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Marple Sports Arena

611 Park Way, Broomall, PA 19008 · Delaware County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 1

Marple Sports Arena is a certified child care center in Broomall, PA, with capacity for 418 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 44 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (21 of 44). 13 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #9 of 10 centers in Broomall and has more citations per inspection than 74% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 74% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
#9 of 10 centers in Broomall
2 Core-safety citations
42 Other citations
6 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
44 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 13 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 16, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Mar 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation found May 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation found May 31, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Apr 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Mar 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety 21
Records & paperwork 14
Training & qualifications 3
Emergency preparedness 2
Background checks 1
Food & feeding 1
Transportation 1
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Background checks
CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(4)
Observed Staff 2 file with no NSOR clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2026): “NSOR Requested by Inspector and provided via email 3/19/2026. Most recent NSOR dated 12/15/2025 so Staff Person #2 file included all required clearances.”
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
Observed boys bathroom and blue rink outlets missing outlet covers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2026): “Outlet covers replaced while inspector was on site.”
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Observed cleaning supplies low in cafe on menu board and serving counter reachable to children. Also observed hand sanitizer in dispenser on wall leading to cafe low and in child's reach.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2026): “Café area cleaning supplies were moved during inspection. They do not belong on the easel but rather on the pass counter behind the gate. Hand sanitizer was provided by OCDEL/PA Dept of Health as a part of COVID Grants. We continue to use them seasonally to help stop the spread of contagious…”
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No cigarette butts 55 Pa. Code §3270.68(b)
Observed cigarette butts in front of child care facility where handicap parking and trash can is.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2026): “Janitorial staff swept parking lot and emptied exterior trash cans after weekend events.”
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Upon entering Green room a light bulb was observed out, also the floor was visibly unclean. Chalk room also had a light fixture that was out, spider webs in corners of ceiling and floor was unclean. Red Rink has a chipped tile and broken polyglass while blue rink has chip tile.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2026): “All Cleaning items performed during daily cleaning on 3/16. Items identified below: Green Room -- Light bulb replaced, room vacuumed and paper scraps cleaned up Chalk Room -- Electrician replaced entire light panel, room vacuumed, paper scraps cleaned up and ceiling corner dusted Red Rink -- VCT…”
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Observed chipped paint on slats in arcade room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2026): “Slat wall sanded and painted where shelf had been removed.”
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
Observed broken sink in boy's bathroom. Observed green room bathroom unclean.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2026): “In front boys bathroom, Plumber was on site and had turned off the sink and covered it while parts were being ordered. Plumber returned on 3/17 with the parts and repaired the sink. In Green Room Bathroom, trash was emptied at the time of the inspection.”
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Building & playground safety
Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed 55 Pa. Code §3270.91(a)
Observed fire exit from kindergarten room across from blue rink unclear with obstructions in front of step entryway.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2026): “Folding chairs were put back in the closet at the time of the inspection. While the pathway was still accessible, the chairs belonged in a closet and not in that area.”
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Food & feeding
Bottles labeled 55 Pa. Code §3270.166(4)
Observed unlabeled child's water bottle in Cafe.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2026): “Children in our programs are all school aged and no longer use disposable nursers or bottles for feeding. All items brought from home are kept in the child's bag when not in use. We have asked parents to label any items sent in from home.”
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Transportation
Transportation First Aid Kit 55 Pa. Code §3270.178
Observed transportation van #29 first aid kit with no soap.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2026): “Bar of soap replaced in first aid kit at the time of inspection.”
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Professional development certificate 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(g)
Observed staff 1 file with no Health and safety training within 90 days of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2026): “Staff #1 submitted a physical at the time of hire that was less than 2 years old. They were due for a new physical in April and got one at the time of the inspection visit to avoid any lapse. Current physical with TB dated 3/2026 in staff file and submitted to inspector.”
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
Observed staff 1 file with no health report nor TB test completed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2026): “Staff #1 submitted a physical at the time of hire that was less than 2 years old. They were due for a new physical in April and got one at the time of the inspection visit to avoid any lapse. Current physical with TB dated 3/2026 in staff file and submitted to inspector.”
Citation Mar 16, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
Observed Staff 1 file with no health assessment and no results of TB test.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 1, 2026): “Staff #1 submitted a physical at the time of hire that was less than 2 years old. They were due for a new physical in April and got one at the time of the inspection visit to avoid any lapse. Current physical with TB dated 3/2026 in staff file and submitted to inspector.”
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Core safety May 21, 2025 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
During in person visit on 5/21/25 Staff 1 was asked her assigned children. Staff names all 13 students present in arcade classroom. I asked staff again her primary group of children. Staff again named 13 students. There were 2 Staff in at the time. Staff 1 stated staff 2 is her "aide" and she is responsible for all children. There were no assigned children to specific staff and no policy in place.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2025): “Kindergarten teacher (group supervisor) and assistant teacher (assistant group supervisor) present with 13 students (a mix of am + pm kindergartners). While both staff members were with the 13 children, for emergency needs when both classes are present, one teacher/staff member would name am class…”
Citation May 21, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
Observed green and chalk room with no emergency plan posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2025): “Replace posting that was a\removed accidentally.”
Citation May 21, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Observed cleaning materials on bathroom sink in Green rooms bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2025): “Cleaning materials belong in locked cabinet under the sink.”
Citation May 21, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
Observed first aid kit in arcade room missing tweezers. There was also no gloves in green room first aid kit, and no soap in the van first aid kit.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2025): “Pair of tweezers package of gloves and soap replaced in each location”
Citation May 21, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Observed ceiling broken in green room bathroom. Also observed puddle of water at the bottom of the stairs leading up to the chalk board room. Observed panel on blue rink lifted with gaps large enough for hazards. In cafe observed broken panel on right counters still unfixed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2025): “Ceiling tile replaced in bathroom stairwell free of water blue panel tightened counter ledge painted- see violation 3 of 1/24 inspection summary”
Citation May 21, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
Observed chalk room and green room with no daily schedule posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Sep 19, 2025): “information on same poster listed in violation 1”
Citation Jan 24, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
Observed outlets with no covers in kindergarten room.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Replace outlet covers when outlet not in use. *these were replaced while inspector was present.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 24, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
In cafe observed broken panel on right counters. Also observed broken door stopper in green room and peeling protective cushion on pole in front of craft room.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, May 21, 2025): “Countertop veneer came off and was replaced to cover edge of countertop. *see photos for door and stopper in green room. Padding for pole was replaced while inspector was present.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 24, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Observed chipped paint in green room along wall where couch is.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Apply touch up paint where paint was scuffed”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 24, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
Observed out of order toilet in girls bathroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Hired a plumber to fix leaking toilet”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 24, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Handwashing signs 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(h)
Observed boys front bathroom with no handwashing sign.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Hang Handwashing sign *this was corrected while inspector was present”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Post the inspection summary 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(b)
During in person monitoring observed sanction posted in office and not in a conspicuous location used by parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “post a second copy of license and OCDEL notice in lobby of facility”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Posted in group space 55 Pa. Code §3270.111(b)
Observed no daily schedule posted in kindergarten classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, May 21, 2025): “Hang child care posting in Kindergarten Enrichment Room. Their daily schedule is already in the room but it is the kid friendly version.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(3)
Observed staff 1 and staff 2 file with no health assessment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 21, 2025): “Both had TB tests completed and on file but needed their doctors to complete the top of the health assesment form.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 31, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
Observed cleaning materials in reach of children in chalk classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 11, 2024): “Provider will remove all toxins out of reach of children.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 31, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
Observed broken floor tile in the East Rink. also observed torn rug in the green room.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jul 16, 2024): “Provider will have broken tile and torn rug fixed.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 31, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
No peeling paint or plaster 55 Pa. Code §3270.77(a)
Observed chipped paint in green room classroom.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jul 16, 2024): “Provider will have all chipped paint repaired.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation May 31, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.102(a)
Observed torn cots in green room. Observed torn pillow in middle room.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Jul 16, 2024): “Provider will remove all torn cots. Provider will remove torn pillowcase.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Apr 3, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
110º F or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.69(b)
During my inspection I observed that the water in the facility is temping at 120 degrees.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2023): “Provider will make sure that the hot in the facility do not exceed 110 degrees.”
Citation Apr 3, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Clean and good repair 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(g)
During my inspection I observed that the sink fixture was broken.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2023): “Provider will make all necessary repairs to make sure that the facility is always in good repair and free of hazards.”
Citation Apr 3, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-6, did not have whom they can be released to on their agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the agreement form are filled in completely.”
Citation Apr 3, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 4, 6, &, 7, did not have their parent's work addresses and telephone numbers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Apr 3, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 5, did not have the address for who they can be released to on their emergency contact sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Apr 3, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have their 12 clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, May 12, 2023): “Provider will make sure that all staff take their 12 clock hours of childcare training annually.”
Citation Mar 1, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have an emergency drill log.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2022): “Provider will create a emergency drill log and practice different emergency drill at least once a year.”
Citation Mar 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Designated release persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)(5)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-10 did not have who they could be released to on the agreement form.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the agreement form are filled in completely.”
Citation Mar 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 5, did not have their parent's work information on the emergency contact sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Mar 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(4)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, was missing the signature for consent of emergency medical care.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Mar 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, 3, 5, 9, did not the address of the people they could be released to on their emergency contact sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Mar 1, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(6)
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, was missing all the signatures on the bottom of her emergency contact sheet.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all areas on the emergency contact sheet are filled in completely.”
Citation Mar 1, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not have 12 clock hours of child care training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 1, 2022): “Provider will make sure that all staff take their 12 clock hours of child care training annually.”

“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.

About this center

Capacity 418 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through Mar 19, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 1
since May 8, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Marple Aftercare LLC
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00255369
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Common questions

Has Marple Sports Arena 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 Mar 16, 2026 (background checks): “Observed Staff 2 file with no NSOR clearance.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Marple Sports Arena?

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

What is Marple Sports Arena’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 1, effective May 8, 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 Marple Sports Arena compare with other daycares in Broomall?

It is #9 of 10 centers in Broomall by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 74% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Marple Sports Arena last inspected?

Mar 16, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Marple Sports Arena?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Marple Aftercare LLC.

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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