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Trinity Academy Of West Chester
1022 Pottstown Pike, West Chester PA 19380 · License #CER-00245298 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (610) 692-2451
- Website
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- Address
- 1022 Pottstown Pike, West Chester PA 19380 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 2-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 158 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
The owls classroom had an uncovered outlet to the right of teacher's desk. The pandas classroom had an uncovered outlet in the classroom under the bulletin board.
Corrected by Sep 2, 2025
- Violation
The first aid kit in the cubs classroom and the pandas classroom were missing gloves.
Corrected by Sep 2, 2025
- Violation
The pack n plays that were in use in the infant b classroom were not labeled with children's names.
Corrected by Sep 2, 2025
- Violation
The foxes, owls, and pandas classroom did not have emergency transportation plan posted.
Corrected by Sep 2, 2025
- Violation
The emergency contact information of children #1-3 were not updated within a 6-month period.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler. The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
The files of children #1-4 did not have updated health reports on file. The health report for child #1 was dated 1/10/25. Child #2 did not have a health report on file. The health report for child #3 was dated 11/29/23. The health report for child #4 was dated 7/29/24.
Corrected by Sep 24, 2025
- Violation
The agreement forms of children #2,3, and 4 were not updated and signed by parents within a six-month period.
Corrected by Sep 22, 2025
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
Cert rep conducted a complaint investigation on 6/16/25. Staff persons grabbed and pulled children by their wrists and arms with force and a child was picked up and sat down on the floor forcefully.
Corrected by Jul 11, 2025
- Violation
There was an electrical outlet uncovered above sink in the turtle's classroom, behind low bookshelf in cheetah's classroom, and in hallway outside of frogs room. There was also two outlets uncovered in the rock wall room.
Corrected by Sep 10, 2024
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
There was chipped paint found to the left of the bathroom and on rear wall under the window in the koalas classroom.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
- Violation
Rest mats in the foxes classroom were damaged with cracked plastic and exposed cotton. Rest mats also had sharp plastic name holders on the top part of mats.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
Child #1 did not have their hands washed after diapering.
Corrected by Sep 10, 2024
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
The bottle of child #1 in the koalas classroom was not labeled with their name.
Corrected by Sep 10, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
On May 29th, 2024, certification representative conducted a complaint investigation. The complaint stated that staff person #1 became frustrated about the children climbing up on top of the mats. Staff person #1 pulled the mat out from under the children that were on top of the mat, and Child #1 toppled down and hit the child's right cheek off of the floor pretty hard. Child #1 had a red mark, but it went away shortly after the incident occurred.
Corrected by Jun 11, 2024
- Violation
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 9/19/23, the health and safety update for staff members #12 and 15 were not submitted for review.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2023
- Violation
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 9/19/23, verification that the emergency plan was reviewed and updated annually was not submitted for review.
Corrected by Sep 25, 2023
- Violation
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 9/19/23, verification of emergency plan training was not submitted for review for staff member #1.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2023
- Violation
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 9/19/23, verification of annual fire safety training was not submitted for staff member #7.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 9/19/23, verification of professional development training was not on file for staff members #1, #5 and #6.
Corrected by Sep 25, 2023
- Violation
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 9/19/23, The file for staff member #4 (DOH see LIS Code Sheet) did not contain a completed National Sex Offenders Registry certificate (NSOR). The file for staff member #5 (DOH see LIS Code Sheet), did not include a completed PA State Criminal or FBI clearance. The file for staff member #6 (DOH see LIS Code Sheet) did not include completed out-of-state clearances (New Jersey), the PA State Criminal and Child Abuse Clearance. The file for staff member #9 did not include a completed National Sex Offenders Registry certificate (NSOR). The file for staff member #10 (DOH see LIS Code Sheet) did not include a completed National Sex Offenders Registry certificate (NSOR) and the PA Criminal Clearance included a rap sheet that was not complete and illegible. The file for staff member #11 (DOH see LIS Code Sheet) did not include completed out-of-state (Delaware) clearances and completed National Sex Offenders Registry certificate (NSOR). The file for staff member #12 (DOH see LIS Code Sheet), contained a PA criminal clearance reviewed as a "volunteer" and not employment. The staff file for staff member #12 also did not include a completed Child Abuse, FBI or a completed National Sex Offenders Registry certificate (NSOR). The file for staff member #13 (DOH see LIS Code Sheet), did not include completed out-of-state (Ohio) clearances, PA Criminal and the National Sex Offenders Registry certificate (NSOR). The file for staff member #14, (DOH see LIS Code Sheet) did not include a completed National Sex Offenders Registry certificate (NSOR). The file for staff member #15 did not include a completed FBI clearance. The file for staff member #16 (DOH see LIS Code Sheet) did not include PA State Criminal, Child Abuse, National Sex Offenders Registry Certificate (NSOR) and the disclosure statement. The file for staff member #18 (DOH see LIS Code Sheet), did not include a PA State Criminal Clearance, FBI and the National Sex Offenders Registry Certificate (NSOR).
Corrected by Sep 26, 2023
- Violation
3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.35(b)(1)-(4). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 9/19/23, verification of education and/or experience was not submitted or on file to qualify the staff members #4, #6, #8, #10 and #11 for the position performing at the facility. The file for staff member #13 did not contain verification of education that had been translated by the Department of Education standards. Record for staff member #13 did not have verification of education on file that qualifies the staff member for the position performing at the facility.
Corrected by Sep 25, 2023
- Violation
3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified at §3270.36(b)(1)-(5). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 9/19/23, verification of education and experience to qualify staff members #5, #12 and #16 for the position performing at the facility was not submitted. The education submitted for staff member #18 does not qualify the staff member for the position performing at the facility.
Corrected by Sep 25, 2023
- Violation
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 9/19/23, the first aid kit located in room #103 did not contain tweezers, and in the first aid kit in the Nursery (Love Birds) did not contain band-aids. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
Corrected by Sep 19, 2023
- Violation
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 9/19/23, handwashing signs were not observed near or above the sink in the Koala's room.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2023
- Violation
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 9/19/23, a nap mat (rest equipment) observed in Room #102 was labeled with the name of two different children. This mat was being shared amongst 2 children who are enrolled on different days. An infant in the nursery (Love bird room) was observed resting in an unlabeled pack n play. The label for the child was placed on the wall above the mobile pack n play.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.106(f) · At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 9/19/23, an infant was observed in the Nursery resting in a pack n play with an empty pack n play next to it. The pack n play did not have 2 feet of space on three sides while it was observed in use.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2023
- Violation
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 9/19/23, a written daily activities schedule was not posted in the Penguins room.
Corrected by Sep 19, 2023
- Violation
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 9/19/23, a completed physical with tuberculosis screening was not on file for staff members #4, #5, #6, #9, #10, #11 and #15.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2023
- Violation
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 9/19/23, a completed physical with tuberculosis screening was not on file for staff members #4, #5, #6, #9, #10, #11 and #15.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2023
- Violation
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 9/19/23, the physical presented for staff members #7 and #14 did not address if the staff member was examined for communicable diseases and if the staff member was suitable to work with children.
Corrected by Sep 25, 2023
- Violation
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 9/19/23, the staff files for staff members #2, #16, #17, and #18 were requested but were not submitted for inspection review. All staff members were observed caring for children during the date of inspection.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2023
- Violation
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 9/19/23, two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person was not on file for staff members #4, #9, #12 and #16.
Corrected by Sep 25, 2023
- Violation
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 9/19/23, the facility did not present an emergency plan that included accommodations for infants, toddler, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Sep 25, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(a)(6) · Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 9/19/23, verification of an annual emergency drill was not submitted for review.
Corrected by Sep 25, 2023
- Violation
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 9/19/23, the fire drill log presented, did not provide the names of the facility persons who participated in the fire drill.
Corrected by Sep 25, 2023
- Violation
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 9/19/23, facility did not provide verification that the emergency plan was submitted to the county emergency agency.
Corrected by Sep 25, 2023
- Violation
During the inspection electrical outlets were observed in both the child care classrooms and indoor play space that did not contain receptacle covers. Children serviced in this program are under the age of 5.
Corrected by Sep 14, 2022
- Violation
During the inspection Emergency contact information that was reviewed in several classrooms had not been updated every six months.
Corrected by Sep 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.191 · An individual record is required for each facility person.
Staff/facility member #2 were observed in the Love Birds B room caring for children. Staff/facility files were not submitted for review for staff/facility member #2 .
Corrected by Aug 13, 2021
- Violation
During the hybrid renewal inspection conducted on 7/19/21, the required Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania training was not submitted for staff member #1 (hired 8/31/07). A receipt or completed FBI and NSOR clearance was not submitted for staff member #2 (hired 7/19/21)
Corrected by Aug 13, 2021
- Violation
During the hybrid renewal inspection conducted on 7/19/21, the file for facility member #2 did not include a health assessment prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.
Corrected by Sep 24, 2021
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
During the hybrid renewal inspection on 7/19/21, not all the bottles used for the children in care were labeled with the child's name.
Corrected by Aug 13, 2021
- Violation
During the hybrid renewal inspection conducted on 7/19/21, the fire drill log submitted for review did not include the names of facility persons. The number of adults who participated in the drills were listed.
Corrected by Aug 13, 2021
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Sep 2, 2025 inspection noted: “The owls classroom had an uncovered outlet to the right of teacher's desk. The pandas classroom had an uncovered outlet in the classroom under the bulletin boar…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Jun 16, 2025 inspection noted: “Cert rep conducted a complaint investigation on 6/16/25. Staff persons grabbed and pulled children by their wrists and arms with force and a child was picked up…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Sep 10, 2024 inspection noted: “There was an electrical outlet uncovered above sink in the turtle's classroom, behind low bookshelf in cheetah's classroom, and in hallway outside of frogs room…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error