The Children's Early Learning Center
301 Edwards Dr, Brookhaven, PA
5.0· 9 reviews
Toby Farms Nursery School
- licensed capacity
- 66
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Toby Farms Nursery School
Toby Farms Nursery School is a child care center in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 66 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 41 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 66 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 66 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Toby Farms Nursery School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 66 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00253181
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 2, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 41 rules in all · 41 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Records and paperwork 6
- Safety and hazards 5
- Safe sleep 3
- Background checks 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Transportation 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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Feb 2, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection on 2/2/2026, it was observed that cribs in Room #3 were not labeled for the use of each specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection on 2/2/2026, the file for staff #1 was viewed and staff #1 has not completed the following required pre-service trainings within 90 days of their hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff #1 has not completed the Health and Safety Training Part 2 and the Pediatric CPR/First Aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection on 2/2/2026, the file for staff #1was viewed and did not include verification of education to qualify the staff person for the position performing. (Assistant Group Supervisor)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 2/2/2026, the file for staff #1 was viewed and does not have a completed Child Abuse Clearance and a National Sex Offender Registry Clearance. (see LIS code sheet for hire date).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2026
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During the renewal inspection on 2/2/2026, it was observed that Room #2 and Room #3 did not have Emergency Contact Forms in the childcare spaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 2/2/2026, the file for staff #1 was viewed and did not include any health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 2/2/2026, it was observed that there was exposed particle board on the sink cabinet in the girl's bathroom near the kitchen and it was peeling at the bottom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 2/2/2026, it was observed that the first aid kit in the Busy Bees room and Room #2 did not contain scissors and tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“During the renewal inspection on 2/2/2026, it was observed that Room #4 did not have a first aid kit present in the childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
May 27, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On May 27, 2025, during an unannounced inspection, staff person #1 was alone in the back classroom childcare space with 9 children and the youngest child was 1 year old.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
3270.61(a) Indoor space- small muscle
“On May 27, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, classroom #1 and classroom #4 were not being utilized as childcare space. The spaces were being utilized as storage.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“On May 27, 2025, during the complaint investigation, it was found that an incident report for child # 1 from an incident that occurred on 05/16/2025, was not retained at the facility in the facility's file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On May 27, 2025, during the complaint investigation, it was found that staff person #1 used a form of punishment punish towards child # 1. During an incident that occurred between child # 1 and child # 2, staff person # 1 grabbed child # 1 and moved the child to another classroom and threw the child to the floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025
May 27, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“On May 27, 2025, during an unannounced inspection, staff person #1 was alone in the back classroom childcare space with 9 children and the youngest child was 1 year old.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 20, 2025
3270.61(a) Indoor space- small muscle
“On May 27, 2025, during the unannounced inspection, classroom #1 and classroom #4 were not being utilized as childcare space. The spaces were being utilized as storage.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2025
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“On May 27, 2025, during the complaint investigation, it was found that an incident report for child # 1 from an incident that occurred on 05/16/2025, was not retained at the facility in the facility's file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2025
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On May 27, 2025, during the complaint investigation, it was found that staff person #1 used a form of punishment punish towards child # 1. During an incident that occurred between child # 1 and child # 2, staff person # 1 grabbed child # 1 and moved the child to another classroom and threw the child to the floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025
Feb 19, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“A renewal inspection was completed on 2/19/2025, the file for child #4 was viewed and the Agreement did not include an admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection was completed on 2/19/2025 and it was observed that the bottom molding in room #5 was coming off the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“A renewal inspection was completed on 2/19/2025 and the file for staff #2 was viewed and the health and Safety Training was not completed within 90 days of hire. (See Code Sheet for start date).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“A renewal inspection was completed on 2/19/2025, the file for child #4 was viewed and the Emergency Contact Form and the Agreement were not updated in writing within a 6-month period. The last date that the parents signed the forms is 2/13/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.92(a) No portable space heaters
“A renewal inspection was completed on 2/19/2025, it was observed that there was a space heater running in the office.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“A renewal inspection was completed on 2/19/2025, it was observed that there was chipped paint on the right and front side of the wall in room #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“A renewal inspection was completed on2/19/2025, the files for child #1, child #2 and child #3 were viewed and did not include an updated health assessment within a 12-month period. The last assessment for child #1 was dated 8/8/23, for child #2 was dated 12/29/23, and the last assessment for child #3 was dated 10/18/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“A renewal inspection was completed on 2/19/2025 and the files for staff #1, and staff #2 were viewed. The file for staff #1 did not have a DHS FBI Fingerprint Clearance, and a National Sex Offender Registry Clearance that were dated within 60 months. The FBI clearance was dated 9/9/2019, and the NSOR Clearance was dated 1/9/20. The file for staff #2 did not include the required Mandated Reporter Training. (See code sheet for start date).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“A renewal inspection was completed on 2/19/2025, it was observed that the staff person #3 from the infant room went into the kitchen and left the children unsupervised during nap time.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
Feb 5, 2024Inspection19 rules cited
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the renewal inspection on 2/5/2024 Certification Representative observed that the local traffic safety authorities were not notified in writing annually regarding the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes as required by the regulations.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 2/5/2024 Certification Representative reviewed the files for Staff person #1 thru staff person #4 and each staff person did not complete the annual 12 clock hours of training required to be completed in 2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 2/5/2024 Certification Representative observed that subsequent updated emergency plans have not been sent to the local municipality and the county emergency management agency annually as required. The last date sent to agencies was September 2017.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 2/5/2024 Certification Representative reviewed the facility emergency plan and lockdown procedures were not present in the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection on 2/5/24, Certification Representative reviewed the file of facility person #4 did not have two written nonfamily references in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 2/5/24, Certification Representative reviewed the file of facility person #4 and there was no initial health assessment in the file and no tuberculosis screening in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During the renewal inspection on 2/5/2024 Certification Representative reviewed the file for Child #3 and there was no signature of a medical professional on the updated health assessment in the file, therefore the health assessment in the file is invalid. Child #4 had an expired health assessment that was over 12 months old. (See the code sheet for last health assessment date).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on 2/5/2024 Certification Representative reviewed the files for Child #1-child #4, and the Emergency Contact Form and the Financial agreement was not reviewed with parent or updated in 6-month intervals. In Child #1 thru child #4 there were no updates, or signatures indicating that the information was reviewed with the parents. 9See code sheet for start dates)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 2/5/2024 certification representative reviewed the files of child #2, child #3, and child #4 did not have Health Insurance and policy # documented on the Emergency Contact Form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
3270.123(a) Signed
“During the renewal inspection on 2/5/2024 Certification Representative reviewed the file for child #3 and there was no Financial Agreement present in the file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the renewal inspection on 2/5/2024 Certification Representative observed that child #5 was in a crib napping and the crib was against two walls and did not have 2 feet on three sides as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection on 2/5/2024 Certification Representative observed that in room #5 the mats that the children used had labels that were faded and unreadable for each child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the renewal inspection on 2/5/2024, Certification Representative observed that the cubbies in all classrooms were not secured to the wall and were a tipping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 2/5/2024, Certification Representative observed chipped paint and plaster in Room #2, Baby Land Room, and Room #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 2/5/2024 Certification Representative observed that the molding on the wall in room #5 was broken and peeling off the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 2/5/2024, Certification Representative observed that in Room #2, the Baby Land Room, Room #4, and Room #5 had exposed and uncovered electrical outlets.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During renewal inspection on 2/5/2024, Certification Representative observed that there were toxic cleaning substances that were accessible to children in the Busy Bees Room and Room #5.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 2/5/24, Certification Representative reviewed the file of facility person #4 and the file did not contain a completed NSOR Clearance, or an FBI Clearance. Staff person #4 has been employed for over 90 days. (see code sheet for hire date).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection on 2/5/2024 Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff person #1, and staff person #4. Staff person #1 did not complete the pre-service 10 hour Health and Safety Training, and staff person #4 did not complete the preservice 10 hour Health and Safety Training, and the Pediatric CPR/First Aid Training within 90 days of hire. (see code sheet for hire date).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
Mar 3, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“Upon opening the facility in the mornings, there is only one facility person caring for multiple children before an additional facility person arrives.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023
3270.51/3270.52 Similar Age Level/Mixed Age Level
“On date of inspection, the Infant room consisted of two staff with a total of (9) infants and young toddlers requiring an additional staff person in the room. In the large rear multi-purpose room were a total of (10) older toddlers, preschool and young school-age children in the care with one staff. The facility lacked sufficient employed staff to meet the needs of the current enrollment/ attendance.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2023
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“On date of inspection, the Infant room consisted of two staff with a total of (9) infants and young toddlers. In addition, staff were not assigned supervision responsibility for specific children. During the renewal inspection, Staff person #1 walked out of her already out of ratio room to have a conversation with a parent at the facility's front entrance, leaving staff person #2 alone with the group. However, before staff person #1 returned to the classroom, staff person #2 also left out of the room to bring (2) children to their parents at the front entrance, resulting in (5) young toddlers ALONE in the classroom. In addition, in the large rear multi-purpose room were a total of (10) older toddlers, preschool and young school-age children, in the care one staff-#3. Upon entering this group of mixed ages (out of ratio) of children, the staff person was away from the group changing a child's diaper in the bathroom, resulting in the staff not being able to supervise the children for several minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2023
- Mar 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Toby Farms Nursery School
Is Toby Farms Nursery School licensed?
Yes. Toby Farms Nursery School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Toby Farms Nursery School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 2, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Toby Farms Nursery School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 41 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 41 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 Toby Farms Nursery School care for?
66, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Toby Farms Nursery School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Toby Farms Nursery School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Toby Farms Nursery School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 874-7500 to ask.
What is Toby Farms Nursery School's phone number?
(610) 874-7500.
Where is Toby Farms Nursery School?
1133 Powell Rd, Brookhaven, PA 19015. The nearest other daycare we list is Carters Open Arms, 0.6 miles away.