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Willow Grove, PA 19090 · takes infants · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
4.2· 21 reviews
Circle of Friends Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 22
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Circle of Friends Preschool
Circle of Friends Preschool is a child care center in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 22 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with preschool.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
STEM / STEAM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 22 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Preschool |
|---|---|
| Approach | Play-based, STEM / STEAM |
| Licensed capacity | 22 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Circle of Friends Preschool
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 22 children
- License number
- #CER-00248671
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 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 18, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At time of inspection, staff persons #1 & 2 did not have an annual review of the emergency plan documented in their records at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At time of inspection, staff persons #1 and #2 did not have annual fire safety training completed and documented in their records.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.31(e)(1)(iv)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“At time of inspection both staff persons #1 and #2 had 5 hours out of the 12 hours required for childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
Feb 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“At time of inspection, the facility did not have emergency contact information for the children in care in the space where children were in care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2026
Nov 7, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“At time of initial inspection with children in care, the parents of child # 1-5 did not have the address of physician documented on their child's emergency contact forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2025
3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(5) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Immunization record
“Child # 1-5 did not have a health report written and signed by a physician, PA or CRNP. The parents of child #4 did not provide an immunization record documented in their child's record.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“At time of initial inspection with children in care, the parents of child #1-5 did not have required initial health assessments documented in their records.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2025
3270.124(b)(6)/3270.124(b)(7) Insurance coverage information/Name/address/phone release person
“At time of initial inspection with children in care, the parents of children # 2,3 and 5 did not have the health insurance coverage provider and/or provider number ll”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(1) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Physical examination
“At time of initial inspection, staff person #2 did not have a recent physical exam documented in her record.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2025
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have proof of negative TB screening documented in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Circle of Friends Preschool
Is Circle of Friends Preschool licensed?
Yes. Circle of Friends Preschool is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Circle of Friends Preschool last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Circle of Friends Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Circle of Friends Preschool care for?
22, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Circle of Friends Preschool accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Circle of Friends Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Circle of Friends Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 669-2904 to ask.
What is Circle of Friends Preschool's phone number?
(516) 669-2904.
Where is Circle of Friends Preschool?
34 N York Rd, Willow Grove, PA 19090. The nearest other daycare we list is Honeyland Child Care Center, under 0.1 miles away.