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Childrens Garden Child Care Center

Darby, PA · Delaware County
301 N 3rd St, Darby, PA 19023
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Quick Facts

Capacity
40 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 522-8310
301 N 3rd St
Darby, PA 19023
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00251933
License Issued
May 10, 2026
Active Through
May 10, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15

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About the Provider

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CHILDRENS GARDEN CHILD CARE CENTER is a Child Care Center in DARBY PA, with a maximum capacity of 40 children. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM; Saturday - Sunday, 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Sunday 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-20 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-02-07 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-02-21 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-05-25 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, staff person #1 admitted to tapping a child on the head.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will be removed immediately.
2023-02-28 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: Per the legal entity's admission, the date on the clearances for staff person #1 were changed.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The legal entity will request new clearances.
2022-05-26 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: PER THE PROVIDER'S ADMISSION, STAFF PERSON #1 WAS OBSERVED DRAGGING A CHILD #1.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE PROVIDER REMOVED STAFF PERSON # 1 FROM THE FACILITY IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACTED CHILDLINE.
2022-04-26 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID INCLUDE AN EXAMINATION FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND AN ASSESSMENT OF THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER REQUEST THAT STAFF PERSON #3 HAVE ALL QUESTIONS ANSWERED ON THE HEALTH ASSESSSMENT.
2022-04-26 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #2 DOH (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), DID NOT INCLUDE A COPY OF THE NSOR CLEARANCE HISTORY AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL. THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #3 DOH (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), DID NOT INCLUDE A COPY OF THE NSOR CLEARANCE HISTORY AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL.

Correction Required: Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF PERSONS # 2 AND 3 MAY NOT WORK IN A CHILD CARE POSITION AT THE FACILITY.
2022-04-26 Renewal 3270.37(c) - Aides supervised all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(c)

Description: Aides supervised all times

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, FACILITY #1, A AIDE, WAS OBSERVED IN THE INFANT ROOM WORKING ALONE WITH CHILDREN AND WAS NOT IN THE VICINITY OF A PERMANENT EMPLOYEE.

Correction Required: An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL ENSURE THAT ALL AIDES WORK UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF QUALIFIED.
2022-04-26 Renewal 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF PERSON #1 WORKING ALONE WITH 5 INFANTS.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL RETRAIN STAFF ON RATIO AND ENSURE THAT STAFF UNDERSTAND COMPLIANCE.
2021-10-20 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: ON OCTOBER 20, 2021, STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT SUPERVISE CHILD #1 TO PREVENT INJURY.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
STAFF PERSON WILL SUPERVISE CHILDREN AT ALL TIMES.
2021-10-20 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.20(a)(1) - Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.20(a)(1)

Description: Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

Noncompliance Area: THE OPERATOR DID NOT NOTIFY THE REGIONAL OFFICE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF A CHILD IN CARE RECEIVING MEDICAL TREATEMENT.

Correction Required: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL SUBMIT INCIDENT REPORTS TO THE REGIONAL OFFICE WITHIN THE REQUIRED TIMEFRAME.

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