Old York Road Temple-Beth Am SCH E L
Old York Road Temple-Beth Am SCH E L is a certified child care center in Abington, PA, with capacity for 115 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 12 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 10 centers in Abington and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/25/2026, the file for Staff Person #1 indicated that the staff member resided out of state within the last 60 months but did not contain completed out of state clearances for that state. The file for Staff Person #2, Provisionally hired on 05/29/2026, did not contain verification of the completion of DHS FBI fingerprinting or a completed DHS FBI Clearance.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/25/2026, the file for Child #1 did not contain a completed Agreement Form.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/25/2026, the files for Staff Person #3 and Staff Person #4 did not contain verification of the completion of 12 clock hours of annual childcare training.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/23/2025, the files for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #3 did not contain a current DHS FBI Clearance.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/23/2025, the facilities Emergency Plan did not include a Continuity of Operations Policy.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/23/2025, the facility's Emergency Plan did not provide a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/23/2025, the facilities Emergency Plan did not provide for a method for facility persons to inform parents that an emergency has ended and provide instructions for reunification.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/23/2025, the facilities Emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/23/2025, the most recent Pediatric First-Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training verification on file for Staff Person #2, hired August 2023, expired 05/31/2025.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/23/2025, the Emergency Transportation Plan was not posted in a conspicuous location in every child care space.
On 6/6/2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child #2 was missing Date of Admission on the agreement form.
On 6/6/2022 child # 1 emergency contact form is missing parents business name, address and telephone number.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $63.33 | $44.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $63.33 | $44.40 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $59.49 | $42.89 |
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 Old York Road Temple-Beth Am SCH E L 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 Jun 25, 2026 (background checks): “At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 06/25/2026, the file for Staff Person #1 indicated that the staff member resided out of state within the last 60 months but did not contain completed out of state…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Old York Road Temple-Beth Am SCH E L?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Old York Road Temple-Beth Am SCH E L since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Old York Road Temple-Beth Am SCH E L’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective May 6, 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 Old York Road Temple-Beth Am SCH E L compare with other daycares in Abington?
It is #3 of 10 centers in Abington by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Old York Road Temple-Beth Am SCH E L last inspected?
Jun 25, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Old York Road Temple-Beth Am SCH E L cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $63.33 for young toddler, $63.33 for older toddler, $59.49 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Old York Road Temple-Beth Am SCH E L?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Old York Road Temple-Beth Am.
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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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