The Whole Child Learning Center INC
The Whole Child Learning Center INC is a certified child care center in Elverson, PA, with capacity for 210 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 15 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (7 of 15). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #103 of 214 centers in Chester County and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection on 5/26/26 exposed bolts (Missing thread covers) were observed on the fence in the outdoor playground.
During the renewal inspection on 5/26/26 the emergency contact forms in the preschool classrooms had not been updated for over a six-month period.
During the renewal inspection on 5/26/26 the education on file for staff person #1 was obtained outside of the US and has not been evaluated for US Equivalency.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 missing the correct FBI clearance in the file. The one present in the file at the time of the inspection was one from the board of education.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan, the method to contact the parent as soon as the emergency arises as well as the method to contact the parents to inform them that the emergency has ended was missing.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered the emergency numbers were missing inside the preschool B room.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the outside play space the travel bag that was being used for outside did not have a bottle of water inside of it.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered peeling paint inside the older toddler room on the wall near sink.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child # 3 was missing the statement free from communicable disease on the health assessment.
During the renewal inspection on 8/8/2022, certification representative observed that in young toddler room, Older Toddler room, Pre School A room, Pre K room there was paint peeling off of the walls. Also in Older toddler room and Pre School A room there was paint peeling on the window sills.
During renewal inspection on 6/6/2022 certification representative observed that 2 resting mats in Pre School A room had the plastic coating on them was cracking and peeling off.
On 8/8/2022 certification representative observed during the renewal inspection that in Pre School A room that the top of a shelf was soiled and needed cleaning, and in the young toddler room a shelf on top of bookcase had sharp edges in the laminate.
During renewal inspection on 8/8/2022, cert rep observed that child #8 had albuterol medication expired 7/31/22.
During renewal inspection on date 8/8/2022 certification representative reviewed staff employment files. per the files, staff person #5, #6, #7, #9, and #10 did have not have a written evaluation within the previous twelve month period.
During the renewal inspection dated 8/8/2022 certification representative observed that in child #4 and child #9 file they were missing the parent's work address and phone number.
“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.) | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $65.60 | $65.60 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $63.80 | $27.80 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $63.80 | $27.80 |
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 Whole Child Learning Center INC 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 7, 2025 (background checks): “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 missing the correct FBI clearance in the file. The one present in the file at the time of the inspection was one from the…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Whole Child Learning Center INC?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Whole Child Learning Center INC since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is The Whole Child Learning Center INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, 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 Whole Child Learning Center INC compare with other daycares in Chester County?
It is tied for #103 of 214 centers in Chester County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 64% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Whole Child Learning Center INC last inspected?
May 26, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does The Whole Child Learning Center INC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $72.40 for infant, $70.00 for young toddler, $68.00 for older toddler, $65.60 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Whole Child Learning Center INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Whole Child Learning Center 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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