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Discovery Time

4011 Hulmeville Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020
licensed capacity
87
open each week
5 days

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About Discovery Time

Discovery Time is a child care center in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 87 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
87 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity87 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Discovery Time has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Discovery Time

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
87 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00247380
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 5, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Food and nutrition 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 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “At time of unannounced inspection on 5/5/26, a thermometer was not present in the refrigerator in the Toddler #1 room to ensure the temperature remains at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 11, 2026

  2. Oct 7, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “At time of renewal inspection on 10/7/25, the nap mats in the Pre-K room were observed to have torn edges and exposed foam. The large foam blocks in the young toddler room were observed to have torn edges and exposed foam.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “At time of renewal inspection on 10/7/25, staff person #1 did not have documentation of completing 12 clock hours of annual child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At time of renewal inspection on 10/7/25, a ceiling vent in the Pre-K room was observed to be visibly dusty and in need of being cleaned.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At time of renewal inspection on 10/7/25, the first aid and CPR certification on file for staff person #2 and #3 was not conducted by a PQAS trainer and the certification for staff person #2 was not granted through an approved curriculum.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2025

  3. Oct 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “At time of renewal inspection on 10/8/24, chipped white paint was observed on the wall trim in the young toddler room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 28, 2024

  4. Oct 18, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

      “During renewal inspection, a review of the health report for staff person #1 showed that questions #2 and #3 were not answered by the physician regarding communicable diseases and suitability to provide child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “During renewal inspection, the tall, plastic shelving units in the Toddler and Pre-School rooms were lightweight and wobbly, posing a tipping hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan had not been updated to meet Federal requirements under 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii), which includes having a plan for Continuity of Operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection, chipped paint was observed on the lower part of the wall by the tables in the toddler room. Chipped paint and rust were observed on the lower part of the door frame in the pre-school room. The ceiling vents in the Pre-K room were observed to have visible dust/dirt.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “During renewal inspection, the health report for child #1 showed an influenza vaccine had not been administered since 11/9/21, and the health report for child #2 showed that no influenza vaccines had been administered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023

  5. Sep 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 15, 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 Discovery Time

Is Discovery Time licensed?

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

When was Discovery Time last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 5, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Discovery Time had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Time care for?

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

Does Discovery Time accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Discovery Time'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 Time cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 245-1990 to ask.

What is Discovery Time's phone number?

(215) 245-1990.

Where is Discovery Time?

4011 Hulmeville Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020. The nearest other daycare we list is Colleen L Distefano, 0.2 miles away.

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