Life Discovery School of Springfield
607 W Springfield Rd, Springfield, PA
Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 42
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center
Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center is a child care center in Springfield, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 42 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 75 rules across 14 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
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 42 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 42 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 42 children
- License number
- #CER-00247576
Summary
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 14 of 18 visits · 75 rules in all · 64 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 18
- Building, equipment and play areas 16
- Records and paperwork 14
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Safety and hazards 7
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Background checks 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Transportation 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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- Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On 7-16-2026 during a follow-up visit, staff persons #1 was out of ratio with 7 children in care, the youngest being 1 yr. old. Continued noncompliance from an unannounced visit on 3-27-2026 and 4-13-2026.”
- Jun 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On 4-13-2026 during a follow-up visit, staff persons #1 and #2 were out of ratio with 12 children in care, the youngest being 1 yr. old. Continued noncompliance from an unannounced visit on 3-27-2026.”
Mar 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On 3-27-2026 during an unannounced visit, staff person #1 was out of ratio with 11 children in care, the youngest being 1 yr. old.”
Feb 25, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“On 2-25-2026 during an unannounced visit, staff person #2 did not have a health assessment on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 2-25-2026 during an unannounced visit, there was a fallen tree in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 2-25-2026 during an unannounced visit, staff person #1 was working alone with children and did not have a DHS FBI clearance or out of state clearances on file. Staff person #2 did not have out of state clearances on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“On 2-25-2026 during an unannounced visit, staff person #1 was working alone with children unsupervised and did not have Pediatric first-aid/CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 2-25-2026 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that floorboards in the facility were lifting.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
Feb 25, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“On 2-25-2026 during an unannounced visit, staff person #2 did not have a health assessment on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 2-25-2026 during an unannounced visit, there was a fallen tree in the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 2-25-2026 during an unannounced visit, staff person #1 was working alone with children and did not have a DHS FBI clearance or out of state clearances on file. Staff person #2 did not have out of state clearances on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“On 2-25-2026 during an unannounced visit, staff person #1 was working alone with children unsupervised and did not have Pediatric first-aid/CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 2-25-2026 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that floorboards in the facility were lifting.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
Oct 8, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.34(b) Director qualifications
“On 10-8-2025 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that staff person #1 was not qualified to be a director.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“On 10-8-2025 during a complaint investigation, it was verified by staff that 2 staff persons were arguing in the presence of children, and harsh, demeaning or abusive language was used.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025
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Oct 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 10-3-2025 during an unannounced visit, staff person #1 was observed working alone with children and did not complete the Health and Safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2025
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“On 10-3-2025 during an unannounced visit, the file of staff person #1 did not include a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 6, 2025
Sep 17, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 9-17-2025 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that the outdoor play space has areas that are hazardous to children. The posts at the top of the swing set on the older kids side were not secure, causing the post to shift and slide across the top. The fence facing the creek is indented and the reinforcement has rolled up. Along the bottom of the fence has sharp wires sticking out.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2025
Sep 11, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“On 9-11-2025 during an unannounced follow-up visit, staff person #2 did not wash their hands or the hands of child #1 after being diapered.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 9-11-2025 during an unannounced follow-up visit, the walls in the Older Toddler classroom were dirty. Continued noncompliance from Renewal inspection on 8-6-2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025
3270.78 Lighting
“On 9-11-2025 during an unannounced follow-up visit, the bathroom labeled children's bathroom did not have any lighting. Continued noncompliance from a Renewal inspection on 8-6-2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 9-11-2025 during an unannounced follow-up visit, hand sanitizer was on the counter/desk in the Preschool room. There was Lysol disinfectant spray on the toilet bowl cover in the bathroom labeled Staff/Adult.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On 9-11-2025 during an unannounced follow-up visit, staff persons #1, #2 and #3 each left the other teachers out of ratio with 13 children in care, the youngest being 2 years old. Continued noncompliance from a Renewal inspection on 8-6-2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2025
Aug 6, 2025Inspection18 rules cited
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“On 8-6-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #4 did not include a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2025
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“On 8-6-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the diaper changing surface in the Toddlers room was not cleaned after use with a sanitizing solution or by changing a pad or other surface covering.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“On 8-6-2025 during a Renewal inspection, staff person #2 did not wash their hands or the hands of child #1 after being diapered.”
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“On 8-6-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #2 and #3 did not include the release person's address.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“On 8-6-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #1 did not list the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“On 8-6-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #2 did not specify the child's date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“On 8-6-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #2 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“On 8-6-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the file of child #2 did not include a child service report.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.111(a) Written plan
“On 8-6-2025 during a Renewal inspection, a written plan of daily activities and routines was not posted in the Older Toddlers room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 8-6-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the toy kitchen in the Older Toddler room had a broken faucet spout and the Sesame Street toy was dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.81 Glass
“On 8-6-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the glass doors in the front Preschool room did not have a visual strip or identification placed on the glass.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.78 Lighting
“On 8-6-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the bathroom labeled children's bathroom did not have any lighting.”
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 8-6-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the walls in the Older Toddler classroom were dirty.”
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“On 8-6-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the trash can in the adult/staff bathroom was not lined with a plastic bag and had materials contaminated by human secretions.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On 8-6-2025 during a Renewal inspection, a protective receptacle was missing in the bathroom labeled adult/staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 8-6-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #3 had an expired FBI clearance dated 1-14-2020 and an expired Mandated Reporter training dated 3-2-2020.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On 8-6-2025 during a Renewal inspection, staff persons #1, #2 and #3 each left the other teachers out of ratio with 13 children in care, the youngest being 2 years old.”
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“On 8-6-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #3 did not include the child's health insurance/MA coverage.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
Oct 7, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.82(j) Running water - diapering
“On 10-7-2024 during a follow-up visit, the Toddlers (Inventors) Room did not have a source of running water for handwashing by the diapering area. Continued noncompliance from a Renewal inspection on 9-13-2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“On 10-7-2024 during a follow-up visit, the Preschool/Pre-K outdoor play space by the swings did not have enough loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Continued noncompliance from a Renewal inspection on 9-13-2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 10-7-2024 during a follow-up visit, the small pink, green and purple doll house in the Toddler Room was dirty. The stairs of the changing table and the side of the changing table were also dirty. Continued noncompliance from the Renewal inspection on 9-13-2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
Sep 13, 2024Inspection33 rules cited
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“On 9-13-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of child #5 and child #7 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“On 9-13-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #6 did not contain the MA policy number. The emergency contact form of child #7 did not contain health insurance coverage and policy number information.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“On 9-13-2024 during a Renewal inspection, staff person #3 was observed not washing a child's hands after diapering.”
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“On 9-13-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #4 did not contain a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“On 9-13-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #2 did not include the tuberculosis screening on the health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“On 9-13-2024 during a Renewal inspection, staff person #3 did not wash their hands after diapering a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“On 9-13-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of child #5 and child #7 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“On 9-13-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the financial agreement forms of child #1 and child #5 were not updated within a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“On 9-13-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of child #4 and child #7 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“On 9-13-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the liability insurance on file at the facility had an expiration date of 12-17-2023 and 4-19-2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“On 9-13-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“On 9-13-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #2 did not include Pediatric first-aid/CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“On 9-13-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not contain an updated fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3270.63/3270.76 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space/Building Surfaces
“On 9-13-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the Preschool/Pre-K outdoor play space had trees and overgrown plants that prevented the children from use of the entire play space. Tree stumps were sticking out of the ground in the Preschool/Pre-K space. The outdoor play space used by all children had large rocks by the toy driving cars. The fence near the toy driving cars was broken. Several cement parking barriers in the outdoor play space used by everyone had screws sticking out.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On 9-13-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the extension cord in the Toddler Room was missing a protective receptacle cover. The bathroom labeled staff (acknowledged by staff that children have access) was missing a protective receptacle cover.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 9-13-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the Toddlers (Inventors) Room had a cabinet containing toxins (Lysol spray, a bottle of bleach and water, disinfectant wipes) that were easily accessible inside of it. On top of the cabinet were diapering creams (Boudreaux's butt paste, Desitin, Diaper paste) that were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“On 9-13-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the office, located in the Preschool (Achievers) Room and the Toddlers (Inventors) Room did not have emergency telephone numbers (nearest hospital, fire department, ambulance and poison control) were not posted by the telephones.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 9-13-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the bottom of the green back wall in the Toddler Room was dirty. The wall by the mirror in the Infant room and the wall to the left upon entrance into the infant room was dirty as well as the shelves with the baby doughnut (boppy) pillows. The wall leading from the Preschool/Pre-K room to the Infant room was dirty. The heating vent in the Young Toddler Room was dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“On 9-13-2024 during a Renewal inspection, under the light switch in the bathroom marked Staff was dirty. The sink was very wobbly. The doorframe borders around both bathrooms were dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3270.82(j) Running water - diapering
“On 9-13-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the Toddlers (Inventors) Room did not have a source of running water for handwashing by the diapering area. The Young toddlers (Explores) Room had an empty portable sink by the diapering area.”
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 9-13-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the small pink, green and purple doll house in the Toddler Room was dirty. The stairs of the changing table and the side of the changing table were also dirty. The changing table in the Infant room was dusty. The aqua blue baby jumper/saucer was dirty. A ripped pack 'n play was leaning against the brick wall in the Outdoor play space used by all children.”
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“On 9-13-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the Preschool/Pre-K outdoor play space by the swings did not have enough loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.”
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“On 9-13-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the outdoor play space used by all children had mulch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3270.111(b) Posted in group space
“On 9-13-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the daily activities schedule was not posted in the Toddler Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“On 9-13-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of child #1 and child #4 did not have the fee amount listed.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“On 9-13-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the files of child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4 and child #5 did not contain child services reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“On 9-13-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of child #1 and child #2 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“On 9-13-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #7 did not show proof that the parent received the original agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“On 9-13-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 only contained 4 hours of annual PD trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“On 9-13-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #3 did not contain proof of education or experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“On 9-13-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #7 did not include the name and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“On 9-13-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of child #4 and child #7 did not include written consent by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“On 9-13-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #7 did not include information about the child's special needs as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 3, 2024
Jan 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 1-5-2024 during an unannounced visit, the rear classroom contained 2 bottles of hand sanitizer, a can of Lysol spray and a spray bottle of bleach and water. The office's desk also had a bottle of hand sanitizer located on the counter upon entry.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 1-5-2024 during an unannounced visit, staff persons #1 and #2 files did not contain NSOR's.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024
Nov 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.82(j) Running water - diapering
“11/14/23 during the renewal inspection, the sink located near the changing table was out of order and not available for handwashing.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2023
Aug 15, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.166(1) Written statement
“At the time of investigation, no written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant could be obtained from the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023
3270.135(e) 2 hour diaper check
“At the time of inspection, it was verified that children in infant class was not being checked and or changed every 2 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2023
Sep 1, 2022Inspection4 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 DID NOT HAVE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT DATED WITHIN THE LAST 24 MONTHS.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE 1YO ROOM HAD A TEMPERATURE OF 48 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT ON THE THERMOMETOR INSDIE THE REFRIGERATOR.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2022
3270.27(a) Emergency plan
“AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FACILITY HAD AN EMERGENCY PLAN THAT DID NOT PROVIDE FOR ACCOMMODATIONS FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS. THE PROVIDER WILL UPDATE THE EMERGENCY PLAN TO INCLUDE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE INFANTS AND TODDLERS IN CARE. THE PROVIDER WILL REVIEW ALL REGULATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS RELATED TO THE EMERGENCY PLAN PRIOR TO EACH UPDATE TO ENSURE THAT ALL CRITERIA ARE MET.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“THE PROVIDER WILL INSPECT THE OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT PERIODICALLY TO ENSURE THAT IT IS IN GOOD CONDITION AND DOES NOT HAVE ANY PEELING PAINT.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center
Is Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center licensed?
Yes. Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 75 rules across 14 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 64 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 Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center care for?
42, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center'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 Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 328-0221 to ask.
What is Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center's phone number?
(610) 328-0221.
Where is Little Friends Nursery & Day Care Center?
433 E Woodland Ave, Springfield, PA 19064. The nearest other daycare we list is Sabold Elementary, 0.3 miles away.