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Collingdale Academy
- licensed capacity
- 107
- open each week
- 6 days
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About Collingdale Academy
Collingdale Academy is a child care center in Darby, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 107 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with infant care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 107 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks to 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Staff | Over 10 Montessori-certified educators |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 1969 |
| Licensed capacity | 107 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Collingdale Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Collingdale Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 107 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00248130
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safe sleep 1
- 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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Jul 29, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 07/29/26, Certification Representative interviewed Staff #1 regarding the yelling in the classroom. Staff #1 states the voice the staff uses to get the children's attention is firm, and it sounds like yelling. Staff #1 states the tone is loud to get the children's attention.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
- Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 23, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/23/24. the Certification Representative reviewed the content of records of Staff #1 through Staff #8, and Staff #1 through staff #8 did not participate in an annual training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/23/24, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough through in the Pre-School 1 classroom and discovered the teacher's lounge that is connected to Pre-school 1 classroom, did not have a door or gate to avoid access to the children. (Corrected on site)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/23/24, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough the facility and noticed the handwashing sign did not include the phrases before meals and after toileting. Corrected. on site”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/23/24, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough the Pre-K classroom, and observed the shelves with the children's belongs were not labeled with the children's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2024
Apr 16, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 4/16/24, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #7 content of records, and the content of records did not include a Pennsylvania update of 1-hour health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 04/16/24, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #3, Staff #4, Staff #5, Staff #6, and Staff #7 content of records. The content of records of the staff's mentioned above did not have the correct Pediatric First Aid training requested by the PA Pediatric First Aid list.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During a complaint investigation conducted on 4/16/24, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough of the Playground where the toddlers were playing, and noticed there was 12 children mixed with ages of one to three with one teacher. The second teacher came out with another child making the total 13 children with two teachers. (Corrected on Site)”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2024
- Jan 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Collingdale Academy
Is Collingdale Academy licensed?
Yes. Collingdale Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Collingdale Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Collingdale Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Collingdale Academy care for?
107, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Collingdale Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Collingdale Academy's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Collingdale Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 737-6960 to ask.
What is Collingdale Academy's phone number?
(610) 737-6960.
Where is Collingdale Academy?
709 Bartram Ave, Darby, PA 19023. The nearest other daycare we list is Todays Child Harris, 0.1 miles away.