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Gan Chabad of the Main L Ine is a child care center in Merion Station, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 136 children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 136 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 10, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 30 rules in all · 29 corrected
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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3270.36(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Assistant Group Supervisor responsibilities/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of the inspection facility person #2 did not have verified experience on file At the time of the inspection facility person #2 did not have verified education on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of the inspection facility person #2 did not two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“At the time of the inspection the facility did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“At the time of the inspection the fire exit via the front porch egress was obstructed.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
3270.78 Lighting
“At the time of the inspection the light case covers in the Torah classroom have water damage and needs to be replaced or cleaned so that it does not obstruct the light.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At the time of the inspection the before care program had 12 children and the youngest child was 1 year old and the max mix group age size is 10 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of the inspection the facility's emergency plan did not address the continuity of operations”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of the inspection facility person #1 did not have 12 hours of professional development training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2025
3270.36(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Assistant Group Supervisor responsibilities/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of the inspection facility person #2 did not have verified experience on file At the time of the inspection facility person #2 did not have verified education on file.”
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“At the time of inspection facility did not conduct an annual emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“At the time of inspection facility did not send their annual written notification to local traffic safety authority of location of facility and program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“At the time of inspection facility did not send their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to their local municipality and their county's EMA.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“At the time of inspection facility did not have their evacuation routes on each floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“At the time of inspection facility did not test the fire system every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection facility did not have emergency plan that addresses continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“At the time of inspection facility did not have liability insurance on file covering the daycare,”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.20(e)/3270.182(7) Copies of reports in file at facility/Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“At the time of inspection, the facility was not reporting injuries, death or fire nor had a file containing any information.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“At the time of inspection facility did not have their emergency plan posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“At the time of inspection facility had toxic plants in their childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.75(d) On excursions
“At the time of inspection, none of the classroom had soap in the first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of inspection, the ceiling tiles in the Simcha were damaged by water and had stains and chips in them.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
3270.78 Lighting
“At the time of inspection there we several light bulbs out in the facility (Simcha-6, Before school-11, Torah-1 and the rest room”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.82(j) Running water - diapering
“At the time of inspection there was no running water by the diapering area in the in between room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“At the time of inspection, the exits to the facility egress were blocked with snow and ice from the week before snow.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.133 Child Medication and Special Diets
“At the time of inspection there was expired medication (Albuteral Inhaler) in the Simcha class.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“At the time of inspection facility did not have their pick-up / drop-off procedure posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2025
3270.33(a)/3270.34(c) Each staff person meets quals/Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“At the time of inspection there was not a qualified director on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023
3270.193(a) Confidential; stored in locked cabinet
“At the time of inspection staff # 1, 3, and 5 did not have verified education on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of inspection staff #1 did not have Mantoux test with date and results on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection staff #16 did not have Health and Safety training on file and staff #16 did not have Health and Safety Update on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023
3270.33(a)/3270.34(c) Each staff person meets quals/Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“At the time of inspection there was not qualified director on file.”
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of inspection staff #1, 5, and 6 did not have Mantoux test with date and results on file and staff #6 did not have a bi-annual health assessment on file.”
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“At the time of inspection staff #5 did not have Mandated Reported training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection staff #5, 8, 10 and 16 did not have Health and Safety training on file and staff #5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15 16, and 17 did not have Health and Safety Update on file.”
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of inspection staff #1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9,, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16 and 17 did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2023
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of inspection staff # 1, 3, and 5 did not have verified education on file.”
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/27/23 it was observed classroom #1 on the first-floor water temperature measured at 119° F. and classroom #2 on the second-floor water temperature measured at 119° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“While conducting renewal inspection on 1/27/23 it was observed that staff person#1 file did not include Florida State clearances, staff person#2 and 3 file did not include New York State clearances, and staff person#4 did not include Virgina clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 1/27/23 it was observed child#1 emergency contact did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 8, 2023
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FAQ
Yes. Gan Chabad of the Main L Ine is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 10, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 29 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.
136, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (610) 660-9900 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 660-9900 to ask.
(610) 660-9900.
625 Montgomery Ave, Merion Station, PA 19066. The nearest other daycare we list is ABC Lab School, under 0.1 miles away.