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Best Friends Forever
- licensed capacity
- 59
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Best Friends Forever
Best Friends Forever is a child care center in Southampton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 59 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen until 7 PM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 59 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 59 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Best Friends Forever has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Best Friends Forever
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 59 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00255422
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Apr 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 25, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Volunteer person #1 did not receive initial training regarding the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Volunteer person #1 did not obtain health assessment prior to volunteering with children in a classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.191 Individual Records
“During the renewal inspection provider did not have an individual record for volunteer person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3270.192(1) Name, address, and phone
“Volunteer person #1 did not have name, address and telephone number in a record.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Volunteer person #1 did not obtain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection volunteer person #1 did not obtain NSOR, FBI, State Police and Child Abuse clearances. Volunteer signed disclosure statement was not signed and in record. Volunteer person #1 was observed working with children in the preschool classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
Apr 25, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed financial agreement was not updated at least once in a 6-month period; date of last agreement in record: 6/23/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2024
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed Physical examination form in record was not up to date; date of physical form in record: 3/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection certification rep observed first aid kit in the preschool classroom did not contain bandages”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2024
Jun 14, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #5 was not reviewed every 6 months, agreement of child #1 was not reviewed and updated at least once in a 6-months period. Agreement of child #1 was last updated on 8/25/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 included only one written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“At the time of renewal inspection, immunization record of child #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not include an updated influenza immunization recommended by ACIP. A letter of exemption was not observed in the file of child #1-#4.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of facility person #2 did not include complete FBI clearance and NSOR Certificate. Facility person #2 is not a provisional hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023
Jun 2, 2022Inspection12 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of renewal inspection observed 1 ceiling tile in Pirate Ship room had a visible sign of water damage. On Preschool playground observed sharp tree stump protruding the protective surface which is a visible hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“At the time of renewal inspection, provider was not able to provide proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2022
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency information was not updated in each child care space. Each classroom had emergency contact forms that were updated by parents more than 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of renewal inspection, a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment was not observed.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of facility 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 10, 2022
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“At the time of renewal inspection, immunization record of child #2 did not include influenza, HIB and Hepatitis A immunization recommended by ACIP, immunization record of child #3 did not include influenza and Hepatitis A immunization recommended by ACIP . A letter of exemption was not observed in the file of child #2 and #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2022
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At the time of renewal inspection, staff person #1 and #2 did not complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of the inspection, emergency contact information of child #1 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2022
3270.108(c) No styrofoam
“At the time of renewal inspection observed that provider served food using Styrofoam plates and bowls.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of inspection, the file of facility person #4 did not include an initial health assessment with TB results”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At the time of inspection, file for staff person #3 did not include verification that staff participated in fire safety training at least annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 3, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“At the time of inspection, file for staff member #3 did not include an annual staff evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Best Friends Forever
Is Best Friends Forever licensed?
Yes. Best Friends Forever is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Best Friends Forever last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Best Friends Forever had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Best Friends Forever care for?
59, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Best Friends Forever accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Best Friends Forever's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Best Friends Forever cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 355-2555 to ask.
What is Best Friends Forever's phone number?
(215) 355-2555.
Where is Best Friends Forever?
965 Street Rd, Southampton, PA 18966. The nearest other daycare we list is Alphabet Childcare, 0.3 miles away.