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Friends School Haverford

Haverford, PA · Delaware County
851 Buck Ln, Haverford, PA 19041
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Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
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851 Buck Ln
Haverford, PA 19041
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00259803
License Issued
Aug 13, 2026
Active Through
Mar 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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Friends School Haverford is a Child Care Center in Haverford PA. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-08-13 Change in Location Capacity Change in Location Capacity Compliant - Finalized
2026-02-05 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/4/2026, it was observed that 2 bookshelves in classroom #1 were not attached to the wall and were a tipping hazard.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have a facility person anchor the shelves to the wall.
2026-02-05 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/5/2026, it was observed classroom #1 did not have Emergency Contact Forms in the childcare space

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will make copies of the Emergency Contact Forms and put them in a binder and store them in the first aid bag in each classroom
2026-02-05 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/5/2026, the file for staff #2 was viewed and did not include a health assessment.

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. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have staff #2 obtain a completed health assessment from a medical professional.
2026-02-05 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/5/2026, the file for staff #2 and staff #3 were viewed and staff #2 has not completed the following required pre-service trainings within 90 days of their hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff #2 has not completed the Health and Safety Trainings Part 1 and Part 2. Staff #3 has not completed the Health and Safety Training Part 2.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff #2 and staff #3 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, a primary staff person who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff #2 and staff #3, staff #2 and staff #3 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have staff #2 and staff #3 complete the required trainings.
2026-02-05 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: During the renewal inspection on 2/5/2026, the file for staff #1 was viewed and does not contain a completed National Sex Offender Registry clearance. (See code sheet for hire date).

Correction Required: Staff #1 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business on 2/5/2026 because she/he does not have all the required clearances.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business on 2/5/2026 because she/he does not have all the required clearances.
2026-02-05 Renewal 3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/5/26, the file for staff #1 was viewed and did not include verification of education to qualify the staff person for the position performing. (Assistant Group Supervisor).

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have staff #1 provide education documentation to verify their education.
2026-02-05 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 2/5/2026, Clorox spray was observed on the gym's stage and it was accessible to the children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have administrative staff put the cleaner in a locked closet.
2025-09-10 Initial review 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: On September 10, 2025, during the initial inspection, a small bookshelf in the downstairs main childcare space was in need of repair and posed a tipping hazard. The wood panel was separating from the front of the bookshelf. The bookshelf was not secured to the ground and posed a tipping hazard.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will remove the bookcase from the room and will use plastic containers to hold the books.
2025-09-10 Initial review 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: On September 10, 2025, during the initial inspection, electrical outlets were missing protective receptacle covers throughout the gym play space.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will put outlet covers on all electrical outlets.
2025-09-10 Initial review 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: On September 10, 2025, during the initial inspection, the first aid kit in the downstairs main childcare space was missing scissors and tweezers.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will purchase scissors and tweezers for the first aid kit.

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