Kindercare Learning Center 300222
6 School Ln, Folcroft, PA
3.3· 35 reviews
A Child's Nest
- licensed capacity
- 135
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About A Child's Nest
A Child's Nest is a child care center in Folcroft, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 135 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 43 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 135 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 135 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for A Child's Nest
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 135 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00248962
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 11, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 43 rules in all · 42 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 11
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Safety and hazards 8
- Records and paperwork 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Transportation 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Background checks 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Jun 11, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 6/11/2026, it was observed that two electrical outlets in the older toddler room did not have protective receptacle covers in them.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 6/11/2026, it was observed in the Pre School room that there was a play chair cover that was peeling.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 6/11/2026, it was observed that 5 bookcases in the School Age room were not attached to the wall and they were a tipping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 6/11/2026, it was observed in the Pre-School Room, the Frogs Room, the Toddler room, and the Young Toddler room that there was chipping paint on the walls.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026
Nov 10, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 11/10/2025, it was observed that in the frog room there was one electrical outlet that did not have a protective cover on it and it was accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 10, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection on 11/10/2025, the file for staff #1 was viewed and the fire safety training for staff person # 1 was not updated within a 12-month period. The fire safety training reviewed was dated 10/20/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on 11/10/2025, the files for child #1, child #3, child #4, and child #5 were viewed and the Emergency Contact Form and the Financial Agreement were not updated within a 6-month period. The Emergency Contact form for child #1 was dated 1/10/25, and the Financial Agreement was dated 1/13/25. The Emergency Contact form for child #3 was dated 2/19/25 and the agreement was dated 3/3/25. The Financial Agreement for child #4 was dated 10/28/24, and the Emergency Contact form and the Financial Agreement for child #5 were both dated 3/28/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection on 11/10/2025, it was observed that in the infant room the mattress cover on the changing table pad was split open and the Styrofoam was exposed, in the one-year-old room there was artwork that was on the changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 11/10/2025, it was observed that the paint was chipped on the poster wall in the Tigers Room, and in the 1-year-old room, the paint was chipping in the corner of the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection on 11/10/2025, the files for child #1 and child #2 were viewed and their health assessments were not updated within a 12-month period. The most recent health assessment for child #1 was dated 9/13/24, and for child #2 the health assessment was dated 9/12/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2025
Oct 30, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, it was observed that there was exposed wiring in the phone jack outlet in hedgehog room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, it was observed that there was chipping paint and plaster in the Zebra room near the window, chipped paint on the walls in the Koala room, the Frog room, the Busy Bees room, and the bathroom of the Tigers room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, it was observed that the facility van had ripped seat covers, 2 resting mats in the Penguin room and 3 mats in the Tigers room were split at the seams, a child loveseat chair covering was ripped, and the rug in the corner was curling and was a tripping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, it was observed that there were bookcases that were not secure in the Zebra room, the Penguin room, the Hedgehogs room and in the Tigers room. There were cubbies not secured in the Angelfish room, the Koala room, and outside of the Busy Bees room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, the health assessment reviewed for staff person # 3 was not updated within a 24-month period. The health assessment was dated 06/21/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, the Emergency Contact Form in the file for child #2 did not have signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, the file for child #1 was reviewed and did not contain a Health Assessment. (see code sheet for admission date).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, the files for staff #1 and staff #2 were reviewed and staff #1 did not have a completed National Sex Offender Registry Clearance and staff #2 did not complete the Mandated Reporter Training. (see code sheet for hire dates)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, it was observed in the Koala room that there was one electrical outlet without a protective cover on it.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, it was observed that in the Tigers room and also in the Frog room, the first aid backpack was hanging on a doorknob and was accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, it was observed that in the Penguins room there was Lysol on the back of the toilet, and in the Tigers room there was a Swiffer with Swiffer cleaner sitting in a bucket on the floor in the bathroom. These toxic substances were accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024
Apr 3, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the complaint investigation on 4/3/2024, the video footage showed staff person #1 leaving child in the bathroom unsupervised for approximately 22 minutes while staff #1 cleaned up child's accident and tried to get clothes for the child to change into after the child urinated on themself. Continued non-compliance for supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the complaint investigation on 4/3/2024, the video footage showed staff person #1 leaving child in the bathroom unsupervised for approximately 22 minutes while staff #1 cleaned up child's accident and tried to get clothes for the child to change into after the child urinated on themself. Continued non-compliance for supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the complaint investigation on 4/3/2024, the video footage showed staff person #1 leaving child in the bathroom unsupervised for approximately 22 minutes while staff #1 cleaned up child's accident and tried to get clothes for the child to change into after the child urinated on themself. Continued non-compliance for supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024
Mar 21, 2024Visit1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the investigation on 3/21/2024, Certification Representative observed on video that staff person #1 left child #1 outside in play area alone and unsupervised for 4 minutes.”
Nov 30, 2023Inspection18 rules cited
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative observed that the cribs did not have 2 feet on three sides as required by the regulations while child #1 and child #2 were sleeping.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative observed that the resting mats in the young toddler room, and the 2yr room were not labeled for each child.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.94(a)(9) Written record
“During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative observed that the facility did not have a completed fire drill log present onsite during the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative observed that there was chipped paint and/or chipping plaster in Room to the right of the office, the toddler #2 room, the school age 5-10 room, the infant room, the toddler room #1, the 2yr old room, the 3-5yr old room, the 3yr old room, the unused room near the pre-k room. In the hallway, there is a hole in the plaster where a door stop once was.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative observed in the Pre K room that the baseboard trim was coming off the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative observed toxic windshield washer fluid in the facility vehicle, and also observed hand sanitizer in the entrance way of the facility, and the toxics were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative observed that in the toddler 2 room, the School Age 5-10 room, and the infant room, there were electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger that did not have protective receptacle covers in them.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2023
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative reviewed the file of child #3 and observed that did not have an initial health assessment in their file completed by a medical professional, but instead completed by parent. Child #3 has been enrolled in facility more than 60 days. (see code sheet for start date).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative observed that the notification for the local traffic safety authorities was dated 12/8/2021, and that it wasn't sent out annually as required by the regulations.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative reviewed the file of child #1 and observed that the child health assessment form did not have the physician's signature and professional title listed, as required by the regulations.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative reviewed the file of child #2 and observed that the emergency contact form did not have the health insurance policy number and the name of the health insurance coverage.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative reviewed the file of child #2 and observed that the emergency contact form did not have the parent's work address or work phone # listed as required by the 3270 regulations.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/23, certification representative reviewed the file for child #4 and the emergency contact form was not signed by the parent giving parental consent to provide for the administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative reviewed the file of child #3 and observed that the emergency contact form did not have the physician's name, address, or phone number listed as required by the regulations.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative reviewed the file of child #4 and observed that the emergency contact form did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid as required by the regulations.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/23, certification representative reviewed the file for child #4 and the emergency contact form was not signed by the parent giving parental consent for the facility to provide transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/23, certification representative reviewed the file for child #4 and the emergency contact form was not signed by the parent giving parental consent to provide emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“During the renewal inspection dated 11/30/2023, certification representative reviewed the file of child #3 and child #4 and they have been enrolled more than 60 days and there were no documented immunizations in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023
- Dec 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 20, 2022Complaint investigation7 rules cited
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“A conference was held with facility person #3 and parent of injured child #1, facility person #3 viewed the video camera of incident, however, she denied the parent's request to also view the video. In addition, parent (MO) was told by facility person #3 to find a different daycare due to her (#3) concerns of the child having more falls and bumps once he's moved into the older toddler room and stating to mother it would be better for mother's mental health.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2023
3270.133(7) Medication log
“On date of inspection, a medication log for documenting when medication cream was applied to child #1 for his severe diaper rash was not provided on date of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 12/13/22 infant child#1 injured his forehead while playing on a large cardboard box in use as play equipment. A padded safety helmet was supplied by the parent to the facility staff persons #1 and #2 at the time of enrollment to prevent potential head injury, however, the child was not wearing the helmet at time of the incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2023
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“On 12/13/22 infant child#1 injured his forehead and the parent was not provided an injury report on the day of incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2023
3270.135(e) 2 hour diaper check
“Child #1 repeatedly had a soiled and soaked diaper at pick-up time. A system of ensuring that diaper checks were conducted at least every 2 hours or child's discomfort was not being implemented on the date of inspection, particularly, for child #1 who was suffering with a severe diaper rash and was repeatedly told by parent of her concerns with child's soiled diaper.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2023
3270.133 Child Medication and Special Diets
“Child #1 with a medical diagnosis was denied dietary accommodations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2023
3270.101(b) Facilitate child development
“On 12/13/22 an infant child injured his forehead while playing on a large cardboard box that was in use as play equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2023
- Dec 3, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about A Child's Nest
Is A Child's Nest licensed?
Yes. A Child's Nest is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was A Child's Nest last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 11, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has A Child's Nest had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 43 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 42 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can A Child's Nest care for?
135, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does A Child's Nest accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are A Child's Nest's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does A Child's Nest cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 586-4350 to ask.
What is A Child's Nest's phone number?
(610) 586-4350.
Where is A Child's Nest?
1600 Delmar Dr, Folcroft, PA 19032. The nearest other daycare we list is Todays Child Delcroft, 0.4 miles away.