Temple Sholom Preschool
Temple Sholom Preschool is a certified child care center in Broomall, PA, with capacity for 85 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 29 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (11 of 29). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 10 centers in Broomall and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Upon entering Toddler classroom 1 staff was observed sleeping while children were asleep. Staff did not hear me enter the room. Once staff were able to awake they then did not know assigned group of children. Staff were asked for assigned group of children 3 times before director has to step in and help.
Observed chipped paint in toddler room.
Observed bottles unlabeled in infant room.
Observed ball pit broken in blue classroom.
Observed unlabeled bottle in orange and clue classroom.
Observed child 1,2 and 3 with updated emergency contact form not completely filled out.
Observed emergency plan not posted.
Observed cleaning materials low and accessible to children in room 3.
Observed torn rug in classroom 6, and hole in annex hallway wall.
Observed chipped paint in classroom 3, 6 and hallway.
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Observed facility with no handwashing sign stating when to wash hands.
During my inspection I observed that a few of rooms were missing items from their first aid kit. 1. Pre-School (tweezers, soap) 2. Older Toddler (gauze pads) 3. Red Room (soap)
During my inspection I observed that the thermometer in the Pre-K refrigerator was temping higher than 45 degrees.
During my inspection I observed that the child 2, 3, 4, did not have completed medication logs.
During my inspection I observed that the facility had not sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, had not taken their updated 1hr. health and safety training.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 4, 5, did not obtain their annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility had toxics materials in an unlocked cabinet.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the water in the facility was temping at 120 degrees.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the pipe covering was peeling off in the older toddler room, and the young toddler room.
While conducting my inspection I observed that there was peeling paint in the infant room by the circle time rug.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the young pre-school room, and young toddler room did not have their rest equipment labeled.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their emergency drill log.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff did not have the annual fire safety training.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 3,4, 5, 6, 7, did not have who they could be released to on the agreement form.
While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 8, did not have their parent's address and or work address on their emergency contact sheet.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2 did not have verification of the child care experiences.
While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their certification of occupancy.
While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 3,5, did not have their 12 hours of 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.
About this center
Common questions
Has Temple Sholom Preschool had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 17, 2026 (supervision): “Upon entering Toddler classroom 1 staff was observed sleeping while children were asleep. Staff did not hear me enter the room. Once staff were able to awake they then did not know assigned group of children. Staff were…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Temple Sholom Preschool?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Temple Sholom Preschool since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Temple Sholom Preschool’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Dec 9, 2020. 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 Sholom Preschool compare with other daycares in Broomall?
It is #6 of 10 centers in Broomall by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 63% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Temple Sholom Preschool last inspected?
Mar 17, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Temple Sholom Preschool?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Temple Sholom In Broomall.
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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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