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Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church

637 Montgomery Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 · Montgomery County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church is a certified child care center in Bryn Mawr, PA, with capacity for 155 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 21 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (10 of 21). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 5 centers in Bryn Mawr and has more citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 86% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Among the most cited
#5 of 5 centers in Bryn Mawr
2 Core-safety citations
19 Other citations
2 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
21 citations from 2 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 28, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jan 28, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Jun 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 10
Emergency preparedness 3
Background checks 2
Building & playground safety 2
Training & qualifications 2
Health & medication 1
Transportation 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Jan 28, 2026 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the inspection on 2/2/26 staff person #4 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include the NSOR clearance. Staff person #6 was observed providing direct child care and their file included a state police clearance for volunteer purposes.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 9, 2026): “Staff persons #4 and 6 were removed from providing direct child care at the COB 2/2/26. Staff persons #4 and 6 will not provide direct child care at the facility until CPSL requirements are fulfilled.”
Citation Jan 28, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
During the inspection on 2/2/26 staff person #2 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include TB test results. Staff person #3 was observed providing direct child care and their file included a health assessment that did not include their suitability to provide direct child care and did not include freedom from communicable diseases. Staff persons# 5 and 7 were observed providing direct child care and their files did not include a subsequent/current health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 25, 2026): “The provider will immediately obtain and place in the personnel files all required health documentation for staff persons #2, #3, #5, and #7. This will include TB test results for staff person #2; a completed health assessment for staff person #3 indicating suitability to provide direct child care…”
Citation Jan 28, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Admission date 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)
During the inspection on 2/2/26 the file records for child # 1, 2,3 and 4 did not include an agreement that specified the date of the child's admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “The provider will immediately update the enrollment agreements for child #1, #2, #3, and #4 to include the specific date of each child's admission. All updated agreements will be completed, signed, and placed in the children's files”
Citation Jan 28, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Physician name, address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(2)
During the inspection on 2/2/2026 the file records for child # 3 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care on emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “The provider will immediately update child #3's emergency contact form to include the name, address, and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. The completed form will be placed in the child's file.”
Citation Jan 28, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
During the inspection on 2/2/26 the file records for child #2,3 and 4 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “The provider will immediately update the emergency contact form to include the enrolling parent's home and work addresses and telephone numbers. The completed form will be placed in the child's file”
Citation Jan 28, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
During the inspection on 2/2/2026 the file record for child #4 did not include the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant of CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation on the emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “The provider will immediately update child #4's emergency contact form to include the child's special needs information as specified by the parent and, if applicable, the child's health care provider. The completed and updated form will be placed in the child's file”
Citation Jan 28, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
During the inspection on 2/2/26 the file records for child # 1,2,3, and 4, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “The provider will immediately update the emergency contact forms for child #1, #2, #3, and #4 to include the name, address, and telephone number of the individual(s) designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. All completed forms will be placed in the children's files”
Citation Jan 28, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
During the inspection 2/2/26 the file record for child #2 did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 18, 2026): “The provider will immediately obtain signed parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures for child #2. The completed consent form will be placed in the child's file.”
Citation Jan 28, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name, address, and phone/Age 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i)
During the inspection on 2/2/2026 the file record for staff person #1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person and did not include verification of age.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 2, 2026): “Provider updated the file record for staff person #1 to include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person and verification of age during the inspection.”
Core safety Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
During the inspection on 8/22/25 the file for staff person #1 did not include a DHS FBI clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2025): “Facility person #1 completed DHS FBI clearance in place of her Department of Education credentials (09/3/2025). The new clearance was submitted upon receipt and a copy added to her Staff personnel file.”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
During the inspection on 8/22/25 the facility did not have an emergency plan posted in a conspicuous location.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2025): “A copy of the emergency plan summary was printed and posted on the family information board a copy of the complete emergency plan is available for review in the Directors office. A copy of the summary and image of the bulletin board was submitted.”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the inspection on 8/22/25 five first-aid kits in the facility were missing soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2025): “Small handsoaps were purchased and added to each first aid kit. Pictures of the materials were submitted.”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
During the inspection on 8/22/25 101, G-1,G-2, G-3 and G-4 classrooms did not have an appropriate (a sign of the requirement of when to wash hands: facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating) handwashing sign near the sink.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2025): “Copies of the CDC publication describing "When to wash Hands" were printed, laminated, and posted by sinks, diapering area, and toilets. Images were submitted.”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Transportation
Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(c)
During the inspection on 8/22/25 the facility did not have a safe routes plan posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2025): “A safe route flyer was created and posted on our family information bulletin board. An image of the bulletin board material was submitted.”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
During the inspection on 8/22/2025 the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2025): “A generalized plan for young children (infants and toddlers), those with disabilities, and those with chronic conditions was created and added to the emergency handbook. A copy of the plan was submitted.”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(1)
During the inspection on 8/22/2025 the facility's emergency plan did not include procedures for lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2025): “1- additions were made to the Emergency plan providing more detailed instructions around shelter in place locations and evacuation instructions. 2- A summary document was created with detailed instructions naming locations for evacuation, shelter in place, reverse lock down, and off-site…”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the inspection on 8/22/2025 the facility had an emergency plan that did not address prevention of shaken baby syndrome, volunteer emergency preparedness training, practice drills, and continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2025): “The Emergency Plan was updated to included (1) SBS/ABT child maltreatment policies and preventative actions (2) Overview of Volunteer Emergency Preparedness Training (c)practice drill forms and (d) a plan for continuity of operations. These have been incorporated into the Emergency Plan and are…”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
On file at facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.18(a)
During the inspection on 8/22/25 the facility did not have liability insurance on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 4, 2025): “The complete General Liability Insurance was printed and added to the Weekday School's physical building file kept in the director's office. An electric copy of our liability insurance was submitted.”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
Bachelor's + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii)
During the inspection on 8/22/2025 the file records for staff person #1 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2025): “Verification forms were completed for staff person#1 past two positions and added to her personnel file. These forms were scanned and submitted.”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written emergency plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(e)
During the inspection on 8/22/25 the facility did not have a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency posted conspicuously in every child care space
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2025): “The plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions was printed and posted along with other emergency plan materials in each classroom and on the family information board. A copy was submitted.”
Citation Jun 3, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
During the inspection on 8/22/2025 the facility did not have information on how to access the regulations electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 3, 2025): “The OCDEL QR code and website information has been printed and posted on our family information board. A copy of the document was submitted.”

“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

Issuance of Provisional Certificate of Compliance at the time of Initial Sep 8, 2025
COMPASS status: Pending Appeal · the center has since been granted a regular certificate

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.

About this center

Capacity 155 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 4, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since Mar 10, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00252190
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Common questions

Has Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church 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 Jan 28, 2026 (background checks): “During the inspection on 2/2/26 staff person #4 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include the NSOR clearance. Staff person #6 was observed providing direct child care and their file…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective Mar 10, 2026. 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 Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church compare with other daycares in Bryn Mawr?

It is #5 of 5 centers in Bryn Mawr by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church last inspected?

Jan 28, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church.

Certified centers nearby

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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