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Cynwyd Elementary

Bala Cynwyd, PA · Montgomery County
101 W Levering Mill Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
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Quick Facts

Capacity
999 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (267) 244-2844
101 W Levering Mill Rd
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00257741
License Issued
Jul 12, 2026
Active Through
Jul 12, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 17

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About the Provider

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MELC is a nonprofit organization with early childhood centers located in Pottstown, Norristown, Narberth, and 2 in West Philadelphia. These centers provide early learning care for children from 6 weeks through 5 years of age. MELC serves over 600 children each year.

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

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-26 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

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.

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.
2026-05-26 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

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.

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.
2026-05-26 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

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.

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.
2025-05-08 Renewal 3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) - Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid Compliant - Finalized

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.

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.
2025-05-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(3) - Parent home/work address, phone Compliant - Finalized

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.

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.
2025-05-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(5) - Information re: special needs Compliant - Finalized

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.

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.
2025-05-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

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.

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.
2025-05-08 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

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.

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.
2025-05-08 Renewal 3270.131(a)(4) - Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance Compliant - Finalized

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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain health report for child #2 and #4.
2025-05-08 Renewal 3270.181(c) - Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All child files listed will collect periodic review 6-month review signatures.
2025-05-08 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will obtain the proper verification of experience for staff persons #1 and #2.
2025-05-08 Renewal 3270.192(3) - Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

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.

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.
2025-05-08 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Obtained staff persons #1 and #2 written nonfamily references.
2025-05-08 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

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.

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.
2025-05-08 Renewal 3270.67(c) - No insects or rodents Compliant - Finalized

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.

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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