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Trinity Academy of West Chester

1022 Pottstown Pike, West Chester, PA 193804.6· 29 reviews
licensed capacity
158
open each week
5 days

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About Trinity Academy of West Chester

Trinity Academy of West Chester is a child care center in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 158 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
2 months through Pre-K
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
158 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “7:00am-5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages2 months through Pre-K
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based (Trinity Assembly of God Church)
CurriculumCreative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies Gold, Handwriting Without Tears
EnrichmentFitness, Art, Chapel, Technology, Music
StaffEducated and experienced teachers
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
MoreFounded 2000
Licensed capacity158 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Trinity Academy of West Chester has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Trinity Academy of West Chester

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
158 children
License number
#CER-00245298
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Food and nutrition 1

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.

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  1. Sep 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “The health report on file for child #1 was dated 8/21/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “Staff person #1 did not have an NSOR on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2026

  2. Sep 2, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “The foxes, owls, and pandas classroom did not have emergency transportation plan posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “The agreement forms of children #2,3, and 4 were not updated and signed by parents within a six-month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(b)(2) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months

      “The emergency contact information of children #1-3 were not updated within a 6-month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “The first aid kit in the cubs classroom and the pandas classroom were missing gloves.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “The pack n plays that were in use in the infant b classroom were not labeled with children's names.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2025

  3. Jun 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 16, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025

  5. Sep 10, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “Child #1 did not have their hands washed after diapering.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “There was chipped paint found to the left of the bathroom and on rear wall under the window in the koalas classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “The bottle of child #1 in the koalas classroom was not labeled with their name.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024

  6. Jun 10, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2024

  7. Sep 19, 2023Inspection22 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “During the hybrid renewal inspection on 9/19/23, verification of annual fire safety training was not submitted for staff member #7.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 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

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “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).”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Group sup qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to 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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to 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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space

      “During the hybrid renewal inspection on 9/19/23, a written daily activities schedule was not posted in the Penguins room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “During the hybrid renewal inspection on 9/19/23, handwashing signs were not observed near or above the sink in the Koala's room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “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)”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “During the hybrid renewal inspection on 9/19/23, verification of an annual emergency drill was not submitted for review.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.94(a)(9) Written record

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “During the hybrid renewal inspection on 9/19/23, verification that the emergency plan was reviewed and updated annually was not submitted for review.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the hybrid renewal inspection on 9/19/23, verification of emergency plan training was not submitted for review for staff member #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2023

  8. Aug 8, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “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.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months

      “During the inspection Emergency contact information that was reviewed in several classrooms had not been updated every six months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022

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 Trinity Academy of West Chester licensed?

Yes. Trinity Academy of West Chester is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Trinity Academy of West Chester last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Trinity Academy of West Chester had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 5 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Trinity Academy of West Chester care for?

158, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Trinity Academy of West Chester accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Trinity Academy of West Chester's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Trinity Academy of West Chester cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 692-2451 to ask.

What is Trinity Academy of West Chester's phone number?

(610) 692-2451.

Where is Trinity Academy of West Chester?

1022 Pottstown Pike, West Chester, PA 19380. The nearest other daycare we list is A Childs Place Extended Care Inc at Greystone Elem, 0.8 miles away.

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