Play and Learn Center
Play and Learn Center is a certified child care center in Fort Washington, PA, with capacity for 97 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 16 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (4 of 16). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #10 of 10 centers in Fort Washington and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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Child#1 was injured by Child#2 different times for 3 weeks.
On the day observing the staff#1 did not have proof of child abuse clearance in the file.
Observe the files for Staff#4 which did not have 2 nonfamily references in the file.
On the day of visit observed peeled paint throughout the facility.
On the observing the files staff #1 did not have a current fire safety training in the files.
Observed the file for staff#4 which is missing proof of education.
On the day observing the files Staff#4 did not have 2 nonfamily references in the file.
On the day observing the files staff#1 was missing 11 clock hours of childcare training.
During unannounced inspection 03/10/2023, file of staff person #2 contained PA Criminal History Clearance that stated "REQUEST UNDER REVIEW".
During unannounced inspection 03/10/2023, 1st floor middle classroom contained 12 children ranging from 1 to 3 years old and two staff persons; correct staff: child ratio should have been 1:5 based on youngest child's age. 1st floor rear classroom contained 11 2-3 year olds with one staff while the 2nd staff person escorted a child to the restroom, leaving the classroom out of ratio.
Staff person #1 left hot soup unattended on a high chair in kitchen area accessible to child #1, resulting in the soup being spilled on child #1.
During unannounced inspection 03/10/2023, verification that staff person #1 had completed Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update by 12/30/2022 was not on file.
During unannounced inspection 03/10/2023, file of staff person #3 did not contain verification that Pediatric First Aid and CPR had been completed within 90 days of hire.
REVIEWING THE FILES STAFF#3 DID NOT HAVE A COMPLETED FBI CLEARANCE IN THE FILE. STAFF#2 DID NOT HAVE A COMPLETED CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE IN THE FILE.
REVIEWING THE FILES STAFF#1 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF THE EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING IN THE FILES.
REVIEWING THE FILES STAFF #4 DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF EDUCATION 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) | $70.55 | $25.65 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $70.55 | $25.65 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $67.30 | $25.15 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $65.90 | $24.65 |
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 Play and Learn Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 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 May 25, 2023 (supervision): “Child#1 was injured by Child#2 different times for 3 weeks.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Play and Learn Center?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations 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 Play and Learn Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Aug 27, 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 Play and Learn Center compare with other daycares in Fort Washington?
It is #10 of 10 centers in Fort Washington by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 66% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Play and Learn Center last inspected?
Apr 9, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Play and Learn Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.55 for newborn, $70.55 for infant, $67.30 for young toddler, $65.90 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Play and Learn Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Learn And Play 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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