Life Discovery School of Springfield
607 W Springfield Rd, Springfield, PA
Springfield Literacy Center
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About Springfield Literacy Center
Springfield Literacy Center is a child care center in Springfield, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 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 24 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Springfield Literacy Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Springfield Literacy Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00257354
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 25, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 24 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Records and paperwork 14
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Transportation 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Mar 25, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“On 3-25-2026 during a Renewal inspection, there was no DHS contact information posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“On 3-25-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 did not include signed parental consent for swimming.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“On 3-25-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #5 did not include written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“On 3-25-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of children #1, #2, #3 and #7 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“On 3-25-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #2, #3 and #7 did not specify the date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026
Jun 24, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 6-5-2025, it was verified that children were not being supervised properly by staff persons #1, #2 and #3 causing an incident to occur.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 24, 2025
Apr 3, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“On 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“On 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the files of children #1 and #2 did not include agreement forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“On 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not include signed consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“On 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not include information on the child's special needs as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“On 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #3 did not include the MA policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“On 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not include the release person's name, address or phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.131(a)(4)/3270.182(1) Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance/Initial and subsequent health reports
“On 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the files of children #3 and #4 did not include initial health reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
3270.182(2) Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“On 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the date of admissions was not included in the records of children #1 and #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“On 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“On 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“On 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“On 4-3-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the files of staff persons #1, #2 and #3 did not include a staff evaluation within a 12-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025
Apr 17, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“On 4-17-2024 during the Renewal inspection, children #4, #6, #11, #13 and #14 did not have agreement forms in file. The agreement forms of children #3, #5, #7, #8, #9, #10, #12, #15, #16, #17 and #19 needed to be updated.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“On 4-17-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #1 did not have the date of admission listed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“On 4-17-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #2 did not have an arrival time listed.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“On 4-17-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #1 did not have the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“On 4-17-2024 during the Renewal inspection, Staff persons #1 and #3 walked from one building to another with 31 children in care. Staff persons #2 and #3 were observed in the outdoor play space with 40+ children in care. Staff person #3 was observed taking children to the bathroom and stood in the hallway supervising children, while the children in the bathroom were unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
3270.131(a) Health information
“On 4-17-2024 during the Renewal inspection, children #1 and #18 did not have health assessments on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2024
Mar 22, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not provide the parent of each child enrolled with information on how to access the regulations in this chapter electronically and with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2023
3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have an evacuation map posted .”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2023
3270.111(a) Written plan
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written plan of daily activities and routines.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2023
3270.31(b)/3270.31(c) Staff person - 18 yrs./Enrolled in approved training - 16 yrs.
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 were under the age of 18 and had not documentation of being enrolled in an approved training curriculum.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2023
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility's emergency plan was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency plan that did not include all facility persons and their duties during an emergency. Also, the facilities emergency plan did not outline the continuity of operations during an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2023
3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not have an influenza immunization in the last year. Also, there were no exemption letters on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2023
Apr 21, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTIN THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #1 DID NOT HAVE 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: May 27, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Springfield Literacy Center
Is Springfield Literacy Center licensed?
Yes. Springfield Literacy Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Springfield Literacy Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 25, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Springfield Literacy Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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.
Does Springfield Literacy Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Springfield Literacy Center'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 Springfield Literacy Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 713-5254 to ask.
What is Springfield Literacy Center's phone number?
(610) 713-5254.
Where is Springfield Literacy Center?
210 W Woodland Ave, Springfield, PA 19064. The nearest other daycare we list is Woodland Academy of Springfield, 0.1 miles away.