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Mountain Laurel DC & PS
- licensed capacity
- 73
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Mountain Laurel DC & PS
Mountain Laurel DC & PS is a child care center in Bellwood, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 73 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 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 3 rules across 1 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 73 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 73 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Mountain Laurel DC & PS has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Mountain Laurel DC & PS
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 73 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00260221
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 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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- Aug 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 8, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“The agreement form on file for child #1, child #2 and child #3 were observed not to have documentation of services which are to be considered as extra.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“It was observed that cold and flu relief medication was in the unlocked cupboard with no name for whom the medication is intended.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.133(5) Original label
“The Albuterol medication for Child #4 was observed to be expired. This is evidenced by expiration date 6/12/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
- Aug 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 4, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The Emergency Plan lacked continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“At the time of the inspection, there was not documentation of an emergency drill conducted in 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2023
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“Observed in the infant/young toddler room, the middle leg of the counter loose and not secure.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023
Aug 26, 2022Inspection12 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Upon reviewing the Emergency Plan during the renewal inspection, the plan did not address the role of the volunteers, nor was there documentation that the 3 volunteers received training on the Emergency Plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2022
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“At the time of the inspection, the numbers for the local fire department and ambulance were not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“At the time of the inspection, there was not a first-aid kit in the gross motor room where children were observed in care in the morning and napping in the afternoon.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
3270.133(5) Original label
“Observed the following expired creams/ointments in the infant room: Aveeno night balm for child #2 10/19; Desitin for child #1 7/19; Desitin child #3 2/22; Aquaphor child #4 11/19; Desitin child #5 7/22; Desitin child #6 2/18; Desitin child #7 8/20 and Aquaphor child #7 3/22; Balmex complex protection diaper rash child #8 4/20; and expired without labels: Aquaphor 5/20, Dollar General A and D 9/20; Parent's Choice diaper rash 3/20; and Parent's Choice diaper rash 5/20. Also observed a prescription medication for child #1 expired 12/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“Observed the following in the infant room: Johnson and Johnson powder with an unidentifiable label; (2) Parent's Choice diaper rash/ointment not labeled; Aquaphor not labeled; and Dollar General brand A and D ointment not labeled”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“The file of child #1 lacked an emergency contact form with the parent's home and work addresses and telephone numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2022
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“Observed an infant sleeping in a swing in the infant room. Staff #1 reported they "thought it was ok if the parents did it at home."”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed numerous rest mats damaged with exposed foam that were used by children in care and stored in the closet adjacent to the gross motor room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2022
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed in the infant room, a blue and white bouncer with clear tape present around the hinge. The tape was easily removable and less than 1 inch in diameter for children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.105 High Chairs
“Observed 5 Graco brand high chairs with plastic molded slates for straps but missing the shoulder straps that were intended to be used per the manufacturer's guidelines. Observed 2 tables in the toddler space with 8 built in chairs with plastic molded slates for straps but missing the straps that were intended to be used per the manufacturer's guidelines.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Observed during nap time in the gross motor room, staff #2 unable to properly see and assess 1 preschool age child sleeping in the corner of the room due to the fact there was insufficient lighting.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 7, 2022
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“Observed and measured in the infant room the crib labeled for child #9 was less than 2 feet from the crib labeled for child #10; the crib for child #10 was less than 2 feet from the crib labeled for child #11; the crib labeled for child #11 was less than 2 feet from the crib labeled for child #12.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 14, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Mountain Laurel DC & PS
Is Mountain Laurel DC & PS licensed?
Yes. Mountain Laurel DC & PS is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Mountain Laurel DC & PS last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mountain Laurel DC & PS had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Mountain Laurel DC & PS care for?
73, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Mountain Laurel DC & PS accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Mountain Laurel DC & PS's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Mountain Laurel DC & PS cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 742-0858 to ask.
What is Mountain Laurel DC & PS's phone number?
(814) 742-0858.
Where is Mountain Laurel DC & PS?
435 Main St, Bellwood, PA 16617. The nearest other daycare we list is Laurel Academy, under 0.1 miles away.