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Vamonos · Doylestown

5151 Cold Spring Creamery, Doylestown, PA 18902 · Bucks County
Keystone STAR 2

Vamonos is a certified child care center in Doylestown, PA, with capacity for 171 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 8 times. The state cited 20 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (5 of 20). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #14 of 23 centers in Doylestown and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 66% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
Tied for #14 of 23 centers in Doylestown
4 Core-safety citations
16 Other citations
8 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
20 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 15, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 15, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Mar 11, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Aug 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Mar 21, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 5, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 1, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Oct 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 5
Health & medication 3
Emergency preparedness 3
Supervision 3
Records & paperwork 3
Sleep safety 1
Food & feeding 1
Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Mar 11, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection on March 11, 2026, certification representative observed chipped paint in the preschool room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 11, 2026): “Provider touched up the paint at the time of inspection.”
Citation Mar 11, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)
During renewal inspection on March 11, 2026, the record of child #1 did not contain a health assessment conducted within 12 months of previous health assessment (Dated 11-3-24).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2026): “Provider has obtained a current health assessment for this child.”
Citation Mar 11, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8)
During renewal inspection on March 11, 2026, the health report of child #2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease or a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2026): “Provider has obtained an updated health assessment that includes all required information.”
Citation Mar 11, 2026 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During renewal inspection on March 11, 2026, the facility emergency plan did not provide accommodations for toddlers, children with disabilities, or children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 10, 2026): “Emergency plan was modified to specifically include accommodations for toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Core safety Aug 6, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During allocated unannounced inspection on August 6, 2025, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first- aid/CPR training expiration date of 6-2025.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2025): “Staff person #1 must be supervised at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are not enough staff available that meet the supervision requirements, the staff person will be removed from a child care…”
Core safety Aug 6, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Staff person - 18 yrs./Staff:child ratios while swimming 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(b)/3270.115(a)(5)
During allocated unannounced inspection on August 6, 2025, Facility persons #2 and #3 were observed being used in ratio for 12 school age children during swimming. Upon file review, it was determined that facility person #2 is under 18 years of age, therefore can not be used as a staff person in swimming ratio.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2025): “Facility person #2 was removed from ratio and will only be used as a volunteer moving forward.”
Core safety Aug 6, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
During allocated unannounced inspection on August 6, 2025, the mat placement in the Pre-K classroom did not allow for staff #4 to adequately see all children at all times. Staff #4 was the only staff person in the room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 13, 2025): “Staff person was advised on mat placement to allow for adequate supervision, along with continuous movement throughout the classroom. Additional staff will be placed in the classroom when available.”
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During renewal inspection on March 14, 2025, certification representative observed foam padding near the window in need of repair/replacement, an air vent in need of cleaning in room 7, and a piece of metal bar hanging loosely from drop ceiling above room 7 that could potentially fall into child care space if detached.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2025): “Provider has repaired and cleaned all areas needing to be repaired or cleaned.”
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During renewal inspection on March 14, 2025, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in the twos room, cafe and PreK 1 room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2025): “Provider has painted all areas of chipped paint.”
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7)
During renewal inpection on March 14, 2025, the record of child #2 did not include the health insurance policy number, or the address of the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2025): “Provider has obtained this information from the child's parent.”
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)
During renewal inspection on March 14, 2025, the record of child #1 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care or for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, both of which are required prior to admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2025): “Provider has obtained these consents from the child's parents.”
Citation Mar 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During renewal inspection on March 14, 2025, the record of facility person #1 contained only one written, nonfamily reference.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 26, 2025): “Provider has obtained a second reference for this staff.”
Citation Mar 21, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During renewal inspection on March 21, 2024, the facility emergency plan did not address Continuity of Operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2024): “Provider has added continuity of operations to the emergency plan.”
Citation Mar 21, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)
During renewal inspection on March 21, 2024, the health assessment of staff #1 did not include an examination for communicable disease and the results of that examination, or the physician or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2024): “Provider has obtained updated health assessment forms for this staff.”
Citation Mar 21, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Letter to parents 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)/3270.27(e)
During renewal inspection on March 21, 2024, operator did not have a letter to provide to the parents of each enrolled child explaining the emergency procedures, and the document posted in the facility did not include lockdown provisions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 21, 2024): “Provider has created a parent letter explaining emergency procedures, including lockdown provisions.”
Core safety Apr 5, 2023 Inspection Sleep safety
Infant sleep position 55 Pa. Code §3270.119
At the time of inspection, there were two infants sleeping in sacks that restricted their movements. The sacks swaddled each child and restricted their arms and legs.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 5, 2023): “The the children were taken out of the sacks.”
Citation Apr 5, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Throughout the outdoor play area there was broken sinks, wood, and a shed that needed to be repaired.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 5, 2023): “The play space will be cleaned. The sinks, wood, shed will be repaired.”
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Glass 55 Pa. Code §3270.81
In the common space at the facility entrance and in two pre-school classes. There were doors with elongated glass that did not have any visual identification which could pose a hazard if a child walked into it.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2023): “All glass areas will have art or something to prevent a hazard.”
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator/Potentially hazardous food refrigerated 55 Pa. Code §3270.107/3270.161(d)
At the time of inspection, facility children's lunch was observed in two refrigerators, in the preschool classroom. One refrigerator did not have a thermometer. The second refrigerator's thermometer exceeded fifty degrees and was in the danger zone.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2023): “A new thermometer was placed in one refrigerator and the second refrigerator needed to be plugged-in.”
Citation Mar 1, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Director responsibilities/Director only 45 children enrolled 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)/3270.35(d)
During the inspection on 3/1/23, the director who was observed working in the classroom with children stated the current enrollment exceeded more than 50 children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 7, 2023): “Addition staff are scheduled to begin work the week of 3/6/23.”

“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.) $77.46 $51.18
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $77.46 $51.18
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $77.46 $51.18
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $66.93 $47.48
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $71.36 $56.86
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $71.36 $56.86

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

Capacity 171 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Apr 28, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 2
since Oct 22, 2025 · what STARS means
Operator Vamonos LLC
Hours Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–5:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (215) 622-9630
State certificate # CER-00254581
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Common questions

Has Vamonos 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 Aug 6, 2025 (supervision): “During allocated unannounced inspection on August 6, 2025, Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Vamonos?

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

What is Vamonos’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 2, effective Oct 22, 2025. 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 Vamonos compare with other daycares in Doylestown?

It is tied for #14 of 23 centers in Doylestown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Vamonos last inspected?

Jul 15, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Vamonos cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $77.46 for infant, $77.46 for young toddler, $77.46 for older toddler, $66.93 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Vamonos?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Vamonos LLC.

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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