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Garretts Way A Day Care and Learning Ce
- licensed capacity
- 206
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Garretts Way A Day Care and Learning Ce
Garretts Way A Day Care and Learning Ce is a child care center in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 206 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageSummer campAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 206 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Children ages 5 -15 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Summer camp |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (American Camp Association) |
| Licensed capacity | 206 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Garretts Way A Day Care and Learning Ce has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Garretts Way A Day Care and Learning Ce
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 206 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256213
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 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 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing language in the emergency plan pertaining to shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, child maltreatment, and continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2025
- Apr 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 8, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the investigation on 08.08.23, it was founded that Staff person #1 used a physical form of punishment on Child #1 by pushing Child #1 on the back and causing Child #1 to fall on the facility floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023
Jun 26, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation on 06.26.23, it was founded that Staff person#1 used a physical form of punishment on Child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2023
May 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on 05.11.23, the financial agreement form reviewed for child #1 (dated 02.12.22), child #2 (dated 09.20.22), child #3 (dated 09.09.22), child #4 (dated 09.01.22), child #5 (dated 08.31.22), child #6 (dated 09.05.22) and child #7 (dated 08.31.22) were not dated within a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2023
May 11, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
3270.192(2)(i) Age
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MAY 11, 2022, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 9 DID NOT INCLUDE IDENTIFICATION FOR VERIFICATION OF AGE.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“.DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MAY 11, 2022, THE HEALTH AND SAFETY BASICS TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR STAFF PERSON #1, DATED 11.8.16, WAS MORE THAN 60 MONTHS OLD. THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT INCLUDE HEALTH AND SAFETY BASICS TRAINING CERTIFICATION.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“DURNG THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MAY 11, 2022, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #1, #5, AND #9 DID NOT INCLUDE PEDIACTRIC FIRST AID TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MAY 11, 2022, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT INCLULDE FIRE SAFETY TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MAY 11, 2022, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #3 AND STAFF PERSON #5 DID NOT INCLUDE PA STATE POLICE CLEARANCES. THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #9 DID NOT INCLUDE PA CHILD ABUSE AND FBI CLEARANCES. THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #4 DID NOT INCLUDE A DHS FBI CLEARANCE.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MAY 11, 2022, THE FIRST AID IN THE BUTTERFLIES CLASSROOM DID NOT CONTAIN GAUZE.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MAY 11, 2022, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #10 DID NOT INCLUDE TWO WRITTEN NONFAMILY REFERNCES ATTESTING TO SUITABILITY TO SERVE AS A FACILITY PERSON.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MAY 11, 2022, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #3 AND STAFF PERSON #8 DID NOT INCLUDE A DIPLOMA OR TRANSCRIPT FOR VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION OR TRAINING. THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF #4, #7, AND #10 DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE.”
Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON MAY 11, 2022, THERE WAS CHIPPED PAINT ON THE GREEN WALL NEAR THE WINDOW OF THE CRICKETS CLASSROOM, ON THE PURPLE WALL NEAR THE WINDOW OF THE LADY BUGS CLASSROOM, ON THE GREEN WALL NEAR THE BACK WINDOW OF THE GRASSHOPPERS CLASSROOM, AND ON THE BASEBOARDS OF THE DRAGONFLIES AND FROGS CLASSROOMS”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Garretts Way A Day Care and Learning Ce
Is Garretts Way A Day Care and Learning Ce licensed?
Yes. Garretts Way A Day Care and Learning Ce is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Garretts Way A Day Care and Learning Ce last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Garretts Way A Day Care and Learning Ce had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Garretts Way A Day Care and Learning Ce care for?
206, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Garretts Way A Day Care and Learning Ce accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Garretts Way A Day Care and Learning Ce's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Garretts Way A Day Care and Learning Ce cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 353-7690 to ask.
What is Garretts Way A Day Care and Learning Ce's phone number?
(610) 353-7690.
Where is Garretts Way A Day Care and Learning Ce?
395 Bishop Hollow Rd, Newtown Square, PA 19073. The nearest other daycare we list is So Love Autistic Center, 0.3 miles away.