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Tender Years Preschool

521 Walnut St, Darby PA 19023 · License #CER-00250379 · Child Care Center

Granted; enrollment ACT
Capacity 92 childrenAges 0 mo – 15 yr4-Star programLast inspected Jan 13, 2026
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521 Walnut St, Darby PA 19023 · Directions

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Care & schedule

When they operate

School District HolidaysEarly Dismissal School DaysBefore SchoolAfter SchoolSchool Year OnlySummer OnlyFull YearWeekdaysDrop-In Care

Ages served

Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)
  • 4-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 92 children
0
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
3
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.0
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Jan 13, 2026 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 8, 2025 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 9, 2024 — Renewal
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 1, 2023 — Renewal
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    3270.76 · 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.

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

    Corrected by Feb 6, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.

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

    Corrected by Feb 6, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) · 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.

    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.

    Corrected by Feb 28, 2023

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  • Violation

    3270.31(f)(10) · Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

    At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) certification.

    Corrected by Feb 28, 2023

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Aug 23, 2022 — Unannounced Monitoring
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.115(a)(6) · 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).

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

    Corrected by Aug 23, 2022

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Feb 4, 2022 — Renewal
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    3270.31(e)(1)(iii)/3270.192(2)(iii) · 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.

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

    Corrected by Mar 25, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.76 · 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.

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

    Corrected by Mar 2, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.107 · 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.

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

    Corrected by Mar 1, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

    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.

    Corrected by Mar 23, 2022

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Jul 21, 2021 — Renewal
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

    AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED PEELED PAINT IN OLDER TODDLER, INDOOR PLAYSPACE AND SCHOOL AGE ROOMS.

    Corrected by Aug 16, 2021

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  • Violation

    3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · Facility Person #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

    THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #1, HIRED 10/2018, DID NOT CONTAIN A COPY OF THE NSOR CLEARANCE HISTORY INFORMATION AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL.

    Corrected by Aug 13, 2021

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  • Violation

    3270.67(c) · Evidence of infestation of insects or rodents in the facility is not permitted.

    AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS IN THE FACILITY.

    Corrected by Aug 19, 2021

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  • Violation

    3270.76 · 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.

    AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THE BELOW. TWO DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE SCHOOL AGE ROOM. THE CARPET IN THE OLDER TODDLER ROOM DID NOT APPEAR CLEAN AND THE RUG POSED A TRIPPING HAZARD. MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL ROOMS. THE FLOOR IN THE SCHOOL AGE WAS DAMAGED AND POSED A TRIPPING HAZARD.

    Corrected by Aug 16, 2021

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Feb 1, 2023 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, certification representative observed damaged ceiling tiles in the infant room.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Aug 23, 2022 inspection noted: “PER THE LEGAL ENTITY'S ADMISSSION, WHEN THE CHILDREN WERE SWIMMING DURING SUMMER CAMP, SUPERVISION DID NOT INCLUDE A CERTIFIED LIFEGUARD.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Feb 4, 2022 inspection noted: “AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error