PLAY AND LEARN CENTER-COLLEGEVILLE

COLLEGEVILLE, PAChild Care CenterLicensed

4.4based on state inspection data
Capacity102
Est. price$968/mo

Contact information

Address35 EVANSBURG RD STE 2, COLLEGEVILLE, PA, 19426

CityCOLLEGEVILLE, PA 19426

CountyMontgomery

Phone(610) 489-7433

Operating details

Capacity102

SubsidiesY

License dateNovember 4, 2025

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 7/30/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High1
  • Medium-High16
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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35 EVANSBURG RD STE 2, COLLEGEVILLE, PA, 19426, COLLEGEVILLE, PA 19426

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  1. This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
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  4. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/30/2025

  • High1
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium4
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2025

  1. High risk7/30/2025

    Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours (3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b))

    Operator was notified that a child who receives care at the facility was hospitalized. Operator did not report to OCDEL. Requirement: The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment. The operator shall mail or deliver a written report to the appropriate regional office within 72 hours after hospitalization of a child in care, emergency room treatment of a child in care, death of a child in care, a facility fire requiring the services of a fire department. Correction: Operator will ensure that OCDEL is notified within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment. Operator will ensure that a written report is mailed to OCDEL within 72 hours of the incident. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/14/2025
  2. Medium-High risk7/30/2025

    Training regarding plan (3270.27(c))

    During renewal inspection on 07/30/25, Certification staff observed that Facility Person #1 did not receive training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment. Requirement: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility. Correction: Operator will ensure that all Facility Persons receive training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/30/2025
  3. Medium-High risk7/30/2025

    Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))

    During renewal inspection on 07/30/25, Certification staff observed that Facility Person #1 did not possess a current Child Abuse Registry Clearance or NSOR Verification Letter. Certification Staff also observed that Facility Person #2 did not possess a Child Abuse Registry Clearance or FBI Criminal History Background Clearance. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 and Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #1 and Facility Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Operator will comply with CPSL and Chapter 3490 by ensuring all Facility Persons have all required clearances prior to working in a child care position at the facility. Operator will ensure that records for each Facility person contains the required documents under 3270.192(a). Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/30/2025
  4. Medium risk7/30/2025

    Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less (3270.65)

    During renewal inspection on 07/30/25, Certification staff observed that electrical outlets in Young Toddler room #5 and School-Aged room #1 lacked protective covers. Requirement: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger. Correction: Operator will ensure that all electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger are equipped with protective covers. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/30/2025
  5. Medium-High risk7/30/2025

    Locked or inaccessible (3270.66(a))

    During renewal inspection on 07/30/25, Certification staff observed hand sanitizer on top of a bookshelf in Preschool room #2 that was not made inaccessible to children. Requirement: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children. Correction: Operator will ensure that all toxic materials remain locked or inaccessible to children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/30/2025
  6. Medium-High risk7/30/2025

    Has all items (3270.75(c))

    During renewal inspection on 07/30/25, Certification staff observed that the First Aid kit in School-Aged room #1 did not contain soap. Requirement: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves. Correction: Operator will ensure every First Aid kit in each child care space contains the required item listed in 3270.75(c). Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/30/2025
  7. Medium risk7/30/2025

    No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))

    During renewal inspection on 07/30/25, Certification staff observed chipped paint and exposed plaster on a wall in Preschool room #4 and on a wall in School-Aged room #1. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: Operator will ensure that areas where chipped paint exist are painted and areas where exposed plaster exists are repaired. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 8/6/2025
  8. Medium riskStandard 27/30/2025

    2 feet apart (3270.106(f))

    During renewal inspection on 07/30/25, Certification staff observed Child #6 in Preschool room #2 laying on rest equipment in an area that did not allow 2 feet of space on 3 sides. Requirement: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use. Correction: Operator will ensure that rest equipment is placed in an area that allowed 2 feet of space on 3 sides while in use. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/30/2025
  9. Medium-High risk7/30/2025

    Name/address/phone release person/Updated every 6 months (3270.124(b)(7)/3270.124(f))

    During renewal inspection on 07/30/25, Certification staff observed that Emergency Contact Forms for several children in Preschool room #2, Older Toddler room #3, and Older Toddler room #4 lack contact information for individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Certification staff observed that Emergency Contact Forms for several children in Older Toddler room #3 and Preschool room #4 were not reviewed or updated every 6 months. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Correction: Operator will ensure that Emergency Contact Forms for each child enrolled at the facility include all required information for individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Operator will ensure that Emergency Contact Forms for all children enrolled in the facility are reviewed and updated at least every 6-months or as soon as there is a change in the information. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/30/2025
  10. Medium-High risk7/30/2025

    Original label/Written consent (3270.133(5)/3270.133(6))

    During renewal inspection on 07/30/25, Certification staff observed expired non-prescription medication for a child in Older Toddler room #3. Certification staff also observed that the written consent form authorizing the provider to administer non-prescription medication to a child in Older Toddler room #3 was out of date. Requirement: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label. A parent shall provide written consent for administration of medication or a special diet. Correction: Operator will ensure that prescription and non-prescription medication stored in the facility is not expired and that a corresponding updated written consent form is obtained. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/30/2025
  11. Medium-High riskStandard 127/30/2025

    12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test (3270.151(a)/3270.192(3))

    During renewal inspection on 07/30/25, Certification staff observed that Facility Person #1 did not receive a health assessment within 12 months prior to providing initial service. Requirement: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent 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: Operator will ensure that all newly hired Facility Persons receive a health assessment within 12 months of providing initial service. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/30/2025
  12. Medium risk7/30/2025

    Two written references (3270.192(5))

    During renewal inspection on 07/30/25, Certification staff observed that Facility Person #2 did not possess two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to his/her suitability to serve as a Facility Person. Requirement: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Correction: Operator will ensure that all newly hired Facility Persons possess two written, non-family references from individuals attesting to his/her suitability to serve as a Facility Person. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 7/30/2025

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$968/month

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Typical prices in Pennsylvania run about $1,099/month for infant care at a center (federal median)see daycare costs in Pennsylvania by age group.

About this daycare

  • Location: COLLEGEVILLE, Montgomery County
  • Capacity: 102
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 1

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