The Gingerbread House · Levittown
The Gingerbread House is a certified child care center in Levittown, PA, with capacity for 166 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 23 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (7 of 23). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #11 of 23 centers in Levittown and has more citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of the inspection, peeled paint was observed in rooms 3 (green wall), 5 (window frame and side wall), 4, 10 & 11 (Imagination wall).
At the time of the inspection, the file of child #1 did not include a child service report.
At the time of the inspection, the financial agreement of child #1-10 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
At the time of the inspection, staff #1 confirmed the special diet plan was not followed for child #1. Staff #1 offered a snack that contains milk.
At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #1 include an NSOR clearance dated 1/22/20, the file of staff #2 included an NSOR clearance dated 1/16/20 and the file of staff #3 included an NSOR clearance dated 1/13/20.
At the time of the inspection, an uncovered electrical outlet was observed in the infant room and room #9. Non-compliance was corrected on site.
At the time of the inspection, in room #5 diaper cream was observed in a location accessible to children. Non-compliance was corrected on site.
At the time of the inspection, the first aid kit in the pavilion did not include a tweezer. Non-compliance was corrected on site.
At the time of the inspection, the playground chain linked fence had wires protruding at the bottom. The chain link fence at the corner had a break in the fence line, preventing a continuous, connected structure.
At the time of the inspection, the health assessment of child #2 was dated 5/13/24.
At the time of the inspection, the file of child #1 did not include the birth date on the emergency contact. Non-compliance was corrected on site.
At the time of the inspection, the file of child #2 did not include written consent signed by parent for emergency medical care.
At the time of the inspection, the file of child #2 did not include a signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/16/24 staff persons 1 through 3 files did not include verification of TB results.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/16/24 it was observed the facility did not have the required safe routes posted in the main lobby.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/16/24 it was observed the facility did not have evacuation routes posted in the main lobby.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/16/24 child # 1 and 2 file did not include individual emergency contact form. The shared emergency contact for did not include physicians' information.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 5/16/24 staff person#4 file included one reference letter.
During the renewal inspection on 6/7/23 it was observed that the health record for child #1 was not dated to show when health assessment was completed.
During the renewal inspection on 6/7/23 it was observed that child #1, and child #2 were missing immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Child #1 missing Hep B and child #2 missing Hep A immunizations.
During the complaint inspection on 12/6/22, video footage was viewed, and it was observed that staff person #1 grabbed multiple children at different times by the arm, by their clothes, and shook and pushed them in what appeared to be an aggressive manner.
During the renewal inspection on 7/12/22, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #2 did not include the annual influenza vaccine as recommended by the Department of Health or the exemption from immunization letter.
During the unannounced inspection on 2/10/22 it was observed that the front door was broken.
“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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $53.00 | $30.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $53.00 | $30.00 |
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 Gingerbread House 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 3, 2025 (background checks): “At the time of the inspection, the file of staff #1 include an NSOR clearance dated 1/22/20, the file of staff #2 included an NSOR clearance dated 1/16/20 and the file of staff #3 included an NSOR clearance dated…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Gingerbread House?
Pennsylvania lists 3 complaint investigations 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 The Gingerbread House’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Jan 19, 2026. 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 Gingerbread House compare with other daycares in Levittown?
It is #11 of 23 centers in Levittown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 53% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Gingerbread House last inspected?
Jun 3, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The Gingerbread House cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $62.00 for newborn, $62.00 for infant, $57.00 for young toddler, $55.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Gingerbread House?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Susan Koehler Federer.
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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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