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Discovery Place Preschool for Little People
- licensed capacity
- 136
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Discovery Place Preschool for Little People
Discovery Place Preschool for Little People is a child care center in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 136 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, pre-k, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 136 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, pre-k, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | Creative Curriculum |
| Staff | Teachers have extensive training in early childhood education |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Free & Reduced Preschool Funding Programs (Child Care Works, Pre-K Counts, PHL Pre-K) |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (Keystone 3 & 4 Star) |
| Licensed capacity | 136 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Discovery Place Preschool for Little People has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Discovery Place Preschool for Little People
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 136 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00242447
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 30, 2026: 8 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 30 rules in all · 30 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 9
- Safety and hazards 6
- Records and paperwork 6
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Background checks 2
- Discipline and child guidance 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 30, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have the fire inspection report, dated within the last 12 months, on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“1- At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan did not include a plan for continuity of operations. 2- 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: PQAS Pediatric CPR and First-aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the staff record for; staff #1 did not have out of state clearances for the state of New Jersey and staff #2 did not have a finalized state police clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the file for staff #2 did not have documentation for the completion of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that emergency plan review documentation was more than 1 year old for staff #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan for the facility did not provide for accommodations for evacuation of the infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact form and agreement form for child #1 was not signed by the parent within the last 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026
Apr 30, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Staff person #1 plucked a child in the forehead.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026
Dec 4, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of the unannounced inspection the certification representative observed that staff # 1 and #6 did not have documentation of the review of the emergency plan within 90 days of being hired.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 did not have documentation of the completion of pediatric CPR and first-aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of the allocated unannounced inspection the certification representative observed that the file for staff #7 did not include two written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of the allocated unannounced inspection the certification representative observed that the file for staff #2 did not include verification of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(5) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Physician/CRNP assessment
“At the time of the allocated unannounced inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 and #7 did not have a complete health assessment on file that included the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2025
Jul 10, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 did not have mandated reporter training and did not have out of state clearance for the state of New Jersey. Staff #2 did not mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 had an emergency contact form and the agreement form had not been updated within the last 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first- aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that classroom #1, the school age room, was missing soap and tape from their first-aid kits.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
Jun 18, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
3270.26 Compliance/Nondiscrimination
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not complete the civil rights compliance questionnaire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan had a review date of 8-1-2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan did not specify a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency plan that did not address the facility's plan for continuity of operations in the aftermath of an emergency. Also, the facility did not have a written policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
3270.14/3270.31(f)(10) Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed staff #1 working unsupervised and did not have certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan for the facility did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions. The provider will update the emergency plan to include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions The provider will review all regulations and announcements pertaining to the emergency plan, prior to updating the emergency plan, to ensure that all criteria are met.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
3270.131(a)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Health information/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the child #4 did not have a health report on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(1) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Child's health history
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the health report for child #3 and #5 only included an immunization record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact for children #4 and #5 did not include the health insurance policy number, Child #5 did not include the health insurance coverage as well.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have hand washing signs posted by the sinks inside the classrooms that state, "A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating."”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024
- Jul 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 7, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“A recent complaint investigation was conducted that revealed a Staff person allowed and observed the peers of school-age child(ren), to physically harm him by beating him up, jumping on him, pinning him to the ground and kicking him, resulting in pain and injury. The behaviors were a frequent occurrence, prior to being reported, and resulting in an investigation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2023
3270.111(c) Promote development
“A classroom staff implemented peer group sessions for school-age children that lacked students' personal privacy and as a result, students were vulnerable to his/ her peers.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2023
3270.34(a)(2)/3270.34(a)(5) Objective and activities/Program planning
“A recent complaint investigation was conducted that revealed a Staff person allowed and observed the peers of school-age child(ren), to physically harm him by beating him up, jumping on him, pinning him to the ground and kicking him, resulting in pain and injury. The incidence were a frequent occurrence, prior to being reported, and resulting in an investigation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
Mar 28, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm
“During the complaint investigation, it was revealed that Staff person #1 allowed and observed the peers of school-age child #1, to physically harm him by beating him up, jumping on him, pinning him to the ground and kicking him, resulting in pain and injury.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2023
- Aug 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Discovery Place Preschool for Little People
Is Discovery Place Preschool for Little People licensed?
Yes. Discovery Place Preschool for Little People is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Discovery Place Preschool for Little People last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 30, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Discovery Place Preschool for Little People had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 30 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 Discovery Place Preschool for Little People care for?
136, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Discovery Place Preschool for Little People accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Discovery Place Preschool for Little People's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Discovery Place Preschool for Little People cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 622-2188 to ask.
What is Discovery Place Preschool for Little People's phone number?
(610) 622-2188.
Where is Discovery Place Preschool for Little People?
125 Chester Ave, Lansdowne, PA 19050. The nearest other daycare we list is The Little Sprouts Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.