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129 Argyle Rd, Ardmore, PA
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Play and Learn Ardmore
- licensed capacity
- 104
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Play and Learn Ardmore
Play and Learn Ardmore is a child care center in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 104 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 104 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 104 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Play and Learn Ardmore
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 104 children
- License number
- #CER-00259303
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 29 rules in all · 29 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Records and paperwork 7
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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 10, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At the time of the inspection in the outdoor playspace there were 23 preschool aged children in care and three staff persons in the space providing care. Staff were observed talking to each other and all 3 were on the picnic bench while children were spread throughout the large muscle play space. A group of 12 of the children did notice certification representative approaching the gate, which is on the other side of the large embedded play equipment (jungle gym) this structure did obscure the line of sight for any of the staff who were on the table. It took a minimum of 90 seconds before one of the three staff persons did arrive on the other side of the playground where certification representative was speaking with the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
3270.25(b) Post the inspection summary
“On 6/10/26 during this unannounced monitoring the renewal inspection summary was not posted at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026
May 6, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“At the time of the inspection there were bags of laundry that were identified as "from when we had the lice." that were in one classroom and in the hallway.”
Correction date in the state record: May 14, 2026
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 was lacking a current valid health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #3 was lacking a current valid health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“At the time of the inspection the emergency contact for child #1 was not in the room where they were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At the time of the inspection one of the staff persons working in the room adjacent to the office was asked (by the certification representative) to identify their primary care group, to which they responded: "I am from an agency, they do not tell me that."”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 was lacking a NSOR clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026
3270.181(a) Each child
“At the time of the inspection there was no individual record for child #1 in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1, having served the facility for multiple years, was lacking the proof of the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026
May 29, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“At the time of the inspection in the room all the way at the end of the hallway with preschoolers in care, there were sections of exposed plaster from an unfinished maintenance project, as well as other areas of peeling paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1, having served the facility for multiple years, was lacking the complete 12 hours of childcare training for this annual cycle.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 had an emergency contact which had last been revied and signed over 6 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 5, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“At the time of the inspection in the room upstairs with preschoolers in care, as well as the younger toddler room adjacent to the office, each had at least one bottle with no label.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
- Dec 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 22, 2024Inspection15 rules cited
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At the time of the inspection the emergency contact form of child #3 did not contain health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons (all having served over one year in a child care position) did not have proof of the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training. Staff Persons #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 and #12”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons were lacking current emergency plan training. #2, #4, #7”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff persons #1 and #7 did not have current First aide Certification.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
3270.192(2)(iv)/3270.192(5) Transcript, diploma and letters/Two written references
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #11 had only one non family reference letter and the record of staff person #10 had no letters of reference, nor did they have proof of any level of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons, all having served over a year, were lacking in current proof of fire safety training. Staff persons #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 and #12”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2 (having served over 90 days in a child care position) was lacking the required health and safety trainings,”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection the following CPSL violations were observed; the Mandated Reporter training for staff person #1 was dated over 60 months prior to the inspection, The State police clearance of staff person #9, provider identified them as an AGS level staff, was a volunteer clearance. The record of staff person #11 did not contain a child abuse clearance and also did not have a valid state police clearance”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 7, 2024
3270.192(2)(iii) Exp, educ., training at facility
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #11 had a health and safety training completed prior to the 2023 update.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 had not been reviewed and updated by parents in over 6 months time.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons did not have current valid health assessments: Staff person #2 , staff person #5, and staff person #10”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“At the time of the inspection the emergency contact information for child #1 was not in the room where they were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3270.75(b)/3270.75(c) Inaccessible to children/Has all items
“At the time of the inspection the first aid kit in the outdoor play space had no tweezers and was being kept on the ground and were accessible to the children”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On the outdoor playspace when asked to identify their primary care group staff person #12 did say "we all just watch them all"”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
3270.114 Outdoor Activity
“At the time of the inspection director informed the certification representative that the infants were not getting outside on a regular basis due to the "staffing shortage" the care giver in the infant room stated to the inspector that it had "been a while" since the infants had gotten outside.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024
Jun 15, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
3270.66(a)/3270.75(b) Locked or inaccessible/Inaccessible to children
“On 6/15/23, at time of renewal, diaper cream instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the diaper changing tables located in the Young Toddler Room and in Room 2. Hand sanitizer instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed accessible to children outside the PK classroom. Toxic Weed spray was observed accessible to children outside the exit door located next to the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023
3270.107/3270.161(a) Refrigerator/Wholesome
“On 6/15/23, at time of renewal, the refrigerator located in the Young Toddler room did not contain a thermometer in order to ensure the refrigerator is capable of maintaining food at 45 degrees F or below. Additionally, expired yogurt, string cheese and fruit packs were observed in the refrigerator located in Room 2 (no children in care).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 6/15/23, at time of renewal, Staff #2 file did not contain an NSOR clearance and Staff #3 file did not contain a child abuse clearance as required by CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e) Immunization record/ACIP recommended immunization record
“On 6/15/23, at time of renewal, Child #1 and #2 have been enrolled for more than 60 days. Child #1 and Child #2 file did not contain annual influenza vaccine recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“On 6/15/23, at time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information was not present in the OT classroom where children were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 6/15/23, at time of renewal, the fire detection system was not tested at least every thirty days as required by the Panic and Fire Act 62. The last test was dated 4/4/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record
“On 6/15/23, at time of renewal, a fire drill was not conducted at least once in a 60-day period. The last fire drill was conducted 4/4/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2023
3270.102(f) Indoor climbing- protective surface
“On 6/15/23, an indoor play equipment for climbing was observed on the laminate flooring in the PS classroom did not contain protective surface covering that meets the manufacturer's requirements for the equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“On 6/15/23, at time of renewal, the exit door located next to the infant room serving as an egress to the outdoors was blocked with tables and weed spray. The exit door located in the PK room as an egress to the outdoors was obstructed with large trash bins and cardboard boxes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“On 6/15/23, at time of renewal, peeling paint was observed on the back wall accessible to children in the Young Toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“On 6/15/23, at time of renewal, 3 rest cots in the young toddler room were labeled for specific use of children. However, at the time of inspection, rest cots that were not labeled for children who were observed asleep on the specific cots. Two cots were not labeled for the specific use of children. Torn rest mats with stuffing exposed were observed in the OT and PK classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2023
3270.76/3270.103 Building Surfaces/Small Toys and Objects
“On 6/15/23, at time of renewal, the toddler play space contained dead leaves and debris with a diameter of less than 1 inch. Additionally, a container of dirty standing water was observed on the outdoor exit/walkway located on the PS classroom door.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 19, 2023
3270.14/3270.31(e)(4)(i) Pertinent Laws & Regulations/Age and Training
“On 6/15/23, at time of renewal inspection, Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-aid/CPR training expiration date of 6/8/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023
Jul 1, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“On 7/1/22, a broken toilet was observed in the bathroom located in between the PS and OT classrooms. Peeling paint was observed on the blue wall located in the OT room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“On 7/1/22, three stained area carpets were observed in the Older Toddler classroom. Two torn mattress pads were observed in cribs located in the Older Infant Room (Cuddle Bugs #2).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2022
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“On 7/1/22, Staff #3 file did not contain required Health and Safety Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 7/1/22, the file belonging to Staff #1 did not contain 2 letters of written references.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 15, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“On 7/1/22, the file belonging to Staff #2 did not contain documentation of initial training on the facility's emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 7/1/22, a completed NSOR was not observed in the file belonging to Staff #1. Results of required staff child abuse clearance was not observed on file for Staff #2. The child abuse clearance on file dated 8/20/21 was for a Household Member.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 7/1/22, containers of clorox wipes were observed under the unlocked sink cabinet located in the PK room. Bug spray "OFF" was observed in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in the PS Explorers. Diaper cream was observed on the shelf accessible to children in the bathroom between Explorers and Butterflies and under the diaper changing table located in the Cuddle Bug room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“On 7/1/22, an updated health assessment was not observed in the file belonging to Staff #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2022
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“On 7/1/22 an unlabeled bottle was observed in the Infant 1 Room (Cuddle Bug #1).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022
3270.161(a) Wholesome
“On 7/1/22, four containers of expired yogurt were observed in the PS (Explorers) classroom refrigerator. The expiration dates were 3/2022, 5/2022 and 6/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2022
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Questions about Play and Learn Ardmore
Is Play and Learn Ardmore licensed?
Yes. Play and Learn Ardmore is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Play and Learn Ardmore last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 10, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Play and Learn Ardmore had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 29 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 Play and Learn Ardmore care for?
104, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Play and Learn Ardmore accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Play and Learn Ardmore's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Play and Learn Ardmore cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 643-4142 to ask.
What is Play and Learn Ardmore's phone number?
(215) 643-4142.
Where is Play and Learn Ardmore?
36 Ardmore Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003. The nearest other daycare we list is Mi Casita Ardmore, 0.1 miles away.