Flanagans Preschool
1707 Butler Pike, Conshohocken, PA
Great Start Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 27
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Great Start Preschool
Great Start Preschool is a child care center in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 27 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: 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 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 27 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 12 weeks through 5 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (children transported on field trips (permission required)) |
| More | Founded 2016 |
| Licensed capacity | 27 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Great Start Preschool has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Great Start Preschool
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 27 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00254830
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 23, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safe sleep 1
- 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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Mar 23, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Child 1 was missing child service report (CSR).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“Child 2 was missing an emergency contact from their file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Staff 1 was missing 1 reference letter”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #-1- was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #-1- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: mandated reporter health and safety training. Certification rep policy on Shaken Baby Syndrome. The policy was missing Recognition of potential signs/symptoms of shaken, baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, distraught child, The prevention and identification of child maltreatment”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“The changing mat in front of the bathroom was ripped. The carpet in the playroom and all the rooms has carpet fringes.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed a child sleeping in a playpen. The playpen was missing 2 feet of space on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff 1 was missing verification of childcare experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026
Feb 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“File records for Staff #1 and Staff #4 did not include an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“File Records for Staff #2 and Staff #4 did not include an written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“File record for Staff #3 did not include Child Abuse clearance”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2025
Dec 2, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited
“Facility was observed with a child sleeping in an high chair”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“Facility was observed with 15 children/2 staff members and the youngest child being 6 months”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024
- Mar 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 30, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At time of renewal inspection, staff person #1 did not have documentation of completing the 1-hour health and safety training update by 12/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2023
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“At time of renewal inspection, a highchair was sitting in front of one emergency exit, and a rocking chair was sitting in front of another emergency exit, obstructing the exits.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At time of renewal inspection, the wall vent in the bathroom was visibly dirty and in need of being cleaned.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2023
Aug 24, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.24(a)/3270.34(a)(3) Immediate access/Responsible designee
“AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 8/24/22, UPON ARRIVAL, STAFF PERSON #2, WHO IS THE PERSON DESIGNATED TO BE IN CHARGE DURING THE DIRECTOR'S ABSENCE, WAS NOT PRESENT, AND THEREFORE FILES COULD NOT BE ACCESSED UNTIL STAFF PERSON #2 RETURNED TO THE BUILDING.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2022
3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 8/24/22, THE PARENTS OF CHILD #1 WERE NOT NOTIFIED UNTIL PICK UP TIME THAT CHILD #1 WAS INVLOVED IN AN INCIDENT IN THE INDOOR PLAY AREA THAT MIGHT HAVE POTENTIALLY CAUSED AN INJURY. WHEN STAFF PERSON #1 WAS MADE AWARE THAT CHILD #1 RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION AT URGENT CARE, AFTER LEAVING THE FACILITY, STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT REPORT THIS TO THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2022
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“AT TIME OF UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION ON 8/24/22, AN ACCIDENT/INDICENT REPORT WAS NOT COMPLETED FOR CHILD #1 AFTER AN INCIDENT OCCURED IN THE INDOOR PLAY AREA INVOLVING THE CHILD.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2022
Mar 1, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.191 Individual Records
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, FACILITY PERSON #1, IDENTIFIED AS THE SPANISH TEACHER, DID NOT HAVE AN INDIVIDUAL RECORD ON FILE AT THE FACILITY.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2022
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #3, (HIRED 8/12/21, AND IDENTIFIED AS AN AGS), DID NOT HAVE 2500 HOURS OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE ON FILE TO QUALIFY FOR THE POSITION BEING PERFORMED.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2022
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE LIGHT COVERING ON THE BATHROOM CEILING WAS DISPLACED AND PARTIALLY HANGING , WHICH COULD POSE A HAZZARD IF IT FELL. TWO CEILING TILES IN THE BACK CRIB AREA WERE STAINED AND IN NEED OF BEING REPLACED. CHIPPED WHITE PAINT WAS OBSERVED ON THE WALL AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE FACILITY.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2022
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION THE FILE FOR STAFF PERSON #2 DID NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETING 12 HOURS OF ANNUAL CHID CARE TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Great Start Preschool
Is Great Start Preschool licensed?
Yes. Great Start Preschool is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Great Start Preschool last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 23, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Great Start Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Great Start Preschool care for?
27, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Great Start Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Great Start Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Great Start Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 897-8883 to ask.
What is Great Start Preschool's phone number?
(610) 897-8883.
Where is Great Start Preschool?
244 E 8th Ave, Conshohocken, PA 19428. The nearest other daycare we list is Wonderspring Ridge Park, 0.4 miles away.