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The Haverford Center
- licensed capacity
- 187
- open each week
- 5 days
- yearly, posted tuition
- $29,800
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About
About The Haverford Center
The Haverford Center is a child care center in Haverford, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 187 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: pre-k. It lists yearly tuition from $29,800 to $33,825.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 12
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 187 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 12 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 187 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Haverford Center lists yearly tuition from $29,800 to $33,825.
| Yearly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten (full day), 2026-27 | $33,825 |
| Pre-kindergarten (full day), 2026-27 | $29,800 |
| admissions application fee | $65 |
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
State record
Inspection reports for The Haverford Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 187 children
- License number
- #CER-00255108
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Mar 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 19, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.82(h)/3270.134(a) Handwashing signs/Child's hands washed
“During renewal inspection 03/19/2025, staff person #2 did not wash children's hands after changing them during a series.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During renewal inspection 03/19/2025, clorox bleach and other cleaning products were observed on the counter next to the sink used to wash children's hands in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection 03/19/2025, health assessment on file for staff person #1 was more than 24 months old; health assessment on file was dated 03/24/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2025
3270.76/3270.104(a) Building Surfaces/Clean, good repair, proper size
“During renewal inspection 03/19/2025, underneath the changing mat on the changing tables in the Bears and Fireflies rooms had debris and crumbs and needed to be cleaned.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2025
- Apr 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 15, 2022Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At the time of the unannounced inspection it was found that children were not properly supervised on 12/1/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At the time of the unannounced inspection it was found that on 12/1/22, children were not assigned to specific staff persons.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“At the time of the unannounced inspection staff #1 and staff #2 were out of ratio on 12/1/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023
- May 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Haverford Center
Is The Haverford Center licensed?
Yes. The Haverford Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Haverford Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Haverford Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Haverford Center care for?
187, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does The Haverford Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Haverford Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Haverford Center cost?
Yearly tuition from $29,800 to $33,825, as it lists it.
What is The Haverford Center's phone number?
(484) 417-2787.
Where is The Haverford Center?
450 Lancaster Ave, Haverford, PA 19041. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidspark, 0.2 miles away.