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The Children's Early Learning Center

301 Edwards Dr, Brookhaven, PA 190155.0· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
46
open each week
5 days

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About

About The Children's Early Learning Center

The Children's Early Learning Center is a child care center in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 46 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants - pre-k
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
46 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “7:00am - 6:00pm Monday - Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants - pre-k
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsCCIS
DiscountsMulti-child discounts
Licensed capacity46 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Children's Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Children's Early Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
46 children
License number
#CER-00256517
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 13, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 25 rules in all · 23 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 7
  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Transportation 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Apr 13, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/13/2026, it was observed that the Emergency Contact Forms in the classrooms were not updated. In the PreK room 9 out of 16 forms were not updated, in the monkey room 6 out of 6 forms were not updated, in the shark room 6 out of 6 Emergency Contact Forms were not updated, in the butterflies room 12 out of 12 forms were not updated, in the caterpillars room 12 out of 12 forms were not updated, and the chickadee room 3 out of four Emergency Contact Forms were not updated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/13/2026, it was observed in the PreK room that there was chipped paint on the back wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/13/2026, the file for child #4 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the physician's phone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026

    • Transportation

      3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/13/2026 the file for child #3 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not contain signed parental consent for the facility to provide transportation and wading.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/13/2026, it was observed that there were no hand-washing signs above the toilets that stated, "A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating."”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/13/2026, the files for child #1, child #3, and child #4 were viewed and the Financial Agreement did not have an admission date listed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/13/2026, the file for child #4 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not include the health insurance and policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026

  2. Apr 28, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/28/2025, the file for child #1 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not contain the health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/28/2025, it was observed that the floorboard heater cover was bent and was exposing the heating element making it accessible to the children and was a safety hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/28/2025, it was observed that there was chipping paint along the outside wall in the monkey room, and in Megan's Pre-K room there was paint chipping on the wall and a hole in the wall from where a shelf previously hung.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/28/2025, it was observed that in the Monkey room on the playhouse exterior, there was splintering wood near the steps of the playhouse, and in the Shark room the exterior of a play ottoman was peeling at the seams.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “During the renewal inspection on 4/28/2025, it was observed that there was a bookcase in the bathroom that was not attached to the wall and was a tipping hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 19, 2025

  3. Mar 13, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During renewal inspection on 3/13/2024 Certification Representative observed toxic hand sanitizer in the Pre K room and it was accessible to the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During the renewal inspection on 3/13/2024, certification representative reviewed the personnel file for staff person #1 and the FBI Clearance dated 10/30/17 was over 60 months old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “During renewal inspection on 3/13/2024 Certification Representative reviewed the personnel file for staff person #2, and staff person # 2 had a Health Assessment that was over 24 months old. The Health Assessment on file was dated 6/13/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “During renewal inspection on 3/13/2024 Certification Representative reviewed the file for child #1 and observed that the Emergency Contact form did not list a health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.92(a) No portable space heaters

      “During renewal inspection on 3/13/2024 Certification Representative observed a portable heater in the director's office.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During renewal inspection on 3/13/2024 Certification Representative observed that one outlet in the hallway and one outlet in the 4 year old room were uncovered and accessible to the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2024

  4. Feb 14, 2024Visit7 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 2/14/2024, Certification Representative observed chipped paint and plaster in the Butterfly Room, and also in the Pre K room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 2/14/2024, Certification Representative observed that the door panel on the door had broken off and left a jagged edge on the remaining panel.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During unannounced monitoring inspection on 2/14/2024, Certification Representative observed a toxic fish tank liquid cleaner near the fish tank and it was accessible to the children.”
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 2/14/2024, Certification Representative observed that child #1, and child #2 were in cribs sleeping and three sides of each crib did not have 2 feet of space between them.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 2/14/2024, Certification Representative observed that there was exposed electrical outlets in the Pre K room and they were accessible to the children.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.133(4) Locked

      “During the investigation on 2/14/2024 Certification Representative found that staff person #1 had her personal Insulin Pen in her lunch bag and the medication was on top of the cubby and accessible to the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During incident investigation Certification Representative found that staff person #1 was vacuuming the rug instead of supervising the children that she was caring for and had her back turned away from the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024

  5. Feb 14, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 2/14/2024, Certification Representative observed chipped paint and plaster in the Butterfly Room, and also in the Pre K room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 2/14/2024, Certification Representative observed that the door panel on the door had broken off and left a jagged edge on the remaining panel.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During unannounced monitoring inspection on 2/14/2024, Certification Representative observed a toxic fish tank liquid cleaner near the fish tank and it was accessible to the children.”
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 2/14/2024, Certification Representative observed that child #1, and child #2 were in cribs sleeping and three sides of each crib did not have 2 feet of space between them.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 2/14/2024, Certification Representative observed that there was exposed electrical outlets in the Pre K room and they were accessible to the children.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.133(4) Locked

      “During the investigation on 2/14/2024 Certification Representative found that staff person #1 had her personal Insulin Pen in her lunch bag and the medication was on top of the cubby and accessible to the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During incident investigation Certification Representative found that staff person #1 was vacuuming the rug instead of supervising the children that she was caring for and had her back turned away from the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 28, 2024

  6. May 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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 The Children's Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. The Children's Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was The Children's Early Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 13, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Children's Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 5 of 5 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.

How many children can The Children's Early Learning Center care for?

46, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does The Children's Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are The Children's Early Learning 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 The Children's Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 203-4599 to ask.

What is The Children's Early Learning Center's phone number?

(610) 203-4599.

Where is The Children's Early Learning Center?

301 Edwards Dr, Brookhaven, PA 19015. The nearest other daycare we list is Kindercare Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.

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