Bala Cynwyd School for Young Children
11 Saint Asaphs Rd, Bala Cynwyd, PA
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Zhang Sah is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 57 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care and pre-k.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care and pre-k |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (walking escorts and van pickup service from school to the center) |
| Licensed capacity | 57 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Zhang Sah has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 8, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 33 rules in all · 33 corrected
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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3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection on 01/08/26, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff member #2 and staff member #3. The files did not contain verification of the annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection on 01/08/26, Certification Representative reviewed the file for staff member #3 and found the staff member did not have 2 references on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection on 01/08/26, Certification Representative reviewed the file for staff member #1. The staff member did not have verification of the Health and Safety trainings on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During the renewal inspection on 01/16/2025, Certification Representative reviewed the file for child #2 and child #3. The file did not contain an updated health report within the last 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 01/16/2025, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff person #1 and staff person #2. Both files did not contain verification of the completed NSOR clearance or a copy of the request for the NSOR clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection on 01/16/2025, Certification Representative reviewed the files for staff person #1 and staff person #2. Both files did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection on 01/16/2025, Certification Representative reviewed the file for child #1. The file did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection on 01/16/2025, Certification Representative reviewed the file for child #1. The file did not contain written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.177(a) Not unattended in vehicle
“During the complaint investigation on 09/27/24, Certification Representative was informed that staff person #1 left a child unattended in the facility's vehicle for approximately 7 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the complaint investigation on 09/27/24, Certification Representative was informed that staff person #1 left a child unattended in the facility's vehicle for approximately 7 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024
3270.176(f) Prohibition using an 11-15 passenger vans
“During the renewal inspection on 12/07/23, Certification Representative observed an 11 passenger van being used to transport facility children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“During the renewal inspection on 12/07/23, Certification Representative observed that child #3 and #4 did not have an initial health report on file or immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the renewal inspection on 12/07/23, staff persons #2, #3, and #4 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection on 12/07/23, staff persons #1 did not have verification of firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(iv) Water safety
“During the renewal inspection on 12/07/23, staff persons #1 did not have verification of completion of basic instruction in water safety from a certified lifeguard.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection on 12/07/23, staff persons #1, #2, and #4 did not have verification of the health and safety training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 12/07/23, staff person #2 did not have verification of FBI and NSOR clearances, and Mandated Reporter training. Staff #3 did not have FBI and NSOR clearances, and staff person #4 did not have NSOR clearance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 12/07/23, the first-aid kit in the after-school room did not contain soap, tape, or tweezers. The first-aid kit in the small Dojo room did not contain Tweezers or soap, and the first-aid kit in the large Dojo room towards the back of the facility did not contain soap, scissors, or tweezers.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 12/07/23, Certification Representative observed an inoperable toilet that was in need of flushing and cleaning.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 12/07/23, Certification Representative observed an area of chipped paint on the wall in the pre-k classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023
3270.131(a) Health information
“During the renewal inspection on 12/07/23, Certification Representative observed that child #3 and #4 did not have an initial health report on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 12/07/23, staff person #1 did not have verification of an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 12/07/23, the facility did not have verification that the emergency plan was sent to the local municipality and/or county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection on 12/07/23, the files for staff #2, #3, and #4 did not include verification two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 12/07/23, the files for staff #2, #3, and #4 did not include verification of health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the renewal inspection on 12/07/23, the files for staff #2 and staff #3 did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection on 12/07/23, the files for staff #2 and staff #3 did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on 12/07/23, Certification Representative observed that the emergency contact form and financial agreement for child #1, #2, #3, and #4 was not updated at least once in a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the renewal inspection on 12/07/23, the girl's bathroom did not have a handwashing sign with the requirements posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During the renewal inspection on 12/07/23, the rear exit doors in the pre-k room were being blocked with chairs.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
3270.115(a)(6) Lifeguard training/supervision
“During the renewal inspection on 12/07/23, Certification Representative observed a large outdoor pool and was informed by the facility that the children does participate in swimming. The facility did not have a lifeguard on staff or a lifeguard file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“During the renewal inspection on 12/07/23, Certification Representative observed that the emergency contact form for child #1, #2, #3, and #4 was not updated at least once in a 6-month period.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 12/07/23, the facility did not have a written policy posted or available to present to Certification Representative to address recognition of potential signs of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught child, or the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 7, 2024
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/2022, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 5 files contained emergency contact forms that did not include information on the child's special needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2022
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/2022, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/2022, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 5 files contained emergency contact forms that did not include the work address and work telephone number of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/2022, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include the name address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. Child # 3 and 4 files contained emergency contact forms that did not include the name of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2022
3270.33(d) General requirements for facility persons
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/2022, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2,3 and 4 files did not contain verification of CPR training. Staff member # 2,3 and 4 cannot care for children unsupervised until this requirement is fulfilled.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/2022, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file contained 7.5 hours of child care training. Staff member # 2, 3 and 4 files did not contain any hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2022
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/2022, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2,3 and 4 files did not contain any written references.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/2022, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain verification of child care experience prior to service at the facility. Staff member # 2 and 3 file did not contain verification of child care experience , education and training prior to service at the facility. Staff member # 4 file did not contain a transcript to verify the required education to work in the facility. Staff member # 4 file did not contain child care experience prior to working at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2022
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/2022, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 5 file contained an emergency contact form that did address the section regarding signed parental consent for transportation.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2022
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/2022, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2022
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.192(3) Exam communicable disease/Health assessment, TB test
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/2022, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file contained a health assessment dated 6/13/2020. This health assessment is not valid. Staff member # 2,3 and 4 files did not contain a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2022
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/2022, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 and 4 files contained fee agreements and emergency contact forms that were last updated on 10/15/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/2022, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 ,3,4,and 5 files contained emergency contact forms that did not list the complete address of the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/2022, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2022
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/2022, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file did contain an emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2022
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/2022, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4 and 5 files contained fee agreements that did not specify the date of the child's admission .”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2022
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/2022, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 ,2 and 5 files contained fee agreements that did not specify persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2022
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/2022, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4 and 5 files contained fee agreements that did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2022
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/2022, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4 and 5 files contained fee agreements that did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2022
3270.123(a) Signed
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/2022, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 and 5 files contained fee agreements that were not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/2022, Certification Representative observed 5 occurrences of children leaving their classroom and entering a bathroom across the lobby of the facility that is used by other tenants in the building. The children were not supervised by staff members during this time.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During a renewal inspection conduced on 10/5/2022, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 and 4 files did not contain a written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/2022, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain a valid FBI clearance. The clearances was dated 5/26/2017. Staff member # 2 file did not contain a signed disclosure statement. Staff member #2 submitted a Texas Driver's License issued on 2/7/2017 and expiring on 3/5/2023. Staff member # 2 file did not contain State Police and Child Abuse clearances from Texas as required by Child Protective Service Laws in PA. Staff member # 1 ,2 and 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/2022, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file contained a fire safety training certificate dated August 2021. This certificate is not valid. Staff member # 2 and 4 files did not contain verification of fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/2022, 4 files were reviewed. Staff member # 1,2,3 and 4 files did not contain verification of emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/5/2022, 4 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2,3 and 4 files did not contain verification of CPR training. Staff member # 1,3 and 4 files did not contain verification of training on required health and safety topics. Staff member #1, 2,3 and 4 cannot care for children unsupervised until this requirement is fulfilled.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2022
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2021, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member #1 and 2 files did not include verification of training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2021, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff members # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2021, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain a disclosure statement. Staff # 2 file did not contain a disclosure statements, FBI clearance by DHS and a National Sex Offender Registry clearance. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 and 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2021, child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 2 files contained a fee agreement that did not list the fee amount to paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2021, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 2 file contained a fee agreement that did not specify the date the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2021, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file a fee agreement that did not list the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2021, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 and 2 files contained a fee agreement that did not list the child's date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2021, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2021 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2021, 2 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2021, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain verification of child care experience and education prior to service at the facility”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021
3270.33(d) General requirements for facility persons
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2021, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of competency in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021
3270.192(2)(i) Age
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 11/18/2021, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 file did not contain verification of age.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2021
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FAQ
Yes. Zhang Sah is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 8, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 33 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.
57, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 372-7045 to ask.
(215) 372-7045.
3901 Conshohocken Ave Greenbriar Complex, Philadelphia, PA 19131. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning Ladder Abcs 123s, 0.4 miles away.