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Warwick Child Care

16 E Cedarville Rd, Pottstown PA 19465 · License #CER-00239167 · Child Care Center

Awaiting Renewal; enrollment ACT
Capacity 151 childrenAges 0 mo – 15 yr4-Star programLast inspected Jan 21, 2026
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Address
16 E Cedarville Rd, Pottstown PA 19465 · Directions

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Care & schedule

When they operate

School District HolidaysEarly Dismissal School DaysSchool District Snow DaysBefore SchoolAfter SchoolSchool Year OnlySummer OnlyFull YearWeekdaysDrop-In CareFlexible Schedule

Ages served

Newborn (Under 6 Weeks)Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)
  • 4-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 151 children
14
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
8
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.8
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Jan 21, 2026 — Self-Reported Non Compliance
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

    During the self-reported incident investigation conducted on 02.04.26, it was found staff person #1 pushed and pulled child#1 when child#1 was having a temper tantrum.

    Corrected by Jan 30, 2026

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Dec 9, 2025 — Self-Reported Non Compliance
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

    During the self-reported incident investigation conducted on 12.08.25, it was determined facility gate lock to outdoor play space was previously not in good repair.

    Corrected by Dec 9, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Children must be supervised at all times.

    During the self-reported incident investigation conducted on 12.09.25, it was determined Staff #1, and Staff #2 were noncompliant in supervising CH1 in outdoor play space area.

    Corrected by Dec 12, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

    During the self-reported incident investigation conducted on 12.08.25, it was determined Staff#1 did not know the whereabouts of Child #1.

    Corrected by Dec 10, 2025

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Jun 17, 2025 — Self-Reported Non Compliance
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

    During the self-report investigation conducted on 06.17.25, it was determined staff person #1 left assigned CH1 alone and unsupervised in a facility classroom

    Corrected by Jun 17, 2025

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May 21, 2025 — Allocated Unannounced Monitoring
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 3, 2025 — Renewal
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

    During the renewal on 04.03.25, the record reviewed for staff person #1 did not include verification of FBI fingerprint clearances.

    Corrected by Apr 11, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.192(5) · A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

    During the renewal inspection on 04.03.25, the record reviewed for staff person #1 did not include two written non-family references from individuals attesting to staff person #1 suitability to serve as a facility person.

    Corrected by Apr 14, 2025

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Apr 24, 2024 — Complaints- Legal Location
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    3270.113(c) · A facility person may not single out the child for ridicule, threaten harm to the child or the child's family and may not specifically aim to degrade the child or the child's family.

    During the complaint investigation on 04.24.24, it was founded Staff Person #1 used language specifically aiming to degrade Child #1 by calling Child #1 "retarded."

    Corrected by May 31, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.113(d) · A facility person may not use harsh, demeaning or abusive language in the presence of children.

    During the complaint investigation on 04.24.24, it was founded Staff person #1 used harsh language towards Child #1 (yelling at child) while Child#1 was within the facility classroom.

    Corrected by May 31, 2024

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Mar 25, 2024 — Renewal
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    3270.27(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

    During the renewal inspection on 04.04.24, the record reviewed for Staff person #1 and #2 did not include emergency plan training.

    Corrected by Apr 22, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

    During the renewal inspection on 04.04.24, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 did not include fire safety training.

    Corrected by Apr 22, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

    During the renewal inspection on 04.04.24, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1 and #2 did not include an annual and/or 12-month written evaluation.

    Corrected by Apr 22, 2024

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  • Violation

    3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

    During the renewal inspection on 04.04.24, the first aid kit in the Preschool and Pre-K-3 classrooms did not include tweezers.

    Corrected by Apr 12, 2024

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Jul 28, 2023 — Allocated Unannounced Monitoring
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

    During the complaint investigation the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and discovered missing outlets throughout the childcare space.

    Corrected by Jul 28, 2023

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Apr 12, 2023 — Renewal
8 violations cited · view state record
8 violations
  • Violation

    3270.34(a)(6) · A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

    During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed staff #1,2 and 3 files and observed all three staff were missing a staff evaluation in their file.

    Corrected by Apr 21, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

    During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed both the infant room and the kindergarten enrichment room were both missing emergency contacts

    Corrected by Apr 21, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.77(a)/3270.82(g) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

    During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed peeling paint in the in the following rooms young toddler room by the window near changing table. The EHS1 room near the sink area, Pre School room near the daily schedule, PreK count II next to the fire extinguisher, PreK count I under sink soap dispenser and next to outlet by wall with green construction paper. Inside the PreK count I sink is coming off the wall and inside the the young toddler room the toilet is not flushing properly and it has a leak.

    Corrected by Apr 21, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.102(c) · Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

    During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a walkthrough of facility outdoor play space and observed the play space is in need of mulch under the landings of the play equipment and new turf under the swings.

    Corrected by May 12, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.123(a)(3)/3270.181(c) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

    During the renewal inspection the certification representative reviewed child #1,3 and 4 file and observed that all three children were missing a CSR in their file. Child #2 was missing a updated agreement

    Corrected by Apr 21, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.124(b)(5) · Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.

    During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to see child #3 file and observed the information on disability was left blank on the emergency contact form.

    Corrected by Apr 21, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

    During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested child #2 file and observed there was no information listed for health insurance policy # neither was there any information for a release person each section was left blank.

    Corrected by Apr 21, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated 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 the certification representative requested to see children #1 and 5 file and observed that both children were missing the flu shot without a written refusal letter in the file. Child # 1 was also missing MMR, Varicella and Hep A.

    Corrected by May 12, 2023

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Dec 29, 2022 — Unannounced Monitoring
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

    During unannounced monitoring dated 12/29/2022, certification representative observed that the back right 2 year old room had 1 electrical outlet that was accessible to children, the Kindergarten Elementary Room had 3 electrical outlets uncovered, and the Older Elem Room had 2 electrical outlets uncovered and accessible to children.

    Corrected by Dec 29, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

    During unannounced monitoring dated 12/29/2022, certification representative observed that there were toxic cleaning materials spray bottles in the preschool room, the Kindergarten Elem Room, and the older Elem Room that were accessible to children.

    Corrected by Dec 29, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

    During unannounced monitoring dated 12/29/2022, certification representative observed chipped paint in the back room next to the counter, chipped plaster in preschool room near door and opposite wall, and in the Kindergarten Elementary Room there is a hole in the back plaster wall, and also chipped plaster near the closet door. In the Older Elementary Room near the door, there was plaster chipping.

    Corrected by Jan 3, 2023

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Oct 21, 2022 — Complaints- Legal Location
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.135(e) · A staff person shall check a child's diaper at least every 2 hours and whenever the child indicates discomfort or exhibits behavior that suggests a soiled diaper. A staff person shall change a child's diaper when the diaper is soiled.

    At the time of the unannounced inspection, it was found that staff #1 did not change a child's diaper which led to child's diaper being soaked at pick up time.

    Corrected by Oct 21, 2022

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Jun 10, 2022 — Unannounced Monitoring
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · All required clearances must be obtained before facility person#1 may resume a child care position.

    DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 6/10/22, STAFF 1 FILE DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF OUT OF STATE CLEARANCES ON FILE AFTER BEING EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 45 DAY.S. CONTINUE NON COMPLIANCE FROM SIN 000204960.

    Corrected by Aug 1, 2022

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May 4, 2022 — Renewal
10 violations cited · view state record
10 violations
  • Violation

    3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · Facility employee #1 must be removed from childcare position by close of business. All required clearances must be obtained before facility person#1 may resume a child care position.

    DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/4/22, STAFF 1 FILE DID NOT CONTAIN OUT OF STATE CLEARANCES AFTER BEING EMPLOYED FOR MORE THAN 45 DAYS.

    Corrected by May 18, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

    DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/4/22, THERE WAS SOAP MISSING FROM THE FIRST AID KIT IN ROOM 8.

    Corrected by May 4, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.82(h) · A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.

    DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/4/22, THERE NO HANDWASHING SIGNS IN TOILET AREA IN BOTH SIDES OF ROOM 4 CHILD CARE SPACES.

    Corrected by May 4, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

    DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/4/22, THERE WAS TALL BOXES WITH BOWLS AND ROUND PANS INSIDE ACCESSIBLE TO CHDLREN CAUSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD IN THE CHILD CARE SPACE.

    Corrected by May 18, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

    DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/4/22, THE MATS HAD FOAM EXPOSED CAUSING A POTENTIAL HAZARD FOR CHILDREN IN ROOM 7.

    Corrected by May 18, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.106(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

    DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/4/22, CERT REP OBSERVED A CHILD SLEEPING ON A COT THAT WAS ASSIGNED TO ANOTHER CHILD IN ROOM 4.

    Corrected by May 18, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.111(b) · The written plan of daily activities shall be posted in the group space.

    DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/4/22, ROOM 8 DID NOT HAVE A DAILY ACTIVITY POSTED IN THE GROUP SPACE.

    Corrected by May 18, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

    DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/4/22, STAFF IN ROOM 2 WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM FOR CHILD IN CARE.

    Corrected by May 4, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.133(5) · Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

    DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/4/22, THERE WAS EXPIRED MEDICATION IN THE MEDICATION BOX.

    Corrected by May 4, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.151(c)(4) · An adult health assessment must include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.

    DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON 5/4/22, STAFF 1 HEALTH FORM DID NOT INCLUDE INFORNATION ON MEDICAL PROBLEMS THAT MIGHT PREVENT THE EHALTH OF THE CHILDREN OR PROHIBT A STAFF PERSON FROM PROVIDING ADEQUATE CARE TO CHILDREN DUE TO QUESTION 2 ON THE FORM.

    Corrected by May 18, 2022

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jan 21, 2026 inspection noted: “During the self-reported incident investigation conducted on 02.04.26, it was found staff person #1 pushed and pulled child#1 when child#1 was having a temper t…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Dec 9, 2025 inspection noted: “During the self-reported incident investigation conducted on 12.08.25, it was determined facility gate lock to outdoor play space was previously not in good rep…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jun 17, 2025 inspection noted: “During the self-report investigation conducted on 06.17.25, it was determined staff person #1 left assigned CH1 alone and unsupervised in a facility classroom” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error