Bookends Learning Center
Bookends Learning Center is a certified child care center in Glenside, PA, with capacity for 38 children. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 29 violations, none of them core-safety. All 29 came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #13 of 13 centers in Glenside and has more citations per inspection than 96% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Observed 9/14/2026 in the Indoor Play space the wall boarder near the OSA Game Room was damaged and dislodged from the wall that was not in good repair and free from visible hazards.
Observed 9/14/2026 staff #2 and 3 did not ensure that children hands were washed before eating snack.
Observed 9/14/2026 staff #1 file was missing a health assessment.
Observed 9/14/2026 staff #1 were missing a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.
Observed on 9/14/2026 the evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
Observed 9/14/2026 a copy of the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and/or to the county emergency management agency.
Observed 9/14/2025 facility did not contain a shaken baby, abusive head trauma or child maltreatment policy written policy on file.
Observed 9/14/2026 Staff person #1 has not completed the following required pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet)
Observed 9/14/2023 child # 1, 2 and 3 agreement forms did not specify the date of the child's admission.
Observed 9/14/2026 child #1 and 2 files did not contain the work address and telephone number of the enrolling parent on their emergency contact form.
Observed 9/14/2026 children #1, 2 and 3 files did not contain their medical information and health insurance policy number on their emergency contact form.
Observed 9/3/2026 child # 3 file was missing the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to on the emergency contact form.
Observed 9/14/2026 the emergency contact information for the children were not in the childcare space where children receive care.
Observed 9/14/2026 staff #1 file did not contain verification of acceptable education or transcript and/or diploma, or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity on file during the inspection.
Observed 9/14/2026 staff #1 file did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Observed 4/6/2026 the emergency plan did not include continuity of operations.
Observed 4/6/2026 staff #1 and #2 file did not contain initial training regarding the emergency plan, nor it was documented.
Observed 4/6/2026 in Bathroom 1 and 2, Room 1, Homework/Tutor Room, the Music Room, and the indoor play space were missing electrical outlet covers in the childcare space where it's accessible to children.
Observed 4/6/2026 in the Young School Age Game Room, Art Room and Photography Room there was evidence of infestation of insects in the childcare spaces.
Observed 4/6/2026 the windows in the Art room, photography room, OSA Game room, Music room and indoor play space did not limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.
Observed 4/6/2026 in the music room tweezer was missing the from the items required in the first aid kit.
Observed 4/6/2026 in Room 1 the outlet cover plate was damaged and dislodged, in the Homework tutor room the two outlet covers had an open space where the wall had an opening space not in good repair and free from visible hazards.
Observed 4/6/2026 in the Art Room there was peeled and damaged paint on the wall.
Observed 4/6/2026 in the music classroom there was a missing a visual strip or other visual identification on the half top of the glass door located in the childcare space.
Observed 4/6/2026 staff # 1 and 2 were missing health assessments and tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment in their files.
Observed 4/6/2026 facility could not test the fire detection system during the inspection.
Observed 4/6/2026 staff #2 file did not contain Pediatric CPR and First Aid training.
Observed 4/6/2026 staff #2 file did not include the required Health & Safety training as required by the CCDBG.
Observed on 4/6/2026 facility did not have a locked cabinet to maintain confidentiality of the children and staff records.
“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.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $58.00 | $58.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Bookends Learning Center had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 29 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Bookends Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Bookends Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
How does Bookends Learning Center compare with other daycares in Glenside?
It is #13 of 13 centers in Glenside by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 96% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Bookends Learning Center last inspected?
Sep 14, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Bookends Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $58.00 for young school-age, $58.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Bookends Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Bookends Learning Center 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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