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Life Discovery School of Springfield
- licensed capacity
- 96
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Life Discovery School of Springfield
Life Discovery School of Springfield is a child care center in Springfield, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 96 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, 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 16 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KFaith-basedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidy
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- Child care center
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 96 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based |
| Enrichment | Soccer Shots (optional parent-pay, ages 2 & up) |
| Daily life | Parents pack food. Potty training: Teaching toddlers to use the potty |
| Safety | Locked doors with key fob entry, Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Child Care Subsidy |
| Discounts | 10% sibling discount |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (Keystone STARS – STAR 2) |
| Licensed capacity | 96 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Life Discovery School of Springfield has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Life Discovery School of Springfield
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 96 children
- License number
- #CER-00259933
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 27, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Safe sleep 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 27, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“On 5-27-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the health assessments of staff persons #1 and #2 did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2026
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“On 5-27-2026 during a Renewal inspection, special needs and medication was not listed on the emergency contact of child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“On 5-27-2026 during a Renewal inspection, gloves were missing from the first aid kit in Room 3 and scissors were missing from the first aid kit in Room 5.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2026
3270.61(c) 40 square feet wall-to-wall
“On 5-27-2026 during a Renewal inspection, Room 7 was in use and is not on the facility's capacity.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026
May 14, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“On 5-14-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the first-aid kits in the Older Toddlers and Preschool rooms were missing scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 5-14-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the trash can lid in the Infant room was broken.”
Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“On 5-14-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the files of children #1, #2 and #3 did not include the release person's name, address and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 5-14-2025 during a Renewal inspection, there were broken plastic bin lids with sharp corners in the Pre-K room and Preschool room. The Fisher Price toy car garage, animal hospital, farmhouse, toy kitchen "burners" and Playskool tree house in the Preschool room were dirty. The doors and "burner" of the toy kitchen in the Young Toddlers room were dirty. The plexiglass in the Emergency crib in the Infants room was dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2025
Dec 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 12-12-2024 during an unannounced visit, toxins were in a basket on top of the shelves containing children's toys, upon entrance to the Pre-K room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2024
May 22, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“On 5-23-2024 during a Renewal inspection, child #2 did not have an updated financial agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“On 5-23-2024 during a Renewal inspection, child #1 did not have an updated emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“On 5-23-2024 during a Renewal inspection, child #2 did not have an emergency contact form in file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“On 5-23-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement forms for children #2, #3, and #4 did not list the date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“On 5-23-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the pack 'n plays in the YT room to the far left were dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
3270.105 High Chairs
“On 5-23-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the highchairs in the YT room to the far left were dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“On 5-23-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the first-aid kit in the OT middle room was missing tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 4, 2024
May 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the immunization for child # 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7 did not have an influenza immunization in year 2022 or 2023. Also, the files for child # 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7, did not have an exemption letter.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2023
Jun 14, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #1 HAD A PA STATE POLICE CLEARNCE AND CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE THAT WAS MORE THAN 60 MONTHS OLD.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“AT THE TIMEOF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE PROVIDER DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF PURCHASENFOR THE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2022
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #2 DID NOT HAVE A TB SCREENEING AT INITIAL EMPLOYMENT.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2022
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION STAFF #2 HAD A HEALTH ASSESSMENT THAT DID NOT INCLUDE AN EXAMINATION FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND THE RESULTS OF THAT EXAMINATION.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2022
3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted
“AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE A WRITTEN AND POSTED PLAN THAT APPROPRIATELY DETERMINED THE SAFE PEDESTRIAN CROSSWAYS, PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF POINTS AND BIKE ROUTES IN THE VICINITY OF THE FACILITY.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2022
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF #2 DID NOT INCLUDE THE PHYSICIAN'S OR CRNP'S ASSESSMENT OF THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2022
3270.151(c)(4) Information re: medical problems
“AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT FOR STAFF #2 DID NOT INCLUDE INFORMATION ON MEDICAL PROBLEMS THAT MIGHT THREATEN THE HEALTH OF THE CHILDREN OR PROHIBIT A STAFF PERSON FROM PROVIDING ADEQUATE CARE TO CHILDREN.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2022
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE OPERATOR DID NOT NOTIFY THE LOCAL TRAFFIC SAFETY AUTHORITIES IN WRITING OF THE LOCATION OF THE FACILITY AND THE PROGRAM'S USE OF PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR ROUTES AROUND THE CHILD CARE FACILITY.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Life Discovery School of Springfield
Is Life Discovery School of Springfield licensed?
Yes. Life Discovery School of Springfield is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Life Discovery School of Springfield last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 27, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Life Discovery School of Springfield had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Life Discovery School of Springfield care for?
96, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Life Discovery School of Springfield accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Life Discovery School of Springfield'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 Life Discovery School of Springfield cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 543-5726 to ask.
What is Life Discovery School of Springfield's phone number?
(610) 543-5726.
Where is Life Discovery School of Springfield?
607 W Springfield Rd, Springfield, PA 19064. The nearest other daycare we list is Mickens Family Child Care Home, 0.5 miles away.