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The Childrens Cottage
- licensed capacity
- 51
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Childrens Cottage
The Childrens Cottage is a child care center in Telford, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 51 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 51 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Daily life | Parents pack food. Potty training: Potty Party three times a day |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | Referral credits up to $100 are available, call for details |
| Licensed capacity | 51 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Childrens Cottage has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Childrens Cottage
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 51 children
- License number
- #CER-00254281
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 25, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 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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Feb 25, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“At the time of the inspection in the preschool room, there were at least two bottles not labeled with the children's names.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 did not have the verification of previous childcare experience to qualify them for the position they hold at facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of the inspection the records of staff person #1 and #3 did not have certification of training in the facilities emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
- May 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 20, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“At the time of the inspection the emergency plan had not been updated in over 12 months time.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2025
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking the verification of child care experience to qualify them for watching children without supervision of at least an assistant group supervisor level staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 had emergency contact information and the financial agreement forms that had not been reviewed and updated in at least 6-months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“At the time of the inspection the facility did not have their current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2025
Mar 4, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of the inspection staff person #1 was observed serving the facility as an assistant group supervisor and their staff record did not include the verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility in order to qualify them for that position.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“At the time of the inspection two of the active nap mats (rest equipment) in the older toddler room were torn and had exposed foam.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“At the time of the inspection the cabinet beneath the sink in the infant room had an inoperable lock and was being used to store toxic cleaning products.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2024
Jan 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“on the date of the inspection the staff person responsible for the infants was inside the changing area closet, with their back to the door while another one of the infants in their primary care group was in the main room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“on the day of the inspection in the room to the rear of the office there was a group of seven younger toddlers (1 year old) children observed for a short time in the care of a single staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
- Aug 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 19, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children
“On 4/19/23, at approx 12:45pm, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 6 children (youngest were infants) while Staff #2 left the room to answer the door.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“Continued Noncompliance: On 4/19/23, at time of unannounced inspection, a first aid kit was observed in the classroom cubby accessible to children in the Young Toddler classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“Continued noncompliance: On 4/19/23, at time of unannounced inspection, the refrigerator located in the infant room was not equipped with a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023
Mar 30, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On 3/30/23, at time of inspection, an uncovered electrical outlet was observed accessible to children on the back kitchen wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2023
3270.166(1) Written statement
“On 3/30/23, at time of inspection, two infants enrolled at the facility did not contain written feeding statements obtained from the parents giving formula and feeding schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“On 3/30/23, at time of inspection, the initial health assessment belonging to Staff #2 did not include results of a tuberculosis test obtained within 12 months prior to hire date. The tb test on file was dated on 11/27/19)”
3270.124(f)/3270.181(e) Updated every 6 months/Emergency master file updated
“On 3/30/23, at time of inspection, emergency contact information located in the facility's master files were updated within a six-month period. However, the emergency contact information located in the childcare spaces where children were receiving care, were not updated accordingly.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2023
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 3/30/23, at time of inspection, documentation that the facility's fire detection system located on the Young Toddler area is tested at least every 30 days as required by Fire & Panic Act 62 was not on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023
3270.107 Refrigerator
“On 3/30/23, at time of inspection, the refrigerator located in the infant room was not equipped with a thermometer.”
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“On 3/30/23, at time of inspection, a first aid kit was observed on the floor accessible to children in the PS classroom. A first aid kit was observed in the classroom cubby accessible to children in the Young Toddler classroom.”
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“On 3/30/23. at time of inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain documentation of annual training in the facility's emergency plan. The last emergency plan training was dated 8/23/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2023
Mar 31, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
3270.52/3270.113(a)(2) Mixed Age Level/Supervision on and facility premises
“On 3/31/22, Staff #2 was observed out of ratio with 8 children (youngest child was YT) on the outdoor play space while Staff #1 escorted a child inside to use the restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“On 3/31/22, an infant seating table was obstructing the alternate exit door located in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“On 3/31/22, five torn rest mats were observed in the PS/PK classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2022
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“On 3/31/22, lunchboxes containing potentially hazardous foods were observed unrefrigerated in the child cubby shelves located in the PS room and Toddler Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“On 3/31/22, an annual emergency drill was not documented and on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 3/31/22, Staff #1 file did not contain a completed FBI clearance as required by CPSL. Staff #3, a provisional hire, was observed working unsupervised by a permanent staff person in the PS classroom. Staff #3 file did not contain completed PA Criminal Clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2022
Jan 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.34(b)/3270.34(c) Director qualifications/Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“On 1/17/22, facility does not have a qualified director present at the facility a minimum of 30 hours per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022
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Nov 16, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
20.71(b)(5) Perpetrator in an indicated or founded report of child abuse
“Facility Person #1 has been named as perpetrator in a founded/indicated report of child abuse.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022
Oct 22, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children
“On 10/22/21, at 10:19am, three YT were observed in the front child care space unsupervised by a staff person. The three children were standing together at the front door for approximately one minute before Staff #2 arrived in the child care space. Additionally, Staff #1 was observed out of ratio with 6 children (youngest child YT) in the back child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2021
3270.134(a)/3270.135(b) Child's hands washed/Surfaces cleaned
“On 10/22/21,certification representative observed Staff #1 changing a diaper. Staff #1 did not ensure the child's hands were washed prior to sending the child with Staff #2. Also, the diaper surface was not sanitized after use.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2021
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 10/22/21, two damaged ceiling tiles were observed in the back child care space, not secured in the ceiling. One was a plastic ceiling tile covering the light that is directly above where children were sitting for snack was observed in the back child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 3, 2021
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On 10/22/21, an uncovered electrical outlet was observed accessible to children in the back child care space”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2021
Sep 21, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“On 9/15/21, facility was notified of a positive covid-19 test. On 9/20/21, facility was notified of a second positive covid-19 test. As of 9/23/21, the facility did not report either positive covid-19 tests to OCDEL. The facility did report both positive cases to other reporting agency, notified families, and implemented classroom closure/quarantine plans as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about The Childrens Cottage
Is The Childrens Cottage licensed?
Yes. The Childrens Cottage is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Childrens Cottage last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 25, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Childrens Cottage had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 The Childrens Cottage care for?
51, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does The Childrens Cottage accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Childrens Cottage's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Childrens Cottage cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 723-9102 to ask.
What is The Childrens Cottage's phone number?
(215) 723-9102.
Where is The Childrens Cottage?
215 Telford Pike, Telford, PA 18969. The nearest other daycare we list is North Penn YMCA-Franconia, 0.6 miles away.