Tender Years Preschool
521 Walnut St, Darby, PA
4.5· 37 reviews
Childrens Garden Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 40
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Childrens Garden Child Care Center
Childrens Garden Child Care Center is a child care center in Darby, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 40 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 40 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Childrens Garden Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Childrens Garden Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 40 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00251933
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 20, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 4 visits
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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- Feb 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 25, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“At the time of inspection, staff person #1 admitted to tapping a child on the head.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
Feb 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Per the legal entity's admission, the date on the clearances for staff person #1 were changed.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2023
May 26, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“PER THE PROVIDER'S ADMISSION, STAFF PERSON #1 WAS OBSERVED DRAGGING A CHILD #1.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022
Apr 26, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, FACILITY #1, A AIDE, WAS OBSERVED IN THE INFANT ROOM WORKING ALONE WITH CHILDREN AND WAS NOT IN THE VICINITY OF A PERMANENT EMPLOYEE.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID INCLUDE AN EXAMINATION FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND AN ASSESSMENT OF THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2022
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“AT THE TIME INSPECTION CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF PERSON #1 WORKING ALONE WITH 5 INFANTS.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #2 DOH (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), DID NOT INCLUDE A COPY OF THE NSOR CLEARANCE HISTORY AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL. THE FILE OF STAFF PERSON #3 DOH (SEE LIS CODE SHEET), DID NOT INCLUDE A COPY OF THE NSOR CLEARANCE HISTORY AS REQUIRED UNDER THE CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2022
Oct 20, 2021Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“ON OCTOBER 20, 2021, STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT SUPERVISE CHILD #1 TO PREVENT INJURY.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2021
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“THE OPERATOR DID NOT NOTIFY THE REGIONAL OFFICE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF A CHILD IN CARE RECEIVING MEDICAL TREATEMENT.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Childrens Garden Child Care Center
Is Childrens Garden Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Childrens Garden Child Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Childrens Garden Child Care Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Childrens Garden Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
No. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists no cited rules in its 4 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Childrens Garden Child Care Center care for?
40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Childrens Garden Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Childrens Garden Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Childrens Garden Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 522-8310 to ask.
What is Childrens Garden Child Care Center's phone number?
(610) 522-8310.
Where is Childrens Garden Child Care Center?
301 N 3rd St, Darby, PA 19023. The nearest other daycare we list is Precious Developers Daycare, 0.1 miles away.