Life Discovery School of Springfield
607 W Springfield Rd, Springfield, PA 19064 · Delaware County
Keystone STAR 1
Life Discovery School of Springfield is a certified child care center in Springfield, PA, with capacity for 96 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 25 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (9 of 25). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 12 centers in Springfield and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
Fewer citations than 50% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#4 of 12 centers in Springfield
1
Core-safety citations
24
Other citations
6
Inspections
0
Complaint investigations that found violations
25 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 27, 2026
Every state visit
Violation found
No violation
Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits
What inspectors cited most
Building & playground safety
9
Health & medication
7
Records & paperwork
6
Transportation
2
Background checks
1
Citations, newest first
Citation
May 27, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
40 square feet wall-to-wall 55 Pa. Code §3270.61(c)
On 5-27-2026 during a Renewal inspection, Room 7 was in use and is not on the facility's capacity.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 19, 2026): “Facility was under the impression that the space was previously measured, upon finding out if was not, requested space be measured for use. Space had been measured and facility has ensured the room meets all other compliance needs.”
Citation
May 27, 2026
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
On 5-27-2026 during a Renewal inspection, gloves were missing from the first aid kit in Room 3 and scissors were missing from the first aid kit in Room 5.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 27, 2026): “During the inspection, gloves were placed in the first aid kit in Room 3 and scissors were placed in the first aid kit in Room 5.”
Citation
May 27, 2026
Inspection
Health & medication
Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3)
On 5-27-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the health assessments of staff persons #1 and #2 did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2026): “Facility immediately scheduled appointments for TB screenings, staff persons were seen and tested the day after inspection.”
Citation
May 27, 2026
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Information re: special needs 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(5)
On 5-27-2026 during a Renewal inspection, special needs and medication was not listed on the emergency contact of child #1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 26, 2026): “Facility director contacted parents to have them add the medication to the child's emergency contact form.”
Citation
May 14, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
On 5-14-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the first-aid kits in the Older Toddlers and Preschool rooms were missing scissors.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2025): “Scissors were placed in the first aid kits.”
Citation
May 14, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
On 5-14-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the trash can lid in the Infant room was broken.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 5, 2025): “New trash can purchased and put in classroom.”
Citation
May 14, 2025
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
On 5-14-2025 during a Renewal inspection, there were broken plastic bin lids with sharp corners in the Pre-K room and Preschool room. The Fisher Price toy car garage, animal hospital, farmhouse, toy kitchen "burners" and Playskool tree house in the Preschool room were dirty. The doors and "burner" of the toy kitchen in the Young Toddlers room were dirty. The plexiglass in the Emergency crib in the Infants room was dirty.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2025): “Broken lids were thrown out immediately. New bins were bought and in good repair. All items were scrubbed and cleaned at the time of inspection or later that same day. Items were cleaned/sanitized and all other toys and equipment were checked to ensure nothing was missed. Emergency crib was…”
Citation
May 14, 2025
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
On 5-14-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the files of children #1, #2 and #3 did not include the release person's name, address and phone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 10, 2025): “Provider contacted parents at the end of day at pick up time and had them circle "yes" or "no" on the emergency contact form to state if they could be released to that emergency contact.”
Citation
Dec 12, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
On 12-12-2024 during an unannounced visit, toxins were in a basket on top of the shelves containing children's toys, upon entrance to the Pre-K room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 12, 2024): “Immediate Action: Toxins were removed from location and put in an area inaccessible to children. All toxins will be stored in a locked cabinet or be inaccessible to children.”
Citation
May 22, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
On 5-23-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the first-aid kit in the OT middle room was missing tweezers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2024): “Tweezers were placed back into the first-aid kit while the inspector was on site.”
Citation
May 22, 2024
Inspection
Building & playground safety
High Chairs 55 Pa. Code §3270.105
On 5-23-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the highchairs in the YT room to the far left were dirty.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2024): “Highchairs were fully dissembled, power washed, and all fabrics cleaned in a deep clean washing cycle.”
Citation
May 22, 2024
Inspection
Health & medication
Clean, age appropriate 55 Pa. Code §3270.106(a)
On 5-23-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the pack 'n plays in the YT room to the far left were dirty.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2024): “Pack 'n plays are not in use, and all have been removed from the classroom.”
Citation
May 22, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2)
On 5-23-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement forms for children #2, #3, and #4 did not list the date of admission.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2024): “The admission dates for children #2, #3, and #4 have been added to the agreement forms.”
Citation
May 22, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Each child emergency contact person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(a)
On 5-23-2024 during a Renewal inspection, child #2 did not have an emergency contact form in file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2024): “The provider sent an email to the child's parents on 5-24-2024 letting them know that the child could not return until the new form has been turned in. New form was returned on 5-29-2024.”
Citation
May 22, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
On 5-23-2024 during a Renewal inspection, child #1 did not have an updated emergency contact form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2024): “Child #1's last day is 5-24-2024 as the child is going to kindergarten in the fall.”
Citation
May 22, 2024
Inspection
Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
On 5-23-2024 during a Renewal inspection, child #2 did not have an updated financial agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 4, 2024): “The provider sent an email to the child's parents on 5-24-2024 letting them know that the child could not return until the new form has been turned in. New form was returned on 5-29-2024.”
Citation
May 11, 2023
Inspection
Health & medication
Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the immunization for child # 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7 did not have an influenza immunization in year 2022 or 2023. Also, the files for child # 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7, did not have an exemption letter.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 28, 2023): “The parents will be required to provide documentation that their child received the influenza immunization in year 2022 or 2023; or the parent will provide an exemption letter.”
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #1 HAD A PA STATE POLICE CLEARNCE AND CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE THAT WAS MORE THAN 60 MONTHS OLD.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 15, 2022): “STAFF #1 WILL PROVIDE A PA STATE POLICE CLEARNCE AND CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE THAT IS LESS THAN 60 MONTHS OLD. THE STAFF PERSON WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO WORK IN CHILD CARE UNTIL THE CLEARANCES ARE PROVIDED.”
Citation
Jun 14, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
Mantoux TB 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(2)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #2 DID NOT HAVE A TB SCREENEING AT INITIAL EMPLOYMENT.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2022): “STAFF #2 WILL PROVIDE RESULTS FOR A TB SCREENEING.”
Citation
Jun 14, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION STAFF #2 HAD A HEALTH ASSESSMENT THAT DID NOT INCLUDE AN EXAMINATION FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND THE RESULTS OF THAT EXAMINATION.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2022): “STAFF PERSON #2 WILL HAVE AN EXAMINATION THAT INCLUDES AN EXAMINATION FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND THE RESULTS OF THAT EXAMINATION.”
Citation
Jun 14, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
Information re: medical problems 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(4)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF #2 DID NOT INCLUDE INFORMATION ON MEDICAL PROBLEMS THAT MIGHT THREATEN THE HEALTH OF THE CHILDREN OR PROHIBIT A STAFF PERSON FROM PROVIDING ADEQUATE CARE TO CHILDREN.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2022): “STAFF #2 WILL PROVIDE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT THAT INCLUDE INFORMATION ON MEDICAL PROBLEMS THAT MIGHT THREATEN THE HEALTH OF THE CHILDREN OR PROHIBIT A STAFF PERSON FROM PROVIDING ADEQUATE CARE TO CHILDREN.”
Citation
Jun 14, 2022
Inspection
Health & medication
Physician/CRNP assessment 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(5)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF #2 DID NOT INCLUDE THE PHYSICIAN'S OR CRNP'S ASSESSMENT OF THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2022): “STAFF PERSON #2 WILL PROVIDE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT THAT INCLUDE THE PHYSICIAN'S OR CRNP'S ASSESSMENT OF THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE.”
Citation
Jun 14, 2022
Inspection
Transportation
Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(b)/3270.171(c)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A WRITTEN AND POSTED PLAN THAT APPROPRIATELY DETERMINED THE SAFE PEDESTRIAN CROSSWAYS, PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF POINTS AND BIKE ROUTES IN THE VICINITY OF THE FACILITY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2022): “THE PROVIDER WILL DEVELOP A WRITTEN PLAN AND POST IN A CONSPICIOUS AREA, THE APPROPRIATELY DETERMINED SAFE PEDESTRIAN CROSSWAYS, PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF POINTS AND BIKE ROUTES IN THE VICINITY OF THE FACILITY.”
Citation
Jun 14, 2022
Inspection
Building & playground safety
Devices must be compliant 55 Pa. Code §3270.95(a)
AT THE TIMEOF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF PURCHASENFOR THE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2022): “THE PROVIDER WILL WRITE A LETTER ATTESTING TO THE ESTIMATED PROOF OF PURCHASE DATE AND THE OPERABILITY OF THE FIRE SYSTEM.”
Citation
Jun 14, 2022
Inspection
Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE OPERATOR DID NOT NOTIFY THE LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY AUTHORITIES IN WRITING OF THE LOCATION OF THE FACILITY AND THE PROGRAM'S USE OF PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR ROUTES AROUND THE CHILD CARE FACILITY.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jul 12, 2022): “THE OPERATOR WILL NOTIFY THE LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY AUTHORITIES IN WRITING OF THE LOCATION OF THE FACILITY AND THE PROGRAM'S USE OF PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR ROUTES AROUND THE CHILD CARE FACILITY.”
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $75.00 | $48.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $75.00 | $48.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $75.00 | $48.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $64.00 | $39.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $51.00 | $37.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $51.00 | $37.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $51.00 | $37.00 |
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
Capacity
96 children
Certificate status
Regular
Certificate valid through
Jun 28, 2027
Operator
Life Discovery School Of Springfield In
Hours
Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone
(610) 543-5726
State certificate #
CER-00259933
Common questions
Has Life Discovery School of Springfield had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 14, 2022 (background checks): “AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #1 HAD A PA STATE POLICE CLEARNCE AND CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE THAT WAS MORE THAN 60 MONTHS OLD.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Life Discovery School of Springfield?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Life Discovery School of Springfield since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Life Discovery School of Springfield’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jun 8, 2023. 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 Life Discovery School of Springfield compare with other daycares in Springfield?
It is #4 of 12 centers in Springfield by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 50% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Life Discovery School of Springfield last inspected?
May 27, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Life Discovery School of Springfield cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $75.00 for newborn, $75.00 for infant, $75.00 for young toddler, $64.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Life Discovery School of Springfield?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Life Discovery School Of Springfield In.
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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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