Kiddie Academy of Langhorne
670 Woodbourne Rd Bldg 2, Langhorne, PA
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Children Central
- licensed capacity
- 165
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Children Central
Children Central is a child care center in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 165 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks to 5 years old
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 165 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks to 5 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | Funnydaffer |
| Enrichment | Spanish classes, Amazing Athletes |
| Staff-to-child ratio | 4:1 infants, 5:1 toddlers, 6:1 two year olds, 10:1 Preschool/Pre-K |
| Staff | Certified in CPR, Pediatric First Aid and Fire Training |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Procare, Procare Engagement) |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (Keystone STARS 4 out of 4 Stars) |
| More | Founded Since 1992 |
| Licensed capacity | 165 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Children Central
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 165 children
- License number
- #CER-00257105
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Background checks 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 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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Aug 6, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“At the time of inspection on 8/6/26 staff person #1 was reviewed. File of staff person #1 did not include current mandated reporter training. Mandated reporter training on file expired on 7/28/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
Jul 28, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm
“At the time of inspection on 8/6/26, video footage from 7/24/26 was reviewed. The footage showed staff person #1 picking up child #1 and placing the child on the changing table roughly. When child #1 attempted to raise her head, staff person #1 pushed the child's head back down onto the changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026
Apr 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
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: May 30, 2026
May 21, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the inspection conducted on May 22, 2025, video footage dated May 19, 2025 was reviewed. The following observations were noted: · In the footage, Staff Person #1 was seen pulling Child #1 roughly by the arm to remove the child from under a slide. Then, escorted the child to the fence. · When Child #1 attempted to scoot away from the fence, Staff #1 again grabbed the child by the arm and dragged the child back to the same area. · Later in the video, as the children were transitioning indoors, Staff #1 was observed once more grabbing Child #1 by the arm.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2025
Apr 24, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1, #4, #6, #7, #10, #11, #12 did not include written record that emergency plan training was conducted on an annual basis. Last emergency plan training staff person #1, #4, #6, #7, #10, #11, #12 received on 2/2/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At the time of renewal inspection observed that staff persons #9 have completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR in a curriculum that is not PQAS approved. Pediatric First aid and CPR on file of staff person #9 was from National CPR Foundation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #5 did not include a current state child abuse and neglect registry check from the state of New Jersey in which staff #5 resided within the last 5 years. File of staff person #8 did not include a current state child abuse and neglect registry check from the state of West Virginia in which staff #8 resided within the last 5 years. Both staff are not a provisional hire. File of facility person #12 included NSOR from 12/23/19 that was more than 60 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 included a staff evaluation that was conducted on 2/2024 more than 12 months ago. File of staff person #10 and #11 did not include staff evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of renewal inspection, the doors of the under the sink cabinets in Toddlers and Twaddlers rooms had laminate that was chipped, peeling and damaged.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“At the time of renewal inspection, toys (dolls/playhouses) and yellow chairs used by children in Toddlers, Toddlers 2 and Twaddlers rooms were dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of the inspection, emergency contact information of child #1 and #2 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: Apr 25, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 included a health assessment conducted on 1/31/23 that was not valid since it was conducted more than 24 months ago. file of staff person #2 did not include initial health assessment with the results of initial tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.”
Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2025
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“At the time of renewal inspection, a health assessment on file for Staff #3 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact forms were not updated in each child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of renewal inspection record of staff person #2 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 25, 2025
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“At the time of renewal inspection file of staff person #7 and #10 did not include verification that staff obtained an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff obtained 8.5 annual clock hours of child care training. File of staff person #10 included only 2 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“At the time of renewal inspection observed peeling paint on the surface of adult rocking chair in infant room, a few areas of peeling paint near the mirror in Toddlers 2 room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025
Feb 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection on 2/11/25, staff person #2 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. Previously documented training on file being dated 12/29/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of inspection on 2/11/25, file of staff person #1 did not contain an acceptable verification of education. File of staff person #1 included a diploma from Turkey which was not evaluated for US equivalency.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2025
Apr 30, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“At the time of renewal inspection on 4/30/24, a toilet area in The Village room had unlidded waste receptacle.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3270.133(5) Original label
“At the time of renewal inspection on 4/30/24, Epi pen of child #1 from Preschool Room expired on 1/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“At the time of renewal inspection on 4/30/24, a sign on which requirements to wash hands after toileting and before eating is written was not posted at the sink in The Village room bathroom in Preschool room (Room #7) and Room #8.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“At the time of renewal inspection on 4/30/24, toxic antibacterial soap was located in under the sink cabinet in the bathroom located in Pre-K room (Room 1). All areas were accessible to children posing a potential hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of renewal inspection on 4/30/24, two ceiling tiles in Pre-K room (Room #1) and three ceiling tiles in Infant room (Room #2) had visible signs of water damage. Children's step stool in front of sink in Pre-K room (Room #1) had a rubber mat that was no longer attached to bottom of the stool, enabling it to move around and slide exposing signs of rust. The cabinets under the sink in Pre-K room (Room #1) and Preschool Room (room #7) had laminate that was chipped, peeling and damaged. Hole in the wall observed behind the door in Young Toddlers room (Room #3)”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2024
Nov 13, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.133(4) Locked
“At the time of the complaint investigation and according to self-reported non-compliance, one parent provided a juice cup with Motrin in it during drop off time. After placing the cup on the table accessible to children, child #1 and #2 drank from it.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2023
Apr 13, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff 3 did not have proof of education on file, at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff 3 had an FBI clearance from the Department of Education, not the DHS clearance that is required, and staff 3 does not qualify as a provisional hire.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
3270.151(c)(4) Information re: medical problems
“Staff 2's health report did not state if the staff was suitable to work with children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2023
- Apr 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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Sep 9, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“STAFF PERSON 1 HIRED ON 8/30/21 AND STAFF 2 HIRED ON 7/21/21, THE FILE FOR STAFF 1 AND STAFF 2 DOES NOT CONTAIN A COMPLETED PSP CRIMINAL HISTORY CLEARANCE OR DHS REQUIRED FBI CLEARANCE. THERE WAS NO APPLICATION ON FILE FOR CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE OR NSOR. LE HAS APPROVED WAIVER ON FILE EFFECTIVE 1/7/2020, THE REQUIREMENTS WERE NOT MET. STAFF 2 WAS ALONE WITH CHILDREN AT NAPTIME.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Children Central
Is Children Central licensed?
Yes. Children Central is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Children Central last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children Central had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 Children Central care for?
165, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Children Central accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Children Central's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Children Central cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 752-9330 to ask.
What is Children Central's phone number?
(215) 752-9330.
Where is Children Central?
882 Town Center Dr, Langhorne, PA 19047. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddie Academy of Langhorne, 0.4 miles away.