Trinity Co-Op Day Nursery is a certified child care center in Swarthmore, PA, with capacity for 104 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 7 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 7). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #61 of 254 centers in Delaware County and has fewer citations per inspection than 81% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
Observed chipped paint in cricket and owls classroom.
Observed cots in Cricket classroom unlabeled.
Observed child's cup unlabeled in Kangaroo classroom.
Observed Fire Extinguisher with service date of 12/23
Observed torn chair in cricket room.
Observed bottles and cups not labeled in cricket and duckling classroom.
At the time of renewal inspection, emergency plan did not include information about lock-down procedure and accommodations for toddlers.
“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.) | $76.62 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $65.54 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $65.54 | — |
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 Trinity Co-Op Day Nursery had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 7 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Trinity Co-Op Day Nursery?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Trinity Co-Op Day Nursery since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Trinity Co-Op Day Nursery’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Feb 11, 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 Trinity Co-Op Day Nursery compare with other daycares in Delaware County?
It is tied for #61 of 254 centers in Delaware County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 81% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Trinity Co-Op Day Nursery last inspected?
Jan 20, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Trinity Co-Op Day Nursery cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $76.62 for young toddler, $65.54 for older toddler, $65.54 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Trinity Co-Op Day Nursery?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Trinity Cooperative Day Nursery.
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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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