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Cynwyd Elementary

101 W Levering Mill Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

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About Cynwyd Elementary

Cynwyd Elementary is a child care center in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 50 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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School-age children
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Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Thursday7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Friday7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
SaturdayNot listed
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Inspection reports for Cynwyd Elementary

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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 26, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 50 rules in all · 44 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 16
  • Records and paperwork 13
  • Safety and hazards 8
  • Supervision and ratios 7
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. May 26, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During the renewal inspection on 5/26/26, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not contain updated emergency contact information and the financial agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “During the renewal inspection on 5/26/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not contain an acceptable Pediatric First aid and CPR training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “During the renewal inspection on 5/26/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not contain fire safety training at least annually.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026

  2. May 8, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During the renewal inspection on 5/8/25, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not contain and updated emergency contact and financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the renewal inspection on 5/8/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include verification of experience.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “During the renewal inspection on 5/8/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include an initial health assessment and Tuberculosis screening and the records of staff person #2 did not include an initial health assessment”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “During the renewal inspection on 5/8/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not contain Pediatric First Aid & CPR training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 5/8/25, it was observed that the records of child #2 and child #3 did not include information on the child's special needs.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid

      “During the renewal inspection on 5/8/25, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #2 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week and did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 5/8/25, it was observed that the records of child #2 and child #4 did not include work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.67(c) No insects or rodents

      “During the renewal inspection on 5/8/25, a mouse was observed running along the wall in the cafeteria on two separate occasions.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the renewal inspection on 5/8/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include 2 written nonfamily references.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “During the renewal inspection on 5/8/25, it was observed that the records of child #2 did not include the health insurance coverage and the records of child #5 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 5/8/25, it was observed that the records of child #2 did not include name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released and the records of child #4 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(a)(4) Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance

      “During the renewal inspection on 5/8/25, it was observed that the records of child #2 and child #4 did not include an initial health report.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025

  3. Dec 4, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the allocated unannounced monitoring on 12/4/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1did not contain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of childcare training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

      “During the allocated unannounced inspection on 12/4/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include a health assessment and record of Tuberculosis testing.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(b) Director qualifications

      “During the allocated inspection on 12/4/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not contain verification of qualification for a director.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During the allocated unannounced inspection on 12/4/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include training in the emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “During the allocated inspection on 12/4/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include an updated Mandated Reporter training. Document dated 8/26/2019. The records of staff person #2 did not include Mandated reporter training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “During the allocated inspection on 12/4/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not contain an updated Pediatric First Aid training. Document dated 8/31/2022. The records of staff person #2 did not include pediatric First Aid training”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025

  4. Jun 5, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “During the renewal inspection on 6/5/24, it was observed that there were no records on file at the facility for staff #1, and staff #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During the renewal inspection on 6/5/24, it was observed that the emergency contacts and financial agreements for records of child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #4 were expired. Documents dated 9/18/23, 9/19/239/27/23, and 10/20/23 respectively.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(a) Each child

      “During the renewal inspection on 6/5/.24, it was observed that there was no file at the facility for child #5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “During the renewal inspection on 6/5/24, it was observed that the facility's current certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted

      “During the renewal inspection on 6/5/24, it was observed that the facility's evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024

  5. Mar 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

      “Continued non-compliance was observed during the inspection on 3/7/24, in that the Director did not meet the qualifications for Director.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024

  6. Feb 20, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

      “Continued non-compliance was observed during the inspection on 2/20/24, in that the Director was not present at the facility site during the inspection. Staff person presented did not meet the qualifications for Director.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During the unannounced visit on 2/20/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2, staff person # 3, and staff person #7 did not include verification of education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the unannounced visit on 2/20/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4, staff person #5, staff person #6, and staff person #7, did not include two written, nonfamily references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

      “During the unannounced inspection on 2/20/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4, staff person #6, and staff person #7 did not include a health record and verification of Tuberculosis screening.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “During the unannounced inspection on 2/20/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #4 and staff person #5 did not include the Child Abuse clearance as required by the CPSL. The records of staff person #4 did not include verification of the application for the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance as required by CPSL. The records of staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4, staff person #6, and staff person #7 did not include verification of the application for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance as required by the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the unannounced visit on 2/20/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #5, staff person #6, and staff person #7 did not include verification of experience prior to service at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(b) Director qualifications

      “During the unannounced inspection on 2/20/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include acceptable verification of education for a Director.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “During the unannounced inspection on 2/20/24, it was observed that there were no records on site for staff person #8 and staff person #9.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024

  7. Feb 20, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

      “Continued non-compliance was observed during the inspection on 2/20/24, in that the Director was not present at the facility site during the inspection. Staff person presented did not meet the qualifications for Director.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During the unannounced visit on 2/20/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2, staff person # 3, and staff person #7 did not include verification of education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the unannounced visit on 2/20/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4, staff person #5, staff person #6, and staff person #7, did not include two written, nonfamily references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB

      “During the unannounced inspection on 2/20/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4, staff person #6, and staff person #7 did not include a health record and verification of Tuberculosis screening.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “During the unannounced inspection on 2/20/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #4 and staff person #5 did not include the Child Abuse clearance as required by the CPSL. The records of staff person #4 did not include verification of the application for the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance as required by CPSL. The records of staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4, staff person #6, and staff person #7 did not include verification of the application for the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance as required by the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the unannounced visit on 2/20/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1, staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #5, staff person #6, and staff person #7 did not include verification of experience prior to service at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(b) Director qualifications

      “During the unannounced inspection on 2/20/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include acceptable verification of education for a Director.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “During the unannounced inspection on 2/20/24, it was observed that there were no records on site for staff person #8 and staff person #9.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024

  8. Jan 11, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “Continued non-compliance was observed during the inspection on 1/11/24 in that the records of staff person #1 did not include an updated fire safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

      “Continued non-compliance was observed during the inspection on 1/11/24, in that the Director was not present at the facility site during the inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “Continued non-compliance was observed during the inspection on 1/11/24, in that the program was not following ratio guidelines with 51 students in attendance to 2 staff persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “Continued non-compliance was observed during the inspection on 1/11/24 in that the records of staff person #1 did not include 12 hours of childcare training”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted

      “Continued non-compliance was observed during the inspection on 1/11/24, in that there were no evacuation routes posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2024

  9. Dec 5, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/5/23, it was observed that the classroom was not in ratio with 27 children in care with one staff person in attendance.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/5/23, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, and child #3 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/5/23, it was observed that the annual emergency drill was not documented and on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/5/23, it was observed that there were no evacuation routes posted in a conspicuous location on each floor of the facility.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/5/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional within the last year. Training submitted dated 8/31/22.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/5/23, Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (Pediatric First Aid & CPR).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/5/23, there was no Director on site at the facility.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/5/23, it was observed that the records of staff person #1did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(d) General requirements for facility persons

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/5/23, it was observed that there was no staff person onsite at the facility competent in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection on 12/5/23, it was observed that there was no documentation presented to verify that a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates was sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2024

  10. Nov 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Apr 7, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “At the time of inspection facility person #1, 2, and 3 did not have required 12 hours of annual training.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2022

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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Is Cynwyd Elementary licensed?

Yes. Cynwyd Elementary is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Cynwyd Elementary last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 26, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cynwyd Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 50 rules across 9 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 44 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.

Does Cynwyd Elementary accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Cynwyd Elementary's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Cynwyd Elementary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 244-2844 to ask.

What is Cynwyd Elementary's phone number?

(267) 244-2844.

Where is Cynwyd Elementary?

101 W Levering Mill Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. The nearest other daycare we list is Children's School at St John's, 0.3 miles away.

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