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Little Mates at Tel Hai

1143 Beaver Dam Rd, Honey Brook, PA 19344
licensed capacity
68
open each week
5 days

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About Little Mates at Tel Hai

Little Mates at Tel Hai is a child care center in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 68 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM.

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

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Licensed capacity
68 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity68 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Mates at Tel Hai has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Mates at Tel Hai

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
68 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00251661
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 5, 2026: 2 rules cited

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

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. May 5, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On 05.05.26, a self-reported incident investigation was conducted at the facility. It was found that, CH#1 was not supervised by a staff person at all times. Staff Person # 1 left Child # 1 alone outside in the outdoor play space for 10 minutes while proceeding to take children into the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “On 05.05.26, a self-reported incident investigation was conducted at the facility. It was found that Staff Person #1 specifically assigned to CH#1, did not know the whereabouts of CH#1 and left CH#1 alone and unsupervised in the facility outdoor play space area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2026

  2. Feb 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 02.11.26, the disclosure statement reviewed for Staff Person #1 was not dated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2026

  3. Feb 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During the renewal inspection on 12.20.23, there was no sterile gauze in the first aid kits located in the Marlins and Sting Rays classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023

  5. Mar 16, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the file for staff #5 and staff #8 did not have a test date and results for TB. staff #8 needs updated TB results due to a discrepancy in the results which were negative yet the form states that staff #8 had a communicable disease.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the files for staff #1, staff #4,staff #7 and staff #8 did not include a verification of experience. Staff #7 also need a verification of education in their file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.15(b) Building Codes

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed facility files and there was no certificate of occupancy on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 9 staff files and the files for staff #4, staff #5, staff #6,staff #8 and staff #9 did not include two non family references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023

  6. Sep 6, 2022InspectionNo 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 Little Mates at Tel Hai

Is Little Mates at Tel Hai licensed?

Yes. Little Mates at Tel Hai is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Little Mates at Tel Hai last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 5, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Mates at Tel Hai had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Mates at Tel Hai care for?

68, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Little Mates at Tel Hai accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Mates at Tel Hai's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Mates at Tel Hai cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 273-4642 to ask.

What is Little Mates at Tel Hai's phone number?

(610) 273-4642.

Where is Little Mates at Tel Hai?

1143 Beaver Dam Rd, Honey Brook, PA 19344. The nearest other daycare we list is Honey Brook Early Learning Center, 2.5 miles away.

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