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Trinity Preschool of Berwyn

50 Main Ave, Berwyn, PA 19312 · Chester County
Keystone STAR 1

Trinity Preschool of Berwyn is a certified child care center in Berwyn, PA, with capacity for 116 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 33 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (15 of 33). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #144 of 214 centers in Chester County and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 50% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #144 of 214 centers in Chester County
3 Core-safety citations
30 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
33 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 2, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Sep 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Dec 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Apr 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jan 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Mar 16, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 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

Records & paperwork 15
Building & playground safety 6
Health & medication 4
Background checks 3
Emergency preparedness 2
Training & qualifications 2
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Dec 9, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/9/2025, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 files contained a fee agreement that was not signed by the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 5, 2026): “The school (director) and parent will sign the files.”
Citation Dec 9, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/9/2025, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 5 files contained fee agreements that did not specify the child's admission date.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 5, 2026): “Asked parents to update the admission date.”
Citation Dec 9, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services considered extra 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(7)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/9/2025, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1, 2 3, 4 and 5 files contained fee agreements that did not specify services which are to be considered as extra.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 5, 2026): “Provider will clearly explain that "N/A" must be selected for services considered extra, this cannot be left blank.”
Core safety Apr 28, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 file did not contain a valid NSOR clearance. The NSOR in the file was dated 4/9/2020. Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “Staff person # 2 was not in the classroom until the NSOR certificate was received. Copy of Certificate is attached to this document.”
Citation Apr 28, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Training regarding plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(c)
During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 file did not contain verification of training on the facility's emergency plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “Staff files will be reviewed to ensure that each file contains documentation of emergency plan training at the time of initial employment and at the time of initial employment and at annual emergency plan training held each August /early September.”
Citation Apr 28, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3)
During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 file did not contain a health assessment and the results of a TB test prior to working at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “Employee had TB test taken and results are attached to this document.”
Citation Apr 28, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not contain the results of a TB test prior to hire at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “Employee had TB test and health assessment completed. Document is attached to this POC.”
Citation Apr 28, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)
During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 file did not contain verification of CPR training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2025): “Provide evidence of CPR training and pediatric first aid. Certificate is attached to this document.”
Citation Dec 12, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/12/2024, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain verification of Health and Safety training as required. Staff member # 1 is not permitted to work unsupervised with children in care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2025): “Submit proof of Staff person # 1 health and safety class completion.”
Citation Dec 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/12/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 2,4 and 5 files contained emergency contact forms that did not list the enrolling parents work address and telephone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2025): “Contact parents and request form completion.”
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Citation Dec 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/12/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 3 files contained emergency contact forms that did not have the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 29, 2025): “Contact parents and request form completion.”
Citation Dec 12, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 12/12/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4 and 5 files contained emergency contact forms that did not address parental consent for swimming and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 14, 2025): “Write NA in spaces that mention swimming because we do not offer swimming and wading.”
Core safety Jan 24, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/24/2024, 7 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain a NSOR clearance. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2024): “Staff member # 3 NSOR dated 1/31/2024 was submitted.”
Citation Jan 24, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/24/2024, 7 staff files were reviewed. Staff # 1 file did not contain an TB screening at initial employment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2024): “Staff member # 3 submitted an initial TB test dated 8/23/2023.”
Citation Jan 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/24/2024, 10 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2024): “Parents completed the required information.”
Citation Jan 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/24/2024, 10 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2024): “Parents completed the required information on the form.”
Citation Jan 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services considered extra 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(7)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/24/2024, 10 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2024): “Parents completed the required information on the forms.”
Citation Jan 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/24/2024, 10 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2024): “Parents completed the required information on the forms.”
Citation Jan 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/24/2024, 10 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the enrolling parent's address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2024): “Parents completed the required information on the forms.”
Citation Jan 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/24/2024, 10 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the health insurance coverage policy #.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2024): “Parents completed the required information on the form.”
Citation Jan 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/24/2024, 10 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2024): “Parents completed the required information on the form.”
Citation Jan 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/24/2024, 10 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement that did not address the required parental consent for transportation, swimming and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2024): “Parents completed the required information on the form.”
Core safety Mar 16, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff persons #1 and #2 do not have a completed PSP criminal history clearance on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2023): “Staff persons #1 and #2's PSP criminal history were received and filed.”
Citation Mar 16, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
On excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(d)
During the renewal inspection conducted on 3/24/23, the first aid kit used for excursions in the Sunshine Room did not contain a bottle of water.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2023): “A water bottle was added to the emergency bag.”
Citation Mar 16, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact forms of child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 17, 2023): “Parents were emailed for addresses of emergency contacts.”
Citation Mar 9, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)/3270.27(d)
During a renewal inspection on 3/9/22, the facility does not have an emergency plan. The emergency plan is not posted at a conspicuous location.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 22, 2022): “I have used the original plan plus updated with more detail to meet all of the code requirements. The updated versions have been posted in the entry hallway and the parent bulletin board upstairs.”
Citation Mar 9, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible/Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)/3270.76
During a renewal inspection on 3/9/22, the orange room has Lysol and bleach on the countertop and in an unlocked cabinet. The blue, yellow, green, red and sunshine rooms each have dirty and rusty trays under the portable air conditioning units. The door in the red room which connects the classrooms is hazardous when opening it because there is no window in the door and there are children on both sides of this door. There is an unsecure ceiling tile in the green room near the right window of the classroom. The inside play space has an unlocked door leading to the Youth Room which has toxics, 2 fire extinguishers, trash and paint accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 22, 2022): “Cleaning products were removed from the Orange Room and placed in a locked cabinet. The trays under the air conditioning units were removed and replaced with new trays. Two door wedges were placed in the Red Room to secure the door in open position. The ceiling tile in the Green Room was secured. A…”
Citation Mar 9, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
During a renewal inspection on 3/9/22, the yellow, blue, rainbow, and sunshine rooms do not have telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center posted by the telephones.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 22, 2022): “Required phone numbers have been posted by each phone in the Yellow, Blue, Rainbow, and Sunshine rooms”
Citation Mar 9, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During a renewal inspection on 3/9/22, the first aid kit in the sunshine room does not have nonporous gloves.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 22, 2022): “Gloves were added to the first aid kit in the Sunshine Room”
Citation Mar 9, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During a renewal inspection on 3/9/22, the blue and sunshine rooms do not have signs by the small sinks stating a facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 22, 2022): “Handwashing signs were replaced in the Blue and Sunshine Rooms”
Citation Mar 9, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Small Toys and Objects 55 Pa. Code §3270.103
During a renewal inspection on 3/9/22, the downstairs female bathroom has plastic bags in an open container accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 22, 2022): “Plastic bags were removed from diaper supply bin”
Citation Mar 9, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
During a renewal inspection on 3/9/22, there is no health report in the file of child #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 22, 2022): “The parent has been notified and she has contacted her child's physician for the health assessment document. She said that the office said it may take a couple of weeks to get the document. I will send the document as soon as I receive it.”
Citation Mar 9, 2022 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
During a renewal inspection on 3/9/22, the operator does not have a written letter notifying local traffic authorities of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 22, 2022): “The notification letter was not present at certification rep visit. A copy has been submitted along with entire emergency plan to certification rep. as well as included in posted emergency plans on entryway bulletin board and parent bulletin board in facility.”

“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 116 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 9, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Oct 1, 2019 · what STARS means
Operator Trinity Preschool Of Berwyn
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00250198
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Common questions

Has Trinity Preschool of Berwyn had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Apr 28, 2025 (background checks): “During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 file did not contain a valid NSOR clearance. The NSOR in the file was dated 4/9/2020. Facility Person # 2 may not work…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Trinity Preschool of Berwyn?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Trinity Preschool of Berwyn since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Trinity Preschool of Berwyn’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Oct 1, 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 Preschool of Berwyn compare with other daycares in Chester County?

It is tied for #144 of 214 centers in Chester County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Trinity Preschool of Berwyn last inspected?

Sep 2, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.

Who runs Trinity Preschool of Berwyn?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Trinity Preschool Of Berwyn.

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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.

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