Temple Adath Israel Pre-School
Temple Adath Israel Pre-School is a certified child care center in Merion Station, PA, with capacity for 144 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 64 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (24 of 64). 12 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #367 of 403 centers in Montgomery County and has more citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of the inspection the operator did not document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan annually and have it on file at the facility.
At the time of the inspection children #6, 8, and 9 did not have labelled rest equipment in their class.
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have documentation testing the fire system every 30 days.
At the time of the inspection the facility had expired liability insurance (expired on 1/2026).
At the time of the inspection child # 3 did not have a fee agreement on file.
At the time of the inspection child #1 did not have a child service report on file. Services being provided needs to be updated on children # 4 & 5 fee agreement.
At the time of the inspection child #1 did not have a date of admissions on their fee agreement.
At the time of the inspection child #1 did not have physician's address and phone number on their emergency contact form and child #4 did not have the physician's name, address and phone number on their emergency contact form.
At the time of the inspection child #1 did not have parent work address and phone number and home phone, child #3 did not have parent work address, child #4 did not have parents work address and phone number, child #5 did not have parent work address and phone number and work address and phone on file.
At the time of the inspection children #1 and 4 did not have release person's address list on their emergency contact form.
At the time of the inspection children #4 & 7 did not have an emergency contact form in the classroom where they were receiving care.
At the time of the inspection child #1 did not have a 6-month update for their emergency contact and fee agreement
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At the time of inspection facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.
The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.
The operator did not post the emergency plan in the facility at a conspicuous location.
At the time of inspection facility was using classroom #301 which is measured for childcare for storage.
Facility has open electrical outlets throughout the facility.
The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not posted by the telephone in classroom 101 (Sea Turtles)
At the time of inspection classroom #101 (Sea turtles) did not have soap and classroom #104 (Camp Cubbies) did not have tape in their first aid kits.
At the time of inspection classroom #103 had 2 blubs in the classroom out and 1 in the bathroom out and classroom #310, 2 bulbs out and classroom #306 had 6 bulbs out. These blown bulbs were causing the classrooms to be dimly lit.
Classroom #101 were sharing sleeping cots.
Classroom #101 had expired medication (Zyrtec) for child #1, classroom #108 had two expired medications (E Pen and Zyrtec) for child #2.
Written notification of safe routes were not posted by the operator at a conspicuous location in the childcare facility.
The facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
The evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.
Facility did not have proof that the system was tested every 30 days or proof of purchase of interconnected system.
At the time of inspection, the facility's liability insurance did not state that it covered their daycare but the church only.
The written plan of daily activities was not posted in classrooms #308 & #306.
At the time of inspection child #3 did not have a completed emergency contact form.
While children were in the facility, there were no emergency contact information present in a childcare space for children receiving care in the space.
A written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed conspicuously in every childcare space.
The facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. The operator did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office.
At the time of inspection facility person #1 was missing 2 hours of annual profession development training and facility persons # 2, 3 and 4 were missing 4 hours of annual professional development training.
At the time of inspection staff persons #4, 7, and 9 did not have their NJ state clearances on file and facility persons# 4 DHS FBI and NSOR, #5 NSOR, #8 Child Abuse, DHS FBI Clerance NSOR Certificate disclosure on file at the time of inspection.
At the time of inspection staff persons 2, 4, 6, 11 and 12 did not have emergency plan training on file at the facility.
At the time of inspection facility persons# 9 and 10 did not have Health and Safety training on file.
At the time of investigation staff person #8 did not have pediatric first aid / CPR training on file.
At the time of inspection staff person# 8 and 12 did not have annual fire safety training on file.
At the time of inspection staff persons 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, and 12 did not have verified hours of experience on file.
At the time of inspection staff persons # 4 did not have Mantoux reading / testing on file.
At the time of inspection facility person #12 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file at the facility.
Continued noncompliance on 4/17/23 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff persons# 7and 9 files did not include FBI clearance. Staff persons# 18 and 23 files did not include State Police clearances. Staff persons# 10 and13 files did not include NSOR clearance. Staff persons# 2,3, and 21 files did not include Child abuse clearances, and Staff persons# 1,2,7, 9, 10,12,16, 18,19, and 23 files did not include mandated reporter training. Staff Persons # 6,11,14, 17, and 22 must obtain out of state New Jersey criminal history and child abuse and neglect registry clearances. Staff persons# 10,13,, 6,11,14, 17, and 22 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
While conducting an unannounced inspection on 4/17/23 it was observed in classroom#2 a total of 10 children older toddlers present only one Teacher. Staff person #12 left the classroom leaving the class out of ratio.
Continued noncompliance on 4/17/23 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility. Classroom#1 diapering area did not have any handwashing signs posted. Classroom#3 children's bathroom did not have handwashing signs posted. Third floor girls and boy's bathroom did not have handwashing signs posted.
Continued noncompliance on 4/17/23 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff persons# 2,3,5,7,9,11,14,16,18,19, and 23 files did not include a physical examination. Staff persons # 1through 10;12,14,22 and 23 file did not include the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
Continued noncompliance on 4/17/23 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility. There was no documentation that an annual emergency drill had been conducted at the facility.
Continued noncompliance on 4/17/23 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff persons#1 through 6, 8,10,11, 14, 16,17, 21 and 22 files did not include verification that an annual evaluation has been completed.
Continued noncompliance on 4/17/23 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff persons# 1 through 3; 6,7,9,10,12,14,15,18,19, and 23 files did not include verification of education or child care experience prior to service at the facility.
Continued noncompliance on 4/17/23 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff persons # 1 through 3; 5,6,8,10,11,14,16,17,21,22, and 23 files did not include 12 clock hours of annual child care training.
Continued noncompliance a renewal inspection was conducted on 2/15/23 at the facility. On 4/17/23 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff persons# 1through 3, 8 through 15, 18,19, and 23, has not completed the following required preservice health and safety training within 90 days of hire. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated the correction would be implemented by 2/30/2. On 4/17/23 an unannounced inspection was conducted. Staff persons# 1through 4, 8 through 15, 18,19, and 23 still has not completed the following required preservice health and safety training.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/15/23 it was observed staff persons#, 9,11, files did not include FBI clearance. Staff persons#,26 and 27 files did not include State Police clearances. Staff persons# 11,12, and 15, files did not include NSOR clearance. Staff persons# 4,5, and 16 files did not include Child abuse clearances, and Staff persons# 1,4,9,11,12,14,18, 22, and 27 files did not include mandated reporter training. Staff Persons # 8,13,15,16,20,25, and 26 must obtain out of state New Jersey criminal history and child abuse and neglect registry clearances. Staff persons# 8,13,15,16,20, 25, and 26 may not work in a child care position at the facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/15/23 it was observed in classrooms# 2 and 4 had spray bottles of bleach and water that were not labeled.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/15/23 it was observed classrooms # 1 through 10 did not have all required emergency phone numbers posted.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/15/23 it was observed classrooms #5 and 6 first aid kits did not include scissors.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/15/23 it was observed classroom#1 diapering area did not have any handwashing signs posted. Classroom#3 children's bathroom did not have handwashing signs posted.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/15/23 it was observed classroom #1 did not label any of the children's rest equipment. Classroom #3 did not label child#9 and 10 rest equipment.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/15/23 it was observed that classroom # 1 and 6 refrigerator did not have a thermometer to ensure that required temperature is maintained.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/15/23 it was observed staff persons# 3,4,5,7,9,11,13,16,18,21,22,27 files did not include a physical examination. Staff persons # 1through 10; 11,12, 14;16 through 23; 26 and 27 file did not include the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/15/23 it was observed child # 11 and 12 bottles was not labeled
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/15/23 it was observed that the emergency plan did not include accommodations for toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/15/23 it was observed there was no documentation that an annual emergency drill had been conducted at the facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/15/23 it was observed the facilities liability insurance expired 1/1/23.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/15/23 it was observed staff persons# 1 through 8; 10,13; 16 through 20; 23,25, and 26 files did not include verification that an annual evaluation has been completed.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/15/23 it was observed that child# 1 through 8 agreement form was not signed by the operator.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/15/23 it was observed that child# 1 and 2 emergency contact form did not include telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/15/23 it was observed child # 2 and 6 emergency contact did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care, also did not include signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/15/23 it was observed child# 1throuh 3 and 6 and 8 emergency contact did not include addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/15/23 it was observed staff persons # 1 through 27 files did not include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/15/23 it was observed that staff persons# 1,3,4,5,8,9,11,12,14,16,17,21,22,23, and 27 files did not include verification of education or child care experience prior to service at the facility.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/15/23 it was observed staff persons # 1 through 14 and 16 through 27 files did not include 12 clock hours of annual child care training.
During the renewal inspection conducted on 2/15/23 it was observed that staff persons# 1,3,4;10 through 17; 21, 22, 24, and 27 files did not include health and safety training.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $47.77 | $30.51 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $47.77 | $30.51 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $48.46 | $36.92 |
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 Temple Adath Israel Pre-School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 3 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 Aug 2, 2023 (background checks): “At the time of inspection staff persons #4, 7, and 9 did not have their NJ state clearances on file and facility persons# 4 DHS FBI and NSOR, #5 NSOR, #8 Child Abuse, DHS FBI Clerance NSOR Certificate disclosure on file…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Temple Adath Israel Pre-School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Temple Adath Israel Pre-School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Temple Adath Israel Pre-School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Oct 20, 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 Temple Adath Israel Pre-School compare with other daycares in Montgomery County?
It is tied for #367 of 403 centers in Montgomery County by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 80% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Temple Adath Israel Pre-School last inspected?
Jul 30, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Temple Adath Israel Pre-School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $47.77 for older toddler, $47.77 for preschool, $48.46 for young school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Temple Adath Israel Pre-School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Temple Adath Israel Of The Main Line.
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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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