 · Inspection · citation found Oct 19, 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 12
Records & paperwork 6
Training & qualifications 5
Health & medication 5
Food & feeding 2
Emergency preparedness 2
Sleep safety 2
Background checks 2
Other standards 1
Caregiver conduct 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
At the time of the inspection, medical tape was not observed in the social studies room's first aid kit. Non-compliance was corrected on site.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2025): “Provider placed medical tape in the social studies room's first aid kit.”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At the time of the inspection, all HVAC vents needed to be cleaned and the three floor panels were observed to not adhered correctly and posing a risk of a trip in the young toddler room. The 3 ceiling panels in the infant room, and 4 ceiling panels in the prekindergarten room needed to be replaced. The language arts room was observed with a missing ceiling panel.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2025): “Vents and fans have been cleaned, floor has been taped down, and carpet has been added to add to safety. Ceiling tiles will be replaced”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
At the time of the inspection, chipped paint was observed in the music room wall on the left, the social studies room back wall and the young toddler's room back wall on the right. Peel paint was observed on a shelf in the language arts room and the social studies room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2025): “Spots on walls and shelves have been painted”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
At the time of the inspection, staff person #2 changed the diaper of child #1 and the child's hands were not washed following the diaper change.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2025): “Staff will wash their hands and the student's hands after being changed/using the potty”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean, good repair, proper size 55 Pa. Code §3270.104(a)
At the time of the inspection, the area rugs in the infant, music and language arts rooms needed to be cleaned.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2025): “Rugs have been cleaned”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
At the time of the inspection, a thermometer was not observed in the infant room refrigerator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2025): “A thermometer was added to the infant room fridge”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
At the time of the inspection, the documentation of the annual emergency drill was not observed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “We have conducted an emergency drill and documented it appropriately”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not include the health and safety update.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “Staff person #1 completed Health and Safety Part 1 and Part 2.”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Other standards
Written plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(a)
At the time of the inspection, the daily schedule was not observed in the preschool room, prekindergarten, and library rooms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 16, 2025): “Daily schedules were hung in the rooms”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
At the time of the inspection, the file of child #2-#6 did not include a child service report.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “Child service reports were completed for children #2-6”
Citation Nov 6, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
At the time of the inspection, the emergency transportation plan was not observed in the social studies room. Non-compliance was corrected on site.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 6, 2025): “Provider placed the emergency transportation plan in the social studies room.”
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Core safety May 15, 2025 Inspection Sleep safety
Infant sleep position 55 Pa. Code §3270.119
Ongoing non-compliance, observed child #1 asleep in the rocker at a follow up visit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 30, 2025): “Infants will be placed in appropriate equipment prior to them falling asleep to be in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics.”
Core safety Apr 14, 2025 Inspection Sleep safety
Infant sleep position 55 Pa. Code §3270.119
At the time of the inspection, child #1 and #2 were observed asleep in the rocker.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, May 15, 2025): “Infants will be placed in appropriate equipment prior to them falling asleep to be in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Core safety Jan 13, 2025 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
At the time of the inspection, written documentation was viewed confirming of how staff person #1 grabbed the arm of child #1 in an aggressive manner and picked up the child by their arm after the child fell.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 23, 2025): “After investigation was completed (1/3), it was decided that Staff #1 needed to be terminated on their next scheduled day to be in. On 1/7/25, Staff #1 was given their write-up and employment was terminated.”
Citation Nov 25, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(b)
At the time of the inspection the facility's emergency plan had not been updated in over a year.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2024): “provider will review and document the review of the emergency plan, making any changes required.”
Citation Nov 25, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
At the time of the inspection the drop celling in the dramatic playroom was water damaged as well as missing tiles.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 24, 2025): “provider will repair the drop celling in the dramatic playroom was damaged and replace any missing tiles.”
Citation Nov 25, 2024 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)
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 was lacking a current health assesment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2024): “Child #1 will not return to the program until the health assessment is updated.”
Citation Nov 25, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #4 was lacking a current valid health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2024): “Provider will update the record of staff person #4 with a current valid health assessment.”
Citation Nov 25, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
At the time of the inspection there was an unlabeled bottle in the cafeteria, it was revealed to have belonged to one of the children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2024): “Bottle was immediately labeled with the name of the child whose property it was.”
Citation Nov 25, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 had was lacking a current valid first aid training certificate.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 10, 2025): “provider will update the record of staff person #2 with a current valid first aid training certificate.”
Citation Nov 25, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(h)
At the time of the inspection the records of staff persons #3 and #5 had met the health and safety requirements prior to the most recent update.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2024): “provider will update the records of staff persons #3 and #5 with the one hour update to the health and safety training requirements from the most recent update.”
Citation Nov 25, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii)
At the time of the inspection the records, of staff persons #1 and #3 were lacking verification of previous childcare experience to serve as qualifications for the position they were observed to have been performing at the facility
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 20, 2024): “provider will update the records, of staff persons #1 and #3 with verification of previous childcare experience to serve as qualifications for the position they were observed to have been performing at the facility”
Core safety Nov 9, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/9/2023 observed staff person #1 did not have verification of the National Sex Offender Registry clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2023): “Staff member will obtain the necessary NSOR clearance.”
Citation Nov 9, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/9/2023 observed diaper rash cream Desitin child accessible in the bathroom. Corrected on site 11/9/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2023): “Diaper cream will be kept in locked closet until needed.”
Citation Nov 9, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/9/2023 observed the first-aid kit in the Music room did not include soap. Corrected on site 11/9/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2023): “Extra bottles of liquid soap will be kept on site to go into First Aid Kit as needed.”
Citation Nov 9, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/9/2023 observed child #1's health report did not include a current influenza vaccine. The last one documented is from 9/18/2020.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2023): “A current flu vaccine report will be obtained.”
Citation Nov 9, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/9/2023 observed the facility did not have a Shaken Baby Syndrome policy. Observed the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations. Corrected on site 11/9/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2023): “A continuity of operations plan was added to our emergency plan. A Shaken Baby Policy was created and added to our school's policies page.”
Citation Nov 9, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/9/2023 observed child #2 and #3's agreement did not specify the child's arrival and departure times. Corrected on site 11/9/2023.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2023): “Management will all be on the same page as far as expectations of what needs to be filled in on student enrollment forms. Additional training will be provided.”
Citation Dec 15, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.76/3270.82(g)
During the renewal inspection on 12/15/22, it was observed that in the girl's bathroom, the toilet was in disrepair and there were stained ceiling tiles.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2023): “The plumber was contacted to fix the toilet and the landlord was contacted for new ceiling tiles to be replaced”
Citation Dec 15, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During the renewal inspection on 12/15/22, it was observed that the records of child #2 did not have an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2023): “Provider have requested the health record from the family. The child is not allowed in school until it is returned”
Citation Dec 15, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Annual immunization reporting to DOH 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(4)
During the renewal inspection on 12/15/22, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2 and child #3 did not comply with the annual immunization reporting requirements in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code §27.77 and had no record of the influenza vaccine within the last year or an exemption letter.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2023): “Provider have requested that all families to turn in all flu documents. Once received children may return to school”
Citation Dec 15, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During the renewal inspection on 12/15/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4, staff person #5 and staff person #6 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2023): “Trainer certifications were requested and received”
Citation Dec 15, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(ii)
During the renewal inspection on 12/15/22, it was observed that the records of staff person #5 did not include verification of childcare experience, prior to service at the facility. (at least 1 year)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 26, 2023): “We have obtained verification of staff student teaching experience”
Core safety Nov 23, 2021 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the renewal inspection on 11/23/21, it was observed that -the records of facility person #1 did not include the Federal Bureau of investigations(FBI) clearance as required by the CPSL
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2021): “Facility person #1 is temporarily removed from the school and premises until their clearance is received”
Citation Nov 23, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection on 11/23/21, it was observed that the ceiling tiles were stained in the Drama Room
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2021): “Provider replaced ceiling tiles”
Citation Nov 23, 2021 Inspection Records & paperwork
Transcript, diploma and letters 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(2)(iv)
During the renewal inspection on 11/23/21, it was observed that there was no acceptable verification of education included in facility person #2 record
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 15, 2021): “Facility person #2's high school diploma has been added to her file on December 13th”
Citation Oct 19, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the unannounced inspection on 10/19/21, it was observed that there was damaged and peeled paint on the bench in front of the window in the Dance room
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 16, 2021): “The bench will be covered with contact paper after it is repainted. This will cut down on students picking at the bench”
Citation Oct 19, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Lighting 55 Pa. Code §3270.78
During the unannounced inspection on 10/19/21, it was observed that there was no adequate lighting for staff to be able to see children during naptime
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 16, 2021): “Replacement twinkle lights were bought for the nap room and hung up. Night lights were also purchased for the outlet”

“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 Jan 13, 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.

About this center

Capacity 137 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 27, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Feb 5, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Stages Academy LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00249349
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Not checked by Daycare Record

Common questions

Has Stages Academy 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 May 15, 2025 (sleep safety): “Ongoing non-compliance, observed child #1 asleep in the rocker at a follow up visit.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Stages Academy?

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 Stages Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Feb 5, 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 Stages Academy compare with other daycares in Levittown?

It is #12 of 23 centers in Levittown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 56% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Stages Academy last inspected?

Nov 6, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Stages Academy?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Stages Academy 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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