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West Chester United Methodist Childrens Center
129 S High St, West Chester PA 19382 · License #CER-00255591 · Child Care Center
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- (610) 692-5256
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- Address
- 129 S High St, West Chester PA 19382 · Directions
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When they operate
Ages served
- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 81 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted 3/25/26, staff person #2 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most current certification. This is evidenced by the previously documented Pediatric first aid and CPR training on file expiring 3/22/26. Documentation of updated Pediatric first aid and CPR training is not on file.
Corrected by Apr 27, 2026
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted 3/25/26, the fire safety training verification reviewed for staff #3 was not annually updated. Last dated 3/6/25.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2026
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted 3/25/26, the file of facility person #4 (see code sheet for hire date) contained a PA State Police Clerance and a National Sex Offenders Registry verification (NSOR) dated 4/10/19 and 11/26/19 which is more than 60 months old.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2026
- Violation
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted 3/25/26, the record reviewed for staff #1 did not include verification of education for the position performing (Assistant Group Supervisor).
Corrected by Mar 25, 2026
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted 3/25/26, a water stain was observed on the ceiling tile in room #3.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2026
- 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 the renewal inspection conducted 3/25/26, chip paint was observed on the light blue wall near the sink in room 3.
Corrected by Mar 27, 2026
- Violation
3270.124(b)(3) · Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During the renewal inspection conducted 3/25/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include the home address of the enrolling parent.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2026
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted 3/25/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not 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.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2026
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted 3/25/26, the health assessment reviewed for child #3 was not updated within a 6-month period. Last dated 8/28/25.
Corrected by Apr 15, 2026
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted 3/25/26, the health assessment reviewed for staff person #5 was not updated within a 24-month period. Last dated 4/6/22.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2026
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted 3/25/26, the financial agreement reviewed for child #2 was not updated within a 6-month period. Last dated 8/29/25.
Corrected by Mar 25, 2026
- 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 renewal inspection conducted 3/25/26, upon request there was no annual emergency drill log available for review to verify the facility conducts annual emergency drills.
Corrected by Mar 26, 2026
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted 3/25/26, the record reviewed for child #4 did not include an initial health assessment.
Corrected by Apr 2, 2026
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted 3/25/26, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.
Corrected by Mar 26, 2026
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the thermometer reading in the little Dino's and Forrest room was running on the high side above 45 degrees
Corrected by May 2, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #3 and #4 were missing the emergency plan training in the file. Staff # 5 emergency plan training needs to be updated.
Corrected by May 2, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan the plan did not include the plans for continuity of care.
Corrected by May 2, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the shaken baby, abusive head trauma, child maltreatment policy the policy was unable to be viewed at the time of the inspection.
Corrected by May 2, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative requested to view the liability insurance but was unable to do so at the time of the renewal inspection.
Corrected by May 2, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #3, and #4 were missing the NSOR clearance in the file. staff # 5 NSOR expired. staff #4 was missing a state police clearance in the file. staff # 4 was missing a child abuse clearance in the file, staff #5 child abuse clearance expired 1/30/20. Staff #4 was missing an FBI clearance in the file. Staff #5 FBI expired.
Corrected by May 2, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files children # 2 and #4 were missing child service reports in the file
Corrected by May 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.124(b)(2) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, child # 1 was missing the physician address and the physician telephone number on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by May 2, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child #1 was missing information on disability on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by May 2, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, children #1 and #5 were missing the health insurance policy # on the emergency contact form. Child # 1 was missing the health insurance information.
Corrected by Apr 2, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, child #1 was missing the release person address and the release person phone number on the emergency contact form.
Corrected by May 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files child #4 was missing shot and required an update shot record records.
Corrected by May 2, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #3, #4 were missing a health assessment and TB shot in the file staff #5 was missing an updated health assessment.
Corrected by May 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children files, children # 1 and #5 were missing consent for swimming and transportation these areas were left blank.
Corrected by May 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(2)(i) · A facility person's record shall include verification of age.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 3 and #4 were missing verification of age and ID in the file.
Corrected by May 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(2)(ii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 3 and #4 were missing verification of experience in the file
Corrected by May 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.192(2)(iii) · A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff # 4 was missing proof of education in the file.
Corrected by May 2, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff 4 was missing two written references in the file.
Corrected by May 2, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan the plan needs to address the lockdown procedures.
Corrected by May 2, 2025
- Violation
3270.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #1 was missing 8 more hours of professional development trainings in the file. Staff #5 was missing 7 more hours of professional development trainings in the file.
Corrected by May 2, 2025
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan and did not see the plans for continuity of care in the plan.
Corrected by May 4, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #4 first aid and CPR was not taken by a PQUAS certified instructor.
Corrected by May 4, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files staff #3 was missing the mandating reporter training in the file.
Corrected by May 4, 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.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed peeling paint near the door and on the wall near the toy shelf in room 103. There is peeling paint in the 1-2-year-old room, there was also peeling paint in the play space along the wall.
Corrected by May 4, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through observed the refrigerator in the 1-2-year-old room was missing a thermometer.
Corrected by May 4, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, children #2 and #4 were missing a child service report in the file.
Corrected by May 4, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a)(5) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files, children # 2 and #5 were both missing the release person on the financial agreement.
Corrected by May 4, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's file child #2 emergency contact form was missing the health coverage name and policy #.
Corrected by May 4, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's files child # 4 health assessment was missing the statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Corrected by May 4, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #5 and #6 were missing a health assessment in the file. staff #6 was also missing their Mantoux test results in the file.
Corrected by May 4, 2024
- Violation
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and did not see the pickup and drop off procedures posted.
Corrected by May 4, 2024
- Violation
3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the children's file child #6 was missing the consent for swimming and wading on the emergency contact form. These areas were left blank.
Corrected by May 4, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the staff files, staff #2 #3 and #5 were missing the two references in the file.
Corrected by May 4, 2024
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/23, the facility did not have a written policy a written policy regarding the recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
- Violation
3270.171(c) · Written notification of safe routes shall be posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/23, written notification of safe routes were not posted in a conspicuous location in the child care facility.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
- Violation
During the renewal inspection conducted on 7/14/23, the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Corrected by Jul 28, 2023
- Violation
During the complaint investigation conducted on 10/14/22, it was determined that the facility operator did not notify the regional office that a child in care at the facility was left behind on a facility excursion.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
- Violation
During the complaint investigation conducted on 10/14/22, staff persons from the Gator Room could not identify which staff person was responsible for supervising child #1.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
- Violation
During the complaint investigation conducted on 10/14/22, the facility director reported that the parents of child #1 were not given an incident report on the day of the incident that occurred on 10/11/22.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
- Violation
As reported on a childline complaint, on 10/11/22 a child was left unsupervised in the classroom bathroom for approximately 50 minutes or longer while the class was at the local park.
Corrected by Dec 30, 2022
- Violation
As reported on a childline complaint, on 10/11/22 a child was left unsupervised in the classroom bathroom for approximately 50 minutes or longer while the class was at the local park.
Corrected by Jan 14, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(a) · Children must be supervised at all times.
As reported on a childline complaint, on 10/11/22 a child was left unsupervised in the classroom bathroom for approximately 50 minutes or longer while the class was at the local park.
Corrected by Oct 14, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
During the complaint investigation it was determined a form of physical punishment was used in trying to calm the child down by dropping the child on the head and pushing the child back in the bouncer causing their head to snap backwards.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2022
- Violation
During the complaint investigation it was determined that the child was not held, rocked, talked to, played with and carried to help soothe him when crying and upset.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2022
- Violation
During a renewal inspection on 07/15/2022, the file for staff person #3 contain verification of Fire Safety training dated more than one-year-old.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2022
- Violation
During a renewal inspection on 07/15/2022, the file for staff person #1 contained an FBI clearance that was not accepted for child care purposes; the file for staff person #3 did not contain a record of FBI Clearance; the file for staff person #4 contained an FBI Clearance from the Department of Education.
Corrected by Aug 15, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
During a renewal inspection on 07/15/2022, the file for child #2 contained a Health Assessment more than one-year-old.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2022
- Violation
During a renewal inspection on 07/15/2022, the file for child #1 contained a health assessment that was not signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP.
Corrected by Jul 21, 2022
- Violation
During a renewal inspection on 07/15/2022, the file for staff person #4 did not contain proof of education.
Corrected by Aug 15, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Mar 25, 2026 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection conducted 3/25/26, staff person #2 has not completed Pediatric first aid and CPR training on or before expiration of the most curr…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Apr 2, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection the certification representative conducted a facility walk through and observed the thermometer reading in the little Dino's and F…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Apr 4, 2024 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection the certification representative viewed the emergency plan and did not see the plans for continuity of care in the plan.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error