Tender Years Preschool is a certified child care center in Darby, PA, with capacity for 92 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 9 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (3 of 9). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 14 centers in Darby and has fewer citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of inspection, certification representative observed damaged ceiling tiles in the infant room.
At the time of inspection, certification representative observed the sink leaking in the bathroom.
At the time of inspection, the health assessment for staff person # 2 did not include an examination for communicable diseases or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.
At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) certification.
PER THE LEGAL ENTITY'S ADMISSSION, WHEN THE CHILDREN WERE SWIMMING DURING SUMMER CAMP, SUPERVISION DID NOT INCLUDE A CERTIFIED LIFEGUARD.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED RUGS IN THE TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL ROOMS APPEAR TO BE TRIPPING HAZARDS.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE INFANT ROOM WAS NOT CLEAN.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.
AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILDREN 1,2,3 AND 4 DID NOT SPECIFY THE DATE OF THE CHILDREN'S ADMISSION.
“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.) | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $54.40 | $54.40 |
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 Tender Years 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 Aug 23, 2022 (supervision): “PER THE LEGAL ENTITY'S ADMISSSION, WHEN THE CHILDREN WERE SWIMMING DURING SUMMER CAMP, SUPERVISION DID NOT INCLUDE A CERTIFIED LIFEGUARD.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Tender Years Preschool?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Tender Years Preschool since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Tender Years Preschool’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Aug 3, 2026. 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 Tender Years Preschool compare with other daycares in Darby?
It is #5 of 14 centers in Darby by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 82% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Tender Years Preschool last inspected?
Jan 13, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Tender Years Preschool cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $75.00 for infant, $70.40 for young toddler, $70.40 for older toddler, $61.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Tender Years Preschool?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Tender Years Preschool LLC.
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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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