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Glenside United Church of Christ Preschool

2160 Wharton Rd, Glenside, PA 190385.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
109
open each week
5 days

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About Glenside United Church of Christ Preschool

Glenside United Church of Christ Preschool is a child care center in Glenside, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 109 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 1 to 5
Hours today
8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
109 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “8:00 AM to 5:00 PM school year; 8 AM to 4 PM summer”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 1 to 5
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Glenside United Church of Christ)
EnrichmentPhysical education
Daily lifeSnacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
MoreFounded 1961
Licensed capacity109 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Glenside United Church of Christ Preschool has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Glenside United Church of Christ Preschool

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
109 children
License number
#CER-00257797
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 17, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Background checks 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. Jun 17, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Observed 6/17/2026 child #1 file did not contain the medical information of the health insurance coverage and policy number on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.152 Adult Hygiene

      “Observed 6/17/2026 Staff #1 was completing diaper changes and after completing diaper changes staff #1 did not handwash their hands after diapering children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed 6/17/2026 in Room 4 in the bathroom, the toilet paper holder that children use was dislodged, not free from repair and free from visible hazards. In Room 6 the wall boarder where children play and conduct circle time the wall border was as dislodged, not free from repair and free from visible hazards.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2026

  2. Feb 18, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “Observed 2/18/2026 staff#6 health assessment was not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a childcare setting.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Observed 2/18/2026 staff #11 file did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51/3270.113(a)(1) Similar Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children

      “Observed 2/18/2026 in classroom 6 Staff # 1, 2,3, and 4 had 20 children in their childcare space, staff # 1 identified 3 children, staff #2 identified 6 children, staff#3 identified 6 children and staff # 4 identified 6 children leaving 1 child unassigned. In classroom 6 staff # 5 ,6, had 7 children in their childcare space staff # 5 identified 3 children, staff #6 identified 3 children, and staff #7 did not have assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. In classroom 7 staff #8, 9 and 10 had 9 children in their childcare space, staff #10 identified responsibility of all 9 children ages ranges 2--3-year-olds exceeding ratio of 1:6 per staff. Staff #8 and 9 did not have assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Observed 2/18/2026 staff # 12 file did not contain out of state clearances from New Jersey.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.133(4) Locked

      “Observed 2/18/2026 in classroom 5 child #1 EPI Pen was placed in child's cubby not locked or made inaccessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2026

  3. Jul 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed 7/10/2025 in Pre-K 3 classroom the air conditioner on the right side on the bottom level in the childcare space was peeling and brick was exposed where children could place their hands and objects inside not free from visible hazard or good repair. Observed in 2 year olds classroom the air conditioner on the bottom level in the childcare space the tape was peeling and not free from visible hazard or in good repair.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Observed 7/10/2025 in the Pre-K 3's classroom there was Lysol located in the handwashing area where children complete handwashing not locked or made inaccessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Observed 7/10/2025 child #1 file did not include the health insurance coverage information or policy number on their emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2025

  4. Jun 13, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Observed 6/13/2024child file #1 emergency contact form was missing the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Observed 6/13/2024 in classroom #4 there were disinfectant wipes beneath the sink where children wash their hands not locked and not made inaccessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “Observed 6/13/2024 in classroom 6 the first aid kit was missing tweezers from their first aid kit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Observed 6/13/2024 in classroom 5's bathroom, the wall and toilet had peeling and damaged plaster making it accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “Observed 6/13/2024 classroom 7 did not contain an operating thermometer in the refrigerator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “Observed 6/13/2024 Staff #1 was missing 2 hours of the 12 hours from their annual 12 hours of childcare training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Observed 6/13/2024 child #1 and 3 file did not contain health insurance coverage policy number from the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

      “Observed 6/13/2024 Child #2 health assessment was not signed or dated by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature did not include the individual's professional title.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “Observed 6/13/2024 child #2 were missing an updated 6-month health report on file, the current health report on file dated 7/24/2023.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “Observed 6/13/2024 in classroom 4 and 5 cups were not labeled to identify which cup belong to which child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024

  5. Jun 13, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “Observed 6/13/2023 children files # 3,4,5 and 6 files did not contain the addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Observed 6/13/2023 children #6 and7 file did not contain health insurance coverage and policy numbers on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “Observed 6/13/2023 child #7 file did not contain an updated health report on file. Child # 7 last physical was 6/6/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(1) Original container

      “Observed 6/13/2023 Child #1 EPI Pen's was not in its original container it was placed in a zipped locked bag without manufacture's or health professional's instructions on the original label. Child #2 inhaler was not in its original container and was placed in a zipped locked bag without manufactures or health professional instructions on original label. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 28, 2023

  6. Aug 5, 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 Glenside United Church of Christ Preschool

Is Glenside United Church of Christ Preschool licensed?

Yes. Glenside United Church of Christ Preschool is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Glenside United Church of Christ Preschool last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 17, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Glenside United Church of Christ Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Glenside United Church of Christ Preschool care for?

109, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Glenside United Church of Christ Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Glenside United Church of Christ Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Glenside United Church of Christ Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 576-7830 to ask.

What is Glenside United Church of Christ Preschool's phone number?

(215) 576-7830.

Where is Glenside United Church of Christ Preschool?

2160 Wharton Rd, Glenside, PA 19038. The nearest other daycare we list is Jenkintown Elementary School, 0.4 miles away.

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