New Garden Early Care & Edu Center
250 New Garden Rd, Toughkenamon, PA
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Tommy Tinkers
- licensed capacity
- 101
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Tommy Tinkers
Tommy Tinkers is a child care center in Toughkenamon, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 101 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 101 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 101 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Tommy Tinkers has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Tommy Tinkers
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 101 children
- License number
- #CER-00255592
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 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 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the renewal inspection on 4/29/2024, Certification Representative observed that 3 shelves in room #2 were not secured to the wall or the floor and they were a tipping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2024
Aug 2, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During renewal inspection dated 8/2/2023, certification representative observed that there was toxic cleaning chemicals right next to the changing tables in room 104 and 105 that were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2023
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the renewal inspection dated 8/2/2023, certification representative observed that 2 cubbies in the hallway were a safety hazard because they were not anchored to the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2023
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“During the renewal inspection dated 8/2/2023, certification representative reviewed the file for child #1 and the file did not contain an updated yearly health assessment. The previous health assessment was dated 6/9/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection dated 8/2/2023, certification representative observed that in room #103 there was two outlets that did not have receptacle covers in them and the outlets were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 2, 2023
- Jun 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Tommy Tinkers
Is Tommy Tinkers licensed?
Yes. Tommy Tinkers is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Tommy Tinkers last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Tommy Tinkers had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Tommy Tinkers care for?
101, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Tommy Tinkers accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Tommy Tinkers' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Tommy Tinkers cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 444-5878 to ask.
What is Tommy Tinkers' phone number?
(610) 444-5878.
Where is Tommy Tinkers?
279 Chambers Rd, Toughkenamon, PA 19374. The nearest other daycare we list is Kennett YMCA at Bancroft Elementary, 0.8 miles away.