Central Bucks Community School-Pine Run Elementary
383 W Butler Ave, Doylestown, PA
First Friends
- licensed capacity
- 40
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About First Friends
First Friends is a child care center in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 40 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 40 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff-to-child ratio | Toddler program staff to child ratio of 1:5 |
| Class size | Only 10 children are accepted in the toddler program |
| Daily life | Parents pack food |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Friends has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for First Friends
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 40 children
- License number
- #CER-00256992
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 15, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- 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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May 15, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During renewal inspection on May 15, 2026, the record of staff #1 did not contain two written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on May 15, 2026, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in the toddler and infant rooms.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During renewal inspection on May 15, 2026, the refrigerator in the infant room did not contain a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
- May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on May 17, 2024, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in the preschool room on the wall and on the cabinet, on the wall in the two's room and on the molding in the baby room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
- Jun 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 24, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.66(c) Toxic use- no contamination
“Observed 6/24/2022 in Pre-K classroom, Lysol wipes and hand sanitizer was in the reach and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Observed 06/24/2022 in Pre-K classroom child # 1 bottle was not labeled to identify that it belong to this child. Observed in refrigerator that Child # 2 & 3 bottles were not labeled to identify which bottle belong to which child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about First Friends
Is First Friends licensed?
Yes. First Friends is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was First Friends last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 15, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Friends had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 First Friends care for?
40, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does First Friends accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are First Friends' 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 First Friends cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 348-2062 to ask.
What is First Friends' phone number?
(215) 348-2062.
Where is First Friends?
938 Town Ctr, Doylestown, PA 18901. The nearest other daycare we list is Central Bucks Family YMCA Preschool, 0.2 miles away.