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Tender Years Preschool Llc

Darby, PA · Delaware County
521 Walnut St, Darby, PA 19023
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Quick Facts

Capacity
92 children
Age Range
6 weeks to 12 Years Old
Rate Range
$124-$215
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
Transportation
, Emergency Only, Field Trips
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4

Contact Information

📞 (610) 537-7866
521 Walnut St
Darby, PA 19023
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00250379
License Issued
Mar 28, 2026
Active Through
Mar 28, 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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Welcome to Tender Years Preschool, a quality learning center located in Darby PA - a truly new, innovative and affordable concept in childcare and preschool education. Our full-time childcare center offers the finest facilities available for children ages 6 weeks to school-aged. Our Pre-K program is designed for 4-1/2 to 5 year olds to prepare them for their all important school years ahead. We offer an extensive school-age program for before and after school and planned activities to keep them busy with age appropriate groupings of ages 5 to 7 year olds and 8 to 12 year olds.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-01-13 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-01-08 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-02-09 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-02-01 Renewal 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) - Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5)

Description: Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, the health assessment for staff person # 2 did not include an examination for communicable diseases or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination. An adult health assessment must include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have the entire health assessment completed.
2023-02-01 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: At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) certification.

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.)
Provider will obtain verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) certification.
2023-02-01 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, certification representative observed damaged ceiling tiles in the infant room.

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.)
Provider will have the tile replaced.
2023-02-01 Renewal 3270.82(g) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(g)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, certification representative observed the sink leaking in the bathroom.

Correction Required: Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have the sink repaired.
2022-08-23 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.115(a)(6) - Lifeguard training/supervision Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.115(a)(6)

Description: Lifeguard training/supervision

Noncompliance Area: PER THE LEGAL ENTITY'S ADMISSSION, WHEN THE CHILDREN WERE SWIMMING DURING SUMMER CAMP, SUPERVISION DID NOT INCLUDE A CERTIFIED LIFEGUARD.

Correction Required: When children are swimming, supervision shall include one person certified in lifeguard training, as described in § 3270.31(e)(4)(iii) (relating to age and training).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
SUMMMER CAMP IS OVER AND THE LEGAL ENTITY WILL HIRE A LIFEGUARD BEFORE SUMMER CAMP START NEXT YEAR.
2022-02-04 Renewal 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE INFANT ROOM WAS NOT CLEAN.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE REFRIGERATOR WAS CLEANED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
2022-02-04 Renewal 3270.123(a)(6) - Admission date Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(6)

Description: Admission date

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILDREN 1,2,3 AND 4 DID NOT SPECIFY THE DATE OF THE CHILDREN'S ADMISSION.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL ADD THE ADMISSION DATES FOR EACH CHILD.
2022-02-04 Renewal 3270.31(e)(1)(iii)/3270.192(2)(iii) - Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(1)(iii)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.

Correction Required: Training conducted in conferences or workshops is acceptable and may count toward the annual requirement for 12 clock hours of child care training.A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
PROVIDER WILL REQUEST STAFF PERSON #1 TO TAKE TRAININGS.
2022-02-04 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED RUGS IN THE TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL ROOMS APPEAR TO BE TRIPPING HAZARDS.

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.)
PROVIDER TAPED THE RUGS DOWN.

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