Temple Sinai is a certified child care center in Dresher, PA, with capacity for 165 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 36 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 5 centers in Dresher and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At time of inspection, room #2 was missing bandages in their first aid kits.
At time of inspection, the older toddler children in room #4 were using floom tactile materials that are made from Styrofoam which could cause a choking hazard to children in this age group.
At time of inspection, staff person #1 had 11 out of the 12 hours of childcare training, staff person #2 had 10 out of 12 hours of childcare training documented in their records.
At time of inspection, there was chipped paint all around the doorway inside young toddler classroom across from Director's office.
At time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have a current NSOR certificate (expired 2/27/25) documented in their record.
At time of inspection, there were missing electrical outlet covers in the hallway used by children.
At time of inspection, observed chipped paint on the window ceils in room# 4, 8 and 10. In addition, one of the coat cubbies in the upstairs hallway used by children was not mounted to prevent it from being a falling hazard.
At time of inspection, several rooms did not have the appropriate 2 feet of space required for cots that were in use by the children.
At time of inspection, staff person #4 did not have a current health assessment with negative TB screening documented in their record.
At time of inspection, staff person # 3 did not have proof of experience to qualify her for the position of assistant group supervisor at facility.
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At time of inspection, staff person #1only had 7 out of 12 required childcare training hours documented in their record.
At time of inspection, staff persons #4 and #5 did not have documented training regarding the facility emergency plan documented in their records.
At time of inspection, the diaper changing areas in room #5 and #7 was not close to a source of running water.
At time of inspection, staff person #2, 4 and 5 did not have proof of education and/or experience documented in their records to help qualify them for their positions as Assistant Group Supervisors at facility.
At time of inspection, the parents of children #1 and #2 did not have updated reviews of their children's emergency contact and agreement forms signed/ updated in the last 6 months. In addition, the parents of child # 4 did not provide the physician's name, address and phone number listed on their child's emergency contact form.
At time of inspection, staff person #5 did not have two non-family references documented in the record.
During time of inspections, staff person #1 (4 hours documented) and #3 (2 hours documented) did not have 12 hours of required childcare training documented in their records.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 2/22/23 it was observed staff persons # 1 through 17 file did not include verification of completed emergency plan training.
While conducted a renewal inspection on 2/22/23 it was observed classroom # 8 back wall near the children's play space was missing an electrical outlet cover.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 2/22/23 it was observed classrooms# 1 through 10 did not have emergency telephone numbers posted in an accessible location.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 2/22/23 it was observed classroom # 3 did not have a hand washing sign posted near the changing table. Also, classroom #7 did not have handwashing signs posted.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/22/23 it was observed staff persons # 14,16, and 18 file did not include a health assessment. Also, staff persons# 4,15,19, and 20 file did not include verification of tuberculosis screening.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 2/22/23 it was observed there was no documentation of an annual emergency drill being conducted
While conducting a renewal inspection on 2/22/23 it was observed staff persons # 5 and 18 file did not include verification of completed health and safety training.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 2/22/23 it was observed staff persons# 1,2, and 3 file did not include an annual staff evaluation.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 2/22/23 it was observed child# 4,5, and 6 agreement form did not include a specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 2/22/23 it was observed child# 1,2, and 7 agreement form did not include services to be provided to the family and the child.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 2/22/23 it was observed child #1,2, and 3 agreement form did not include a date of admissions.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 2/22/23 it was observed child# 4,5, and 6 agreement form did not include verification of parents receiving the original agreement.
During a renewal inspection conducted on 2/22/23 it was observed staff persons# 9, 17,18,20 through 23 file did not include verification of employment.
While conducting a renewal inspection on 2/22/23 it was observed that staff persons# 5 and 24 has not completed the following required pre-service pediatric first aid/CPR training within 90 days of their date of hire.
During time of inspection, it was observed that child #4 did not have an updated health assessment documented in their record. (last health assessment documented in file dated 9/17/20)
At time of inspection, child # 2 and 4 did not have updated immunization for influenza or a letter of exemption completed by the parent documented in the child's record.
The parents of child # 5 did not provide the insurance provider name and policy number on their child's emergency contact form. The parents of child # 3-5 did not provide the names and/or address of emergency release person on their child's emergency contact forms.
At time of inspection, Child # 1,3 and 4 did not have updated/reviewed emergency contact form in the last 6 months. In addition, the financial agreements for child # 1-4 were not updated/reviewed within the last 6 months as required.
Staff person # 1 (hired 3/12/20) did not have 12 hours of annual child care training documented in their record.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $98.80 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $79.80 | $50.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $79.80 | $50.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $78.00 | $48.20 |
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 Sinai 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 Feb 27, 2025 (background checks): “At time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have a current NSOR certificate (expired 2/27/25) documented in their record.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Temple Sinai?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Temple Sinai since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Temple Sinai’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Oct 9, 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 Temple Sinai compare with other daycares in Dresher?
It is #4 of 5 centers in Dresher by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 59% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Temple Sinai last inspected?
Feb 12, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Temple Sinai cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $98.80 for infant, $79.80 for young toddler, $79.80 for older toddler, $78.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Temple Sinai?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Temple Sinai.
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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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