TLC Child Care Center
TLC Child Care Center is a certified child care center in Perkasie, PA, with capacity for 140 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 14 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (4 of 14). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 6 centers in Perkasie and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 was observed looking at their phone for approximately 10 minutes, with only brief moments of looking up at the children.
During an inspection, Cert Rep observed ceiling tiles that were stained/damaged in the basement hallway and Preschool room.
At the time of the inspection, Staff person 1 had a health assessment that did not state the results for communicable diseases and if the staff was suitable to provide childcare.
Staff person #3 was observed to be caring for a child unsupervised. Staff person #3 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: 3270.31(f)1 through 10.
The file for Staff person 1 and 2 (hire dated on the LIS code sheet) does not have the NSOR verification and was past 45 days after hire.
Staff person #2 has not completed the following required per-service training with in 90 days of their hire sheet (see LIS code sheet): 3270.31(f)1-9.
The file for staff person 1 and 4 did not include verification of childcare experience nor verification of staff person 1 and 4's education.
The file for staff person 1 did not contain 2 written, nonfamily references.
Staff 1 hit a child while telling the child not to hit.
During the renewal inspection certification rep observed chip paint to the right wall inside of entrance doorway of the kindergarten room. Certification rep observed brown stained ceiling tiles and small holes on the left right side of the hallway of the second floor.
Certification rep reviewed children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 records and observed information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation missing on the emergency contact form.
Certification rep reviewed children #1, #3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 records and observed signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs is missing on the emergency contact form.
On 6/14/2022 Certification Representative observed a wall area in the hallway entering the youth room that had damaged plaster.
Fire drills were not conducted at least every 60 days. The past three drills were conducted on 5/17/2022, 2/28/2022 and 12/16/2022.
“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) | $59.40 | $50.80 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $59.40 | $50.80 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $56.20 | $47.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $54.40 | $45.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $52.20 | $42.00 |
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 TLC Child Care Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Oct 10, 2025 (supervision): “At the time of the inspection, Staff 1 was observed looking at their phone for approximately 10 minutes, with only brief moments of looking up at the children.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about TLC Child Care Center?
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 TLC Child Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jul 10, 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 TLC Child Care Center compare with other daycares in Perkasie?
It is #5 of 6 centers in Perkasie by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 75% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was TLC Child Care Center last inspected?
Aug 11, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does TLC Child Care Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $59.40 for newborn, $59.40 for infant, $56.20 for young toddler, $54.40 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs TLC Child Care Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Trinity Lutheran Church.
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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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