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Pennsylvania · Pottstown · 19464

Wonderspring Pottstown

150 N Hanover St, Pottstown, PA 19464 · Montgomery County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months 2 complaint investigations found violations Keystone STAR 4

Wonderspring Pottstown is a certified child care center in Pottstown, PA, with capacity for 202 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 38 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (12 of 38). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #16 of 27 centers in Pottstown and has more citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 72% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#16 of 27 centers in Pottstown
7 Core-safety citations
31 Other citations
6 Inspections
2 Complaint investigations that found violations
38 citations from 10 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 27, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Aug 27, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Nov 6, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation found Aug 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jun 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citation Aug 14, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Nov 22, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation found Aug 30, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Aug 30, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Apr 26, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation found Dec 21, 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

Records & paperwork 12
Building & playground safety 10
Caregiver conduct 5
Food & feeding 3
Health & medication 3
Supervision 1
Background checks 1
Emergency preparedness 1
Transportation 1
Training & qualifications 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Aug 27, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were 4 electrical outlets uncovered in room #2 on the 2nd floor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2026): “Provider will cover all electrical outlets.”
Citation Aug 27, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Inaccessible to children 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(b)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit in room #3 was on low hook in reach of the children. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2026): “At the time of inspection, provider placed the first aid bag up high.”
Citation Aug 27, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit located in room #4 was missing soap. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2026): “At the time of inspection, provider added soap to the first aid bag.”
Citation Aug 27, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. Infant bottles and sippy cups were not labeled with children names.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 22, 2026): “Provider will have staff label all bottles and sippy cups.”
Core safety Nov 6, 2025 Self-reported violation Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
Certification representative conducted a self-reported non-compliant investigation. After watching facility camera footage and reviewing staff statements it was verified that staff person #1 and #2 were unaware that a child left the classroom and was roaming the building. The child was unattended roaming the hallways of the 2nd floor and 1st floor until he was later found by the Director.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2026): “TIERED LIS: 1. 10/28/2025- Provider immediately terminated employment of staff who were responsible for the eloped child. Provider will complete staff meeting to review supervision policy and ratio sheet requirements. 2. 12/0/2025- Provider will arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum…”
Core safety Aug 27, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1, #2 and #3 did not include the updated required signed disclosure statements.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2025): “Provider will have all staff sign the updated required disclosure statement.”
Citation Aug 27, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There was toxic hand soap on lower shelf in reach of children. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 27, 2025): “At the time of inspection, the soap was placed out of reach.”
Citation Aug 27, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were several peeling baseboards that needed repair located on the 2nd floor hallway walls.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2025): “Provider will have someone come to repair the hallway baseboards.”
Citation Aug 27, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The date one the health assessment for staff person #4 had been changed from 2/15/23 to 2/15/24.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2025): “Provider will have staff person bring in an updated health assessment.”
Citation Aug 27, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed /Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)/3270.181(c)
Certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement on file for child #1 was not signed and dated by the parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Oct 15, 2025): “Provider will have parent sign and date the fee agreement.”
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Citation Aug 14, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
On August 14, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were two electrical outlets uncovered in the 2nd floor classroom and the basement classroom. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2024): “At the time of inspection, provider replace all plug covers.”
Citation Aug 14, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
On August 14, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. There were cleaning supplies in the lower unlocked cabinet located in basement classroom. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2024): “At the time of inspection, provider locked the cabinet that had toxic cleaning supplies.”
Citation Aug 14, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
On excursions 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(d)
On August 14, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit located in the basement classroom was missing a bottle of water. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2024): “At the time on inspection, provider added a bottle of water to the first aid kit.”
Citation Aug 14, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
On August 14, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection There was tan peeling paint in the hallway on the 2nd floor.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2024): “Provider will have the peeling paint repaired.”
Citation Aug 14, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
On August 14, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The rest equipment in the prek classroom on the main floor was not labeled for the use of a specific child. (Corrected on site)
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2024): “At the time of inspection, the provider created a mat chart and posted it in the classroom.”
Citation Aug 14, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
On August 14, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The bottles in the infant room were not labeled with the child's name. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2024): “At the time of inspection, teachers labeled the bottles with the children names.”
Citation Aug 14, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
On August 14, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 was not signed by the operator. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2024): “At the time of inspection, provider signed all fee agreements.”
Citation Aug 14, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Services proceeded 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(3)
On August 14, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #5 did not include an updated child growth and developmental assessment reviewed and signed by the parent.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 10, 2024): “Provider will have staff review developmental assessments with parents and keep signed assessments on file for each child.”
Citation Aug 14, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
On August 14, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #5 did not have the child's admission date. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2024): “At the time of inspection, provider added the admission date to the fee agreement.”
Citation Aug 14, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name, address, and phone/Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i)
On August 14, 2024, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff persons #1, #2, #3, or #4 did not include a driver's license or state ID. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 14, 2024): “At the time of inspection, provider added a copy of staff state IDs to the files.”
Core safety Nov 22, 2023 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
Restraints prohibited 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(e)
On November 22, 2023, certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. After reviewing documentation and speaking with parent, on several occasions staff person #1 was observed using force and restraints when completing diaper changes.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2023): “Provider will have staff person complete trainings on working with challenging behaviors and have other outside sources support with working in the toddler classroom.”
Citation Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The first aid kit in the infant classroom did not contain gloves. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 30, 2023): “At the time of inspection provider added gloves to the first aid kit located in the infant room.”
Citation Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The mats in prek 3 classroom were not labeled for the use of a specific child. (Corrected on site).
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Aug 30, 2023): “At the time of inspection, the teacher added a number chart for the mats.”
Citation Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The refrigerator located in prek room #1 was temping above 45°.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2023): “Provider will have maintenance come out to service the refrigerator.”
Citation Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The facility did not have a completed emergency drill log available.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2023): “Provider will complete an emergency drill and document the information.”
Citation Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The required annual local traffic safety letter had not been updated or sent to the local traffic safety authorities.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2023): “Provider will update the local traffic safety letter and send it to the local traffic safety authorities.”
Citation Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Staff evaluations 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)(6)
On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for staff person #1 did not include an annual written evaluation.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 25, 2023): “Provider will complete the annual written evaluation and add to staff file.”
Citation Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10 had not been signed by the operator.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2023): “Provider will sign off on all children financial agreements.”
Citation Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2)
On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #3, #4, #5 and #10 did not specify the amount of fee to be charged or the date on which the fee is to be paid.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2023): “Provider will have parents add the fee amounts and date on which the fee is to be paid on the financial agreement.”
Citation Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Arrival/departure times 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(4)
On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #3, #4, #5 and #10 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2023): “Provider will have parents complete all sections of the financial agreement.”
Citation Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The fee agreement for child #4 did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2023): “Provider will have parents add release people to the fee agreement.”
Citation Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact for child #4, #6, #8 and #9 did not include either the name, address or telephone number of the child's physician.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2023): “Provider will have parents update the missing emergency contact information.”
Citation Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The record for child #7 did not include health insurance policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2023): “Provider will have parents add health insurance policy number onto emergency contact form.”
Citation Aug 30, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
On August 30, 2023, certification representative conducted a renewal inspection. The emergency contact for children #1, #2 and #4 did not include either the names, addresses or telephone numbers of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 1, 2023): “Provider will have parents add missing information to the emergency contacts.”
Core safety Apr 26, 2022 Self-reported violation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
ON APRIL 26, 2022 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, STAFF #1 GRABBED A CHILD BY THE HOOD OF THEIR JACKET AND FORCEFULLY MOVED INTO LINE, THEY ALSO PUSHED ANOTHER CHILD IN THE CHEST INTO THE FENCE
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2022): “staff person was placed on off-site suspension immediately and terminated upon completion of internal investigation on 4/27/22”
Core safety Apr 26, 2022 Self-reported violation Caregiver conduct
No harsh language 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(d)
ON APRIL 26, 2022 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, STAFF #1 WAS YELLING AT CHILDREN ON THE PLAYGROUND
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2022): “staff person was placed on off-site suspension immediately and terminated upon completion of internal investigation on 4/27/22”
Core safety Dec 21, 2021 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No physical punishment 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(b)
ON DECEMBER 21, 2021 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, STAFF #1 USED PHYSICAL PUNISHMENT WITH THE STUDENTS
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 23, 2021): “STAFF PERSON WAS REMOVED FROM CARING FOR CHILDREN IMMEDIATELY ON 12/16/2021 AND UPON COMPLETION OF INTERNAL INVESTIGATION WAS TERMINATED FROM EMPLOYMENT 12/17/2021”
Core safety Dec 21, 2021 Complaint investigation Caregiver conduct
No harsh language 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(d)
ON DECEMBER 21, 2021 DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, STAFF #1 WAS YELLING AT THE STUDENTS AND USING A HARSH TONE
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 23, 2021): “STAFF PERSON WAS REMOVED FROM CARING FOR CHILDREN IMMEDIATELY ON 12/16/2021 AND UPON COMPLETION OF INTERNAL INVESTIGATION WAS TERMINATED FROM EMPLOYMENT 12/17/2021”

“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 Nov 6, 2025 Self-reported violation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Nov 22, 2023 Complaint investigation
1 violation cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Apr 26, 2022 Self-reported violation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.
Violation found Dec 21, 2021 Complaint investigation
2 violations 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
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $84.00 —
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $78.80 —
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $73.60 —
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $66.20 $46.00

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 202 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Nov 28, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Jan 13, 2026 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts, Head Start
Operator Wonderspring
Hours Monday–Friday 6:15 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 326-3819
State certificate # CER-00261288
Parent reviews Google Maps reviews
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Common questions

Has Wonderspring Pottstown had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 7 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 Nov 6, 2025 (supervision): “Certification representative conducted a self-reported non-compliant investigation. After watching facility camera footage and reviewing staff statements it was verified that staff person #1 and #2 were unaware that a…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Wonderspring Pottstown?

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 Wonderspring Pottstown’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Jan 13, 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 Wonderspring Pottstown compare with other daycares in Pottstown?

It is #16 of 27 centers in Pottstown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Wonderspring Pottstown last inspected?

Aug 27, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

How much does Wonderspring Pottstown cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $84.00 for infant, $78.80 for young toddler, $73.60 for older toddler, $66.20 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Wonderspring Pottstown?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Wonderspring.

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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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