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Jenkintown Day Nursery

796 Baeder Rd, Jenkintown, PA 190463.5· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
119
open each week
5 days

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About Jenkintown Day Nursery

Jenkintown Day Nursery is a child care center in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 119 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 weeks to Kindergarten age
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
119 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “7:00 AM to 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 weeks to Kindergarten age
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumThe Creative Curriculum® (Teaching Strategies)
EnrichmentYoga, music, art; weekly sports and bi-weekly music classes
StaffCenter directors and teachers are well-trained in our curriculum and assessment approach
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsSubsidized childcare through Montgomery's County Early Learning Resource Center
DiscountsSliding scale fees based on income
Parent updatesParent app (Tadpole App)
MoreFounded 1903
Licensed capacity119 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Jenkintown Day Nursery has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Jenkintown Day Nursery

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
119 children
License number
#CER-00243946
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 23, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 6
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Records and paperwork 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 23, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.162(a) Four or more hours

      “Staff #1 did not follow the feeding schedule for Child#1 and Child#2. When Staff #2 question Staff#1 they resigned on the spot.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “Staff #1 did not follow the feeding schedule for Child#1 and Child#2. When Staff #2 questioned Staff#1 , staff person resigned on the spot.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “There is no proof that the parents received an incident report on the day of incident. There are no parents' signatures on any of the incident reports shown on the day of visit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “Staff #1 did not follow the feeding schedule for Child#1 and Child#2. When Staff #2 question Staff#1 they resigned on the spot.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.67(c) No insects or rodents

      “On the day of visit it was verified that a bug was found in the diaper of Child#1 while child was being changed”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026

  2. Jun 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On the day of visit the observed the preschool classroom that wasn't cleaned after snack time. The class was on the Play yard at the time.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2026

  3. Jul 17, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “On the day of visit Staff#1and Staff#2 did not have a current emergency plan training in the file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.67(c) No insects or rodents

      “On the day of visit observed gnats flying around the sink in the preschool room on the bottom level.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “A Hand Washing sign was not posted at every toilet sink and changing table.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025

  4. Jul 8, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During unannounced inspection 07/09/2025, stained ceiling tiles were observed in the hallway leading to Room 3 on the left side and on the right side close to the employee restroom and stained ceiling tiles were observed in Room 5 on the lower level over the doorway leading to the play room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2025

  5. May 8, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “Written incident report of child #1 being pushed by staff person #1 causing child to fall backwards onto the floor was not provided to child #1 parents the day of the incident.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 7, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “During complaint investigation, video from 05/06/2025 revealed that staff person #1 pushed child #1 off a red plastic bin causing child #1 to stumble backwards and fall to the floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2025

  6. Dec 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “During unannounced visit on 12/20/24, staff persons in Room #2 and Room #4 were unable to name responsibility for supervision of children in their primary care groups.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

  7. Nov 20, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “Staff #1 was observed on video taking child #1 by lower arm and escorting him to a chair outside the bathroom. Child #1 gets up from chair and runs across room where staff #1 goes across room and takes child #1 by the upper arm and moves child back to table and chairs near bathroom where child is set down; staff #1 then takes child across room to circle time area by the material of child's shirt in the upper arm area where child appears to be reprimanded and then child walks back to table and chairs near bathroom on own where child remained.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024

  8. Jul 19, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 07/19/2024 the individual record for Staff Person #1 did not contain a completed FBI Clearance or NSOR verification.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 07/19/2024 stained ceiling tiles were observed in Classrooms 1, 3, 5, and 6.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 07/19/2024 peeling paint was observed on the walls located on the wall area around the bulletin boards and the gray shelves of Classrooms 5 and 6.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “At the time of the renewal inspection on 07/19/2024, emergency contact forms on file for Child #2 did not contain addresses for persons designated by parent to whom the child may be released to”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 07/19/2024 the Health Assessment for Staff Person #1 did not contain the results of a Tuberculin Test.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 07/19/2024 the individual record for Staff Person #1 did not contain 2-nonfamily references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “At the time of the Renewal Inspection on 07/19/2024 the individual record for Staff Person #1 did not contain verification of Pediatric First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation training certification.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024

  9. Aug 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Oct 19, 2021InspectionNo 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 Jenkintown Day Nursery

Is Jenkintown Day Nursery licensed?

Yes. Jenkintown Day Nursery is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Jenkintown Day Nursery last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 23, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Jenkintown Day Nursery had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 8 of 8 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 Jenkintown Day Nursery care for?

119, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Jenkintown Day Nursery accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Jenkintown Day Nursery'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 Jenkintown Day Nursery cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 884-1992 to ask.

What is Jenkintown Day Nursery's phone number?

(215) 884-1992.

Where is Jenkintown Day Nursery?

796 Baeder Rd, Jenkintown, PA 19046. The nearest other daycare we list is Old York Road Temple-Beth Am Sch E L, 0.4 miles away.

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