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The Tree of Guidance Learning Center
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About
About The Tree of Guidance Learning Center
The Tree of Guidance Learning Center is a home daycare in Darby, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.
As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (484) 635-6936 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Tree of Guidance Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Tree of Guidance Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance (provisional)
- Capacity
- 6 children
- License number
- #CER-00258292
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 7 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Safety and hazards 6
- Other rules 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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- May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3290.23 Compliance/Nondiscrimination
“During the process of renewing the Certificate of Compliance, the Certification Representative contacted the provider on several occasions requesting that the Civil Rights documentation be emailed to the DHS office or to the Certification Representative. As of today, the Civil Rights documentation has not been received.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2026
- Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/30/23, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility and asked the provider to test the fire alarm. The provider provided un-interconnected smoke alarm instead of an interconnected alarm system.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2024
Apr 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/30/23, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility and asked the provider to test the fire alarm. The provider provided un-interconnected smoke alarm instead of an interconnected alarm system.”
Mar 14, 2024Visit1 rule cited
3290.95(a)/3290.95(b) System in compliance/Operator or designated staff responsibility
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/30/23, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility and asked the provider to test the fire alarm. The provider provided un-interconnected smoke alarm instead of an interconnected alarm system.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2024
Feb 13, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3290.95(a) System in compliance
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/30/23, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility and asked the provider to test the fire alarm. The provider provided un-interconnected smoke alarm instead of an interconnected alarm system.”
Jan 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3290.95(a) System in compliance
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/30/23, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility and asked the provider to test the fire alarm. The provider provided un-interconnected smoke alarm instead of an interconnected alarm system.”
Dec 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3290.95(a) System in compliance
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/30/23, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility and asked the provider to test the fire alarm. The provider provided un-interconnected smoke alarm instead of an interconnected alarm system.”
Show 2 earlier visits
Oct 30, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3290.24(g) Emergency plan
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/30/23, the Certification Representative reviewed the emergency plan and provider did not show evidence of sending the local municipality and/or to the county emergency management agency the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
3290.73(c) Has all items
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/30/23, the Certification Representative reviewed the items in the first aid kit, and the first kid aid did not include a pair of scissors.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 15, 2023
3290.63 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/30/23, the Certificate Representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility and noticed the outlets did not have a protective cover. (Corrected on site)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2023
3290.95(a) System in compliance
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/30/23, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility and asked the provider to test the fire alarm. The provider provided un-interconnected smoke alarm instead of an interconnected alarm system.”
May 16, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3290.73(a) In facility
“During the initial inspection on 6/2/2023, the facility did not have a first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2023
3290.61 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“During initial inspection on 6/2/2023, the outdoor play space had grass and weeds almost a foot high. The area in the back of the yard was covered with leaves a few inches deep. There was a barbecue grill in the play area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2023
3290.106 Refrigerator
“During the initial inspection on 6/2/2023, the facility refrigerator did not have a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 13, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about The Tree of Guidance Learning Center
Is The Tree of Guidance Learning Center licensed?
Yes. The Tree of Guidance Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Tree of Guidance Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Tree of Guidance Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 7 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Tree of Guidance Learning Center care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does The Tree of Guidance Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Tree of Guidance Learning Center's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (484) 635-6936 to confirm.
How much does The Tree of Guidance Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 635-6936 to ask.
What is The Tree of Guidance Learning Center's phone number?
(484) 635-6936.
Where is The Tree of Guidance Learning Center?
Darby, PA 19023. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.