Tender Moments Academy
Philadelphia, PA 19126 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Mary Bert Gutman Early Learning Center is a child care center in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 130 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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
| Ages | 6 weeks to 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Jewish) |
| Enrichment | Music, yoga, gymnastics, languages, and soccer |
| Staff | Center Director holds a bachelor's degree in business management and a master's degree in early childhood education |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | State subsidy |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited, Other accreditation (Keystone STARS – highest rating available, 4 STARS) |
| More | Founded 1985 |
| Licensed capacity | 130 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Mary Bert Gutman Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
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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3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At the time of the unannounced inspection, it was found that child #1 was spotted exiting the classroom without a teacher until child was stopped before exiting the building.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026
3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) No physical punishment /No harsh language
“At the time of the investigation, it was determined that staff #1 grabbed child #1 by the arms, yelled at child, then pushed child #1 causing child to cry.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 2/5/26 an unannounced inspection was conducted at the facility. Staff #1 was working alone in Room 8. Staff #1 left her classroom unattended for a brief period of time during a personal medical scenario where staff needed access to a bathroom to vomit.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“At the time of the unannounced inspection, it was found that child #1 was left in a classroom while the rest of the class were at the playground.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2025
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“At the time of the unannounced visit, it was found that staff #1 excluded child from a school event. Staff also told children they don't like and cannot stand them.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“At the time of the unannounced visit, it was found that staff #1 excluded child from a school event. Staff also told children they don't like and cannot stand them.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“At the time of the unannounced visit, it was found that staff #1 and staff #2 yelled at the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“At the time of the unannounced visit , it was found that staff #1 threw blocks at child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
3270.68(a) No smoking areas
“It was found that child #1 came in contact with a vape pen while at the facility on 3/19/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On the day of investigation observed the video. On the video observed staff#1 throwing water in daycare child#1 face on purpose. Staff#2 informed staff#3 of the actions that took place on during water play.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023
3270.113(b)/3270.113(c) No physical punishment /No ridicule or threaten harm
“On the day of investigation observed the video. On the video observed staff#1 throwing water in daycare child#1 face on purpose. Staff#2 informed staff#3 of the actions that took place on during water play.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On the day of investigation observed the video. On the video observed staff#1 throwing water in daycare child#1 face on purpose. Staff#2 informed staff#3 of the actions that took place on during water play.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 5/24/23 it was verified that on 5/8/23 child#1 was observed in the hallway by staff#2 and Individual #2 alone. Staff#1 who was responsible for child #1 was not aware that child#1 left the classroom and was in the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 5/24/23 it was verified that on 5/8/23 child#1 was observed in the hallway by staff#2 and Individual #2 alone. Staff#1 who was responsible for child #1 was not aware that child#1 left the classroom and was in the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 5/24/23 it was verified that on 5/8/23 child#1 was observed in the hallway by staff#2 and Individual #2 alone. Staff#1 who was responsible for child #1 was not aware that child#1 left the classroom and was in the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Daycare child#1 left out the classroom and Staff#1 and Staff#2 did not realize he left the classroom. Staff#3 and Staff#4 observed child#1 in the hallway took him back to class.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2023
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Child#1 bit Child#2. Staff #1 observed and smacked Child#1 on the arm for biting Child#2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2022
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Staff #1 fed daycare child daycare child#1 the bottle that belong to daycare#2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Child#1 bit Child#2. Staff #1 observed and smacked Child#1 on the arm for biting Child#2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2022
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Staff #1 fed daycare child daycare child#1 the bottle that belong to daycare#2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Child#1 bit Child#2. Staff #1 observed and smacked Child#1 on the arm for biting Child#2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2022
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Staff #1 fed daycare child daycare child#1 the bottle that belong to daycare#2.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“OBSERVED THE FILE FOR STAFF#1 WHICH IS MISSING THE CHILD ABUSE, STATE POLICE AND NSOR FROM THE STATE OF NEW YORK.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Mary Bert Gutman Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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.
130, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 635-5570 to ask.
(215) 635-5570.
7500 West Ave, Elkins Park, PA 19027. The nearest other daycare we list is Cheder Chabad of Philadelphia, 0.2 miles away.