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Swarthmore Presbyterian Nursery Day School

727 Harvard Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081

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About Swarthmore Presbyterian Nursery Day School

Swarthmore Presbyterian Nursery Day School is a child care center in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 113 children.

It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, part-time care and preschool.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolFaith-basedNAEYC accredited
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
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Licensed capacity
113 children

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Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, part-time care, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Swarthmore Presbyterian Church), Play-based
EnrichmentMusic, Art, Creative Movement, Science, Library, Woodshop
Daily lifeParents pack food
SafetyOutdoor playground
TransportationTransportation (WSSD buses to or from elementary school and SPNDS (only children in the WSSD))
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity113 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Swarthmore Presbyterian Nursery Day School

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
113 children
License number
#CER-00254594
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 13, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • 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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  1. Mar 13, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Observed chipped paint on bathroom waiting bench in classroom 203 and chipped paint in classroom 205.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed hole in classroom 203 bathroom wall from tissue holder.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026

  2. Feb 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “Observed all classrooms with no emergency telephone numbers posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “Observed first aid kit in class 204 missing band aids.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed hole in classroom 203 ceiling. Also observed fray on music room steps.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2025

  3. Feb 8, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.161(d)/3270.161(g) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated/Sufficient number of refrigerators

      “Milk crates outside of classroom with lunch boxes and they contained potentially hazardous food brought from home.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.182(2) Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “Admission date was not on agreement form for children # 1- 6.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(i) Age

      “Staff records were reviewed, and age verification was absent from 5 files out of the 6 files reviewed. Age verification was missing from staff members #1 - 5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “Only one relocation shelter was listed in emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “Outdoor area has a large wooden bench that appeared to have chipped wood covering the entire structure.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “Cubbies for two year-old classroom located in the hallway and in the young three's classroom were not securely fastened to the wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “Written plan for transporting a child to emergency care was absent from all classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.94(a)(9) Written record

      “Members of staff who participated in fire drill were not listed on the Fire Drill Log.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2024

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 Swarthmore Presbyterian Nursery Day School licensed?

Yes. Swarthmore Presbyterian Nursery Day School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Swarthmore Presbyterian Nursery Day School last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 13, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Swarthmore Presbyterian Nursery Day School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Swarthmore Presbyterian Nursery Day School care for?

113, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Swarthmore Presbyterian Nursery Day School accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Swarthmore Presbyterian Nursery Day School's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (610) 543-2861 to confirm.

How much does Swarthmore Presbyterian Nursery Day School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 543-2861 to ask.

What is Swarthmore Presbyterian Nursery Day School's phone number?

(610) 543-2861.

Where is Swarthmore Presbyterian Nursery Day School?

727 Harvard Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081. The nearest other daycare we list is The Swarthmore After School Club, 0.5 miles away.

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