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Penndel Early Learning Center

239 Highland Ave, Langhorne PA 19047 · License #CER-00246692 · Child Care Center

Granted; enrollment ACT
Capacity 56 childrenAges 13 mo – 10 yr4-Star programLast inspected Oct 17, 2025
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Address
239 Highland Ave, Langhorne PA 19047 · Directions

Hours

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Care & schedule

When they operate

Full YearWeekdays

Ages served

Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)
  • 4-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 56 children
8
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
5
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.6
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Oct 17, 2025 — Renewal
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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 renewal inspection on 10/17/25 observed signs of water leakage on the ceiling tiles in Toddler room.

    Corrected by Oct 27, 2025

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Mar 18, 2025 — Allocated Unannounced Monitoring
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 the inspection on 3/18/25 observed the rug in Pre-K Teddy Bears room and the rug near the bookshelf in Pre-K 4 Owls room were stained and in need of cleaning.

    Corrected by Mar 31, 2025

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  • 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 the inspection on 3/18/25, two spots of peeling paint were observed in the hallway near Room #2.

    Corrected by Apr 2, 2025

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  • 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.

    At the time of the inspection on 3/18/25, observed the video footage shot at nap time on 3/12/25, child #1 lying on their mat and staff person #2 sitting on the bean bag next to the child. Per staff #2, in order to comfort the child, staff person #2 put their legs across the child torso area appearing to prevent the child from getting up for approximately 15 minutes.

    Corrected by Mar 18, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

    At the time of the inspection on 3/18/25, file of staff person #1 did not include acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency.

    Corrected by Apr 1, 2025

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Oct 22, 2024 — Renewal
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) · An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

    At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency and qualify staff person#1 for the position of an assistant group supervisor.

    Corrected by Nov 22, 2024

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Oct 25, 2023 — Renewal
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · 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. Staff Person # 1 must be removed from child care position by close of business. DHS required FBI clearance must be obtained before staff person #1 may resume a child care position.

    At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not contain DHS required FBI clearance. File of staff person #1 included FBI from Department of Education, which is not acceptable.

    Corrected by Nov 2, 2023

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Sep 5, 2023 — Complaints- Legal Location
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP. The facility shall implement dismissal policies in accordance with the Department of Health regulation in 28 Pa. Code § 27.77 (relating to immunization requirements for children in child care group settings). Children #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 must be dismissed from care by close of business 9/11/23 and may only return to care when the immunization record is updated or when a parent provides a written, signed exemption letter.

    At the time of the complaint investigation, health record of child #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not include influenza immunization recommended by ACIP, record of child #5 did not include 4th dose of DTAP. Letters of exemption were not on file.

    Corrected by Sep 18, 2023

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Oct 20, 2022 — Renewal
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

    STAFF 3 HAD A FIRE SAFETY TRAINING THAT WAS MORE THAT A YEAR OLD (LAST ONE DATED 3/4/2021).

    Corrected by Nov 20, 2022

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  • Violation

    3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

    STAFF 1 DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED PEDIATRIC CPR/FIRST AID TRAINING BY A PQAS CERTIFIED TRAINER AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION.

    Corrected by Nov 11, 2022

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  • 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 # 2 -- may not work in a child care position at the facility.

    STAFF 2 HAD A VOLUNTEER STATUS STATE POLICE CRIMIAL HISTORY CLEARANCE AND A DEPT OF EDUCATION FBI CLEARANCE AND HELD THE POSITION OF A GROUP SUPERVISOR.

    Corrected by Nov 18, 2022

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Oct 21, 2021 — Renewal
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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.

    STAFF 1 (HIRED DATE 8/16/21) HAD A DEPTARTMENT OF EDUCATION FBI CLEARANCE NOT THE DHS FBI CLEARANCE REQUIRED AND IS PAST THE PROVISIONAL HIRE PERIOD.

    Corrected by Oct 26, 2021

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Oct 17, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of renewal inspection on 10/17/25 observed signs of water leakage on the ceiling tiles in Toddler room.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Mar 18, 2025 inspection noted: “At the time of the inspection on 3/18/25 observed the rug in Pre-K Teddy Bears room and the rug near the bookshelf in Pre-K 4 Owls room were stained and in need…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Oct 22, 2024 inspection noted: “At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency…” — what has changed since then?

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