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Todays Child Learning Center at Lansdowne

19 W Baltimore Ave, Lansdowne, PA 19050 · Delaware County
1 complaint investigation found violations Keystone STAR 4

Todays Child Learning Center at Lansdowne is a certified child care center in Lansdowne, PA, with capacity for 139 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 14 violations, 3 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (4 of 14). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 13 centers in Lansdowne and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

Fewer citations than 77% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. Fewer citations than most
#3 of 13 centers in Lansdowne
3 Core-safety citations
11 Other citations
7 Inspections
1 Complaint investigations that found violations
14 citations from 8 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 18, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Jun 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citation Oct 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 24, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Jun 6, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation found Nov 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Dec 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citation Dec 3, 2021 · Inspection · no citation Nov 23, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 4
Health & medication 3
Emergency preparedness 2
Supervision 2
Training & qualifications 2
Staff ratios 1

Citations, newest first

Citation Oct 24, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 did not have a health report on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2025): “Staff #1 will provide a complete health report dated within the last 24 months.”
Citation Oct 24, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Signed 55 Pa. Code §3270.123(a)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #4 and #5 did not have an agreement on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 17, 2025): “The provider will meet with the parents to complete an agreement for the child.”
Citation Oct 24, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan did not include a plan for continuity of operations.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2024): “The provider will update their emergency plan to include continuity of operations that will include, but is not limited to; backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster.”
Citation Oct 24, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Infant: updated health report every 6 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(1)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #3, aged 1.7 years, did not have a health report updated within the last 6 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2024): “The parent will be required to provide an updated health report, dated within the last 6 months, for the child's file.”
Citation Oct 24, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan for the facility did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers that are in care at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2024): “The provider will update the emergency plan to include accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Citation Oct 24, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #3 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first- aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 22, 2024): “The parent will sign the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, consent on the bottom of the emergency contact form.”
Core safety Jun 6, 2024 Complaint investigation Supervision
Supervised at all times 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)
Two children, ages 8 and 2, were allowed to leave their classroom and leave the facility. The children went to the parking lot to their mother's car that was parked out front.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2024): “The classroom staff from the two rooms were suspended from work for a week and took supervision training on better kid care. A staff meeting with all staff to express the importance of supervision of children. Also, parents must sign a child out before the child can leave the classroom.”
Core safety Jun 6, 2024 Complaint investigation Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
Two children, ages 8 and 2, were allowed to leave their classroom and leave the facility. The children went to the parking lot to their mother's car that was parked out front.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jun 13, 2024): “The classroom staff from the two rooms were suspended from work for a week and took supervision training on better kid care. A staff meeting with all staff to express the importance of supervision of children. Also, parents must sign a child out before the child can leave the classroom.”
Citation Nov 9, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(e)(1)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the health report for child #4, dated 10/20/22 had not been updated in the last 12 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2023): “The parent will be required to provide a health report with updated immunizations dated within the last 12 months.”
Citation Nov 9, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency plan that did not include the facility's plan for continuity of operation during and in the aftermath of an emergency/disaster. Also, the facility had a written policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment but it did not include strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child or address the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 8, 2024): “The provider will update the emergency plan to include the facility's plan for continuity of operation during and in the aftermath of an emergency/disaster. The provider will also update the policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child…”
Citation Nov 9, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission 55 Pa. Code §3270.182(5)
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #3 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first- aid procedures by facility staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 18, 2023): “The parent will sign the administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff, consent on the bottom of the emergency contact form.”
Core safety Nov 23, 2021 Inspection Staff ratios
Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level 55 Pa. Code §3270.51/3270.52
On 11/23/21 inspection there were (16) School-age children consisting of young and older school-age with one staff. The group required two staff.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2022): “The required child/staff ratios will be maintained at all times.”
Citation Nov 23, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Director responsibilities 55 Pa. Code §3270.34(a)
On 11/23/21 Monitoring Inspection visit there were (16) School-age children consisting of young and older school-age with one staff. The group required two staff. Staff #1(director) and Staff #2 (director) were counted in the ratio in multiple classrooms until additional staff arrived. Staff #3 a newly hired floater-staff was assigned to work in the young toddler room, when staff #1 left her alone she was not observing children and did not see when a child was repeatedly swinging a toy and hit a child in the head, or witness the child who was pushed to the floor by a rambunctious child.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2022): “The legal entity will ensure the Director's responsibilities for the management of the facility are carried out each day. Our current Director will be replaced with a Director who is better suited to meet the unique needs and existing challenges of the Lansdowne facility. The new Director will be…”
Citation Nov 23, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Director only 45 children enrolled 55 Pa. Code §3270.35(d)
On 11/23/21 inspection the facility had 94 children in attendance. Directors were moving from multiple classrooms to fill-in for the staff coverage that were needed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 1, 2022): “The legal entity will ensure the Director's responsibilities for the management of the facility are carried out each day and the director will not be counted in child/staff ratio or function as a group supervisor.”

“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

Violation found Jun 6, 2024 Complaint investigation
2 violations cited, listed under Citations.

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
Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) $69.00 $56.00
Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) $65.00 $54.00
Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) $62.00 $51.00
Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) $58.00 $48.00
Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) $49.00 $40.00
Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) $49.00 $40.00

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

Capacity 139 children
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Dec 24, 2026
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Sep 19, 2025 · what STARS means
Programs PA Pre-K Counts
Operator Todays Child Learning Center INC
Hours Monday–Friday 6:00 AM–6:00 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (610) 583-2273
State certificate # CER-00247845
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Common questions

Has Todays Child Learning Center at Lansdowne 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 Jun 6, 2024 (supervision): “Two children, ages 8 and 2, were allowed to leave their classroom and leave the facility. The children went to the parking lot to their mother's car that was parked out front.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Todays Child Learning Center at Lansdowne?

Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation 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 Todays Child Learning Center at Lansdowne’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Sep 19, 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 Todays Child Learning Center at Lansdowne compare with other daycares in Lansdowne?

It is #3 of 13 centers in Lansdowne by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 77% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Todays Child Learning Center at Lansdowne last inspected?

Jun 18, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.

How much does Todays Child Learning Center at Lansdowne cost?

It reported full-time daily rates of $69.00 for infant, $65.00 for young toddler, $62.00 for older toddler, $58.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.

Who runs Todays Child Learning Center at Lansdowne?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Todays Child Learning Center INC.

Certified centers nearby

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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