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The Child Guidance Center of Lower Bucks County

5918 Bristol Emilie Rd, Levittown, PA 19057 · Bucks County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

The Child Guidance Center of Lower Bucks County is a certified child care center in Levittown, PA, with capacity for 45 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times. The state cited 11 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (6 of 11). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 23 centers in Levittown and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 63% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#7 of 23 centers in Levittown
1 Core-safety citations
10 Other citations
4 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
11 citations from 4 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 27, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) May 27, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jul 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 18, 2024 · 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 6
Supervision 1
Health & medication 1
Transportation 1
Records & paperwork 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety May 27, 2026 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
At the time of the inspection, the certification representative observed staff #2 on their personal phone in the infant room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2026): “Provider submitted the supervision training certificate for staff #2.”
Citation May 27, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
At the time of the inspection, peeled paint was observed on the right wall of the infant room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 8, 2026): “The areas of peeling paint were painted over.”
Citation May 27, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
At the time of the inspection, the health assessment for child #1 was dated 2/26/25.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2026): “Provider Submitted the health assessment for child #1.”
Citation May 27, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
At the time of the inspection, the documentation to notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2026): “Provider submitted the annual written notification to local traffic safety authority of location of facility and programs use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around facility.”
Citation May 27, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
At the time of the inspection, one written, nonfamily reference was observed in the file of staff #2.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 29, 2026): “Provider submitted the second reference letter for staff #2.”
Citation May 20, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
At the time of the inspection, a disinfectant spray and a basket of sunscreen creams were observed in an accessible location to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2025): “A hanging shelf was purchased and affixed to the closet door, making the disinfectant and sunscreen or any other such materials inaccessible to children”
Citation Jul 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
On 7/30/24, at time of renewal, Purell Wipes and Suntan lotion instructing to "keep out of reach of children" were observed accessible to children on the table in the PS room. Cleaning products were observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink accessible to children in the Toddler Room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 31, 2024): “All cleaning products and items instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was removed during the inspection and placed in an area that is not accessible to children. A safety lock will be added to the sink cabinet.”
Citation Jul 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items/Each child care space 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)/3270.124(c)
On 7/30/24, at time of renewal, children were observed on the outdoor play space. A complete first aid kit and emergency contact information were not on the play space where children were receiving care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 30, 2024): “Director immediately replaced first aid kit with one that contained all appropriate items and made copies of the Emergency Contact forms for all children in the center's care and placed them in the playground bag (see attached)”
Citation Jul 30, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
On 7/30/24, at time of renewal, two plastic containers surrounding poured concrete used to keep shade structure in place was observed on the toddler outdoor play space were cracked with sharp edges causing possible hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2024): “Director covered the exposed areas to ensure any cracks/sharp edges were no longer exposed. (see attached)”
Citation Jul 30, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(d)
On 7/30/24, at time of renewal, yogurt observed in two lunchboxes was not refrigerated.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 9, 2024): “Yogurt was immediately placed in the refrigerator. (see attached)”
Citation Mar 18, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
Representative observed blue wooden toy shelf that was not fastened to the wall. It is able to tip over and pose hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 22, 2024): “Toy shelf will be fastened to the wall.”

“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
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $60.00 —
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $60.00 —
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $58.00 —
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $55.00 —

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 45 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Aug 9, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Jul 30, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator The Child Guidance Center Of Lower Bucks County
Hours Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 943-6336
State certificate # CER-00258148
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Common questions

Has The Child Guidance Center of Lower Bucks County had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 27, 2026 (supervision): “At the time of the inspection, the certification representative observed staff #2 on their personal phone in the infant room.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about The Child Guidance Center of Lower Bucks County?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Child Guidance Center of Lower Bucks County since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is The Child Guidance Center of Lower Bucks County’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Jul 30, 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 The Child Guidance Center of Lower Bucks County compare with other daycares in Levittown?

It is #7 of 23 centers in Levittown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was The Child Guidance Center of Lower Bucks County last inspected?

May 27, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does The Child Guidance Center of Lower Bucks County cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $60.00 for infant, $60.00 for young toddler, $58.00 for older toddler, $55.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs The Child Guidance Center of Lower Bucks County?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Child Guidance Center Of Lower Bucks County.

Certified centers nearby

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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