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Trinity Church Gulph Mills Nursery and Kindergarte

966 Trinity Ln, King of Prussia, PA 19406 · Montgomery County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Trinity Church Gulph Mills Nursery and Kindergarte is a certified child care center in King of Prussia, PA, with capacity for 62 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 14 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for emergency preparedness (4 of 14). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 16 centers in King of Prussia and has fewer citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 65% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#7 of 16 centers in King of Prussia
2 Core-safety citations
12 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
14 citations from 5 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 23, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jan 23, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jan 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jan 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citation Feb 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Emergency preparedness 4
Building & playground safety 3
Records & paperwork 3
Background checks 2
Training & qualifications 1
Food & feeding 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jan 23, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 01/23/2026, the most recent National Sex Offender Registry Clearance on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 06/30/2020, and the most recent National Sex Offender Registry Clearance on file for Staff Person #2 was dated 07/01/2020.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 17, 2026): “Facility Person #1 and Facility Person #2 applied for and received new updated NSOR Clearances.”
Citation Jan 23, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No business simultaneous use 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(f)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 01/23/2026, Classroom #5, which was measured to be used as childcare space was currently being used for purposes unrelated to the child care being offered.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “Classroom #5, having been measured as a childcare space will be reverted back to childcare space with a table, chairs for children, toys and instructional materials.”
Citation Jan 23, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle 55 Pa. Code §3270.67(d)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 01/23/2026, the trashcans located in the bathrooms of the facility did not have lids.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “Lids have been placed on all trashcans.”
Citation Jan 23, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Evacuation routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(5)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 01/23/2026, evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 3, 2026): “Evacuation routes in addition to being posted in the classrooms are now posted in two locations in each hallway, upstairs and downstairs and in the main office.”
Citation Jan 23, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 01/23/2026, the facility did not have a current Fire Inspection Report on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 24, 2026): “Provider will obtain a written letter from the alarm company stating that the fire detection system was checked and compliant.”
Citation Jan 9, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of the Renewal Inspection 01/09/2025, the Facility's Emergency Plan did not address the Facility's plan for Continuity of Operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2025): “The provider will submit a plan for Continuity of Operations that will be attached to the centers Emergency Plan.”
Citation Jan 9, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection 01/09/2025, the Facility could not verify the completion of an Annual Emergency drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2025): “The provider shall provide documentation of a completed Emergency Drill to be kept on file at the center.”
Citation Jan 9, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(f)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection 01/09/2025, the Provider could not verify that the Emergency Plan was delivered to the Local Municipality and to the County Emergency Management Agency.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2025): “The provider will provide verification that the centers Emergency Plan was delivered to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency.”
Citation Jan 9, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection 01/09/2025, the file for Staff Person #1 did not contain verification of the completion of annual Fire Safety Training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2025): “The provider will provide verification that Staff #1 completed annual fire safety training.”
Citation Jan 9, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
At the time of the Renewal Inspection 01/09/2025, the files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4 and Child #5 contained agreement forms that were not reviewed at least once within in a 6-month period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 28, 2025): “The provider will submit copies that shown that agreement forms for Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 were reviewed.”
Citation Feb 16, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During the renewal inspection on 02/16/24 the thermometer in the refrigerator located on the second floor was not operable.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2024): “Provider will purchase a new thermometer.”
Citation Feb 16, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During the renewal inspection on 02/16/24 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1, child #2 and child #3 did not include health insurance policy number. Emergency contact form for child #2 did not include health insurance coverage information.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2024): “Provider will have parents update emergency contact information.”
Core safety Feb 9, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
On 2-9-22 during Renewal Inspection Certification Representative noticed that staff #1 staff file did not contain an FBI clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 14, 2022): “Provider will make sure staff # 1 will receive FBI clearance.”
Citation Feb 9, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)
On 2-9-22 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that children 1,2,3,4 and 5 were missing updated 6th month parental signatures on their emergency contact forms.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 14, 2022): “Provider will obtain updated signatures for children 1,2,3,4 and 5 on their emergency contact forms.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 62 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 8, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Nov 21, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Trinity Church Gulph Mills
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00254808
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Not checked by Daycare Record

Common questions

Has Trinity Church Gulph Mills Nursery and Kindergarte had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 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 Jan 23, 2026 (background checks): “At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 01/23/2026, the most recent National Sex Offender Registry Clearance on file for Staff Person #1 was dated 06/30/2020, and the most recent National Sex Offender…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Trinity Church Gulph Mills Nursery and Kindergarte?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Trinity Church Gulph Mills Nursery and Kindergarte since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Trinity Church Gulph Mills Nursery and Kindergarte’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Nov 21, 2019. 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 Trinity Church Gulph Mills Nursery and Kindergarte compare with other daycares in King of Prussia?

It is #7 of 16 centers in King of Prussia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Trinity Church Gulph Mills Nursery and Kindergarte last inspected?

Jan 23, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Trinity Church Gulph Mills Nursery and Kindergarte?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Trinity Church Gulph Mills.

Certified centers nearby

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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