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Children's School at St John's

404 Levering Mill Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 190044.8· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
112
open each week
5 days

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About Children's School at St John's

Children's School at St John's is a child care center in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 112 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 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 16 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
112 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity112 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Children's School at St John's

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
112 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00254049
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 19, 2026: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Background checks 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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  1. Feb 19, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “During the renewal inspection on 2/19/26, it was observed that the records of child #3, child #4 child #5, child #6, child #7, and child #8 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “During the renewal inspection on 2/19/26, it was observed that the records of children #1 and #3 did not contain and updated health report. Documents dated 9/30/24 and 7/25/24 respectively.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(1) Original container

      “During the renewal inspection on 2/19/26, it was observed that the medication for child #2 was not contained in the original container.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed

      “During the renewal inspection on 2/19/26, it was observed that the exit from the lower level was obstructed with snow and ice.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “During the renewal inspection on 2/19/26, it was observed that the records of children #4, #6, and #7 did not include information on the child's special needs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “During the renewal inspection on 2/19/26, it was observed that the records of children #1, #4, and #5 did not include work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “During the renewal inspection on 2/19/26 it was observed that the records of staff #1 did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “During the renewal inspection on 2/19/26, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not include the address and telephone number of the person to whom the child may be released. The records of children #7 and #8 did not include the address of the person to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2026

  2. Sep 29, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “During the unannounced inspection on 9/29/25, it was determined that staff #1 struck child on the cheek”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025

  3. Feb 26, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “During the renewal inspection on 2/26/25, it was observed that the records of child #3, child #4 and child #6 did not include information on the child's special needs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(b) Parent receives original

      “During the renewal inspection on 2/26/25, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, Child #5, child #6 and child #7 contained the original agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “During the renewal inspection on 2/26/25, it was observed that the records of child #2, child #4, child #5, child #6 and child #7 did not include child's arrival and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the renewal inspection on 2/26/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include an acceptable Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance as required by the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “During the renewal inspection on 2/26/25, it was observed that the records of child #3, and child #4 did not contain the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025

  4. Mar 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/11/24, it was observed that there were stained ceiling tiles in the 2nd floor bathrooms, hallway, and Toddler room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/11/24, it was observed that paint/plaster was peeling in the Stairwell going down to the basement and the toddler room near ceiling.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024

  5. Mar 16, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  6. May 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Children's School at St John's

Is Children's School at St John's licensed?

Yes. Children's School at St John's is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Children's School at St John's last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 19, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Children's School at St John's had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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's School at St John's care for?

112, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Children's School at St John's accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Children's School at St John's' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Children's School at St John's cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 664-4588 to ask.

What is Children's School at St John's' phone number?

(610) 664-4588.

Where is Children's School at St John's?

404 Levering Mill Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. The nearest other daycare we list is Cynwyd Elementary, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).