Bala Cynwyd School For Young Children
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About the Provider
Bala Cynwyd School For Young Children strives to provide your child with a foundation building education. We provide child care and early childhood education for infants & toddlers through private kindergarten. For preschool and pre-kindergarten families, we work with you and your child to monitor and encourage their development in a variety of arenas. In our safe and caring environment, your child will receive the attention and education they need to flourish.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday-Friday
- Open Hours7 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Inspection Date | Reason | Description | Status |
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| 2026-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6) Description: Staff evaluations Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/13/26, it was observed that the records of staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, and staff #5 did not contain a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has completed and submitted evaluations for all Staff |
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| 2026-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.76 - Building Surfaces | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.76 Description: Building Surfaces Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/13/26, it was observed that the light fixture outside of the infant room was not in good repair. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Light fixture has been repaired photos attached |
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| 2026-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/13/26, it was observed that the paint/plaster in the hallway near the buggy storage area was damaged. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Paint/Plaster in the hallway for buggy storage has been repaired with added protection. Photos attached. |
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| 2026-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/13/26, it was observed that there was no record that a fire drill was conducted at least once every 60 days. Fire drill dated 2/2/2026 Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter ensure fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has completed a fire drill and submitted logs. |
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| 2026-04-13 | Renewal | 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a) Description: Devices must be compliant Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/13/26, it was observed that there was no record of annual testing of the fire detection systems. Document dated 3/25/25. Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has submitted the annual inspection of the fire detection system |
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| 2025-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv) Description: Transcript, diploma and letters Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/16/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include acceptable verification of education. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 has applied for acceptable verification of education. Staff person will be listed as an Aide until verified otherwise. Request submission attached. Verification will be sent as soon as received. |
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| 2025-04-16 | Renewal | 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10) Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/16/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not contain an acceptable pediatric first Aid & CPR training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 enrolled for Pediatric CPR class on 5/7/25 at 7pm. Will submit certificate as provided, course registration attached. |
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| 2024-08-14 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 8/14-15/2024, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include a health assessment and Tuberculosis screening. Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person will provide a health assessment and TB screening. Documents will be required prior to working in the facility |
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| 2024-08-14 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 8/14-15/2024, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references. Correction Required: 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #2 has provided two written nonfamily references |
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| 2024-08-14 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 8/14-15/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include out of state clearances and did not include an acceptable child abuse clearance for an aide as required by the CPSL. The records of staff person #2 did not include the application for the National sex Offender Registry clearance as required by the CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 & #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 has applied for her out of state clearances. Staff #1 has applied for an acceptable child abuse clearance for an aide. Documents will be required prior to working in facility. The application and NSOR for staff person #2 have been obtained. |
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| 2024-08-14 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.37(b) - Aide qualifications | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(b) Description: Aide qualifications Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 8/14-15/2024, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not contain education for an Aide. Correction Required: An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Education documents9diploma) have been provided for staff person #2 |
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| 2024-08-14 | Allocated Unannounced Monitoring | 3270.94(a)(1) - Every 60 days | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.94(a)(1) Description: Every 60 days Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced inspection on 8/14-15/2024, it was observed that there was no fire drill conducted within the last 60 days. Document presented was dated 4/2023 and 6/12/24. Correction Required: The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider conducted and documented fire drill. |
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| 2024-04-17 | Renewal | 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.77(a) Description: No peeling paint or plaster Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 4/17/24, it was observed that there was peeling paint/plaster on wall above sinks in Tigers room and the ceiling in Foxes room. Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The walls above the sinks in the Tigers (PK ll) classroom were repaired on 5/9/24 and pictures are attached. A work order has been created for the build back of the Foxes (PK l) ceiling with total Electric LV LLC who will provide an ETA as soon as received. Tech has advised he will be onsite week of 5/13-5/17/24 for this request. |
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| 2023-04-18 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2022-07-06 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
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