The Child Guidance Center of Lower Bucks County
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.
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At the time of the inspection, the certification representative observed staff #2 on their personal phone in the infant room.
At the time of the inspection, peeled paint was observed on the right wall of the infant room.
At the time of the inspection, the health assessment for child #1 was dated 2/26/25.
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.
At the time of the inspection, one written, nonfamily reference was observed in the file of staff #2.
At the time of the inspection, a disinfectant spray and a basket of sunscreen creams were observed in an accessible location to children.
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.
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.
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.
On 7/30/24, at time of renewal, yogurt observed in two lunchboxes was not refrigerated.
Representative observed blue wooden toy shelf that was not fastened to the wall. It is able to tip over and pose hazard.
“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
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.
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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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