West Grove Day Care BLDG 2 is a certified child care center in West Grove, PA, with capacity for 30 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 11 violations, none of them core-safety. 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 11 centers in West Grove and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On January 6, 2026, during the renewal inspection, classroom #1 was not being utilized as childcare space. The space was being utilized as a sewing room.
On January 6, 2026, during the renewal inspection, there was chipping paint along the yellow wall in the Pre-K classroom childcare space.
On 1/23/25, Staff #1 file did not contain an updated health assessment. The health assessment on file was dated 1/5/23.
On 1/23/25, evidence of an emergency drill conducted at least annually was not observed on file. The last emergency drill was dated 11/2023.
On 1/23/25, Child #1, #2 files did not contain an updated financial agreement dated at least once in a 6month period. The agreements were dated 6/10/2024.
On 2/22/24, at time of inspection, diaper cream instructing to "keep out of reach of children" were observed in unlocked drawers accessible to children in the Inf/Young Toddler Room.
On 2/22/24, at time of inspection, an bottle observed in the infant/young toddler room was not labeled with the child's name.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed the facility files and the emergency plan was not updated to include continuity of operations or specific staff duties per announcement c-22-04,issued 4/19/22. The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the file for child #1 did not include an updated health assessment.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the file for child #1 did not include written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 3 staff files and the files for staff #1,staff #2 and staff #3 did not contain pqas certified pediatric cpr/first aid certification from an approved provider /approved course.
“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.) | $76.00 | $57.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $76.00 | $57.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $72.00 | $50.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $68.00 | $48.00 |
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
Common questions
Has West Grove Day Care BLDG 2 had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 11 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about West Grove Day Care BLDG 2?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at West Grove Day Care BLDG 2 since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is West Grove Day Care BLDG 2’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jan 2, 2020. 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 West Grove Day Care BLDG 2 compare with other daycares in West Grove?
It is #7 of 11 centers in West Grove by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was West Grove Day Care BLDG 2 last inspected?
Jan 6, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does West Grove Day Care BLDG 2 cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $76.00 for infant, $76.00 for young toddler, $72.00 for older toddler, $68.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs West Grove Day Care BLDG 2?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is West Grove Day Care INC.
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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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