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1408 W Broad St, Quakertown, PA
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Children's Developmental Program is a child care center in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 94 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, part-time care, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | 6 weeks to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, part-time care, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care |
| Curriculum | The Creative Curriculum |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| More | Founded 1957 |
| Licensed capacity | 94 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Children's Developmental Program has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 18 rules in all · 17 corrected
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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3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters
“On 8/6/26, at time of inspection, Staff #2 was observed working as an aide in the PK1 classroom. Staff #2 file did not contain verification of education to qualify for the position performing.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“On 8/6/26, at time of inspection, two bottles observed in the infant room refrigerator were not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 8/6/26, at time of inspection, Staff #3 was observed working unsupervised in the Older Toddler Room. Staff #3 does not have a current pediatric first aid/cpr certificate. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid/CPR training expiration date of 6/30/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“On 8/6/26, at time of inspection, Staff #3 file did not contain a current pediatric first aid/cpr certificate. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first aid/CPR training expiration date of 6/30/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 8/6/26, at time of inspection, Staff #4 file did not contain 2 letters of reference. Only 1 letter was observed in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 13, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 8/6/26, at time of inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain results of PA Criminal Clearance as required by CPSL. Staff #1 was observed working unsupervised as a provisional hire in the Young Preschool room. Staff #2 file did not contain results of FBI clearance and proof of fingerprint receipt as required by CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“On 8/1/25, at time of renewal, Facility person #1 file did not contain an initial health assessment, including results of tuberculosis testing.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 8/1/25, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file contained an FBI clearance dated 6/8/21 that was not issued by DHS as required by CPSL. The FBI clearance was obtained through DPE.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Continued noncompliance: On 5/15/25, at time of inspection, diaper cream instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the sink located in the Toddler Room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On 5/15/25, at time of inspection, 5 older toddlers were observed unsupervised by a staff person while sleeping in the Toddler Room while Staff #1 left the room to use the restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 4/22/25, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed working with children. Staff #1 and Staff #2 files did not have NSOR Clearances dated within 60 months as required by CPSL. Staff #1 NSOR was dated 1/15/20, Staff #2 NSOR was dated 4/19/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“On 4/22/25, at time of inspection, Child #1 and Child #2 emergency contact information was not present in the childcare space where they were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
3270.66(c)/3270.66(d) Toxic use- no contamination/Toxic plants not permitted
“On 4/22/25, at time of unannounced inspection, comet cleaner was observed in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in the Toddler Room. Disinfectant wipes and diaper creams instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in the OT room. Two plants known to be toxic (Golden Pathos) were observed accessible to children in the PK classroom.”
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“On 4/22/25, at time of unannounced inspection, a window in the Preschool room located on the second floor was able to open more than 6 inches.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“On 4/22/25, at time of unannounced inspection, a detached baseboard causing damage to the wall was observed in the PK room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(d) Updated every 6 months/Dated signature affixed
“On 4/22/25, at time of unannounced inspection, emergency contact information observed in the childcare spaces where children were receiving care, was not updated at least in a six-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 8/29/24, at time of renewal, Lysol wipes were observed under an unlocked sink cabinet located in the PS room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“On 8/29/24, at time of renewal, Staff #1, Staff #2, and Staff #3 have not complete the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Health & Safety Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“On 8/31/23, at time of renewal, Staff #2 file did not contain Fire Safety training at least once annually. The last Fire Safety Training was dated 4/11/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“On 8/31/23, at time of renewal inspection, two backpacks containing first aid kits were observed on the ground accessible to children who were playing on the outdoor play space. A third backpack containing a first aid kit was observed hanging on the fence accessible to children in the toddler play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2023
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“On 8/31/23, at time of renewal inspection, three pouches filled with breast milk observed in the infant room refrigerator were not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters
“On 8/31/23, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #3 file was observed working in the PS classroom in the capacity of an AGS. Staff #3 file did not contain verification of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2023
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“On 8/31/23, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file did not contain the one-hour Health & Safety Update Training as required by OCDEL.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“On 8/31/23, at time of renewal inspection, children were observed asleep on rest cots that were not labeled for the individual use of a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 did not have emergency plan training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2022
3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) Written consent/Medication log
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Child 1 was missing a medication log”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During renewal inspection certification reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing one reference letter from their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff person/facility person # 2- has not completed the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire 5-31-22. Staff #3 was missing state police clearance from their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1,2 and 3 were missing health and safety training from their files.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2022
3270.21/3270.113(a) General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times
“During unannounced monitoring certification rep verified that the child wasn't properly secured in the stroller.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Staff person inappropriately handled a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Children's Developmental Program is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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.
94, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 536-7800 to ask.
(215) 536-7800.
995 Doylestown Pike, Quakertown, PA 18951. The nearest other daycare we list is Life Span Day Care, 0.5 miles away.