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1401 Limekiln Pike, Dresher, PA
Chelten Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 207
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Chelten Child Development Center
Chelten Child Development Center is a child care center in Dresher, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 207 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 9 months to 5 years
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 207 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 9 months to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian), Play-based |
| Curriculum | My Great Big God |
| Staff-to-child ratio | Pre-kindergarten (4 - 5 years): Teacher/child ratio 1:10 |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Procare) |
| Licensed capacity | 207 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Chelten Child Development Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Chelten Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 207 children
- License number
- #CER-00253493
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 20, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Background checks 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Mar 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“At time of inspection, the operator did not have the name and phone number of the local hospital posted at each room with a telephone in facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
Mar 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At time of inspection, the parents of child #1 did not provide a signature consenting for permission to administer minor first and emergency medical care as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
Aug 15, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“At time of inspection, the refrigerator in room # 201 and #206 both read above the required 45 degree temperature required.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have a signed disclosure statement documented in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have two years of experience documented in their record to help qualify them for the position of Assistant Group Supervisor at facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“At time of inspection, Room # 204-206 was missing an outlet cover in the electrical outlets on the wall near the windows in classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024
Apr 3, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(7) Designated release persons/Name/address/phone release person
“At time of inspection, child #2 did not have names of release person documented on agreement form. In addition, child #1 did not have all the names, address and phone number of the persons to whom the child may be release to documented on their emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“At time of inspection, room# 205 had chipped paint on the middle cabinet near sink with the zebra's decorated on it.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“At time of inspection, indoor large muscle activity room #201 had children occupying the space. However, the emergency contact forms for the children in care were not present at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2024
Mar 22, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“While conducting a renewal inspection it was observed staff persons # 11file did not include FBI clearance, and staff person #12 file did not include child abuse clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“While conducting a renewal inspection it was observed classrooms # 1 through 4 first aid kit did not include scissors or tweezers”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“While conducting a renewal inspection it was observed staff persons# 1 through 10 file did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“While conducting a renewal inspection it was observed that staff person # 13 file did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2023
Apr 1, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters
“Staff person # 1 and #2 both with diploma's obtained outside of the United States did not have required educational evaluations completed to qualify them for their positions as AGS at facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022
3270.131(d)(8)/3270.131(e)(1) Age appropriate screenings complete/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“At time of inspection, Child # 1-4 did not have updated immunization for influenza documented in their records or immunization exemptions forms signed by the parent documented in their records.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At time of inspection, there was an unmounted cubby being used by the children outside of room # 413 which needed to be mounted to prevent it from possibly falling over and being a hazard to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Chelten Child Development Center
Is Chelten Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Chelten Child Development Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Chelten Child Development Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Chelten Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 4 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 Chelten Child Development Center care for?
207, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Chelten Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Chelten Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Chelten Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 646-5596 to ask.
What is Chelten Child Development Center's phone number?
(215) 646-5596.
Where is Chelten Child Development Center?
1601 Limekiln Pike, Dresher, PA 19025. The nearest other daycare we list is Right at School at Jarrettown Elementary, 0.2 miles away.