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Alphabet Garden

131 2nd Street Pike, Southampton, PA 18966
licensed capacity
121
open each week
5 days

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About Alphabet Garden

Alphabet Garden is a child care center in Southampton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 121 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
121 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity121 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Alphabet Garden

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
121 children
License number
#CER-00247930
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 15, 2025: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 8 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Food and nutrition 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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  1. Oct 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Cert rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed, staff person #-1 has not completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR Training within 90 days of their date of hire of 4/14/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 4, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Continued noncompliance during follow up visit on 11/7/25, cert rep observed cleaning supplies in the butterflies and grasshopper's classroom accessible to children.”
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Cert rep reviewed staff #1 and staff #2 record and observed signed updated disclosure statement from staff persons #1 and #2 was not in record at the time of the renewal inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025

  2. Jul 31, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “During a complaint investigation visit on 7/31/25 certification rep observed a total of 20 children in the dragon fly classroom unclothed, Staff #1 and #2 did not provide a private system for changing the children's clothes that is appropriate and allows for privacy.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025

  3. Apr 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 31, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection certification rep observed chip paint on the right and left side of the preschool room walls; holes on the wall were observed in the right side of the room. Chip paint was observed in left wall of the older toddler A classroom. Chip paint was observed in the left wall of the infant classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed health assessment did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “During the renewal inspection certification rep read thermometer in the infant room at 60 F at the time of inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2024

  5. Oct 25, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “Certification rep observed Staff #2 was not in the classroom with her group of children leaving staff #1 out of ratio working alone with a total of 12 children exceeding the maximum group size for young toddlers in a mixed age group, the youngest child in age was 1 years old. Certification rep observed staff #3 working alone with a total of 9 children the youngest child was 2.5 years of age.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024

  6. Oct 31, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “During the renewal inspection certification rep observed handwashing signs on each toilet and above each sink in the preschool and toddler classroom were not posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed date of last Influenza vaccine on record was 10/24/2020.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “Certification rep reviewed Staff #1 record and observed High School Diploma was not in record.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 17, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “During the renewal inspection certification rep did not observe the telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection certification rep observed chip paint in the older toddler classroom left side of the wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During the renewal inspection certification rep observed a bleach bottle left out on the sink counter in both older toddler classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2023

  7. Aug 4, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 8/4/23 observed two children in Preschool room playing with blocks on the top of 19 stackable cots while staff person #1 was behind a divider with her back to children and was not able to see, direct, and assess children, who climbed the cots.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “At the time of the complaint investigation observed 3 young toddlers and 2 infants with staff #1 in Infant room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023

  8. Aug 4, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection on 8/4/23 observed two children in Preschool room playing with blocks on the top of 19 stackable cots while staff person #1 was behind a divider with her back to children and was not able to see, direct, and assess children, who climbed the cots.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “At the time of the complaint investigation observed 3 young toddlers and 2 infants with staff #1 in Infant room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2023

  9. Jun 20, 2023Complaint investigation6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, file of provisional hire staff person #4 did not include complete child abuse clearance, disclosure statement of staff person #4 did not include the date and witness signature. File of staff person #5 did not include complete state police clearance. The results of PA State police clearance on file were still pending. Provisional hire period for staff person #5 ended on 6/14/23. File of staff person #6 did not include Disclosure Statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.24(a)/3270.191 Immediate access/Individual Records

      “At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, there were no designated person to provide immediate access to children and staff files. Upon request, files of staff person #1, #2, and #3 were not provided.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, file of staff person #4 included only one nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, file of staff person #5 did not include verification of experience required prior to service at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, file of staff person #4 did not include verification that staff person #4 received emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours

      “At the time of the complaint investigation, provider did not notify Southeast Regional Bureau of Certification within 24 hours about child #1, who was in care at the facility and received emergency room treatment. Written report was not sent to Southeast Regional Bureau of Certification within 72 hours after emergency room treatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

  10. Jun 20, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, file of provisional hire staff person #4 did not include complete child abuse clearance, disclosure statement of staff person #4 did not include the date and witness signature. File of staff person #5 did not include complete state police clearance. The results of PA State police clearance on file were still pending. Provisional hire period for staff person #5 ended on 6/14/23. File of staff person #6 did not include Disclosure Statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.24(a)/3270.191 Immediate access/Individual Records

      “At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, there were no designated person to provide immediate access to children and staff files. Upon request, files of staff person #1, #2, and #3 were not provided.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, file of staff person #4 included only one nonfamily reference from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, file of staff person #5 did not include verification of experience required prior to service at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “At the time of unannounced monitoring inspection, file of staff person #4 did not include verification that staff person #4 received emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours

      “At the time of the complaint investigation, provider did not notify Southeast Regional Bureau of Certification within 24 hours about child #1, who was in care at the facility and received emergency room treatment. Written report was not sent to Southeast Regional Bureau of Certification within 72 hours after emergency room treatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Jan 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Alphabet Garden

Is Alphabet Garden licensed?

Yes. Alphabet Garden is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Alphabet Garden last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 15, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Alphabet Garden had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Alphabet Garden care for?

121, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Alphabet Garden accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Alphabet Garden's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Alphabet Garden cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 304-9091 to ask.

What is Alphabet Garden's phone number?

(267) 304-9091.

Where is Alphabet Garden?

131 2nd Street Pike, Southampton, PA 18966. The nearest other daycare we list is Jolly Toddlers, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).