Bala Cynwyd School for Young Children
Bala Cynwyd School for Young Children is a certified child care center in Bala Cynwyd, PA, with capacity for 270 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 17 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (4 of 17). 8 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 7 centers in Bala Cynwyd and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the unannounced inspection on 9/1/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include tuberculosis screening and the results.
During the unannounced inspection on 9/1/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination and information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.
During the unannounced inspection on 9/1/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include acceptable verification of education.
During the renewal inspection on 4/13/26, it was observed that the light fixture outside of the infant room was not in good repair.
During the renewal inspection on 4/13/26, it was observed that the paint/plaster in the hallway near the buggy storage area was damaged.
During the renewal inspection on 4/13/26, it was observed that there was no record that a fire drill was conducted at least once every 60 days. Fire drill dated 2/2/2026
During the renewal inspection on 4/13/26, it was observed that there was no record of annual testing of the fire detection systems. Document dated 3/25/25.
During the renewal inspection on 4/13/26, it was observed that the records of staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, staff #4, and staff #5 did not contain a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis,
During the renewal inspection on 4/16/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include acceptable verification of education.
During the renewal inspection on 4/16/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not contain an acceptable pediatric first Aid & CPR training.
During the unannounced inspection on 8/14-15/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include out of state clearances and did not include an acceptable child abuse clearance for an aide as required by the CPSL. The records of staff person #2 did not include the application for the National sex Offender Registry clearance as required by the CPSL.
During the unannounced inspection on 8/14-15/2024, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include a health assessment and Tuberculosis screening.
During the unannounced inspection on 8/14-15/2024, it was observed that there was no fire drill conducted within the last 60 days. Document presented was dated 4/2023 and 6/12/24.
During the unannounced inspection on 8/14-15/2024, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not contain education for an Aide.
During the unannounced inspection on 8/14-15/2024, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references.
During the renewal inspection on 4/17/24, it was observed that there was peeling paint/plaster on wall above sinks in Tigers room and the ceiling in Foxes room.
Facility person #1 caused physical harm to child #1.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
About this center
Common questions
Has Bala Cynwyd School for Young Children had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Aug 14, 2024 (background checks): “During the unannounced inspection on 8/14-15/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include out of state clearances and did not include an acceptable child abuse clearance for an aide as…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Bala Cynwyd School for Young Children?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Bala Cynwyd School for Young Children’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jan 28, 2021. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Bala Cynwyd School for Young Children compare with other daycares in Bala Cynwyd?
It is #2 of 7 centers in Bala Cynwyd by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 72% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Bala Cynwyd School for Young Children last inspected?
Sep 1, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Bala Cynwyd School for Young Children?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Cadence Education LLC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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