Tommy Tinkers is a certified child care center in Toughkenamon, PA, with capacity for 101 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 5 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 5). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #30 of 214 centers in Chester County and has fewer citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the renewal inspection on 4/29/2024, Certification Representative observed that 3 shelves in room #2 were not secured to the wall or the floor and they were a tipping hazard.
During the renewal inspection dated 8/2/2023, certification representative observed that in room #103 there was two outlets that did not have receptacle covers in them and the outlets were accessible to children.
During renewal inspection dated 8/2/2023, certification representative observed that there was toxic cleaning chemicals right next to the changing tables in room 104 and 105 that were accessible to children.
During the renewal inspection dated 8/2/2023, certification representative observed that 2 cubbies in the hallway were a safety hazard because they were not anchored to the wall.
During the renewal inspection dated 8/2/2023, certification representative reviewed the file for child #1 and the file did not contain an updated yearly health assessment. The previous health assessment was dated 6/9/22.
“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.) | $50.00 | $40.38 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $50.00 | $40.38 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $47.50 | $40.38 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $45.00 | $40.38 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $60.00 | $30.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $60.00 | $30.00 |
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 Tommy Tinkers had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 5 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Tommy Tinkers?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Tommy Tinkers since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Tommy Tinkers’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Aug 29, 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 Tommy Tinkers compare with other daycares in Chester County?
It is tied for #30 of 214 centers in Chester County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Tommy Tinkers last inspected?
May 5, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Tommy Tinkers cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $50.00 for infant, $50.00 for young toddler, $47.50 for older toddler, $45.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Tommy Tinkers?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Tommy Tinkers 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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