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Warwick Child Care Center · Pottstown

1190 Ridge Rd, Pottstown, PA 19465 · Chester County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months 2 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4 (accredited)

Warwick Child Care Center is a certified child care center in Pottstown, PA, with capacity for 83 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 (accredited) rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 10 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (4 of 10). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 27 centers in Pottstown and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 76% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
#5 of 27 centers in Pottstown
4 Core-safety citations
6 Other citations
5 Inspections
2 Complaint investigations that found violations
10 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 20, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 24, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Nov 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Dec 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Dec 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jan 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Jun 28, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Oct 20, 2021 · 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 4
Supervision 2
Training & qualifications 2
Caregiver conduct 1
Background checks 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Aug 24, 2026 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
On 08.24.26, a complaint investigation was conducted at the facility site. It was found that CH #1, who was specifically assigned to Staff Person #1, was not supervised by a staff person at all times. CH #1exited the facility classroom and eloped from facility premises, walking approximately 1/2 mile away from facility alone. CH #1 was found by a passerby and returned to facility premises by local authorities.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Oct 5, 2026): “(1) Move teachers assigned classrooms (2) Paid for and waiting for date of mandatory training. (3) Start using checklist in all classrooms.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Core safety Aug 24, 2026 Complaint investigation Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
On 08.24.26, a complaint investigation was conducted at the facility site. It was found Staff Person #1 did not know the whereabouts of CH#1, when CH#1 eloped from the facility premises.
Center’s plan of correction (accepted, Oct 5, 2026): “Staff will have assigned primary care groups.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Needs Verification
Citation Nov 20, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Current 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(b)
During the renewal inspection on 11.20.25, the emergency contact information for child #1 (dated 03.01.24) was not dated within a 6-month time period.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 21, 2025): “Provider will submit updated emergency contact information for Child #1 by 11.21.25”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection on 12.10.24, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not contain Health and Safety Basics Training documentation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2024): “Will provide verification of health and safety training documentation by 12.13.24.”
Citation Dec 10, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
During the renewal inspection on 12.10.24, the record reviewed for Staff Person #2 did not contain two written nonfamily references attesting to Staff Person #2 suitability to serve as a facility person.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 13, 2024): “Staff Person #2 will submit two written references by 12.13.24.”
Citation Dec 11, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
During the renewal inspection on 12.11.23, the record reviewed for Staff person #1 did not contain Pediatric and Frist Aid certification documentation. Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Pediatric CPR/First Aid (SEE LIS CODE SHEET)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 11, 2023): “Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #1 will have until 12.26.23 to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person # 1 must be supervised, when interacting…”
Citation Jan 27, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
On 1-27-23 during renewal inspection, Certification Representative noticed that child #1 emergency contact form was missing her physician's name, address and phone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 10, 2023): “Provider will obtain child # 1 physicians. name, address and telephone number.”
Citation Jan 27, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
On 1/27/23 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 2 file was missing signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 10, 2023): “Provider will obtain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading for child # 2.”
Core safety Jun 28, 2022 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
UPON INVESTIGATION OF A COMPLAINT ON 6/28/22 REGARDING PHYSICAL PUNISHMENT TO CHILD BY STAFF, HAS BEEN VERIFIED.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 23, 2022): “Warwick Child Care Center respectively disagrees with the facts and findings as characterized in the Inspection Summary, Violation 1. It must be noted that there are discrepancies in the dates as listed on the Inspection Summary. The alleged incident was reported by a parent, and took place on…”
Core safety Oct 20, 2021 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF 1 AND 3 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN A SIGNED DISCLOSURE IN THE LAST 5 YEARS.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2021): “TO REVIEW ALL DISCLOSURE FORMS TO ENSUE THEY ARE CURRENT. THE ONES THAT HAVE EXPIRED WILL BE UPDATED IMMEDIATELY.”

“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.

Complaint investigations and reported incidents

Violation found Aug 24, 2026 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Jun 28, 2022 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.

Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.

Daily rates

Age group Full time, per day Part time, per day
Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) $82.00 $71.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $82.00 $71.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $78.00 $69.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $76.00 $62.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $71.00 $58.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $58.00 $40.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $58.00 $40.00

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

Capacity 83 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 8, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4 (accredited)
since Nov 16, 2025 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts, Early Head Start
Operator Warwick Child Care Center INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 469-0148
State certificate # CER-00249416
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
Not checked by Daycare Record

Common questions

Has Warwick Child Care Center 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 24, 2026 (supervision): “On 08.24.26, a complaint investigation was conducted at the facility site. It was found that CH #1, who was specifically assigned to Staff Person #1, was not supervised by a staff person at all times. CH #1exited the…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Warwick Child Care Center?

Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Warwick Child Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4 (accredited), effective Nov 16, 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 Warwick Child Care Center compare with other daycares in Pottstown?

It is #5 of 27 centers in Pottstown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Warwick Child Care Center last inspected?

Nov 20, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Warwick Child Care Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $82.00 for newborn, $82.00 for infant, $78.00 for young toddler, $76.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Warwick Child Care Center?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Warwick Child Care Center INC.

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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