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Play and Learn Center-Bryn Mawr
- licensed capacity
- 84
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Play and Learn Center-Bryn Mawr
Play and Learn Center-Bryn Mawr is a child care center in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 84 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 84 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 84 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Play and Learn Center-Bryn Mawr has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Play and Learn Center-Bryn Mawr
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 84 children
- License number
- #CER-00249725
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 6, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 34 rules in all · 34 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 12
- Background checks 5
- Records and paperwork 5
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safe sleep 3
- Safety and hazards 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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Jul 6, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) Associate's + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the inspection on 7/6/2026 the file record for staff person #1 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 7/6/26 staff person #4 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include a DHS FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the inspection on 7/6/2026 the file records for staff person #2 and 5 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“As a result of a complaint investigation on 7/6/26, video footage of 6/24/26 was observed. Staff person #1 was observed standing up and small light-colored item fell from their lap. Child #2 picked the small light-colored item up and gave it to child #1. Child #1 was observed chewing and subsequently became lethargic. Child #1 was tested at the hospital, and their urine was positive for cannabis. It was determined that child #1 had an accidental marijuana overdose.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“As a result of a complaint investigation on 7/6/26, video footage of 6/24/26 was observed. It was determined that on 6/24/26 staff person#1 positioning in the classroom prevented them from seeing child #2 give child #1 a small light-colored item. Child #1 was observed chewing and subsequently became lethargic. Staff person #1 was unable to see and supervise all of the children in their care. Child #1 was tested at the hospital, and their urine was positive for cannabis. It was determined that child #1 had an accidental marijuana overdose.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026
Jul 6, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.35(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) Associate's + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the inspection on 7/6/2026 the file record for staff person #1 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 7/6/26 staff person #4 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include a DHS FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the inspection on 7/6/2026 the file records for staff person #2 and 5 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“As a result of a complaint investigation on 7/6/26, video footage of 6/24/26 was observed. Staff person #1 was observed standing up and small light-colored item fell from their lap. Child #2 picked the small light-colored item up and gave it to child #1. Child #1 was observed chewing and subsequently became lethargic. Child #1 was tested at the hospital, and their urine was positive for cannabis. It was determined that child #1 had an accidental marijuana overdose.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“As a result of a complaint investigation on 7/6/26, video footage of 6/24/26 was observed. It was determined that on 6/24/26 staff person#1 positioning in the classroom prevented them from seeing child #2 give child #1 a small light-colored item. Child #1 was observed chewing and subsequently became lethargic. Staff person #1 was unable to see and supervise all of the children in their care. Child #1 was tested at the hospital, and their urine was positive for cannabis. It was determined that child #1 had an accidental marijuana overdose.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 28, 2026
Nov 18, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the inspection on 12/4/2025 the file records for staff person#2 and facility person #3 did not include two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the inspection on 12/4/25 staff person #1 and facility person #3 were observed providing direct child care and their files included an initial health assessment that was conducted more than 12 months prior to their hire date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 4, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the inspection on 12/4/25 the file record for child #1 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the inspection on 12/4/25 the crib for child #2 in the Red Cuddlebugs classroom did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the inspection on 12/4/25 the first-aid kits in the Adventurers classroom was missing gauze.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025
3270.37(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the inspection on 12/4/2025 the file records for staff person #3 did not include verification of education prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 12/4/25 staff person#2 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include a DHS FBI clearance. Facility person #3 was observed providing direct child care their file did not include a state police clearance, child abuse clearance, mandated reporter training and a signed disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) Name, address, and phone/Age
“During the inspection on 12/4/2025 the file record for facility person #3 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person and did not include verification of age.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025
May 12, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the inspection on 5/12/25 staff persons # 4 and 5 were observed in the Caterpillars classroom with 9 children. Staff person #5 said that they were responsible for 4 children. Staff person #4 was asked three different times and they did not know which children they were responsible for.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the inspection on 5/12/2025 the file records for staff person #1,2 and 3 did not include verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 5/12/25 staff person# 2 was observed providing direct child care and their file record did not include a complete state police clearance, and DHS FBI clearance. Staff person #3 was observed providing direct child care and their file did not include a state police clearance and a NSOR clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the inspection on 5/12/25 the file record for staff person #1 did not include emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
Nov 5, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the inspection 12/23/24 the file record for staff person # 1 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the inspection on 12/23/24 the file records for child # 1 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released on emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During the inspection on 12/23/24 the insurance did not cover the persons who are on the premises (the address on the insurance policy was not the same address as the address of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2024
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“During the inspection on 12/23/24 the emergency plans were not reviewed and updated (the address of the facility was not updated to the facility's new postal address).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2024
Dec 12, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the inspection on 12/18/23 the first-aid kits in the Adventurers classroom was missing soap and in the Yellow Butterflies Classroom was missing soap, and scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the inspection on 12/18/2023 the Yellow Cuddlebugs room did not have emergency contact information present in a child care space for child #1 and 2 receiving care in the space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“During the inspection on 12/18/23 staff person #1 fed child#4 strawberries without washing their hands or child#1 hands. This poses a threat to the health and safety of the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 1, 2024
3270.191 Individual Records
“During the inspection 12/18/2023 staff person #4 was observed providing direct child care but did not have a file record established. The file record for staff person #3 was misplaced.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 12/18/2023 staff person #4 was observed providing direct child care and did not have a state police clearance, child abuse clearance, FBI clearance, NSOR clearance and mandated reporter training. Facility Person #4--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the inspection on 12/18/23 the file record for staff person # 2 did not include acceptable verification of education, the degree observed did not identify the study/major of the degree conferred.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the inspection 12/18/23 the file record for staff person # 1 did not include annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the inspection on 12/18/23 the crib for child #3 in the Cuddlebugs did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023
Nov 6, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #5 was observed unsupervised with 10 children-- has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated (3/13/2018).”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the inspection on 11/6/2023 the file record for staff person #1 did not include emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the inspection on 11/6/2023 the emergency contact for child #2, 3 and 4 were missing in their respective classrooms (Yellow Cuddlebugs, Red Butterflies, and Yellow Butterflies)”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 11/6/23 the file record for staff persons #2 and 4 included a state police clearance that did not include the record results (the state police was not completed). The file record for staff person #3 did not include a NSOR clearance. The file record for staff person #6 did not include a state police clearance and child abuse clearance. Facility Person #3 and 6--- may not work in a child care position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the inspection on 11/6/23 the crib for child #1 in the Red Cuddlebugs, and the cots in the Yellow Cuddlebugs did not have at least 2 feet of space on three sides while in use.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 6, 2023
Feb 8, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 8, 2023, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED REST EQUIPMENT THAT WAS NOT LABELED FOR THE USE OF A SPECIFIC CHILD.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 8, 2023, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT OF STAFF #1 WAS CONDUCTED MORE THAN 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO PROVIDING INITIAL SERVICE (DATED 10-14-21).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON FEBRUARY 8, 2023, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT IN THE EXPLORERS ROOM.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2023
Apr 6, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 6, 2022, THE RECORD OF STAFF #1 DID NOT CONTAIN THE NSOR VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE, AND THE RECORD OF STAFF #4 CONTAINED AN FBI CLEARANCE OBTAINED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 6, 2022, THE RECORD OF STAFF #3 DID NOT INCLUDE DOCUMENTATION OF AT LEAST 2 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE TO QUALIFY THEM FOR THE POSITION IN WHICH THEY WERE PERFORMING (AGS PER STAFF WORKSHEETS).”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022
3270.51/3270.113(a) Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 6, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED STAFF #6 IN THE DOWNSTAIRS HALLWAY, LEAVING STAFF #3 ALONE IN THE CLASSROOM WITH 9 YOUNG TODDLERS 12:15 PM.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2022
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 6, 2022, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED A TOILET IN NEED OF REPAIR, WITH A PLASTIC COVER LOOSELY PLACED ON TOP OF THE TANK.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2022
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 6, 2022, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENTS OF STAFF #1 AND #7 DID NOT INCLUDE THE PHYSICIAN OR CRNP'S ASSESSMENT OF THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO PROVIDE CHILDCARE.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“DURING RENEWAL INSPECTION ON APRIL 6, 2022, THE RECORD OF STAFF #2 DID NOT CONTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF ANNUAL EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING (DATED 12-29-20) AND THE RECORD OF STAFF #5 DID NOT CONTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING AT THE TIME OF INITIAL EMPLOYMENT.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Play and Learn Center-Bryn Mawr
Is Play and Learn Center-Bryn Mawr licensed?
Yes. Play and Learn Center-Bryn Mawr is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Play and Learn Center-Bryn Mawr last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 6, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Play and Learn Center-Bryn Mawr had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 34 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 Center-Bryn Mawr care for?
84, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Play and Learn Center-Bryn Mawr accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Play and Learn Center-Bryn Mawr'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 Center-Bryn Mawr cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 525-8007 to ask.
What is Play and Learn Center-Bryn Mawr's phone number?
(610) 525-8007.
Where is Play and Learn Center-Bryn Mawr?
1125 County Line Rd, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. The nearest other daycare we list is Let Them Play Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.