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328 Main St, Darby, PA
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Tender Years Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 92
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Tender Years Preschool
Tender Years Preschool is a child care center in Darby, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 92 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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2
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4
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10
12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 92 children
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 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | Funnydaffer curriculum |
| Enrichment | Magic & science shows; visits from magicians, firefighters, scientists, and puppeteers |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Proudly accept subsidies |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| Licensed capacity | 92 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tender Years Preschool has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Tender Years Preschool
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 92 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00250379
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 13, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 3 visits
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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- Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 1, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
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 6, 2023
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 pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr) certification.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2023
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“At the time of inspection, the health assessment for staff person # 2 did not include an examination for communicable diseases or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2023
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“At the time of inspection, certification representative observed the sink leaking in the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2023
Aug 23, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.115(a)(6) Lifeguard training/supervision
“PER THE LEGAL ENTITY'S ADMISSSION, WHEN THE CHILDREN WERE SWIMMING DURING SUMMER CAMP, SUPERVISION DID NOT INCLUDE A CERTIFIED LIFEGUARD.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2022
Feb 4, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION THE FEE AGREEMENT FOR CHILDREN 1,2,3 AND 4 DID NOT SPECIFY THE DATE OF THE CHILDREN'S ADMISSION.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2022
3270.31(e)(1)(iii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION STAFF PERSON #1 DID NOT HAVE VERIFICATION OF 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE INFANT ROOM WAS NOT CLEAN.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED RUGS IN THE TODDLER AND PRESCHOOL ROOMS APPEAR TO BE TRIPPING HAZARDS.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Tender Years Preschool
Is Tender Years Preschool licensed?
Yes. Tender Years Preschool is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Tender Years Preschool last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tender Years Preschool had rules cited by the state?
No. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Tender Years Preschool care for?
92, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Tender Years Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Tender Years Preschool'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 Tender Years Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 537-7866 to ask.
What is Tender Years Preschool's phone number?
(610) 537-7866.
Where is Tender Years Preschool?
521 Walnut St, Darby, PA 19023. The nearest other daycare we list is Today's Child Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.