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Ivybrook Academy Glen Mills

261 Brinton Lake Rd, Glen Mills, PA 193425.0· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
138
open each week
5 days

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About Ivybrook Academy Glen Mills

Ivybrook Academy Glen Mills is a child care center in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 138 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes a Montessori and Reggio Emilia approach, with part-time care, preschool and summer camp.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
18 months to 6 years
Hours today
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Licensed capacity
138 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages18 months to 6 years
ProgramsPart-time care, preschool and summer camp
ApproachMontessori, Reggio Emilia
Licensed capacity138 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Ivybrook Academy Glen Mills has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Ivybrook Academy Glen Mills

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
138 children
License number
#CER-00252071
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 19 rules in all · 18 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 7
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. Jun 18, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “On 06/18/26, during the unannounced monitoring visit, diapers stored in a plastic bag, and wipes in a soft plastic container were kept in the unlocked cabinet under the changing table, accessible to children still placing objects in their mouths.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 22, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “On 06/18/26, during the unannounced monitoring visit, the file of facility person #1 did not contain proof of education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2026

  2. Jan 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

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

      “On 01/15/26, during the renewal inspection, the files of staff person #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not contain a signed disclosure statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026

  3. Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 5, 2025Inspection16 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “On 08/05/25, during the initial inspection, the phone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted in classroom #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8. The provider acknowledged there will be telephones in all classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.72(c) Good repair

      “On 08/05/25, during the initial inspection, the window screen in the back window in classroom #4 contained a hole. In addition, the screen in the back right window of classroom #5 contained a hole.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.27(d) Plan posted

      “On 08/05/25, during the initial inspection, the emergency plan was not posted in the facility in a conspicuous location.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “On 08/05/25, during the initial inspection, the copy of proof of comprehensive liability insurance presented to the Certification Representative did not state that there was coverage for Ivybrook Academy, located at 261 Brinton Lake Rd. Glen Mills, PA.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “On 08/05/25, during the initial inspection, the changing table/cabinets in classroom #3 was not attached to the wall, leaving it vulnerable to falling on children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “On 08/05/25, during the initial inspection, pom poms, plastic beads, and small wooden shapes with a diameter of less than 1 inch were found in the Discovery room. In classroom #7 (the gym) pom poms with a diameter of less than 1 inch were observed, in addition to yoga mats that were still in their original plastic packaging. In classroom #3 small stacking blocks and small wooden shapes with a diameter of less than 1 inch were observed. Care for children who are still placing objects in their mouths will be provided in the rooms mentioned above.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

      “On 08/05/25, during the initial inspection, the operator could not provide the Certification Representative with documentation that the fall surfacing for the embedded outdoor play equipment in both the East and West play spaces meet the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “On 08/05/25, during the initial inspection, the bathroom in classroom #1 did not contain a sign stating that the children and facility people shall wash their hands after toileting and before eating.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height

      “On 08/05/25, during the initial inspection, in the bathroom of the classroom #6 there was no means for the children to approach the full height sink.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles

      “On 08/05/25, during the initial inspection, the bathroom attached to classroom #1, #3, #4, and #5 were not equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “On 08/05/225, during the initial inspection, the electrical outlets in Room #4 (TK classroom), near the sink did not have protective receptacle covers. This room is intended for use of childcare of children under the age of 5 years old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted

      “On 08/05/25, during the initial inspection, following toxic plants were found in the following childcare spaces. Classroom #4 (TK classroom): Sansevieria trifasciata, Dracaena, Syngonium podophyllum Classroom #5 (Pre-k): 1 Syngonium podophyllum, 3 Pothos plants, cuttings located on the art cart, one on the back shelf, and one in the large pot. Classroom #6 (Young 2s): Schefflera arboricola, located in a large pot near the door that leads to the playground Classroom #2 (3B): Pothos plant, and Dracaena plant”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

      “On 08/05/25, during the initial inspection, no plastic lined garbage cans with closing lids, were observed in classroom #4, classroom #5, classroom #1, classroom #3, and the Discovery room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “On 08/05/25, during the initial inspection, no information on how to access the regulations in chapter 3270 electronically and instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office was posted in a conspicuous located used by parents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.171(c) Safe routes posted

      “On 08/05/25, during the initial inspection, no written notification of safe routes was observed to be posted in a conspicuous location at the child care facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “On 08/05/25, during the initial inspection, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency were not observed in classroom #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025

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 Ivybrook Academy Glen Mills

Is Ivybrook Academy Glen Mills licensed?

Yes. Ivybrook Academy Glen Mills is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Ivybrook Academy Glen Mills last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ivybrook Academy Glen Mills had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Ivybrook Academy Glen Mills care for?

138, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Ivybrook Academy Glen Mills accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Ivybrook Academy Glen Mills' hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ivybrook Academy Glen Mills cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 978-5295 to ask.

What is Ivybrook Academy Glen Mills' phone number?

(267) 978-5295.

Where is Ivybrook Academy Glen Mills?

261 Brinton Lake Rd, Glen Mills, PA 19342. The nearest other daycare we list is Primrose School of Concordville, 0.4 miles away.

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