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Warwick Day Care Center

145 W Urner St, Pottstown, PA 19465 · Chester County
2 core-safety citations in last 12 months 6 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4

Warwick Day Care Center is a certified child care center in Pottstown, PA, with capacity for 95 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 6 complaint investigations. The state cited 31 violations, 9 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (7 of 31). 4 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #14 of 27 centers in Pottstown and has more citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 66% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#14 of 27 centers in Pottstown
9 Core-safety citations
22 Other citations
6 Inspections
6 Complaint investigations that found violations
31 citations from 12 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 1, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jul 1, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Jan 15, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation found Aug 25, 2025 · Inspection · no citation May 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Oct 15, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Aug 6, 2024 · Inspection · no citation Aug 6, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Aug 6, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Jun 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 12, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Jul 15, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Oct 25, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 7
Caregiver conduct 6
Records & paperwork 6
Transportation 4
Supervision 3
Health & medication 2
Training & qualifications 2
Emergency preparedness 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jan 15, 2026 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
On 01.15.26 a complaint investigation was conducted at the facility. It was found that, CH#1 was not supervised by a staff person at all times. Staff Person # 1 left Child # 1 alone on the bus while exiting children out of the vehicle and proceeding into the facility site.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2026): “All staff members will receive training regarding active supervision of children. Active supervision training will be conducted on 04.02.26 for all staff. Effective immediately, admin will conduct random monitoring and refresher supervision trainings on active supervision. Checklist spreadsheet…”
Core safety Jan 15, 2026 Complaint investigation Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
On 01.15.26 a complaint investigation was conducted at the facility. It was found that CH#1 specifically assigned to Staff Person #1, was not supervised by Staff Person #1 at all times, during the afterschool program drop off at the facility
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 27, 2026): “Effective immediately Turtle Tags will be used throughout the entire building. Name to face visual checks will be conducted every 30 minutes. These checks will be documented and initialed on supervision log in each classroom.”
Citation Jan 15, 2026 Complaint investigation Transportation
Not unattended in vehicle 55 Pa. Code §3270.177(a)
On 01.15.26 a complaint investigation was conducted at the facility. It was found CH#1 was sleeping in the facility vehicle and left alone and unattended in the facility vehicle.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 30, 2026): “Staff member will remain physically outside the vehicle during boarding and exiting procedures. Staff member will conduct name to face checks on each child as children exit the vehicle. Transportation staff member will complete a full vehicle inspection (from front to back and underneath seats)…”
Citation Jan 15, 2026 Complaint investigation Transportation
During boarding and exiting 55 Pa. Code §3270.177(b)
On 01.15.26 a complaint investigation was conducted at the facility. It was found CH#1 was sleeping in the facility vehicle and left in the facility vehicle alone and unsupervised, when children were exiting the facility vehicle.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 19, 2026): “Transportation staff member will remain physically outside the vehicle during boarding and exiting procedures to actively supervise children. Staff will conduct name to face checks as children board and exit the vehicle.”
Core safety Oct 15, 2024 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
During the complaint investigation on 10.15.24, it was founded Staff person #1 aggressively rocked a crying infant.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 21, 2024): “Provider will have all staff meeting and training on shaken baby syndrome and how to appropriately handle fussy children. Provider also ended employment with Staff Person #1.”
Core safety Aug 6, 2024 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
During the complaint investigation on 08.06.24, it was verified Staff persons #1 and #2 used physical punishment on a child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2024): “Staff persons #1 and #2 terminated from employment at facility immediately (07.26.24)”
Core safety Aug 6, 2024 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No ridicule or threaten harm 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(c)
During the complaint investigation it was determined and verified Staff persons #1 and #2 singled out and ridiculed a child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2024): “Staff persons #1 and #2 were immediately terminated from employment at the facility on 07.26/24.”
Core safety Aug 6, 2024 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
During the complaint investigation on 08.06.24, it was verified Staff Persons #1 and #2 did not properly supervise children within the facility PreK classrooms
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2024): “Staff Persons #1 and #2 were immediately terminated from employment at the facility on 07.26.24”
Core safety Aug 6, 2024 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
During the complaint investigation on 08.06.24, it was verified Staff person #1 and #2 used physical punishment on a child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2024): “Staff Person #1 and #2 were immediately terminated from facility employment on 07.26.24.”
Core safety Aug 6, 2024 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No ridicule or threaten harm 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(c)
During the complaint investigation on 08.06.24, it was verified Staff Person #1 and #2 singled out and/or ridiculed a child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 6, 2024): “Staff Person #1 and #2 were immediately terminated from facility employment on 07.26.24,”
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Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the renewal inspection the certification requested to view the emergency plan and did not see an area that addressed the plan for continuity of care written in the plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 28, 2023): “The provider stated that the plans for continuity of care will be added to the plan and resent to the local municipality.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items/Transportation First Aid Kit 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)/3270.178
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the facilities transportation bus and observed there were no tweezers or soap in the first aid kit on the bus.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “The provider stated that tweezers and soap will be added to the first aid kit that is located on the facilities transportation bus.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of the outdoor play space and noticed shallow areas of mulch near the swing, sliding bored and near the fence next to the sign all three areas need to be replenished with fresh mulch. There was also trash located on the play space.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “The provider stated that fresh mulch will be placed in all areas that are shallow and the trash will be removed from the play space.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered chip paint in the main space in the basement on the back wall near the exit as well as holes in the wall located in the back of the room and near the exit. There was also chip paint in the infant room on the back wall under buses as well as near the library center.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 21, 2023): “The provider stated that all areas of chip paint will be corrected.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)
During the renewal inspection the certification requested to view the children's file, children's #1 and #4 were both missing the flu vaccine child # 6 was missing the Rotavirus vaccine.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 8, 2023): “The provider stated that children's #1, #4 and #6 parents will be notified and requested to provide a update shot records for their child and or a written refusal letter to be placed in the file.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and did not see the pickup and drop off procedures posted in any area of the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “The provider stated that the pickup and drop off procedures will be posted in a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view staff #2 file and observed that staff # 2 pediatric first aid /CPR was not taken with a PQAS certified trainer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 27, 2023): “The provider stated that staff # 2 will be requested to retake the pediatric first aid/CPR with a certified PQAS trainer.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the child #1 and child #6 file and both children were missing the fee amount of their fee agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “The provider stated both child #1 and child #6 parents will be notified to complete the agreement form to its entirety.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(2)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view files of children's #1 and #6, both children were missing the date the fee amount is to be paid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “The provider stated that both parents of children's #1 and #6 will be requested to complete the form to its entirety.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view child #2 file, child #2 did not have a CSR report in the file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 21, 2023): “The provider corrected violation on site and put the CRS in the child's file.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons/Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(7)
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view child #3 file, child #3 was missing both the release person's address on the emergency contact form as well as missing the release person on the financial agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “The provider stated that the parent of child # 3 will be notified and requested to complete the emergency contact and agreement to its entirety.”
Citation Jun 21, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
During the renewal inspections the certification representative requested to view staff # 5 file and observed that staff #5 did not have proof that pediatric first aid /cpr was taken after 90 days of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 25, 2023): “The provider stated that staff #5 took the pediatric training on 6/20/23 and they are currently waiting for the certificate and will put the certificate in the file.”
Core safety Aug 12, 2022 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No harsh language 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(d)
DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED ON 8/12/22, INVESTIGATION CONFIRMS STAFF YELLED AT CHILD AT THE FACILITY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 6, 2022): “Upon learning of the alleged incident, a staff person and center director immediately reported the alleged incident to Childline. The staff person involved in the alleged incident was placed on suspension pending the outcome of the investigation. Because the DHS Inspection Summary indicates that…”
Citation Jul 15, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 7/15/22, THERE WERE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS WITHOUT PROTECTIVE ECEPTACLE COVERS IN THE TODDLER CLASSROOM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 6, 2022): “The outlets will have protective coverings over them at all times. At the time of inspection, an outlet cover was put on the outlet.”
Citation Jul 15, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/15/22, THERE WAS DISINFECT CLEANER AND BATHROOM CLEANER IN THE SCHOOL AGE ROOM ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN CAUSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 6, 2022): “The disinfect cleaner and bathroom cleaner were put in a locked cabinet at the time of the inspection. The teachers were reminded to keep items marked "Keep out of Reach of Children" to be locked up when not in use.”
Citation Jul 15, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Emergency Numbers Posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.74
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/15/22, THERE WAS NO EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS POSTED BY THE PHONE IN THE SCHOOL AGE CLASSROOM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 6, 2022): “The Director placed the required telephone numbers on the backs of the cordless phones as well as posted near the phones.”
Citation Jul 15, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/15/22, THERE WERE SPOTTED CEILING TILES IN THE PRESCHOOL ROOM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 6, 2022): “The Director will reach out to the maintenance department to have them fix the spotted tiles. Maintenance came out to repair the ceiling tile.”
Citation Jul 15, 2022 Inspection Transportation
Transportation First Aid Kit 55 Pa. Code §3270.178
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/15/22, THE VAN USED TO TRANSPORT CHILDREN WAS MISSING TWEEZERS FROM THE FIRST AID KIT.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 6, 2022): “The Director purchased tweezers and placed them in the van.”
Citation Jul 15, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 7/15/22, CHILD 1 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT STATE THE MA POLICY NUMBER ON THE FORM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 6, 2022): “The Director will reach out to the parent requesting the MA policy number and add it to the emergency contact form as required.”
Citation Jul 15, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 715/22, CHILD 1 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM DID NOT STATE THE RELEASE PERSON'S ADDRESS ON THE FORM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 6, 2022): “The Director will reach out to the parents and request the release person's address for the emergency contact form as per DHS regulations.”
Citation Oct 25, 2021 Complaint investigation Health & medication
Parent info communicable diseases 55 Pa. Code §3270.136(b)
DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, THE FACILITY WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION THAT PARENTS RECEIVED INFORMATION REGARDING A SUSPECTED OUTBREAK OF A COMMUNICABLE DIESASE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 21, 2021): “WARWICK POSTS SIGNS IN THE CLASSROOMS ON THE DOORS AND CLIPBOARDS ANY TIME THERE IS A COMMUNICABLE DISEASE. THE PARENT MAY NOT HAVE SEEN THE NOTICE AT THE TIME IT WAS POSTED DUE TO NOT SIGNING THE CHILD IN AND OUT DAILY ON THAT CLIPBOARD. THE SIGNAGE WILL BE POSTED IN NUMEROUS SPOTS IN THE CENTER…”

“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 Jan 15, 2026 Complaint investigation
4 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Oct 15, 2024 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Aug 6, 2024 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Aug 6, 2024 Complaint investigation
3 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Aug 12, 2022 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Oct 25, 2021 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) $80.00 $66.00
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $80.00 $66.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $76.00 $64.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $74.00 $60.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $69.00 $56.00
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 95 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Sep 30, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since May 31, 2026 · 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) 323-1601
State certificate # CER-00260165
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Common questions

Has Warwick Day Care Center had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 9 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 15, 2026 (supervision): “On 01.15.26 a complaint investigation was conducted at the facility. It was found that, CH#1 was not supervised by a staff person at all times. Staff Person # 1 left Child # 1 alone on the bus while exiting children out…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Warwick Day Care Center?

Pennsylvania lists 6 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 Day Care Center’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective May 31, 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 Warwick Day Care Center compare with other daycares in Pottstown?

It is #14 of 27 centers in Pottstown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Warwick Day Care Center last inspected?

Jul 1, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Warwick Day Care Center cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $80.00 for newborn, $80.00 for infant, $76.00 for young toddler, $74.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Warwick Day 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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