Life Discovery School of Springfield
607 W Springfield Rd, Springfield, PA
Lil Tykes Childcare and Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 94
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Lil Tykes Childcare and Learning Center
Lil Tykes Childcare and Learning Center is a child care center in Springfield, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 94 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 94 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 94 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Lil Tykes Childcare and Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 94 children
- License number
- #CER-00257345
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 19, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Food and nutrition 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 19, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 3-19-2026 during a Renewal inspection, a ceiling tile in the infant room was stained.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 3-19-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the mirror in the Infant room was dirty. The baby dolls, toy carrot and dish in Room 4 was dirty. The wooden toy kitchen, toy trucks and cube in Room 5 were dirty and the red bin in the wooden kitchen sink was broken. The toy castle, toy juice bottles, toy egg and boat in Room 6 were dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
Apr 2, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“On 4-2-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the first-aid kit in the Preschool room was accessible to children by hanging on the doorknob.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 4-2-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the base of the wall by the teacher's desk in the Preschool room was dirty. The shelves in the Older Toddler room were dirty. The tan cabinet doors and walls in the Young Toddler room were dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“On 4-2-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the library area in the Older Toddler room had damaged plaster.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“On 4-2-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not contain a Pediatric first-aid/CPR training certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 4-2-2025 during a Renewal inspection, staff person #2 did not have a file containing the required clearances for staff persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 4-2-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the pink, blue and purple Fisher Price toy and Fisher Price toy farmhouse in the Preschool room was dirty. The tropical bouncer in the Infant room was dirty. The purple and yellow driving toy, plastic large Lego blocks and black sink bowl in the wooden toy kitchen in the Older Toddler room were dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025
Mar 25, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 3-25-2024 during the Renewal inspection, hand sanitizer was accessible to children in Room 3 (Preschool), on a teacher's desk, Room 4 (Older toddlers), on the sand/dirt table by the telephone and Room 6 (Preschool), on the teacher's desk.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“On 3-25-2024 during the Renewal inspection, emergency telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by the telephones in Rooms 4 and 5.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“On 3-25-2024 during the Renewal inspection, a first-aid kit in Room 5 (Older toddlers), was missing tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 3-25-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the wall boards in Room 4 (Older toddlers) were ripped and coming off of the wall. The walls in Room 5 (Young toddlers) presented dirt/ a splashed beverage on the wall. The refrigerator and cabinet in Room 6 (Preschool), presented dirt. The play kitchen in Room 3 (Preschool) presented dirt.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“On 3-25-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the refrigerator in Room 3 (Preschool), was 50° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 3-25-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not include continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2024
Mar 29, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #4 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first- aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the Ma policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2023
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #4 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2023
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 child # 3 and #5 did not have an influenza immunization in the year of 2022 or 2023. There were no exemption letters on file for any of the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written policy identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. Also, the facility had an emergency plan that did not include all facility persons and their duties during an emergency. The facilities emergency plan did not outline the continuity of operations during an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have documentation of the completion of an emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2023
Mar 24, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #1 HAD A HEALTH ASSESSMENT THAT WAS MORE THAN 24 MONTHS OLD.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE OPERATOR DID NOT HAVE ACCOMODATIONS FOR INFANT AND TODDLERS INCLUDED INTO THEIR EMERGENCY PLAN.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2022
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #2 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF TB TEST RESULTS.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Lil Tykes Childcare and Learning Center
Is Lil Tykes Childcare and Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Lil Tykes Childcare and Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Lil Tykes Childcare and Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 19, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lil Tykes Childcare and Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Lil Tykes Childcare and Learning Center care for?
94, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Lil Tykes Childcare and Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Lil Tykes Childcare and Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Lil Tykes Childcare and Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 544-8005 to ask.
What is Lil Tykes Childcare and Learning Center's phone number?
(610) 544-8005.
Where is Lil Tykes Childcare and Learning Center?
933 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, PA 19064. The nearest other daycare we list is Sabold Elementary, 0.1 miles away.