Life Discovery School of Springfield
607 W Springfield Rd, Springfield, PA
The Walden School
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About
About The Walden School
The Walden School is a child care center in Media, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 33 children.
It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 1 visit in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
MontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer camp
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ages 16 months through fifth grade
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 33 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (610) 892-8000 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Ages 16 months through fifth grade |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Enrichment | Zumbini After School Program |
| Licensed capacity | 33 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Walden School has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Walden School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance (provisional)
- Capacity
- 33 children
- License number
- #CER-00254202
Summary
1 visit in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 24, 2025: 17 rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 1 visit · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Background checks 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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Nov 24, 2025Inspection17 rules cited
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the facility did not have documentation that the fire alarm is tested every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 25, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the files of staff persons # 2, and # 3 did not contain verification of education and experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 25, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff persons # 3 and # 4 contained incomplete health assessments.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 25, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“Om 11/24/24 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the health assessment for child # 1 was dated 11/17/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 25, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that staff # 1, # 3, and # 4 were unable to name the children in their care group.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection c certification rep observed a child unsupervised in the bathroom and hallway for several minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2025
3270.111(a) Written plan
“On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the facility did not have a daily schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 25, 2025
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that there were no handwashing signs by each toilet and sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 25, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Om 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the files of staff persons # 1, # 3, and # 4 did not contain staff evaluations.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 25, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 4 contained a PA criminal background check dated 11/4/19, the file of staff person # 2 did not contain and FBI clearance and the file of # 3 did not contain an accepted mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 25, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the files of staff persons # 1, # 2, # 3, and # 4 did not contain verification that staff participated in fire safety training in the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 25, 2025
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“Om 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the facility did not provide a letter to parents of enrolled children explaining emergency procedure.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 25, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the files of staff # 1, # 3, and # 4 did not contain documentation that staff have been trained on the facility's emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 25, 2025
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the facility's emergency plan did not contain the method of contacting parents when an emergency occurs or how the parents will be parents that the emergency has ended.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 25, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that staff # 1 and # 4 have not completed preservice health and safety training and staff persons # 2 and # 4 have not completed preservice pediatric first aid/CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 25, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the facility does not have a written policy regarding prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 25, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“On 11/24/25 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that staff person's # 1, # 2, # 3, and # 4 did not have verification of staff having completed 12 hours of annual childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 25, 2025
Jul 3, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 7/3/23 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the files of staff persons # 1, # 2, and # 3 contained FBI clearances for PDE, not DHS as required by the CPSL. The files of staff persons # 1, # 2, and # 3 did not contain NSOR verifications as required by the CPSL. The files of staff persons # 1, # 2, and # 3 did not contain verification of DHS mandated reporter training.”
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“On 7/3/23 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the files of staff persons # 1, # 2, and # 3 did not contain verification that staff completed the required health and safety training or pediatric first aid/CPR.”
Mar 9, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #2 does not have a DHS FBI clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #1 has a mandated reporter training that is over 60 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about The Walden School
Is The Walden School licensed?
Yes. The Walden School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Walden School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 24, 2025, with 17 rules cited. It lists 1 visit in the last 3 years.
Has The Walden School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 1 of 1 visit in the last 3 years; 17 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 Walden School care for?
33, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does The Walden School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Walden School's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (610) 892-8000 to confirm.
How much does The Walden School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 892-8000 to ask.
What is The Walden School's phone number?
(610) 892-8000.
Where is The Walden School?
901 N Providence Rd, Media, PA 19063. The nearest other daycare we list is Rose Tree Elementary School, 0.3 miles away.