Tender Times Childcare Center Inc
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About the Provider
believes that a child care program should be stimulating, educational, informative, fun and enriching. It should reflect love, acceptance, warmth and security. Tender Times will fulfill your priorities. We have trained, experienced, and friendly staff personnel with caring, supportive and understanding personalities. Children will be treated and respected as individuals and be able to explore their world in a positive, safe, and controlled environment. Our flexible yet organized program will respond to the needs and interests of the child, individually, as well as in group settings.
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- 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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| 2026-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: The file for staff person #1 shows evidence that they began working with children before their health assessment and TB test results were on file. 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 childcare 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff person #1 has their health assessment and TB test on file. |
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| 2026-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file of staff person #1 shows evidence that they began working with children before their child abuse clearance was on file. Facility person #2 had a state police clearance dated 12.21.20 and received the updated state police clearance on 12.22.25 causing a 1-day lapse between renewing the clearance. Facility person #2 had an NSOR clearance dated 12.22.20 and received the updated NSOR clearance on 12.23.25 causing a 1-day lapse between renewing the clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) All staff have current clearances on file. |
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| 2026-01-16 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: The fire system log showed evidence that the fire system was not tested every 30 days. 5/23/25-6/23/25 (31 days) Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) The fire system was tested on 6/23/25 and has met the 30-day requirement since. |
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| 2025-01-09 | 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: Child #1 and Child #2 did not have documentation of a health insurance policy number on their emergency contact forms. 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.) Information was not in file due to parent starting new employment and not receiving updated health card when files were updated. However; parent did send the information via brightwheel app (during our closure during flooding) and information was provided to licensing and updated to the childs file. |
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| 2025-01-09 | Renewal | 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Noncompliance Area: Facility person #3 did not receive an updated health assessment within 24 months of the previous health assessment. Previous health assessment was 11.11.22 and the updated health assessment was completed on 12.24.24. 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. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person has updated health assessment effective 12-24-24. |
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| 2025-01-09 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 had a State Police clearance dated 12.10.19 and received the updated State Police clearance on 1.2.2025 causing a 23-day lapse between renewing the clearance. Facility person #1 had a child abuse clearance dated 12.17.19 and received the updated child abuse clearance on 1.2.2025 causing a 16-day lapse between renewing the clearance. Facility person #1 had a NSOR certificate dated 12.23.19 and received the updated NSOR certificate on 1.3.2025 causing an 11-day lapse between renewing the clearance. Facility person #2 had a child abuse clearance dated 8.5.19 and received the updated child abuse clearance on 1.6.2025 causing a 5-month lapse between renewing the clearance. Facility person #4 had documentation of a volunteer State Police clearance and a volunteer Child Abuse clearance. Facility person #4 had documentation of a Department of Education FBI clearance. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Facility person #1 now has an updated State Police clearance dated 1.2.2025. Facility person #1 now has an updated child abuse clearance dated 1.2.2025. Facility person #1 now has an updated NSOR certificate dated 1.3.2025. Facility person #2 now has an updated child abuse clearance dated 1.6.2025. Facility person #4 now has a State Police clearance dated 1.6.2025. Facility person #4 now has an FBI clearance from DHS dated 1.8.2025. |
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| 2025-01-09 | Renewal | 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Noncompliance Area: Documentation shows that the fire detection system was not tested every 30 days. 1.3.2024 - 2.5.2024 = 33 days 3.1.2024 - 4.5.2024 = 35 days 7.26.2024 - 8.30.2024 = 36 days Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Fire detection tests have been conducted monthly. To correct this 2 day gap, I have decided to create a calendar to include fire alarm testing dates so staffing can assist in implementing during my absence as well as work together to ensure vacations/ sick days/ weekends do not create a 2 day error in records. |
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| 2024-01-05 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
| 2023-01-26 | Renewal | 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.103 Description: Small Toys and Objects Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 1/26/2023 in the Preschool Room matchbox cars with removeable parts and a magnet set that contains parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, were accessible to older toddler-aged children who were receiving care in that space. (CORRECTED ON SITE) Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) During the inspection the Match box cars and magnet sets were placed in an area inaccessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths. |
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| 2023-01-26 | Renewal | 3270.25(a) - Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.25(a) Description: Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations Noncompliance Area: The facility has a certificate of compliance dated 4/9/2021 - 4/9/2022 posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. A current certificate of compliance was not observed to have been posted. Correction Required: The facility's current certificate of compliance shall be posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator shall provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Reprinted and hung the up to date certificate of compliance. Also printed/hung the electronic link for regulations and removed the paper version from parent board display. Emailed pictures to inspector. |
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| 2023-01-26 | Renewal | 3270.31(g) - Professional development certificate | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.31(g) Description: Professional development certificate Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #1 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) dated 8/28/2016, which does not satisfy this requirement. The file for Staff Person #3 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) dated 9/8/2022; however, the training completed was for home-based care and not center-based care and therefore does not satisfy this requirement. Correction Required: Completion of professional development shall be documented by the signature and title of a representative of the professional development entity and include the date professional development was completed. Documentation shall be retained in the facility person's file or maintained in an electronic system as designated by the Department. Documentation of the completion of the professional development under subsection (f) taken from September 30, 2016, forward satisfies this requirement. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Staff #1 and #3 have completed and satisfies professional development training under subsection (f) Health and Safety training and emailed to inspector for verification. |
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| 2023-01-26 | Renewal | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Noncompliance Area: The file for Staff Person #2 (DOH see LIS code sheet) contains copies of requests for both the PSP clearance and NSOR verification; however, results of those clearances/verifications are not on file. The Staff Person is beyond the 45-day provisional hire period; therefore, the operator is not in compliance with the CPSL. Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. Facility Person #2 must be removed from a child care position by close of business 1/26/2023 because he/she does not have all the required clearances. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) PSP clearance has been reprinted to reflect correct status and was placed in file. NSOR has been sent twice. We contacted by phone to confirm information. They made an error in entering her address and are re-mailing NSOR clearance immediately. Staff #1 was removed from child care position 1/26/23 and returned to position when clearance was reissued and received on file. |
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| 2023-01-26 | Renewal | 3270.37(b)(3) - 8th grade + 2 yrs | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.37(b)(3) Description: 8th grade + 2 yrs Noncompliance Area: The record for Staff Person #3 (DOH see LIS code sheet) does not contain documentation of an 8th grade education. Correction Required: An aide shall have a minimum of an 8th grade education and 2 years of experience with children. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) A copy of 12th grade report card was printed and placed in staff file, as well as emailed to inspector for verification. |
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| 2023-01-26 | Renewal | 3270.66(b) - Original container | Compliant - Finalized |
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Regulation: 3270.66(b) Description: Original container Noncompliance Area: It was observed on 1/26/2023 in the Toddler Room a Magic Eraser was not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. It was observed on 1/26/2023 in the Preschool Room a Magic Eraser was not stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces. |
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) We will continue to keep magic erasers out of reach of children. We have placed magic erasers into a labeled container stating "magic erasers" to prevent any confusion of content. |
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| 2022-01-07 | Renewal | Renewal | Compliant - Finalized |
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