The Haverford Center
The Haverford Center is a certified child care center in Haverford, PA, with capacity for 187 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 7 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (3 of 7). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #105 of 403 centers in Montgomery County and has fewer citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During renewal inspection 03/19/2025, clorox bleach and other cleaning products were observed on the counter next to the sink used to wash children's hands in the infant room.
During renewal inspection 03/19/2025, underneath the changing mat on the changing tables in the Bears and Fireflies rooms had debris and crumbs and needed to be cleaned.
During renewal inspection 03/19/2025, staff person #2 did not wash children's hands after changing them during a series.
During renewal inspection 03/19/2025, health assessment on file for staff person #1 was more than 24 months old; health assessment on file was dated 03/24/2023.
At the time of the unannounced inspection staff #1 and staff #2 were out of ratio on 12/1/22.
At the time of the unannounced inspection it was found that children were not properly supervised on 12/1/22.
At the time of the unannounced inspection it was found that on 12/1/22, children were not assigned to specific staff persons.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $109.00 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $98.00 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $96.00 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $91.00 | — |
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 Haverford Center 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 Dec 15, 2022 (staff ratios): “At the time of the unannounced inspection staff #1 and staff #2 were out of ratio on 12/1/22.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Haverford Center?
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 The Haverford Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jun 6, 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 Haverford Center compare with other daycares in Montgomery County?
It is tied for #105 of 403 centers in Montgomery County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 78% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Haverford Center last inspected?
Mar 26, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does The Haverford Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $109.00 for infant, $98.00 for young toddler, $96.00 for older toddler, $91.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Haverford Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Haverford School.
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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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