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Rising Stride Child Care Center Of Drexel Hill
4814 Drexelbrook Dr, Drexel Hill PA 19026 · License #CER-00243677 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Phone
- (484) 461-6566
- Website
- www.thediscoverytree.net
- Address
- 4814 Drexelbrook Dr, Drexel Hill PA 19026 · Directions
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 127 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- Violation
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.
The staff: child ratio for similar age level children was not incompliance. Two staff persons were caring for over 10 young toddlers and two staff persons were caring for over 12 older toddlers during a facility emergency.
Corrected by Feb 11, 2026
- Violation
3270.151(a) · 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.
At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of valid health assessments.
Corrected by Apr 8, 2026
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
At the time of inspection, staff persons #3 and 4 did not have verification of updated health and safety professional development training.
Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
- 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 #2 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a request for out of state clearance history information as required under the CPSL. The file of staff person #3 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a request for out of state clearance history information as required under the CPSL.
Corrected by Aug 7, 2025
- 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, a vent in the infant room and carpet in the preschool room not kept clean.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2025
- Violation
3270.78 · Rooms, hallways, stairways, outside steps, porches and ramps shall be lighted by artificial or natural light.
At the time of inspection, some of the lights in the preschool classroom were not working.
Corrected by Jul 3, 2025
- Violation
3270.123(a)(3) · The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).
At the time of inspection, did not agreement did not provide all required information, including services to be provided to the family and the child.
Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
- Violation
3270.181(c) · 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.
At the time of inspection, financial agreement was not updated at least once in a 6-month period.
Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
- 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 valid pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) certification.
Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
- 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 20, 2025
- 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 the toddler room.
Corrected by Feb 20, 2025
- Violation
3270.134(a) · A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a child's hands not washed after being diapered.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2025
- Violation
3270.113(b) · A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.
At the time of inspection, it was revealed that staff person #1 used a form of physical punishment.
Corrected by Jan 6, 2025
- Violation
3270.37(c) · An aide or a combination of aides shall be supervised at all times by a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.
At the time of inspection, Facility person #1, an aide, was observed in the preschool room working alone with children and was not in the vicinity of a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.
Corrected by Jun 21, 2024
- Violation
3270.72(c) · Screens shall be in good repair.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a damage screen in the preschool room on the second floor.
Corrected by Jul 1, 2024
- 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 and bathroom on the first floor. A vent and two tiles in the infant room were also observed as not kept clean.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.
At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not know all of the names of the children in his assigned group.
Corrected by Jun 12, 2024
- Violation
3270.151(a) · 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.
At the time of inspection, staff persons # 2 and 3 did not have verification of valid health assessments.
Corrected by Jul 12, 2024
- Violation
3270.51 · When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed 10 infants with 2 teachers in the infant for 5 minutes.
Corrected by Mar 22, 2024
- 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 three damage ceiling tiles in the infant room.
Corrected by Mar 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.
Per the provider's admission, a child was unsupervised during a period of time of on 2/26/2024.
Corrected by Feb 27, 2024
- Violation
3270.72(a) · Natural or mechanical ventilation shall be provided in child care spaces.
During the complaint investigation on 07/25/23 director confirmed that air conditioning in the Eagles classroom was inoperable for 2 weeks.
Corrected by Jul 22, 2023
- Violation
3270.20(c)(4) · A report of injury, death or fire shall include a description of the incident, including the date, time and location of the incident and the equipment involved.
During the complaint investigation on 07/17/23 it was confirmed that an incident report was not completed when child #1 passed out during emergency evacuation.
Corrected by Aug 9, 2023
- Violation
3270.132(b) · A staff person shall accompany a child to a source of emergency care and shall remain with the child until the parent assumes responsibility for the child's care.
During the complaint investigation on 07/17/23 it was confirmed that child #1 passed out during emergency evacuation and provider did not contact emergency care.
Corrected by Aug 9, 2023
- Violation
3270.27(a)(2) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for evacuation of children from the facility building and evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises. The evacuation routes and evacuation plans to exit the building may be the same as those required by §3270.94 (relating to fire drills).
During complaint investigation on 07/17/23 it was confirmed that facility did not follow emergency plan procedure during evacuation. Children were evacuated to a location that was not included in facility's emergency plan.
Corrected by Aug 9, 2023
- Violation
3270.61(f) · Indoor space in which children are receiving care may not be used simultaneously for other business, commercial, social or another purpose unrelated to the child care being offered.
During the renewal inspection on 06/29/23 Penguin's classroom was being used as storage. Classroom contained items such as vacuum, mop and bucket.
Corrected by Jun 29, 2023
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
During the renewal inspection on 06/29/23 uncovered electrical outlets were observed in the Penguin's classroom.
Corrected by Jun 30, 2023
- Violation
3270.66(b) · 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.
During the renewal inspection on 06/29/23 the hand soap located in the Bluebird's bathroom, Falcon's bathroom and Eagle's bathroom was not in its original container. Container was not labeled specifying its contents.
Corrected by Jun 29, 2023
- Violation
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
During the renewal inspection on 06/29/23 the first aid kit located in the Robin's classroom was missing soap. The first aid kit located in the Hummingbird's classroom was missing scissors and tape. The first aid kit located in the Bluebird's classroom was missing soap. The first aid kit located in the Falcon's classroom was missing soap. The first aid kit located in the Puffin's classroom was missing band-aids and soap.
Corrected by Jul 3, 2023
- 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.
During the renewal inspection on 06/29/23 the refrigerator temperature in the Swan's classroom read 48° F. The refrigerator temperature in the Flamingo's classroom read 50° F. The refrigerator temperature in the Penguin's classroom read 48° F.
Corrected by Jul 17, 2023
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
During the renewal inspection on 06/29/23 the health report reviewed for child #5 was not updated within 12 months. Health report reviewed was dated 03/28/22.
Corrected by Jul 17, 2023
- Violation
3270.181(c) · 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.
During the renewal inspection on 06/29/23 the fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 were not reviewed/updated within 6-month time period.
Corrected by Jul 19, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.
During the complaint investigation on 03/20/23 it was concluded that child was injured due to inadequate supervision by staff #1 in the classroom.
Corrected by Apr 12, 2023
- Violation
3270.183(b) · A facility person may not disclose information concerning a child or family, except in the course of inspections and investigations by agents of the Department.
During the complaint investigation on 03/20/23 it was confirmed that staff #1 disclosed confidential information about a child to another parent.
Corrected by Apr 14, 2023
- Violation
3270.70(a) · The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F.
During the complaint investigation on 03/20/23, it was confirmed that there was no heat in the Eagles classroom which required furnace to be serviced by Centrum LLC on 03/02/23.
Corrected by Mar 2, 2023
- Violation
3270.113(e) · A facility person may not restrain a child by using bonds, ties or straps to restrict a child's movement or by enclosing the child in a confined space, closet or locked room. The prohibition against restraining a child does not apply to the use of adaptive equipment prescribed for a child with special needs.
During the complaint investigation on 03/20/23 it was confirmed that staff #1 tied child's blanket around her feet to prevent her from getting off of her cot during naptime.
Corrected by Apr 12, 2023
- Violation
3270.32(a) · 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.
Observed 8/2/2022 Staff # 1 did not include a copy of National Sex Offender Registry in their file, a copy of the completed clearance information are required under the CPSL.
Corrected by Aug 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
Observed 8/2/2022 in Flamingos Bathroom cleaning materials were accessible to children, Windex and Disinfectant spray were located on the sink counter top. Lysol cleaner were located under the sink accessible to children without locks.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2022
- Violation
3270.67(d) · Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.
Observed 8/2/2022 in Penguins, Hummingbirds and Bluebirds bathroom were missing plastic-lined in trash cans where trash were located in.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2022
- Violation
3270.75(c) · A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.
Observed 8/2/2022 in Penguin's classroom first aid kit were missing scissors out of their first aid kit.
- 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.
Observed on 8/2/2022 The Eagles room kitchen ceiling tile fell with water dripping from Air Ventilation. The Eagle's bathroom Air Vent was hanging from ceiling. The Main entrance of the Sparrow hallway exposed wiring in the ceiling in the hallway that leads to the stairs where children enter to go to their classrooms and the entrance to the Sparrow's classroom.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2022
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
Observed 8/2/2022 The Eagle's bathroom when entering the paint was chipped on the left side of the wall leading to the toilet .
Corrected by Aug 2, 2022
- 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.
Observed on 8/2/2022 in the Robin's infant classroom, the refrigerator thermometer was 55°, a new thermometer placed and temperature was 59°.The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below
Corrected by Aug 2, 2022
- Violation
3270.124(f) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information
Observed on 8/2/2022 child # 4.5.6.7 & 8 files did not contain verification of a periodic 6 month review in emergency contact.
Corrected by Aug 23, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
On 8/2/2022 observed child files #7 & 11 did not contain an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.
Corrected by Aug 23, 2022
- Violation
3270.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.
Observed on 8/2/2022 Child # 7,8,&9 files did not contain an annual influenza shot.
Corrected by Aug 23, 2022
- Violation
3270.192(1) · A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.
Observed on 8/2/2022 reviewed staff files #5 did not contain identification of facility person's address or name.
Corrected by Aug 9, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(a) · 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.
Observed on 8/2/2022 staff files # 2 and 4 did not contain a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.151(c)(2) · An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.
Observed on 8/2/2022 staff files # 2 and 4 did not contain a TB screening completed by a health professional by the Mantoux method at initial employment.
Corrected by Aug 11, 2022
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
Observed on 8/2/2022 Child # 1, 2 & 3 bottles were not labeled to identify which bottle belong to which child.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2022
- Violation
3270.182(2) · A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child.
Observed 8/2/2022 child #12 file did not contain the dates of application and admission .
Corrected by Aug 2, 2022
- Violation
3270.182(3)/3270.182(4) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Observed 8/2/2022 child # 10 & 12 files did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2022
- Violation
3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) · A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Observed 8/2/2022 child # 10 &12 files did not signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.
Corrected by Aug 2, 2022
- Violation
3270.192(5) · 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
Observed on 8/2/2022 staff #3 file did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person
Corrected by Aug 5, 2022
- Violation
3270.92(a) · Portable space heaters are not permitted.
ON NOVEMBER 19, 2021, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WAS A PORTABLE SPACE HEATER IN THE FRONT OFFICE SPACE OF THE CHILD CARE FACILITY NEXT TO THE INFANT CLASSROOM.
Corrected by Nov 21, 2021
- Violation
3270.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.
ON NOVEMBER 19, 2021, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WAS AN ELECTRIC OUTLET MISSING AN PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVER IN THE PENGUIN ROOM NEAR THE BAG HOOKS AND A PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVER MISSING UNDER THE WINDOW. AN OUTLET COVER MISSING A PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVER OVER THE SINK NEXT TO THE BLUEBERRIES BATHROOM.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2021
- Violation
3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.
ON NOVEMBER 19, 2021, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WAS A SPRAY BOTTLE LABELED "DISINFECTANT" ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE TOILET THAT WAS NOT LOCKED AND WAS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN IN THE BATHROOM NEAR THE BLUEBERRIES CLASSROOM.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2021
- Violation
3270.77(a) · Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.
ON NOVEMBER 19, 2021, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WAS CHIPPING PAINT ON THE WALL IN THE FLAMINGO CLASSROOM AND CHIPPING PAINT ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BATHROOM DOOR NEXT TO THE FLAMINGO CLASSROOM.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2021
- Violation
3270.82(g) · Toilet areas and fixtures shall be cleaned daily and be in good repair.
ON NOVEMBER 19, 2021, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THE TOILET TISSUE HOLDER IN THE BATHROOM NEAR THE PENGUINS ROOM WAS BROKEN.
Corrected by Nov 29, 2021
- Violation
3270.113(a) · The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.
DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS FOUND THAT CHILD # 1 WAS NOT SUPERVISED BY A STAFF PERSON WHEN THE CHILD FELL OUT OF A BUGGY AND HIT HIS HEAD ON THE GROUND.
Corrected by Nov 22, 2022
- Violation
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises.
DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS FOUND THAT CHILD # 1 WAS NOT SUPERVISED BY A STAFF PERSON WHEN THE CHILD FELL OUT OF A BUGGY AND HIT HIS HEAD ON THE GROUND.
Corrected by Jan 18, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Feb 11, 2026 inspection noted: “The staff: child ratio for similar age level children was not incompliance. Two staff persons were caring for over 10 young toddlers and two staff persons were…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Feb 11, 2026 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of valid health assessments.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jun 26, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of inspection, staff persons #3 and 4 did not have verification of updated health and safety professional development training.” — what has changed since then?
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