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Barbara Thompson Early Childhood Literacy Ctr

106 Barbara Thompson Ln, Derry, PA 15627
licensed capacity
36
open each week
4 days

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About Barbara Thompson Early Childhood Literacy Ctr

Barbara Thompson Early Childhood Literacy Ctr is a child care center in Derry, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 36 children.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 8:45 AM to 11:30 AM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 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
8:45 AM to 11:30 AM
Licensed capacity
36 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:45 AM to 11:30 AM
Tuesday8:45 AM to 11:30 AM
Wednesday8:45 AM to 11:30 AM
Thursday8:45 AM to 11:30 AM
FridayNot listed
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity36 childrenFrom the state license

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State record

Inspection reports for Barbara Thompson Early Childhood Literacy Ctr

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
36 children
License number
#CER-00247169
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Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 8, 2025: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Health, medication and illness 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 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The 30-day fire detection log on file at the facility contained dates of testing of 1/10/25-2/21/25, 3/7/25-4/11/25, 4/11/25-5/16/25, and 7/8/25-8/18/25, which are all more than 30 days between testing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “The most recent health assessment on file for Staff Person #1 is dated 8/15/23, which is more than 24 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2025

  2. Oct 24, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The two most current emergency drill logs on file are dated 3/6/23 and 5/13/24, which are more than 12 months apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “The fire drill log contained dates of testing of 11/28/23 and 1/30/24 which was more than 60 days apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “It was observed that there was a closet in the Pre-K room that was unlocked and contained Clorox, Swiffer cleaner and other toxics that were accessible to the children that were in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2024

  3. Oct 31, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “The immunization record on file for Child #1, Child #3, and Child #4 does not include verification of an annual influenza vaccination, as recommended annually by the ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The one-hour Health and Safety update for Staff person #1 is dated 8/25/23, Staff person #2 is dated 10/4/23, Staff person #4 is dated 9/9/23, and Staff person #5 is dated 10/1/23, all of which are dated after the deadline of 12/30/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(b)/3270.151(c)(1) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Physical examination

      “The health assessment on file for Staff person #3 lacked a signature from a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and also lacked documentation that a physical examination was performed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 20, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The most current health assessment on file for Staff person #2 is dated 8/24/21, which makes it older than 24 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “The two most recent health assessments on file for Child #2, who is a preschool age child, are dated 2/11/22 and 3/27/23 which are more than 1 year apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023

  4. Oct 4, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “The file for staff person #3 and staff person #6 lacks verification of 12 hours of childcare training completed between 12/19/20-12/19/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The facility lacks documentation of an emergency drill conducted in 2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The disclosure statement on file for staff person #1 and staff person #2 is an expired version of the document, making it invalid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(b)/3270.151(c)(3) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP/Exam communicable disease

      “The current health assessment on file for staff person #1 lacks the signature of the medical professional who completed the assessment and the results of an examination for communicable diseases.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “The most recent health assessments on file for staff person #4 and staff person #5 are dated more than 24 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “The file for child #2 and child #4 contains emergency contact information which lacks the complete address of the parent-designated release person(s).”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The file for child #2 contains emergency contact information which lacks the address of the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “The file for child #2 and child #4 contains emergency contact information which lacks the enrolling parent's work address and work phone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “The file for child #1, #2, and #3 lacks verification of a current influenza vaccine administered in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022

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 Barbara Thompson Early Childhood Literacy Ctr

Is Barbara Thompson Early Childhood Literacy Ctr licensed?

Yes. Barbara Thompson Early Childhood Literacy Ctr is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Barbara Thompson Early Childhood Literacy Ctr last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 8, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Barbara Thompson Early Childhood Literacy Ctr had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Barbara Thompson Early Childhood Literacy Ctr care for?

36, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Barbara Thompson Early Childhood Literacy Ctr accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Barbara Thompson Early Childhood Literacy Ctr's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 8:45 AM to 11:30 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Barbara Thompson Early Childhood Literacy Ctr cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (724) 694-2514 to ask.

What is Barbara Thompson Early Childhood Literacy Ctr's phone number?

(724) 694-2514.

Where is Barbara Thompson Early Childhood Literacy Ctr?

106 Barbara Thompson Ln, Derry, PA 15627. The nearest other daycare we list is Latrobe Kinder Schull, 4.1 miles away.

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