St Matthew Day Care
Glen Gary Rd And W Chester 200 Glen Gary Drive, Havertown, PA
5.0· 2 reviews
Starting Line Daycare and Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 37
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Starting Line Daycare and Learning Center
Starting Line Daycare and Learning Center is a child care center in Havertown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 37 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 37 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Thursday | 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Friday | 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 37 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Starting Line Daycare and Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Starting Line Daycare and Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 37 children
- License number
- #CER-00256187
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 5, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Food and nutrition 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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May 5, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.133 Child Medication and Special Diets
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed verification of prescribed medication by a physician for child #1-3 was not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed staff #1 and 2 did not have verification of child care experience on file.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection cert rep observed the rugs in the preschool and older toddler/younger toddler classroom were not clean. The pack and play and the infant seat in the infant classroom were not clean.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
May 6, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed the shaken baby syndrome policy did not include the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3270.133(7) Medication log
“During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed child #1-4 did not have a medication log on file with medication.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed all the emergency contacts for all children in care were not present in the child care space while children were in care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed during nap the cots were not at least 2 feet of space on three sides in the young toddler, 3 yr old preschool and 4 and 5 yr old preschool classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection the cert rep observed a copy of the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2025
Jun 27, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“On 6/27/24, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence provided for the address of the designated individual to whom child #1 may be released, as per the parent's authorization.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“On 6/27/24, during the renewal inspection, there was no evidence of information regarding the special needs of Child #2 and Child #3 on the emergency contact form, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant, or CRNP, which is necessary in case of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“On 6/27/24, during the renewal inspection, the certification representative observed that the refrigerator in the infant room was not cleaned during the renewal inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2024
- Mar 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 22, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Complaint was filed on 10/21/21 with the Department. On 10/26/21 Cert Rep did an investigation. Staff # 1 and 2 were on the playground with a group of about 7-8 preschoolers ( ages 3-5 years old). Staff # 1 and 2 did not see Child # 1-4 under the slides inappropriately touching each other private area. Complaint investigation on 11/3/21”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 24, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Starting Line Daycare and Learning Center
Is Starting Line Daycare and Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Starting Line Daycare and Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Starting Line Daycare and Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 5, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Starting Line Daycare and Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Starting Line Daycare and Learning Center care for?
37, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Starting Line Daycare and Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Starting Line Daycare and Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Starting Line Daycare and Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 453-8576 to ask.
What is Starting Line Daycare and Learning Center's phone number?
(484) 453-8576.
Where is Starting Line Daycare and Learning Center?
45 Glendale Rd, Havertown, PA 19083. The nearest other daycare we list is Right at School at Manoa Elementary, 0.2 miles away.