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Rising Stride Child Care Center of Drexel Hill

4814 Drexelbrook Dr, Drexel Hill, PA 190264.3· 38 reviews
licensed capacity
127
open each week
5 days

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About Rising Stride Child Care Center of Drexel Hill

Rising Stride Child Care Center of Drexel Hill is a child care center in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 127 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 37 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KMeals providedCameras for parentsAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
3 months to 5 years old
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
127 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “07:00am – 06:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages3 months to 5 years old
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k and preschool
StaffLead Teachers either hold a college degree or are enrolled in a program pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education (or a related field)
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyCameras / live video for parents (Watch Me Grow live cameras in all classrooms)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Parent updatesParent app (Family app)
Licensed capacity127 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Rising Stride Child Care Center of Drexel Hill has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Rising Stride Child Care Center of Drexel Hill

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
127 children
License number
#CER-00243677
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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 11 of 11 visits · 37 rules in all · 34 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 12
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Supervision and ratios 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Background checks 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • 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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  1. Sep 2, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(b) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP

      “At the time of inspection, the health assessment for staff person # 1 did not include the individual's professional title.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “At the time of inspection certification representative observed peeled paint in the pre-K room and toddler's bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of inspection, certification representative observed several lights throughout the facility that were not in good repair.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of emergency plan training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a toilet area fixture not in good repair.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2026

  2. Jul 22, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Per the provider's admission, on 7/20/2026 child #1 had unexplained injuries.”

      Correction due by Nov 23, 2026, per the state

  3. Jun 10, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “At the time of inspection, a thermometer was not in the refrigerator in the infant room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “At the time of inspection, the rest equipment in the toddler classroom was not labeled for the use of a specific child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 11, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of inspection, certification representative observed several damaged ceiling tiles and a vent not kept clean on the first floor. Continuous non-compliance.”
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file of staff person #1 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include an updated NSOR or FBI history information as required under the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 23, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “At the time of inspection, staff person #3 did not have verification of annual fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “At the time of inspection, staff person # 1 did not have verification of valid health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “At the time of inspection, the health assessment for staff person # 2 did not include a valid tuberculosis screening.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a toilet area fixture not in good repair. Continuous non-compliance.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “At the time of inspection, the records for staff person #4 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the persons' suitability to serve as a staff person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026

  4. Feb 11, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of valid health assessments.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “The staff: child ratio for similar age level children was not incompliance. Two staff persons were caring for over 10 young toddlers and two staff persons were caring for over 12 older toddlers during a facility emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

  5. Feb 11, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of valid health assessments.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “The staff: child ratio for similar age level children was not incompliance. Two staff persons were caring for over 10 young toddlers and two staff persons were caring for over 12 older toddlers during a facility emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026

  6. Jun 26, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “At the time of inspection, staff persons #3 and 4 did not have verification of updated health and safety professional development training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “The file of staff person #2 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a request for out of state clearance history information as required under the CPSL. The file of staff person #3 doh (see lis code sheet), did not include a request for out of state clearance history information as required under the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of inspection, certification representative observed, a vent in the infant room and carpet in the preschool room not kept clean.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.78 Lighting

      “At the time of inspection, some of the lights in the preschool classroom were not working.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “At the time of inspection, did not agreement did not provide all required information, including services to be provided to the family and the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have verification of valid pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) certification.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “At the time of inspection, financial agreement was not updated at least once in a 6-month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

  7. Feb 13, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a) Child's hands washed

      “At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a child's hands not washed after being diapered.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “At the time of inspection, certification representative observed peeled paint in the toddler room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of inspection, certification representative observed damaged ceiling tiles in the infant room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2025

  8. Dec 6, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “At the time of inspection, it was revealed that staff person #1 used a form of physical punishment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025

  9. Jun 12, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times

      “At the time of inspection, Facility person #1, an aide, was observed in the preschool room working alone with children and was not in the vicinity of a staff person qualified at minimum as an assistant group supervisor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of inspection, certification representative observed damaged ceiling tiles in the infant room and bathroom on the first floor. A vent and two tiles in the infant room were also observed as not kept clean.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 26, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.72(c) Good repair

      “At the time of inspection, certification representative observed a damage screen in the preschool room on the second floor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “At the time of inspection, staff person #1 did not know all of the names of the children in his assigned group.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “At the time of inspection, staff persons # 2 and 3 did not have verification of valid health assessments.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 12, 2024

  10. Mar 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “At the time of inspection, certification representative observed 10 infants with 2 teachers in the infant for 5 minutes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of inspection, certification representative observed three damage ceiling tiles in the infant room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024

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  1. Mar 6, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Per the provider's admission, a child was unsupervised during a period of time of on 2/26/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2024

  2. Jul 25, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.72(a) Provided

      “During the complaint investigation on 07/25/23 director confirmed that air conditioning in the Eagles classroom was inoperable for 2 weeks.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2023

  3. Jul 17, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.132(b) Staff person accompany child

      “During the complaint investigation on 07/17/23 it was confirmed that child #1 passed out during emergency evacuation and provider did not contact emergency care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan

      “During complaint investigation on 07/17/23 it was confirmed that facility did not follow emergency plan procedure during evacuation. Children were evacuated to a location that was not included in facility's emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.20(c)(4) Description incident, including date, time, location & equipment

      “During the complaint investigation on 07/17/23 it was confirmed that an incident report was not completed when child #1 passed out during emergency evacuation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2023

  4. Jun 29, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During the renewal inspection on 06/29/23 uncovered electrical outlets were observed in the Penguin's classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During the renewal inspection on 06/29/23 the fee agreement reviewed for child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 were not reviewed/updated within 6-month time period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “During the renewal inspection on 06/29/23 the health report reviewed for child #5 was not updated within 12 months. Health report reviewed was dated 03/28/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “During the renewal inspection on 06/29/23 the refrigerator temperature in the Swan's classroom read 48° F. The refrigerator temperature in the Flamingo's classroom read 50° F. The refrigerator temperature in the Penguin's classroom read 48° F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During the renewal inspection on 06/29/23 the first aid kit located in the Robin's classroom was missing soap. The first aid kit located in the Hummingbird's classroom was missing scissors and tape. The first aid kit located in the Bluebird's classroom was missing soap. The first aid kit located in the Falcon's classroom was missing soap. The first aid kit located in the Puffin's classroom was missing band-aids and soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 3, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.61(f) No business simultaneous use

      “During the renewal inspection on 06/29/23 Penguin's classroom was being used as storage. Classroom contained items such as vacuum, mop and bucket.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(b) Original container

      “During the renewal inspection on 06/29/23 the hand soap located in the Bluebird's bathroom, Falcon's bathroom and Eagle's bathroom was not in its original container. Container was not labeled specifying its contents.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2023

  5. Mar 20, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.183(b) No information disclosed

      “During the complaint investigation on 03/20/23 it was confirmed that staff #1 disclosed confidential information about a child to another parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During the complaint investigation on 03/20/23 it was concluded that child was injured due to inadequate supervision by staff #1 in the classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.70(a) 65º F minimum

      “During the complaint investigation on 03/20/23, it was confirmed that there was no heat in the Eagles classroom which required furnace to be serviced by Centrum LLC on 03/02/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited

      “During the complaint investigation on 03/20/23 it was confirmed that staff #1 tied child's blanket around her feet to prevent her from getting off of her cot during naptime.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023

  6. Mar 20, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.183(b) No information disclosed

      “During the complaint investigation on 03/20/23 it was confirmed that staff #1 disclosed confidential information about a child to another parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During the complaint investigation on 03/20/23 it was concluded that child was injured due to inadequate supervision by staff #1 in the classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.70(a) 65º F minimum

      “During the complaint investigation on 03/20/23, it was confirmed that there was no heat in the Eagles classroom which required furnace to be serviced by Centrum LLC on 03/02/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited

      “During the complaint investigation on 03/20/23 it was confirmed that staff #1 tied child's blanket around her feet to prevent her from getting off of her cot during naptime.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023

  7. Jul 28, 2022Visit18 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “Observed on 8/2/2022 in the Robin's infant classroom, the refrigerator thermometer was 55°, a new thermometer placed and temperature was 59°.The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2022

    • Transportation

      3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “Observed 8/2/2022 child # 10 &12 files did not signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Observed 8/2/2022 The Eagle's bathroom when entering the paint was chipped on the left side of the wall leading to the toilet .”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “Observed on 8/2/2022 staff files # 2 and 4 did not contain a TB screening completed by a health professional by the Mantoux method at initial employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.192(1) Name, address, and phone

      “Observed on 8/2/2022 reviewed staff files #5 did not contain identification of facility person's address or name.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 9, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “Observed on 8/2/2022 staff #3 file did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “Observed 8/2/2022 Staff # 1 did not include a copy of National Sex Offender Registry in their file, a copy of the completed clearance information are required under the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “Observed on 8/2/2022 Child # 1, 2 & 3 bottles were not labeled to identify which bottle belong to which child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.182(2) Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “Observed 8/2/2022 child #12 file did not contain the dates of application and admission .”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(3)/3270.182(4) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

      “Observed 8/2/2022 child # 10 & 12 files did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed on 8/2/2022 The Eagles room kitchen ceiling tile fell with water dripping from Air Ventilation. The Eagle's bathroom Air Vent was hanging from ceiling. The Main entrance of the Sparrow hallway exposed wiring in the ceiling in the hallway that leads to the stairs where children enter to go to their classrooms and the entrance to the Sparrow's classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “Observed 8/2/2022 in Penguin's classroom first aid kit were missing scissors out of their first aid kit.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

      “Observed 8/2/2022 in Penguins, Hummingbirds and Bluebirds bathroom were missing plastic-lined in trash cans where trash were located in.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “Observed 8/2/2022 in Flamingos Bathroom cleaning materials were accessible to children, Windex and Disinfectant spray were located on the sink counter top. Lysol cleaner were located under the sink accessible to children without locks.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record

      “Observed on 8/2/2022 Child # 7,8,&9 files did not contain an annual influenza shot.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “Observed on 8/2/2022 staff files # 2 and 4 did not contain a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “On 8/2/2022 observed child files #7 & 11 did not contain an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months

      “Observed on 8/2/2022 child # 4.5.6.7 & 8 files did not contain verification of a periodic 6 month review in emergency contact.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2022

  8. Nov 19, 2021Complaint investigation7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “ON NOVEMBER 19, 2021, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WAS AN ELECTRIC OUTLET MISSING AN PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVER IN THE PENGUIN ROOM NEAR THE BAG HOOKS AND A PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVER MISSING UNDER THE WINDOW. AN OUTLET COVER MISSING A PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVER OVER THE SINK NEXT TO THE BLUEBERRIES BATHROOM.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.92(a) No portable space heaters

      “ON NOVEMBER 19, 2021, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WAS A PORTABLE SPACE HEATER IN THE FRONT OFFICE SPACE OF THE CHILD CARE FACILITY NEXT TO THE INFANT CLASSROOM.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “ON NOVEMBER 19, 2021, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WAS CHIPPING PAINT ON THE WALL IN THE FLAMINGO CLASSROOM AND CHIPPING PAINT ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BATHROOM DOOR NEXT TO THE FLAMINGO CLASSROOM.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “ON NOVEMBER 19, 2021, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WAS A SPRAY BOTTLE LABELED "DISINFECTANT" ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE TOILET THAT WAS NOT LOCKED AND WAS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN IN THE BATHROOM NEAR THE BLUEBERRIES CLASSROOM.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “ON NOVEMBER 19, 2021, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THE TOILET TISSUE HOLDER IN THE BATHROOM NEAR THE PENGUINS ROOM WAS BROKEN.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS FOUND THAT CHILD # 1 WAS NOT SUPERVISED BY A STAFF PERSON WHEN THE CHILD FELL OUT OF A BUGGY AND HIT HIS HEAD ON THE GROUND.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS FOUND THAT CHILD # 1 WAS NOT SUPERVISED BY A STAFF PERSON WHEN THE CHILD FELL OUT OF A BUGGY AND HIT HIS HEAD ON THE GROUND.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2022

  9. Nov 19, 2021Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “ON NOVEMBER 19, 2021, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WAS AN ELECTRIC OUTLET MISSING AN PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVER IN THE PENGUIN ROOM NEAR THE BAG HOOKS AND A PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVER MISSING UNDER THE WINDOW. AN OUTLET COVER MISSING A PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVER OVER THE SINK NEXT TO THE BLUEBERRIES BATHROOM.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.92(a) No portable space heaters

      “ON NOVEMBER 19, 2021, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WAS A PORTABLE SPACE HEATER IN THE FRONT OFFICE SPACE OF THE CHILD CARE FACILITY NEXT TO THE INFANT CLASSROOM.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 21, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “ON NOVEMBER 19, 2021, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WAS CHIPPING PAINT ON THE WALL IN THE FLAMINGO CLASSROOM AND CHIPPING PAINT ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BATHROOM DOOR NEXT TO THE FLAMINGO CLASSROOM.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “ON NOVEMBER 19, 2021, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WAS A SPRAY BOTTLE LABELED "DISINFECTANT" ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE TOILET THAT WAS NOT LOCKED AND WAS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN IN THE BATHROOM NEAR THE BLUEBERRIES CLASSROOM.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “ON NOVEMBER 19, 2021, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THE TOILET TISSUE HOLDER IN THE BATHROOM NEAR THE PENGUINS ROOM WAS BROKEN.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 29, 2021

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS FOUND THAT CHILD # 1 WAS NOT SUPERVISED BY A STAFF PERSON WHEN THE CHILD FELL OUT OF A BUGGY AND HIT HIS HEAD ON THE GROUND.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS FOUND THAT CHILD # 1 WAS NOT SUPERVISED BY A STAFF PERSON WHEN THE CHILD FELL OUT OF A BUGGY AND HIT HIS HEAD ON THE GROUND.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Rising Stride Child Care Center of Drexel Hill licensed?

Yes. Rising Stride Child Care Center of Drexel Hill is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Rising Stride Child Care Center of Drexel Hill last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Rising Stride Child Care Center of Drexel Hill had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 37 rules across 11 of 11 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 Rising Stride Child Care Center of Drexel Hill care for?

127, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Rising Stride Child Care Center of Drexel Hill accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Rising Stride Child Care Center of Drexel Hill's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Rising Stride Child Care Center of Drexel Hill cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 461-6566 to ask.

What is Rising Stride Child Care Center of Drexel Hill's phone number?

(484) 461-6566.

Where is Rising Stride Child Care Center of Drexel Hill?

4814 Drexelbrook Dr, Drexel Hill, PA 19026. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Friends Daycare and Learning Center II, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).