Tender Years Preschool
521 Walnut St, Darby, PA
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Precious Developers Daycare is a child care center in Darby, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 25 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| SundayToday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Staff | Dedicated and experienced educators |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (brightwheel) |
| Licensed capacity | 25 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Precious Developers Daycare has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
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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3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/15/24, the Certification Representative reviewed Staff's #1 and Staff's #3 content of records and the content of records of Staff's #1, and Staff's #3 did not include a current annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/15/24, the Certification Representative reviewed child's #1, emergency contact form. The emergency contact form on Child's #1 did not include the enrolling parent's work address, and work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/15/24, the Certification Representative reviewed child's #1 and child's #2 emergency contact form. The emergency contact form on child's #1, and child's #2 did include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/15/24, the Certification Representative reviewed child's #1 and child's #2 emergency contact. The emergency contact information of child's #1, and child's #2 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/15/24, the Certification Representative reviewed child's #1 and child's #2 emergency contact form. The emergency contact form on child's #1, and child's #2 did not include information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/15/24, the Certification Representative reviewed child's #1, and child's #2 emergency contact form. The emergency contact form on child's #1 and child's #2 did not include the individuals whom the child may be release to name, address, and phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children #1 and 2 did not include the address and or telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children # 1 and 2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children #1 and 2 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the children's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“At the time of inspection, the agreement for children # 1 and 2 did not specify the date of the children's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of inspection, certification representative observed outside play space not kept clean.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of inspection, certification representative observed outside play space not kept clean”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children #1 and 2 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the children's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023
3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children # 1 and 2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children #1 and 2 did not include the address and or telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023
3280.123(a)(6) Admission date
“At the time of inspection, the agreement for children # 1 and 2 did not specify the date of the children's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children #1 and 2 did not include the address and or telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children # 1 and 2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children #1 and 2 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the children's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“At the time of inspection, the agreement for children # 1 and 2 did not specify the date of the children's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of inspection, certification representative observed outside play space not kept clean.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of inspection, certification representative observed outside play space not kept clean”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2023
3280.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children #1 and 2 did not include the name, address and telephone number of the children's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023
3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children # 1 and 2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy numbers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023
3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At the time of inspection, the emergency contact information for children #1 and 2 did not include the address and or telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023
3280.123(a)(6) Admission date
“At the time of inspection, the agreement for children # 1 and 2 did not specify the date of the children's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2023
3280.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of inspection, certification representative observed the toilet leaking on the second floor, toilet area not kept clean, a broken window in the kitchen, lawn mower in the outside play space and branches hanging over into the outside play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3280.68(b) No cigarette butts
“At the time of inspection certification representative cigarette butts in the outside play space area.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2022
3280.75(c) Has all items
“At the time of inspection the first-aid kits did not contain soap or tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file of staff person #1 DOH ( See lis code sheet) did not include a copy of the criminal history clearance information as required under the cpsl.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2022
3280.192(5) Two written references
“At the time of inspection, the records for staff persons # 1 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the persons' suitability to serve as a staff persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3280.151(a)/3280.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“At the time of inspection, staff persons # 2 did not have verification of valid health assessment and or tuberculosis screening.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2022
3280.67(c) No insects or rodents
“At the time inspection, certification representative observed evidence of infestation of rodents in the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Precious Developers Daycare is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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.
25, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 668-4300 to ask.
(484) 668-4300.
218 N Front St, Darby, PA 19023. The nearest other daycare we list is Childrens Garden Child Care Center, 0.1 miles away.