Play and Learn Gerstadt
Play and Learn Gerstadt is a certified child care center in Abington, PA, with capacity for 208 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 5 complaint investigations. The state cited 20 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 10 centers in Abington and has fewer citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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A Complaint Investigation was conducted on 03/23/2026, during the investigation on 03/13/2026, Staff Person #1 was observed on camera grabbing Child #1 by the arm and pulling Child #1 with force into the indoor play space.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/11/2026, The loose-fill surfacing under the embedded playground equipment is 6 inches deep and does not meet the requirements for protective surfacing.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/11/2026, the most recent Health Assessment on file for Child #1 was dated 01/03/2025.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/11/2026, the most recent Health Assessment and Tuberculin skin test results on file for Staff Person #1, hired 02/12/2026, was dated 11/16/2024.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection conducted on 03/11/2026, the file for Staff Person #2 did not contain verification of the completion of 12 clock hours of annual child care training.
At the time of the Complaint Investigation conducted on 08/14/2025, the review of the video footage shows Staff Person #1 on their cell phone for five minutes, during which time adequate supervision was not being provided to the children in the classroom.
At the time of the Allocated Unannounced Inspection conducted on 08/14/2025, there were stained ceiling tiles in the Younger Toddler Classroom above the changing table.
As a result of the Complaint Investigation conducted on 04/03/2025, the updated agreement form on file for Child #1 was not signed by the parent. The provider could not verify that the parent was given the original agreement form.
As a result of the Complaint Investigation conducted on 04/03/2025, the file for Child #1 did not contain a copy of the initial written agreement between the parent and the operator. The provider could not verify that the parent received the original or subsequent agreement forms.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 03/20/2025, the temperature of the water from the sink in the Infant Room reached a temperature of 112.8° F.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 03/20/2025, the grate on the bottom of the refrigerator located in Classroom 13 was missing and there was dust, dirt and food remnants under the refrigerator.
At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 03/20/2025, the files for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, Child #7, Child #8 and Child #9 did not contain verification that the family received information regarding the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.
At the time of the Unannounced visit on 12/23/2024, The file for Staff Person #1 contained a valid out of state ID for New Jersey, but did not contain out of state clearances.
At the time of the Complaint Investigation on 12/23/2024, it was determined that Staff Person #1 did not check the diaper of Child #1 every 2 hours or when the child indicated discomfort by exhibiting behavior that suggested a soiled diaper resulting in rash to the child.
At the time of the Unannounced visit on 12/23/2024, During nap time Staff Person #2 was observed working alone supervising 8 children ages 2-3 years old and Staff Person #3 was observed working alone supervising 10 children ages 4-5 years old. The file for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not have verification of completion of Emergency Plan training.
At the time of the Unannounced visit on 12/23/2024, During nap time Staff Person #2 was observed working alone supervising 8 children ages 2-3 years old and Staff Person #3 was observed working alone supervising 10 children ages 4-5 years old. The file for Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 did not have verification of completion of the required10-Hours CCDBG Health and Safety Training prior to working alone with children.
On 6/16/23 at complaint investigation cert rep verified that a child cut his finger on adult scissors that were left in a bag on the ground. Cert rep verified through video that staff persons # 1, # 2, and # 3 were talking and not supervising the children at the time of this incident.
On 3/28/23 during Renewal Inspection Certification Representative noticed that a screen was broken.
On March 14, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 2 agreement amount did not indicate the fee amount or frequency.
On March 14, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 1 emergency contact form was missing child's designated release person address.
“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) | $71.95 | $26.80 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $71.95 | $26.80 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $68.35 | $26.30 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $65.15 | $25.75 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $59.95 | $25.40 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $59.95 | $25.40 |
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 Gerstadt 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 Mar 23, 2026 (caregiver conduct): “A Complaint Investigation was conducted on 03/23/2026, during the investigation on 03/13/2026, Staff Person #1 was observed on camera grabbing Child #1 by the arm and pulling Child #1 with force into the indoor play…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Play and Learn Gerstadt?
Pennsylvania lists 5 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 Gerstadt’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Nov 3, 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 Gerstadt compare with other daycares in Abington?
It is #7 of 10 centers in Abington by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 65% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Play and Learn Gerstadt last inspected?
Mar 11, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Play and Learn Gerstadt cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $71.95 for newborn, $71.95 for infant, $68.35 for young toddler, $65.15 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Play and Learn Gerstadt?
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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