Cynwyd Elementary
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About the Provider
MELC’s school age programs serve over 675 children ages 5 to 12 years at 13 sites in Montgomery County.
In addition to direct service programs, MELC also sponsors the Southeastern Pennsylvania School Age Child Care Project (SEPASACC), and the Montgomery County Child Care Consortium (MC4). Each provides a range of professional development, technical assistance, research and other services for educators and organizations serving the field throughout Montgomery County and Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
- Tuesday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
- Wednesday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
- Thursday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
- Friday7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
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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| 2026-05-26 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/26/26, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not contain updated emergency contact information and the financial agreement. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider had parents review and sign both agreement and emergency contact forms to ensure information is correct. |
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| 2026-05-26 | Renewal | 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Description: Fire safety - 1 yr. Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/26/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not contain fire safety training at least annually. Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person 1 is on a leave of absence for the remainder of the school year and summer. |
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| 2026-05-26 | 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 5/26/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not contain an acceptable Pediatric First aid and CPR training. Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in the topic of 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 #2 is not working in program for the remainder of the year and will be on a summer leave of absence. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Description: Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/8/25, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #2 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week and did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week. An agreement shall specify the date on which the fee is to be paid. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children #1 and #2 will have the forms updated with the corrected fee information and the date in which it is to be paid. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(3) Description: Parent home/work address, phone Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/8/25, it was observed that the records of child #2 and child #4 did not include work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children #2 and #4 will have updated enrollment forms to include work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(5) Description: Information re: special needs Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/8/25, it was observed that the records of child #2 and child #3 did not include information on the child's special needs. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Children #2 and #3 will have corrected emergency records to reflect the child's special needs. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6) Description: Insurance coverage information Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/8/25, it was observed that the records of child #2 did not include the health insurance coverage and the records of child #5 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 will obtain health insurance coverage information. Child #5 will obtain health insurance information and the policy number. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7) Description: Name/address/phone release person Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/8/25, it was observed that the records of child #2 did not include name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released and the records of child #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Child #2 will collect name, address, phone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child can be released. Child #4 will collect the missing address of the individual authorized to pick up the child. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.131(a)(4) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.131(a)(4) Description: Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/8/25, it was observed that the records of child #2 and child #4 did not include an initial health report. Correction Required: The initial health report for a school-age child must be dated in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2 (relating to medical examinations). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will obtain health report for child #2 and #4. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.181(c) Description: Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/8/25, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not contain and updated emergency contact and financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period. Correction Required: A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All child files listed will collect periodic review 6-month review signatures. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii) Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/8/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include verification of experience. Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will obtain the proper verification of experience for staff persons #1 and #2. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(3) Description: Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/8/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include an initial health assessment and Tuberculosis screening and the records of staff person #2 did not include an initial health assessment Correction Required: 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 documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Will obtain the completed health assessment and TB for staff person #1 and staff person #2 will have completed health assessment. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.192(5) - Two written references | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.192(5) Description: Two written references Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/8/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include 2 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.) Obtained staff persons #1 and #2 written nonfamily references. |
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| 2025-05-08 | 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 5/8/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not contain 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 member #1 is scheduled for Pediatric CPR and First Aid Training on May 30th, will send verification upon completion. |
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| 2025-05-08 | Renewal | 3270.67(c) - No insects or rodents | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.67(c) Description: No insects or rodents Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 5/8/25, a mouse was observed running along the wall in the cafeteria on two separate occasions. Correction Required: Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Provider has reached out to the school about how infestation of rodents is not permitted in our space. |
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