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The Swarthmore After School Club

100 College Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
licensed capacity
62
open each week
5 days

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About The Swarthmore After School Club

The Swarthmore After School Club is a child care center in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 62 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
62 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:15 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity62 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Swarthmore After School Club has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Swarthmore After School Club

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
62 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00256170
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Safety and hazards 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 7, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “When in block room staff had 21 children and 3 staff members, When staff was asked their assigned children they named 11 children total. Staff were then asked again their assigned group and named 11 children again. After explaining assigned children for 21 children staff explained unclaimed 10 children were pm children assigned to 2 staff in main room.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed chipped wall in girls bathroom behind first stall door.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 8, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “Observed first aid kit missing soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2026

  2. Apr 18, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “Observed girl's bathroom faucet corroded.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Observed chipped paint on block room stage.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “Observed Block room missing soap in first aid kit.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “Observed staff positioned on right side of classroom where they could not see children in the bathroom. Children walked in and out of bathroom alone without notifying staff and without any staff accompanying them.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2025

  3. Apr 12, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Observed chipped paint in child care facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Observed fire extinguishers with a tag stating they were last serviced in November of 2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “Observed torn rug in block classroom. Also observed chipped cubbies in both child care spaces.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “Observed first aid kit in block classroom missing soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “Observed no handwashing sign over classroom sink.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024

  4. Mar 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 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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Questions about The Swarthmore After School Club

Is The Swarthmore After School Club licensed?

Yes. The Swarthmore After School Club is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was The Swarthmore After School Club last inspected?

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

Has The Swarthmore After School Club had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 of 3 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 Swarthmore After School Club care for?

62, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does The Swarthmore After School Club accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Swarthmore After School Club's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Swarthmore After School Club cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 544-4555 to ask.

What is The Swarthmore After School Club's phone number?

(610) 544-4555.

Where is The Swarthmore After School Club?

100 College Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081. The nearest other daycare we list is Trinity Co-op Day Nursery, 0.2 miles away.

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