The Children's Early Learning Center
301 Edwards Dr, Brookhaven, PA
5.0· 9 reviews
Carters Open Arms
- licensed capacity
- 89
- open each week
- 7 days
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About
About Carters Open Arms
Carters Open Arms is a child care center in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 89 children, serving school-age children.
It is open every day, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11:59 PM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 89 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| SundayToday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 89 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Carters Open Arms
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 89 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00247483
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 8, 2025: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Background checks 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Transportation 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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Oct 8, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the renewal inspection on 10/8/2025, it was observed that a bookcase in the Lil Turtles room was not attached to the wall and was a tipping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 10/8/2025, the file for staff #1 was viewed and did not contain out of state clearances for the state of New Jersey. Furthermore, on 10/8/25 @9:35AM staff #1 was observed in the Lil Turtles Room working alone with children and was not in the vicinity of another permanent employee. (Hire Date see code sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During the renewal inspection on 10/8/2025, it was observed that a vacuum cleaner was obstructing the back exit.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 10/8/2025, it was observed that in the Lil Bears room there was paint chipping on the blue wall on the left.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025
Aug 8, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During the renewal inspection on 8/8/2024, Certification Representative viewed the file for child #2, and the admission date was not specified on the agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection on 8/8/2024, Certification Representative viewed the file for child #2, and #3 and it did not contain signed parental consent for the facility to administer emergency medical care for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 8/8/2024, Certification Representative viewed the file for child #1, and there was no insurance policy number. The file for child #3 did not have any health insurance coverage listed or policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on 8/12/2024, the child files for child #1, #2, and #3 were reviewed and the Emergency Contact Form and the financial agreement were not update in a 6-month period. The forms for child #1 were dated 9/29/22, for child #2 the Emergency Contact Form was dated 9/3/21 and agreement dated 5/10/19, and child #3 the forms were dated 7/25/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 8/8/2024, Certification Representative observed there was peeling paint on the walls in the following rooms: School Age Room A, Caterpillar Room right wall bottom, the doorway, and the Cubs Room on the left wall. In the first room on the left side there was a hole in the plaster around the thermostat.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During renewal inspection on 8/12/2024, the files for child #1, and #3 were reviewed and the files did not contain an updated health report within a 12-month period. The last health assessment for child #1 was dated 6/10/19, child #3 was dated 4/17/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 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 8/8/2024, Certification Representative reviewed the file for staff person #1 and there was not a current Health Assessment dated within the last 24 months. The previous Health Assessment was dated 5/13/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection on 8/8/2024, Certification Representative viewed the file for child #2, and #3 and it did not contain signed parental consent for the facility to administer minor first aid care for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During the renewal inspection on 8/8/2024, Certification Representative viewed the file for child #2, and the Emergency Contact Form did not contain signed parental consent or transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection on 8/8/2024, Certification Representative observed cubbies were not secure to the wall in the School Age A room, the Panda room, and the Caterpillars room, This is a tipping hazard. Also, the surface laminate on the tables in the School Age A room, and the Cubs room was wearing through to the particle board in several spots.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection on 8/8/2024, Certification Representative viewed the file for child #3 and there was no physician's name, address, and phone number on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
Oct 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“During the unannounced monitoring dated 10/12/2023, certification representative observed an infant child asleep in a bouncy chair instead of a nearby crib. The sleeping position of the child was not the position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2023
Oct 2, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the onsite complaint investigation dated 10/12/2023, certification representative observed that staff person #1 was lying on a mat in infant room, covered with a blanket and asleep while there were 3 infants in the room that were unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 16, 2023
Sep 14, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the renewal inspection dated 9/14/2023, certification representative observed that emergency contact information was NOT present in a childcare space for children receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2023
3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“During the renewal inspection dated 9/14/2023, certification representative observed that the file for child #1 had a health report that had no doctor signature on it.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection dated 9/14/2023, certification representative reviewed the file for staff person #1 and the most recent Health assessment was completed on 7/13/21 which is expired past the 24 month requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection dated 9/14/2023, certification representative observed that there was a closet in hallway that was unlocked and had toxics in it and they were accessible to the children, and in the infant room, there was hand sanitizer and disinfectant near the changing table and it was accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection dated 9/14/2023, certification representative observed a child's resting mat that had broken open on all sides and the styrofoam inside was coming out of mat.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection dated 9/14/2023, certification representative observed chipped paint and plaster in rm next to crayon room, 2nd room on right, 2nd rm to left of front desk, bathroom toilet, purple room, and rm next to purple room on right.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 28, 2023
Sep 26, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“ON DATE OF INSPECTION THE FOLLOWING WERE OBSERVED: A BROKEN CRIB, DISREPAIRED NAP MATS AND PEELED DAMAGED PAINT ON THE WALLS AND DOOR PANELS. A CRIB IN THE INFANT/ YOUNG TODDLER ROOM WAS AGAINST A WALL WITH A LARGE HOLE, EXPOSING SHEET ROCK AND PLASTER. THE DESK/ CHAIR FURNITURE WERE IN DISREPAIR. LIGHT FIXTURES CONTAINED BLOWN-OUT BULBS. WOOD-LIKE FLOOR PANELS WERE IN DISREPAIR, AREA RUGS AND FLOORING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WERE DIRTY.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“ON DATE OF INSPECTION, INFANTS WERE SLEEPING IN CRIBS THAT WERE NOT LABELED FOR THEIR SPECIFIC USE. NAP MATS USED BY THE CHILDREN WERE IN DISREPAIR.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2022
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“ON DATE OF INSPECTION MULTILPLE SMOKE DETECTORS WERE OPERATIONALLY DISREPAIRED.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“AT RENEWAL THE FACILITY'S EMERGENCY PLAN DID NOT INCLUDE A POLICY FOR SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
- Oct 5, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Carters Open Arms
Is Carters Open Arms licensed?
Yes. Carters Open Arms is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Carters Open Arms last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 8, 2025, with 4 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Carters Open Arms had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Carters Open Arms care for?
89, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Carters Open Arms accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Carters Open Arms' hours?
Every day, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Carters Open Arms cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 874-0161 to ask.
What is Carters Open Arms' phone number?
(610) 874-0161.
Where is Carters Open Arms?
601 Upland Ave, Brookhaven, PA 19015. The nearest other daycare we list is Hidden Treasures Initiative Pa, under 0.1 miles away.