Hey Diddle Diddle Day School
Hey Diddle Diddle Day School is a certified child care center in Fort Washington, PA, with capacity for 52 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 5 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for caregiver conduct (3 of 5). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 10 centers in Fort Washington and has fewer citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
At the time of the complaint inspection, it was determined that staff #1 tapped child on their bottom.
At the time of the complaint inspection, it was determined that staff #1 separated child from peers.
At the time of the complaint inspection, it was determined that staff #1 used harsh language in front of the children.
On the day observing the files staff#2 have the board of education FBI clearance.
On the day observing the files Staff#1, Staff#3, Staff#4, and Staff#5 do not have the 1 hour updated health and safety training in the file.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $73.00 | $73.00 |
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 Hey Diddle Diddle Day School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 Jun 3, 2026 (caregiver conduct): “At the time of the complaint inspection, it was determined that staff #1 tapped child on their bottom.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Hey Diddle Diddle Day School?
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 Hey Diddle Diddle Day School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Oct 6, 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 Hey Diddle Diddle Day School compare with other daycares in Fort Washington?
It is #9 of 10 centers in Fort Washington by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Hey Diddle Diddle Day School last inspected?
Jun 3, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Hey Diddle Diddle Day School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $79.00 for newborn, $79.00 for infant, $77.00 for young toddler, $75.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Hey Diddle Diddle Day School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Hey Diddle Diddle Day School 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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