The Curiosity Shoppe
The Curiosity Shoppe is a certified child care center in Doylestown, PA, with capacity for 50 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 20 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (9 of 20). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #13 of 23 centers in Doylestown and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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During allocated unannounced inspection on July 29, 2026, the record of staff #2 did not contain the results of the PA State Police clearance, or the results of the NSOR verification and the record of staff #3 did not contain the results of the PA State Police clearance, the results of the Child Abuse clearance, or the results of the NSOR verification.
During allocated unannounced inspection on July 29, 2026, certification representative observed chipped paint on the bulletin board area of the wall in the two's room.
During allocated unannounced inspection on July 29, 2026, the record of staff #2 and #3 did not contain health assessments or documentation of Tb tests.
During allocated unannounced inspection on July 29, 2026, the health assessment of staff #1 was not signed by the physician and did not include the physician's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.
During allocated unannounced inspection on July 29, 2026, the records of staff #2 and 3 did not include documentation of education and experience.
During allocated unannounced inspection on July 29, 2026, the records of staff #2 and #3 did not contain two written, nonfamily references.
During Renewal Inspection on November 13, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain the results of the NSOR verification.
During Renewal Inspection on November 13, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain a health assessment or Tb test.
During Renewal Inspection on November 13, 2025, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of education or experience.
During allocated unannounced inspection on June 26, 2025, the record of facility person #3 did not contain results or receipt for a PA state police clearance, a child abuse clearance, a DHS FBI clearance or an NSOR verification certificate.
During allocated unannounced inspection on June 26, 2025, the record of facility persons #1 and #3 did not contain a health assessment, and the record of facility person #4 contained a health assessment in which the date appeared to be altered.
During allocated unannounced inspection on June 26, 2025, the record of facility person #4 did not contain a current Lifeguard training certificate (dated 6-5-22).
During allocated unannounced inspection on June 26, 2025, the record of facility persons #1 and #3 did not contain verification of age.
During allocated unannounced inspection on June 26, 2025, the records of facility persons #1, 2, 3 and 4 did not contain two written, nonfamily references.
During renewal inspection on December 13, 2023, Certification representative observed chipped paint in the specials room.
During renewal inspection on December 13, 2023, the health assessment of staff #1 did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of children, or the physician/CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
During renewal inspection on December 13, 2023, the agreements of children #1-5 were not signed by the operator and did not specify the date of the child's admission.
During renewal inspection on December 13, 2023, the emergency contact forms of children #3, 4 and 5 did not include the address of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During renewal inspection on December 13, 2023, the agreements of children 1, 4 and 5 were not updated at least once in a 6 month period.
During renewal inspection on December 13, 2023, the record of staff #2 did not include verification of education or experience to qualify them for the position in which they were performing (AGS).
“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.
About this center
Common questions
Has The Curiosity Shoppe had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Jul 29, 2026 (background checks): “During allocated unannounced inspection on July 29, 2026, the record of staff #2 did not contain the results of the PA State Police clearance, or the results of the NSOR verification and the record of staff #3 did not…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Curiosity Shoppe?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Curiosity Shoppe since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is The Curiosity Shoppe’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 Curiosity Shoppe compare with other daycares in Doylestown?
It is #13 of 23 centers in Doylestown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Curiosity Shoppe last inspected?
Jul 29, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs The Curiosity Shoppe?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Curiosity Shoppe INC.
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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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