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Mercy Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 49
- open each week
- 5 days
- yearly, posted tuition
- $19,900
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About Mercy Child Care Center
Mercy Child Care Center is a child care center in Merion Station, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 49 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Montessori approach, with pre-k and preschool. It lists yearly tuition of $19,900.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Child care center
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 49 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Pre-K and preschool |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (Catholic School sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy), Montessori |
| Discounts | Multi-child discount of $750 for each additional student registered per family |
| Licensed capacity | 49 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Mercy Child Care Center lists yearly tuition of $19,900.
| Yearly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 2026-2027 Academic Year: full day Montessori and traditional preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten | $19,900 |
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
State record
Inspection reports for Mercy Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 49 children
- License number
- #CER-00258648
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 25, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Safety and hazards 6
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- 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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Jun 25, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At the time of the inspection facility person #4 did not have annual fire safety training on filoe.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026
3270.62(d) No simultaneous use
“At the time of the inspection the bathroom in the young toddler room was being used for storage.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“The playpen in the infant room was not labelled for child #3.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“At the time of the inspection the refrigerator in the Red Room was 55 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“At the time of the inspection child #1 did not have parents work address on their emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of the inspection child #4's release person's address and telephone number was not listed on their emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2026
3270.166(3) Disposable nursers or parents
“At the time of the inspection the infant class had cups being used that were not labelled.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of the inspection facility persons# 4 and 5 did not have 12 clock hours of annual training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 20, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“At the time of the inspection child #1did not have physician's number on emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2026
Jul 2, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“At the time of inspection, the Young Toddler class did not have emergency telephone numbers posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2025
3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of inspection facility person #2 and #3 did not have verified experience on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“At the time of the inspection none of the classrooms had emergency transportation plans posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“At the time of the inspection the facility did not have an emergency plan that provided for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan
“At the time of inspection facility's emergency plan did not have an evacuation plan in place.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“At the time of inspection emergency contact forms in the classrooms were not updated and current missing 6 months updates.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of inspection facility did not have a policy covering Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. At the time of inspection facility's emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2025
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“At the time of inspection facility did not have their method to inform parents emergency has ended and the instructions for how to safety be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2025
Sep 4, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.124(d) Excursions
“At the time of inspection facility persons 3 & 4 did not have emergency contact forms while outside on play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“At the time of inspection facility did not have emergency plan posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At the time of inspection facility people 1 & 2 were supervising infants during diaper changing of child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2024
- Aug 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 6, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 7/6/23 it was observed staff persons# 1 through 3, and 6 through 8 file did not include verification of fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 7/6/23 it was observed staff persons# 2,5 through 7, and 10 file did not include an up-to-date disclosure statement. Staff persons# 5 file did not include state police clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 7/6/23 it was observed staff persons# 1 through 4, and 6 through 9 file did not include a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 7/6/23 it was observed staff persons # 2 through 4, 6 through 8 file did not include verification of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“While conducting the renewal inspection it was observed staff persons# 5,7, and 11 file did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2023
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 7/6/23 it was observed that staff person#5 file did not include results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis. Also, staff persons# 8 and 10 file did not include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“While conducting the renewal inspection on 7/6/23 it was observed staff person#5 file did not include verification education and training prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“While conducting the renewal inspection it was observed staff person# 5 file did not include verification of completed emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2023
Aug 25, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“It was observed on 8/25/22 the refrigerator located in classroom # 2 measured at 50° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“It was observed on 8/25/22 the bathroom located in classroom #1, 2, and 3 did not have a sign displayed when and how to wash hands posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #1 file did not contain required New Jersey out of state completed clearance information under the CPSL law.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2022
3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“It was observed on 8/25/22 classroom #1,2,and 3 did not have evacuation routes posted in a conspicuous location on each child care space of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2022
- Oct 19, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Mercy Child Care Center
Is Mercy Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Mercy Child Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Mercy Child Care Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 25, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mercy Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Mercy Child Care Center care for?
49, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Mercy Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Mercy Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Mercy Child Care Center cost?
Yearly tuition of $19,900, as it lists it.
What is Mercy Child Care Center's phone number?
(610) 664-2829.
Where is Mercy Child Care Center?
515 Montgomery Ave, Merion Station, PA 19066. The nearest other daycare we list is ABC Lab School, 0.2 miles away.