The Primrose School of Collegeville
The Primrose School of Collegeville is a certified child care center in Collegeville, PA, with capacity for 149 children. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 3 times. The state cited 7 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (6 of 7). All 7 came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #1 of 16 centers in Collegeville and has fewer citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During Renewal Inspection on 06/17/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Fee Agreement Form for Child #3 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During Renewal Inspection on 06/17/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 did not include the child's date of birth, or an address and telephone number for the child's primary care physician or source of medical care.
During Renewal Inspection on 06/17/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 did not include a telephone number or address for persons to whom the child may be released. The Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 did not include the child's health insurance coverage, a health insurance policy number, or an address for persons to whom the child may be released. The Emergency Contact Form for Child #3 did not include an address for persons to whom the child may be released.
During Renewal Inspection on 06/17/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Emergency Contact Form for Child #2 did not include signed parental consent for minor first aid.
During Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 02/11/2026, Certification Staff observed that Staff Person #1 did not possess a current NSOR Clearance in the Staff Record.
During Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 02/11/2026, Certification Staff observed that the Fee Agreement Forms for Children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include a date of admission. The Fee Agreement Form for Child #4 did not include a fee amount or date in which the fee is to be paid.
During Initial Inspection on 12/08/2025, Certification Staff observed that the facility was not yet granted a Certificate of Occupancy.
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $91.80 | — |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $91.80 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $91.80 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $82.60 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $73.40 | $36.95 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $78.00 | $36.95 |
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 Primrose School of Collegeville 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 Feb 11, 2026 (background checks): “During Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Inspection on 02/11/2026, Certification Staff observed that Staff Person #1 did not possess a current NSOR Clearance in the Staff Record.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Primrose School of Collegeville?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Primrose School of Collegeville since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
How does The Primrose School of Collegeville compare with other daycares in Collegeville?
It is #1 of 16 centers in Collegeville by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Primrose School of Collegeville last inspected?
Jun 17, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The Primrose School of Collegeville cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $91.80 for newborn, $91.80 for infant, $91.80 for young toddler, $82.60 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Primrose School of Collegeville?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is RJ Kids LLC.
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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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