Day Care Centers
Day Care Centers is a certified child care center in Glenside, PA, with capacity for 254 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 23 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (9 of 23). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 13 centers in Glenside and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Observed 9/16/2026 in Gummi Bears classroom Staff # 2, 3,4, and 5 had 21 children in their childcare space, staff # 2 identified 4 children, staff #3 identified 6 children, staff#4 identified 4 children and staff # 5 identified 6 children leaving 1 child unassigned. In Fozzie Bears Classroom Staff # 6, 7,8,9 and 10 had 19 children in their childcare space, staff #6 identified 4 children, staff #7 identified 3 children, staff#8 identified 5 children. Staff #9 identified 3 children and staff # 10 identified 4 children leaving 1 child unassigned.
Observed 9/16/2026 in Care Bears classroom the first aid kit did not contain tape inside their first aid kit.
Observed 9/16/2026 Staff #1 was completing a diaper change and after completing the diaper change staff #1 did not ensure that child's hands were washed after being diapered.
Observed 9/16/2026 fire detection system has not been tested every thirty days. Fire detection shall manually test all fire detection devices or systems at least once every thirty days, demonstrating the system is operable and maintain a written record of the testing with the facility's fire drill logs.
Observed 9/16/2026 children #1 and 2 files did not contain their health insurance policy number on their emergency contact form.
Observed 9/15/2025 staff #1 file did not contain out of state clearances from Florida.
Observed 9/15/2025 child #1 were missing an updated health report on file, the current health report on file was dated 1/23/2025.
Observed 9/24/2024 child #1 were missing an updated health report on file, the current health report on file dated 11/16/2023.
Observed 9/24/2022 child #2, was missing an updated health report on file, the current health report on file dated 9/29/2023.
Observed 9/24/2024 the fire detection device was not tested every 30 days; the facility shall have the alarm tested at least annually by a fire safety professional. The facility shall maintain, with the facility's fire drill logs, written documentation of the test results. The current annually fire drill log by a fire safety professional was last conducted of August of 2023.
On 8/28/2024 during the investigation staff #1 admitted that staff #1 and 2 Staff observed staff #3 was working under the influence while supervising children in the classroom.
Observed 9/27/2023 staff #1 file did not contain out of state Delaware clearances for CSPL requirements of a completed DHS file.
Observed On 9/27/2023 observed children #1,2, and 3 files did not contain an exemption letter for the vaccination (influenza) not completed in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.
Observed 9/27/2023 Staff #2 was completing a diaper change and after completing the diaper change staff #1 did not handwash child #4 hands after being diapered.
Observed 9/27/2023 Child # 1 file was missing a review and update on their agreement form that requires an update at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.
The file of facility person #2 and 4 does not contain a completed child abuse, DHS required FBI clearance, NSOR verification, out of state clearances or a signed disclosure statement. The file does not contain copies of request(s) for the clearances/verification, and the disclosure statement required for provisional hiring under the CPSL.
Observed 9/27/2022 in care bears classroom the first aid kit was missing water from their first aid kit. One first-aid kit per child care group must accompany children and facility persons on excursions from the facility. Each first aid kit taken on an excursion must contain a bottle of water in addition to the items specified at §3270.75(c).
Observed 9/27/2022 Child # 3 file was missing an updated health report for child. Child's last health assessment was 12-30-2021. The parent to provide an updated health report at least every 6 months for an infant or young toddler
Observed 9/27/2022 in Fozzie Bears classroom Child# 2 had their EPI Pen not in its original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.
Observed 9/27/2022 staff #1 was missing their tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.
Observed 9/27/2022 in Care bears classroom child # 1 cup was not label to identify the cup belong to this specific child.
Observed 9/27/2022 child #4 file was missing health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits on emergency contact information.
Observed 9/27/2022 child # 5 emergency contact information was missing their 6 month periodic review.
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $71.00 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $68.00 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $68.00 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $60.00 | — |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $56.00 | $20.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $56.00 | $20.00 |
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 Day Care Centers had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 Sep 16, 2026 (supervision): “Observed 9/16/2026 in Gummi Bears classroom Staff # 2, 3,4, and 5 had 21 children in their childcare space, staff # 2 identified 4 children, staff #3 identified 6 children, staff#4 identified 4 children and staff # 5…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Day Care Centers?
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 Day Care Centers’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Sep 9, 2025. 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 Day Care Centers compare with other daycares in Glenside?
It is #6 of 13 centers in Glenside by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Day Care Centers last inspected?
Sep 16, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Day Care Centers cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $71.00 for infant, $68.00 for young toddler, $68.00 for older toddler, $60.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Day Care Centers?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Day Care Centers INC.
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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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