Chesterbrook Academy
3822 Germantown Pike, Collegeville, PA
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Play and Learn Center-Collegeville
- licensed capacity
- 102
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Play and Learn Center-Collegeville
Play and Learn Center-Collegeville is a child care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 102 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 102 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 | 102 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Play and Learn Center-Collegeville has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Play and Learn Center-Collegeville
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 102 children
- License number
- #CER-00244551
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 1
- Safe sleep 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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Sep 8, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“At time of renewal inspection on 9/8/26, an unused port (computer or phone) was observed in the Adventurers room and was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At time of renewal inspection on 9/8/26, ceiling vents in the Pioneers Room were observed to be visibly dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“At time of renewal inspection on 9/8/26, a snake plant and kalanchoe plants were observed in 3 classrooms at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2026
Jul 30, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“Operator was notified that a child who receives care at the facility was hospitalized. Operator did not report to OCDEL.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During renewal inspection on 07/30/25, Certification staff observed that Facility Person #2 did not possess two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to his/her suitability to serve as a Facility Person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During renewal inspection on 07/30/25, Certification staff observed that the First Aid kit in School-Aged room #1 did not contain soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During renewal inspection on 07/30/25, Certification staff observed hand sanitizer on top of a bookshelf in Preschool room #2 that was not made inaccessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During renewal inspection on 07/30/25, Certification staff observed that electrical outlets in Young Toddler room #5 and School-Aged room #1 lacked protective covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on 07/30/25, Certification staff observed that Facility Person #1 did not possess a current Child Abuse Registry Clearance or NSOR Verification Letter. Certification Staff also observed that Facility Person #2 did not possess a Child Abuse Registry Clearance or FBI Criminal History Background Clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection on 07/30/25, Certification staff observed that Facility Person #1 did not receive a health assessment within 12 months prior to providing initial service.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During renewal inspection on 07/30/25, Certification staff observed Child #6 in Preschool room #2 laying on rest equipment in an area that did not allow 2 feet of space on 3 sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on 07/30/25, Certification staff observed chipped paint and exposed plaster on a wall in Preschool room #4 and on a wall in School-Aged room #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.133(5)/3270.133(6) Original label/Written consent
“During renewal inspection on 07/30/25, Certification staff observed expired non-prescription medication for a child in Older Toddler room #3. Certification staff also observed that the written consent form authorizing the provider to administer non-prescription medication to a child in Older Toddler room #3 was out of date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.124(b)(7)/3270.124(f) Name/address/phone release person/Updated every 6 months
“During renewal inspection on 07/30/25, Certification staff observed that Emergency Contact Forms for several children in Preschool room #2, Older Toddler room #3, and Older Toddler room #4 lack contact information for individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Certification staff observed that Emergency Contact Forms for several children in Older Toddler room #3 and Preschool room #4 were not reviewed or updated every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During renewal inspection on 07/30/25, Certification staff observed that Facility Person #1 did not receive training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
Jul 30, 2025Complaint investigation12 rules cited
3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“Operator was notified that a child who receives care at the facility was hospitalized. Operator did not report to OCDEL.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During renewal inspection on 07/30/25, Certification staff observed that Facility Person #2 did not possess two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to his/her suitability to serve as a Facility Person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During renewal inspection on 07/30/25, Certification staff observed that the First Aid kit in School-Aged room #1 did not contain soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During renewal inspection on 07/30/25, Certification staff observed hand sanitizer on top of a bookshelf in Preschool room #2 that was not made inaccessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During renewal inspection on 07/30/25, Certification staff observed that electrical outlets in Young Toddler room #5 and School-Aged room #1 lacked protective covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During renewal inspection on 07/30/25, Certification staff observed that Facility Person #1 did not possess a current Child Abuse Registry Clearance or NSOR Verification Letter. Certification Staff also observed that Facility Person #2 did not possess a Child Abuse Registry Clearance or FBI Criminal History Background Clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection on 07/30/25, Certification staff observed that Facility Person #1 did not receive a health assessment within 12 months prior to providing initial service.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During renewal inspection on 07/30/25, Certification staff observed Child #6 in Preschool room #2 laying on rest equipment in an area that did not allow 2 feet of space on 3 sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on 07/30/25, Certification staff observed chipped paint and exposed plaster on a wall in Preschool room #4 and on a wall in School-Aged room #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2025
3270.133(5)/3270.133(6) Original label/Written consent
“During renewal inspection on 07/30/25, Certification staff observed expired non-prescription medication for a child in Older Toddler room #3. Certification staff also observed that the written consent form authorizing the provider to administer non-prescription medication to a child in Older Toddler room #3 was out of date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.124(b)(7)/3270.124(f) Name/address/phone release person/Updated every 6 months
“During renewal inspection on 07/30/25, Certification staff observed that Emergency Contact Forms for several children in Preschool room #2, Older Toddler room #3, and Older Toddler room #4 lack contact information for individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Certification staff observed that Emergency Contact Forms for several children in Older Toddler room #3 and Preschool room #4 were not reviewed or updated every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During renewal inspection on 07/30/25, Certification staff observed that Facility Person #1 did not receive training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025
Aug 27, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Fee agreement for child 4 expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 3,5 and 6 were missing the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. Emergency contact for child 1 and child 2 were missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed plaster in the butterflies bathroom and on the wall in the adventures room”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed spray bottle accessible in butterflies and pioneer's room. Certification rep also observed cleaning wipes accessible in pioneers' room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024
Oct 16, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During renewal inspection certification rep checked the water temperature in the Explorers room. The water temperature was 114° F.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed loose baseboard by the emergency exit in the Explorers Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the following rooms: Butterflies, Adventurers, and Explorers”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During renewal inspection, certification rep observed missing handwashing signs above the toilets in the bathroom in Butterflies room”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During renewal inspection certification rep observed a mat chart but the cots were not numbered in the Butterflies room”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1,2 and 6 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 6 was missing the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 6 was missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 6 was missing signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. The file of child 4, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023
3270.133(3) Name on bottle
“During renewal inspection certification rep found a Benadryl and Albuterol that was not in a labeled medication container inside the cabinet near the first aid bag in the Butterflies room. Certification rep also found an Epi-pen that was not in a labeled medication container in the Pioneers room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1, 3,4,5,6 and 8 was missing signed parental consent for transportation.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
3270.133(7) Medication log
“During renewal inspection certification rep asked for medication log for child 8 and 9.Child 8 and 9 did not have a medication log.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2023
Aug 1, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.111(b)/3270.124(e) Posted in group space/Written emergency plan posted
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INPSECTION, THE DAILY SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES AND THE WRITTEN PLAN OF HOW A CHILD WILL BE TRANSPORTED TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE WERE NOT POSTED IN THE PK CLASSROOM.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A HAND WASHING SIGN STATING WHEN TO WASH HANDS WAS NOT PRESENT AT SINK IN THE BUTTERFLIES ROOM.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION TOXIC PLANTS (SNAKE PLANT, WANDERING JEW AND PEACE LILY) WERE OBSERVED IN THE CATERPILLAR ROOM, PIONEER ROOM AND EXPLORER ROOM.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2022
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVERS WERE NOT IN PLACE IN THE OUTLET STRIP OBSERVED IN THE PIONEERS ROOM .”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2022
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, PLASTIC BAGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE CUBBIES IN THE CATERPILLAR AND BUTTERFLY ROOM AND WERE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN. PLASTIC BAGS WERE ALSO OBSERVED UNDER THE CHANGING TABLE IN THE BUTTERFLIES ROOM AND WERE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, DIAPER CREAM WAS OBSERVED UNDER THE CHANGING TABLE IN THE BUTTERFLIES ROOM AND WAS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN DUE TO THE LOCK NOT BEING SECURE. LYSOL WIPES AND BLEACH WERE OBSERVED UNDER THE SINK IN THE PIONEERS ROOM AND WERE ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN DUE TO THE LOCK NOT BEING SECURE.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Play and Learn Center-Collegeville
Is Play and Learn Center-Collegeville licensed?
Yes. Play and Learn Center-Collegeville is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Play and Learn Center-Collegeville last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Play and Learn Center-Collegeville had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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-Collegeville care for?
102, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Play and Learn Center-Collegeville accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Play and Learn Center-Collegeville'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-Collegeville cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 489-7433 to ask.
What is Play and Learn Center-Collegeville's phone number?
(610) 489-7433.
Where is Play and Learn Center-Collegeville?
35 Evansburg Rd Ste 2, Collegeville, PA 19426. The nearest other daycare we list is Red Bridge Montessori House, 0.2 miles away.