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Presbyterian Church Of Chestnut Hill Pre

Philadelphia, PA · Philadelphia County
8855 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
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Subsidized Program
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Food Program
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📞 (215) 247-8865
8855 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19118
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00253429
License Issued
Apr 14, 2026
Active Through
Apr 14, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22

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The Pre-Kindergarten Program of The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill was established in 1961. The school is non-denominational and promotes an anti-bias and multicultural approach to early childhood education. It provides an excellent opportunity for young children between the ages of two and five years to interact with others in a stimulating environment with an experienced faculty and developmentally-appropriate curricula. The school does not have a religious component, and operates on a non-profit basis.

Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-02-18 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 2/18/26, the file for staff person #1 did not include a total of 12 hours of annual child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will complete an additional 1 hour of child care training to meet the 12-hour requirement.
2026-02-18 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 2/18/26, the file for staff person #2 included a volunteer PA criminal clearance, not an employment clearance.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 will immediately apply for a PA criminal clearance for employment. Staff person #1 will not work at the facility until a complete clearance is on file.
2026-02-18 Renewal 3270.76/3270.82(g) - Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.82(g)

Description: Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 2/18/26, the laminate molding/edging on the backsplash located on the top of the sink in the Ladybugs bathroom was visibly damaged and separating from the base, needing 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. Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director contacted the maintenance person during the inspection to schedule repairs to the sink area in the Ladybugs bathroom
2025-02-26 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: A time of renewal inspection on 2/26/25, two expired epi-pens with dates of 6/2024 and 7/2024, were observed in the medication cabinet.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The director took the Epi-pens out of the cabinet to return them to the parents.
2025-02-26 Renewal 3270.134(a) - Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.134(a)

Description: Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 2/26/25, a staff person was observed giving a child hand sanitizer prior to eating snack, instead of having the child was his/her hands.

Correction Required: A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff person was reminded to have the children wash their hands before eating and after toileting. The child got up and washed his/her hands and then returned to snack.
2025-02-26 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3) - Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)

Description: Exam communicable disease

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 5/26/25, the health assessment for staff person #4 did not have the communicable disease question on the form answered by the doctor.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #4 will return to the doctor to have to form completed in its entirety.
2025-02-26 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 2/26/25, the file for staff person #1, #2, and #3 did not include 2 written 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.)
The staff will be notified to each provide one additional reference for the staff file.
2025-02-26 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 2/26/25, Aveeno skin cream labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed in the children's cubbies and was accessible to 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.)
The staff person in the room immediately moved the lotion so it was not accessible to children.
2025-02-26 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 2/26/25, the trash can in the outside play space was surrounded with splintering wood and the can holder was wobbly and not secure, posing a hazard.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Maintenance will be contacted to replace the trash can in the outdoor play space.
2025-02-26 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 2/26/25, chipped paint was observed in the Caterpillar room by the door, rust and chipped white paint was observed above the bathroom door frame in the Dragonfiles room.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The chipped paint in the classrooms will be repainted.
2025-02-26 Renewal 3270.82(i) - Lidded waste receptacles Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(i)

Description: Lidded waste receptacles

Noncompliance Area: At time of renewal inspection on 2/26/25, the trashcan next to the sink in the Caterpillar room did not have a lid.

Correction Required: A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A new trashcan has been ordered for the room.
2024-02-27 Renewal 3270.102(f) - Indoor climbing- protective surface Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(f)

Description: Indoor climbing- protective surface

Noncompliance Area: During walk-through at renewal inspection, a slide observed in the Butterflies room did not have protective surfacing under the equipment.

Correction Required: Indoor play equipment for climbing shall be installed or used over a protective surface covering which does not interfere with the stability of the equipment.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Protective interlocking foam will be installed under the slide.
2024-02-27 Renewal 3270.31(f)/3270.31(h) - Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)/3270.31(h)

Description: Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During staff file review, staff person #1 completed the required Health and Safety professional development 6-hour training after 6/30/2018 and did not complete the updated 10-hour training as required based on the training date.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. All staff persons shall complete the professional development under subsection (f).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 will be notified to complete the updated 10-hour professional development as listed under subsection (f). Documentation will be placed in the staff file. Staff person #1 will not work alone with children until the training is completed and on file.
2024-02-27 Renewal 3270.66(d) - Toxic plants not permitted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(d)

Description: Toxic plants not permitted

Noncompliance Area: During walk-through at renewal inspection, toxic plants such as pothos and philodendrons were observed in child care space.

Correction Required: Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All toxic plants will be removed from all child care space throughout the facility. Staff and directors will google search all plants and remove any plants considered toxic.
2024-02-27 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During walk-through at renewal inspection 4 ceiling tiles in the Ladybugs classroom were observed to be stained and not in good condition.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Maintenance will be contacted to replace the stained ceiling tiles, so they are in good condition.

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