Tick Tock Early Learning Center
Tick Tock Early Learning Center is a certified child care center in Avondale, PA, with capacity for 95 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 16 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #89 of 214 centers in Chester County and has fewer citations per inspection than 69% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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It was observed that staff persons # 2 did not have current Health Assessment on file at the facility. The Health Assessment on file was dated 6/15/21.
Staff # 1 did not have Health and Safety Update on file at the time of inspection. The Health and Safety 10 - Hour Training was done on 01/20/2021.
Staff member # 1 did not have current Pediatric CPR Training in file at time of inspection.
Staff # 1 did not have current Health Assessment on file. Her last Health Assessment form was dated 7/8/2020.
Staff Member # 3 did not have Health and Safety training in their file at time of renewal inspection.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/27/2023 observed the facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/27/2023 observed the first-aid kit for excursions in the Busy Bees room and Sun Beams room did not include a water bottle. Corrected on site 9/27/2023.
Observed Sunbeams and sugar bears classroom with no emergency evacuation plan posted.
Observed main childcare space with no emergency telephone numbers posted.
Observed Sun Beams classroom with no hand washing sign over sink.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 11, 2022, THE RECORDS OF STAFF #2 AND STAFF #3 DID NOT CONTAIN THE RAP SHEETS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FBI CLEARANCE (COVER PAGE STATED THAT A RECORD WAS FOUND).
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 11, 2022, CERT REP OBSERVED A LIGHT IN THE SUB BEAMS ROOM IN NEED OF BULB REPLACEMENT/REPAIR.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 11, 2022, THE RECORD OF CHILD #1 DID NOT CONTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT CONDUCTED WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF PREVIOUS HEALTH ASSESSMENT.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 11, 2022, THE HEALTH ASSESMENT OF CHILD #2 DID NOT INCLUDE STATEMENTS THAT THE CHILD IS ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN CHILDCARE AND APPEARS TO BE FREE FROM CONTAGIOUS OR COMMUNICABLE DISEASE, OR THAT AGE-APPROPRIATE SCREENINGS HAVE BEEN CONDUCTED SINCE THE TIME OF PREVIOUS HEALTH REPORT.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 11, 2022, THE RECORD OF STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN A HEALTH ASSESSMENT.
DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 11, 2022, THE RECORD OF STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING CONDUCTED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF HIRE.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $77.14 | $77.14 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $73.90 | $73.90 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $68.13 | $68.13 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $68.13 | $40.85 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $68.13 | $40.85 |
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 Tick Tock Early Learning Center 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 Mar 11, 2022 (background checks): “DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MARCH 11, 2022, THE RECORDS OF STAFF #2 AND STAFF #3 DID NOT CONTAIN THE RAP SHEETS ASSOCIATED WITH THE FBI CLEARANCE (COVER PAGE STATED THAT A RECORD WAS FOUND).” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Tick Tock Early Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Tick Tock Early Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Tick Tock Early Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jul 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 Tick Tock Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in Chester County?
It is tied for #89 of 214 centers in Chester County 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 Tick Tock Early Learning Center last inspected?
Jul 14, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Tick Tock Early Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $77.14 for young toddler, $73.90 for older toddler, $68.13 for preschool, $68.13 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Tick Tock Early Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Southern Chester County Day Care Assoc.
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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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