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4 Rockbourne Rd, Clifton Heights, PA
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Todays Child at Clifton Heights
- licensed capacity
- 136
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Todays Child at Clifton Heights
Todays Child at Clifton Heights is a child care center in Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 136 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 43 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 136 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 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 | 136 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Todays Child at Clifton Heights has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Todays Child at Clifton Heights
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 136 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00253832
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 15, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 43 rules in all · 43 corrected
- Safety and hazards 11
- Building, equipment and play areas 10
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Background checks 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Apr 15, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“During a complaint investigation on 4/15/2026, it was found that on 2/26/2026, and 3/4/2026 an incident report was not given to the parent who picked up the child #1 on the day of the incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 15, 2026
Apr 9, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“During a complaint investigation on 4/9/2026, it was found that staff #1 used harsh and demeaning language towards child #1 in the hallway near the office.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation on 4/9/2026, it was found via video footage reviewed, that staff person # 1 pulled child #1 up from the floor by one arm.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026
3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm
“During the complaint investigation on 4/9/2026, It was found that staff person # 1 singled out child # 1 when providing the children in room #4, a candy (lollipop) excluding child # 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2026
Mar 5, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 3/5/2026, the files for staff #1was viewed and the file for staff #1 had a National Sex Offender Registry Clearance that was date 3/1/21 which is over 60 months old. (See LIS code sheet for hire date)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection on 3/5/2026, it was observed in room #8 that the changing pad had a tear in the cover, the play couch in room #1 the cover was peeling, and in room #6 there was a soiled bookcase with a green liquid stain on it.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the renewal inspection on 3/5/2026, it was observed in Room #1 that upon request, staff #2 could not identify the children in their primary care group.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the renewal inspection on 3/5/2026, it was observed in room #6 that a bookcase was not attached to the wall and was a tipping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection on 3/5/2026, it was observed in Room #8 on the changing table pad were Aquaphor Cream and Clorox Wipes and they were accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
Dec 30, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During an unannounced inspection on 12/30/2025, it was observed that one electrical outlet in both PreK Room 1 and PreK Room 3 did not have a protective cover on them.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During an unannounced inspection on 12/30/2025, it was observed that the floor tiles in the front corner were breaking apart.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2025
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During an unannounced inspection on 12/30/2025, it was observed that the front exit door was obstructed with a chair.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2025
Apr 14, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the complaint inspection on 4/14/2025, it was found that, staff #1, left child #1 unattended for a 30 second timespan while the child was on an enclosed playground. Certification Representative viewed the 30 second timespan on video.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025
Feb 27, 2025Inspection18 rules cited
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, the file for child #4, was viewed and there was no signed parental consent for the administration of minor first-aid by the facility on the Emergency Contact Form.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, the files for child #4, child #5, and child #7 were viewed and the Emergency Contact Form did not have the Health Insurance and Policy number listed.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, it was observed that staff #1 did not sanitize and wipe down the changing table after changing the diaper of child #8.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, it was observed that there were three electrical outlets that did not have protective covers on them in the Pre-school 3-5year old room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, it was observed that a toxic plant (Pink Tradescantia Nanouk), was on the windowsill in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.66(b) Original container
“During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, it was observed that a container with an unknown substance in it was not labeled specifying the content.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, the file for child #4 was viewed and there was no written consent from the parent for emergency medical care to be performed by the facility if necessary.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, the file for child #4 was viewed and there was no parent work phone number listed on the Emergency Contact Form.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, it was observed that there was toxic Flex disinfectant wipes in an unlocked closet in the Preschool 3--5-year-old room, Lysol, Flex Wipes, Orivirus Spray and Suave hand lotion in the Pre K 3 room, A&D Ointment below an unlocked changing table in the Toddler 2 room, and Flex wipes on the floor of van next to the driver seat. These toxic substances were accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, Certification Representative requested for staff person # 1 to name the children in their assigned group, and staff person # 1 could not name 5 children in the group. Staff person # 1 stated, "I don't normally work in this room".”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, it was observed in the Pre K 1 room and the Toddler 1 YT room that there was no thermometer in the refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, it was observed that in the hallway near the office there is a cubby not attached to the wall, in the Toddler 1 YT room there is a bookshelf that is a tipping hazard and a corner shelf that is a tipping hazard in Preschool 3--5-year-old room. In the Infant room the side of the changing table is peeling and the particle board is exposed.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, it was observed in the Toddler 1 YT room that the tower block toys were fraying at the corners, the refrigerator had liquid spill stains on it, and the 2 couches covers were peeling and exposing the styrofoam. In the infant room the highchair headrest was fraying.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, the files for child #6 and child #7 had health assessment that had not been updated within 12 months. The health assessment for child #6 was dated 8/30/23, and the health assessment for child #7 was dated 1/3/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, it was observed that there was chipping paint on the front wall of the Pre-K room, and chipped plaster near the sink. In the infant room there was chipped paint on the front wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.133(5) Original label
“During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, the medication expiration dates were viewed for child #1, child #2, and child #3 and the Epipen for child #1 expired 3/2021 and Benedryl 9/2024, the Albuterol for child #2 expired 11/2024, and the Epipen for child #3 expired on 4/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, it was observed that in the Preschool 3-5-year room an electrical outlet plate was cracked and broken, and in the Toddler 1-year-old room there was a crack in the wall near the sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“During the renewal inspection on 2/27/2025, it was observed that first aid kits were accessible to the children in the Preschool 3-5-year old room, and the Pre K 2 room. The first aid kits were on the table in each room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025
Feb 28, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection dated 2/28/2024 certification representative reviewed the file for child #1, #3, and #4 and the files for child #1 and child #4 did not have health insurance policy numbers on the emergency contact form, and child #3 did not have the health insurance coverage and the policy number listed on the Emergency Contact Form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection dated 2/28/2024 certification representative observed that toxics such as Hand sanitizer, Clorox wipes, spray cleaner, and stain remover, were accessible to the children. The rooms and areas that toxics were in are Pre K 1, Pre K 3, back children's bathroom, and in the back hallway,”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection dated 2/28/2024 certification representative observed that in the Kindergarten room there was a play sofa that was ripped open.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During the renewal inspection dated 2/28/2024 certification representative reviewed the file for child #2 and observed that the last Health Assessment in the file was dated 1/3/23 which is past the 12 month requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the renewal inspection dated 2/28/2024 certification representative observed that the shelf in the Toddler 2yr old room, the hallway cubbies near the Kindergarten room, a bookcase in the Infants room, and three shelves in the Kindergarten room, were not secured to the walls and they are a tipping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 15, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection on 2/28/2024, certification representative reviewed staff person #1 file and staff person #1 has not completed the 1 hr Health and Safety update training required before 12/31/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 14, 2024
Jan 18, 2024Complaint investigation6 rules cited
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 1/18/2024, Certification Representative observed cubbies that were a tipping hazard in the Pre-K 1 room, Pre-K 2 room, PS 3 Hallway outside of classroom, Kindergarten room, and in the Before School Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 1/18/2024, Certification Representative reviewed staff person #1-5 files and pre-service trainings were not completed. Staff person #1 has not completed the 1 Hr. Health and Safety Update 2022 training, Staff person #2. #3, #4, #5 have not completed the 10 Hr. Health and Safety Training, Staff person #4 has not completed the Pediatric CPR/First Aid training, and Staff person #5 has not completed the Mandated Reporter Training required per the 3270 regulations to be completed within 90 days of hire. (See code sheet for hire dates).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 1/18/2024, Certification Representative observed Butt Paste, Vaseline, and Avena hand lotion in the infant room, hand sanitizer and hand lotion in the YT room and the Pre-K rooms, and disinfectant wipes in the Kindergarten room, and these toxics were accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 1/18/2024, Certification Representative observed that electrical receptacles in Pre-K 2 room, and Pre-K 3 room did not have receptacle covers in them and they were accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the complaint investigation on 1/18/2024 it was found that on the day and time of the incident staff person #1 was not in compliance with the staff/child ratio. Staff #1 supervising 7 children alone in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation on 01/18/2024 It was found that staff person # 1 used physical punishment towards child # 1 during an incident that occurred on 1/12/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024
Jan 18, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 1/18/2024, Certification Representative observed cubbies that were a tipping hazard in the Pre-K 1 room, Pre-K 2 room, PS 3 Hallway outside of classroom, Kindergarten room, and in the Before School Room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 1/18/2024, Certification Representative reviewed staff person #1-5 files and pre-service trainings were not completed. Staff person #1 has not completed the 1 Hr. Health and Safety Update 2022 training, Staff person #2. #3, #4, #5 have not completed the 10 Hr. Health and Safety Training, Staff person #4 has not completed the Pediatric CPR/First Aid training, and Staff person #5 has not completed the Mandated Reporter Training required per the 3270 regulations to be completed within 90 days of hire. (See code sheet for hire dates).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 1/18/2024, Certification Representative observed Butt Paste, Vaseline, and Avena hand lotion in the infant room, hand sanitizer and hand lotion in the YT room and the Pre-K rooms, and disinfectant wipes in the Kindergarten room, and these toxics were accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 1/18/2024, Certification Representative observed that electrical receptacles in Pre-K 2 room, and Pre-K 3 room did not have receptacle covers in them and they were accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the complaint investigation on 1/18/2024 it was found that on the day and time of the incident staff person #1 was not in compliance with the staff/child ratio. Staff #1 supervising 7 children alone in the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation on 01/18/2024 It was found that staff person # 1 used physical punishment towards child # 1 during an incident that occurred on 1/12/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2024
- May 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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May 18, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During renewal inspection on 5/18/22, cert rep observed the refrigerator in the kindergarten classroom was dirty, and did not have a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During renewal inspection on 5/18/22, cert rep observed a missing handwashing sign over the sink of the toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Todays Child at Clifton Heights
Is Todays Child at Clifton Heights licensed?
Yes. Todays Child at Clifton Heights is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Todays Child at Clifton Heights last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 15, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Todays Child at Clifton Heights had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 43 rules across 9 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 43 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 Todays Child at Clifton Heights care for?
136, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Todays Child at Clifton Heights accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Todays Child at Clifton Heights' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Todays Child at Clifton Heights cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 622-2524 to ask.
What is Todays Child at Clifton Heights' phone number?
(610) 622-2524.
Where is Todays Child at Clifton Heights?
301 E Berkley Ave, Clifton Heights, PA 19018. The nearest other daycare we list is Todays Child Community Center, 0.1 miles away.