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The Children's House of Bucks County

840 Trenton Rd, Fairless Hills, PA 190304.5· 10 reviews

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The Children's House of Bucks County is a child care center in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 84 children.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2025: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 29 rules in all · 28 corrected

  • Background checks 8
  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

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  1. Sep 16, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(6)/3270.133(1) Diagnosis and treatment for emergency/Original container

      “On 9/16/25, at time of renewal, Child #1 EpiPen was observed in the PK classroom. The EpiPen was not in the original container, including the prescription with the child's name. Additionally, a medical action plan pertinent to the Child #1 diagnosis and treatment in case of an emergency was not on file”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “On 9/16/25, at time of inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #2 file did not contain results of the NSOR Clearance as required by CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “On 9/16/25, at time of inspection, no evidence was on file indicating the facility's emergency plan was updated at least annually. The last update to the emergency plan was dated 4/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2025

  2. Sep 17, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “On 9/17/24, at time of renewal, Child #2, #3 and #5 emergency contact information was not updated within a 6 month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “On 9/17/24, at time of renewal, Child #1, #3 and #5 emergency contact information did not include written consent to obtain emergency medical care and consent for the administration of minor first aid by the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “On 9/17/24, at time of renewal, the facility's fire detection system was not tested at least every 30 days. The last test was dated 6/4/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “On 9/17/24, at time of renewal, an updated health report was not on file for Child #2. The last health report was dated 8/29/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.133(4) Locked

      “On 9/17/24, at time of renewal, an open purse containing medication (inhaler) was observed accessible to children in the classroom cubby shelf located in the Preschool Orange Room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “On 9/17/24, at time of renewal, 4 torn rest mats were observed in the Pre-primary classroom.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted

      “On 9/17/24, at time of renewal, liquid fabric softener was observed accessible to children in the Preschool Yellow classroom. Also, lilies of the valley and ageratum conyzoides (billygoat weed) known to be toxic plants/weeds were observed accessible to children on the outdoor play area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “On 9/17/24, at time of renewal, the Mandated Reporter Training belonging to Staff #2 was dated more than 60 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “On 9/17/24, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file did not contain a completed NSOR clearance as required by CPSL. Staff #2 file contained an FBI clearance that was dated more than 60 months. The FBI clearance was dated 4/2019.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “On 9/17/24, at time of renewal, a child was observed at the classroom sink after exiting the toilet area. The child wet their hands with water and dried them. Staff did not direct the child to use soap after using the toilet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “On 9/17/24, at time of renewal, Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 emergency contact information did not include the address of individual release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

  3. Feb 14, 2024Complaint investigation9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)/3270.34(b) Director responsibilities/Director qualifications

      “On 2/14/24, at time of unannounced inspection, as of 2/9/24, the facility does not have a qualified director who is responsible for the general management of the facility as described in 3270.34(a)(1-6).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “On 2/14/24, during unannounced inspection, Facility Person #1, #2, #3 and #4 were present at the facility. Facility Persons #1, #2, #3 and #8 did not have an individual file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “On 2/14/24, at time of inspection, facility persons #1, #2, #3, #6, #7 files did not contain two letters of written references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.192(4) CPSL information

      “On 2/14/24, at time of unannounced inspection, Facility person #1 did not have copy of requests for FBI and NSOR clearances as required by CPSL. Facility person #2 did not have copy of request for FBI clearance as required by CPSL. Facility person #3 did not have a copy of request made for Child Abuse clearance as required by CPSL. Facility person #4 did not have a copy of request for FBI clearance as required by CPSL. Facility person #5 did not have a copy of request for NSOR clearance as required by CPSL. Facility person #8 did not have copy of requests made for PA Criminal, FBI, and NSOR clearances as required by CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “On 2/14/24, at time of inspection, facility person #5 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “On 2/14/24, at time of unannounced inspection, Facility persons #1, and #2 did not have completed PA Criminal, Child Abuse, FBI and NSOR clearances. Facility person #3 did not have a Child Abuse Clearance. Facility Person #4 did not have results of FBI clearance processed by DHS. Facility person #5 did not have results of PA Criminal and NSOR clearances. Facility person #8 did not have results of PA Criminal, FBI and NSOR clearances as required by CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “On 2/14/24, at time of inspection, facility person #5 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health & Safety Training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “On 2/14/24, at time of unannounced inspection, Facility person #1, #2, #3 and #8 files did not contain initial health assessments including results of tuberculosis testing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “On 2/14/24, at time of inspection, Facility persons #1, #2 #6 and #7, #8 files did not contain verification of education or verification of experience (if applicable) in order to determine qualifications for positions performing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024

  4. Dec 13, 2023Complaint investigation6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “On 12/13/23, at time of unannounced inspection Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed working at the facility. Staff #2 file did not contain results of Child Abuse Clearance and NSOR Clearance as required by CPS Law. Additionally, Staff #2 file did not contain copies of requests made to the NSOR and Child Abuse Registry. Staff #1 file did not contain a copy of FBI fingerprinting receipt required in order to qualify as a provisional hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “On 12/13/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #2 file did not contain 2 written letters of reference.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “On 12/13/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #2 has not completed the following preservice trainings within 90 days of their hire date: Pediatric First Aid/CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “On 12/13/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #2 file did not contain verification of education/experience in order to ensure qualifications for the position performing at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “On 12/13/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #2 file did not contain an initial health assessment. Only results of tuberculosis testing was observed on file for Staff #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “On 12/13/23, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #2 has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023

  5. Oct 19, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

      “Continuous Non-Compliance: Potentially hazardous food brought from child's home was not refrigerated.”
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Continued Noncompliance: Previously on 9/27/23, Staff #1 file did not contain completed NSOR and FBI clearances required by CPSL. The operator provided a plan of correction indicating that Staff #1 would be removed from the childcare facility until results of NSOR and FBI clearances were received. On 10/19/23, during unannounced inspection, Staff #1 was present at the facility. Staff #1 file still did not contain results of NSOR and FBI clearances.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “Continued Non-Compliance: On 10/19/23, during unannounced inspection, emergency contact information was not present in the childcare space and outdoor play space where children were receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2023

  6. Sep 27, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations

      “On 9/27/23, at time of renewal, a policy addressing Shaken Baby Syndrome/Head Trauma/Maltreatment of Children was not on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “On 9/27/23, at time of renewal, Staff #4 and #7 file did not contain required annual fire safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “On 9/27/23, at time of renewal, Staff person #4 and #7 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health & Safety Training. Staff person #2 and #4 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “On 9/27/23, at time of renewal, Staff #2 file contained an FBI clearance from an agency other than DHS. Staff #3 file did not contain an updated Child Abuse Clearance (the clearance was dated 2018. Staff #4 file did not contain a completed FBI clearance. Staff #5 file did not contain a completed PA Criminal and Child Abuse Clearance for the purpose of childcare employment. Staff #7 file did not contain a completed FBI and NSOR clearance as required by CPSL.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “On 9/27/23, at time of renewal, signs containing the requirement for handwashing were not posted by all sinks, toilet areas and diaper changing stations located in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “On 9/27/23, at time of renewal, lidded waste receptacles were not observed in every toilet area and sink throughout the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c)/3270.181(e) Each child care space/Emergency master file updated

      “On 9/27/23, at time of renewal, emergency contact information for all children was not present in the childcare spaces where children in the facility were receiving care, including on the outdoor play space. Emergency contact information that was present in the emergency binders were not updated at least once in a 6-month period.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “On 9/27/23, at time of renewal, emergency transport plan was not posted in the childcare spaces located in the main facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(5) Original label

      “On 9/27/23, at time of renewal, an EpiPen belonging to Child #1 was observed in the PK classroom. The EpiPen contained an expiration date of 6/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “On 9/27/23, at time of renewal, Staff #1 and Staff #7 file did not updated health assessments.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “On 9/27/23, at time of renewal, Staff #7 file did not contain two letters of written references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted

      “On 9/27/23, at time of renewal, an evacuation plan was not posted in the detached modular classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “On 9/27/23, at time of renewal, a 30 day test of the smoke detection system was not logged and kept on file at the facility as required by the Fire & Panic Act”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107/3270.161(d) Refrigerator/Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

      “On 9/27/23 at time of renewal, potentially hazardous foods were brought from home were observed unrefrigerated in children's lunch boxes located in the storage cubbies.”
  7. Oct 12, 2022Inspection14 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.192(4) CPSL information

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3,6 and 7 were missing disclosure statement”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 last physical was on 9-9-2020,”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(1)/3270.133(7) Original container/Medication log

      “During renewal inspection certification rep observed medication for child 1 not in its original container.During renewal inspection certification rep did not observe a medication log for child 1”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed child files. Child 2 physical exp 10-11-22”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #3,4--- has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire 10 hour health and safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1,3,4,5,6 and 8 were missing annual evaluations”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During renewal inspection certification checked first aid bags. The first aid bag in pre primary 2 was missing tweezers”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(a) Written plan

      “During renewal inspection certification rep did not observe a daily schedule posted in primary 1”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(2) Supervised at all times /Supervision on and facility premises

      “During renewal inspection certification rep observed the teacher in pre-primary 1 out of ratio. The teacher had 7 toddlers by herself. The teacher in primary 2 left the co teacher out of ration. The teacher had 11 preschool children by herself. It was also observed a child elope from primary 2. The teacher did not know the whereabouts of the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3,4,6 were missing fire safety training”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3,4 were missing annual training hours.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed fire drill log. Last documented fire drill log was (3-2022)”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6)/3270.27(c) Emergency plan/Training regarding plan

      “During renewal inspection certification rep did not see a documented emergency drill.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3,4,6,7 were missing emergency plan training”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “During renewal inspection certification rep did not see a documented emergency drill.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2022

  8. Oct 8, 2021Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “During renewal inspection, certification rep did not see a copy of the regulations posted for families”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “During renewal inspection, certification rep observed missing handwashing signs above the toilet in the bathroom in classrooms 2”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection, certification representative observed chipped paint in room 2”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2021

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “During renewal inspection, certification rep reviewed children files. Child 1,2,3,4 and 5 did not have the date of admission on the fee agreement”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2021

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone

      “During renewal inspection, certification rep reviewed children's file. The emergency contact for child 1,2,3,4 and 5 did not have the address of the child's physician.During the renewal inspection, certification rep reviewed children's file. The emergency contact for child 1,2,3,4 and 5 was missing the enrolling parent's home and work address.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan/Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed emergency plan and facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for children with disabilities.During the renewal inspection, it was observed that the annual emergency drills was not conducted and documented at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2021

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is The Children's House of Bucks County licensed?

Yes. The Children's House of Bucks County is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was The Children's House of Bucks County last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Children's House of Bucks County had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 28 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can The Children's House of Bucks County care for?

84, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does The Children's House of Bucks County accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are The Children's House of Bucks County's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 943-3656 to confirm.

How much does The Children's House of Bucks County cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 943-3656 to ask.

What is The Children's House of Bucks County's phone number?

(215) 943-3656.

Where is The Children's House of Bucks County?

840 Trenton Rd, Fairless Hills, PA 19030. The nearest other daycare we list is New Horizon Early Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).