TOBY FARMS NURSERY SCHOOL
BROOKHAVEN, PA·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address1133 POWELL RD, BROOKHAVEN, PA, 19015
CountyDelaware
Phone(610) 874-7500
Operating details
Capacity66
SubsidiesY
License dateMarch 28, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/2/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High12
- Medium10
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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1133 POWELL RD, BROOKHAVEN, PA, 19015, BROOKHAVEN, PA 19015
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/2/2026
- High2
- Medium-High10
- Medium9
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- High risk2/2/2026
Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))
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. Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has not been completed, staff #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by a primary staff who has completed all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Correction: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has not been completed, staff #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by a primary staff who has completed all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/23/2026 - Medium-High risk2/2/2026
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))
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). Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff #1 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business on 2/2/2026 because she/he does not have all the required clearances. Correction: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff #1 must be removed from a childcare position by the close of business on 2/2/2026 because she/he does not have all the required clearances. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/2/2026 - Medium risk2/2/2026
HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii))
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) Requirement: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: Will have staff provide educational verification and it will be kept in the file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/23/2026 - Medium-High risk2/2/2026
In child care spaces (3270.75(a))
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. Requirement: A first-aid kit shall be in a child care space. Correction: Will put a first aid kit in Room #4. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/9/2026 - Medium-High riskStandard 122/2/2026
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test (3270.151(a)/3270.192(3))
During the renewal inspection on 2/2/2026, the file for staff #1 was viewed and did not include any health assessment. 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: Will have staff #1 obtain a health assessment. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/23/2026 - Medium-High risk2/2/2026
Each child care space (3270.124(c))
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. Requirement: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space. Correction: Will put updated Emergency Contact Forms in each classroom for all the children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/9/2026 - Medium-Low risk2/2/2026
Clean, age appropriate (3270.106(a))
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. Requirement: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child. Correction: Will have staff label the cribs with each child's name on it. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/9/2026 - Medium-High risk2/2/2026
Building Surfaces (3270.76)
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. Requirement: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Correction: Will replace the cabinet. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/16/2026 - Medium-High risk2/2/2026
Has all items (3270.75(c))
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. 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: Will put scissors and tweezers in the first aid kit. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/9/2026
2025
- Medium risk5/27/2025
Indoor space- small muscle (3270.61(a))
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. Requirement: A facility shall provide indoor child care space for individual and group small muscle activity. Correction: Classroom #1 and #4 will be utilized as childcare spaces for individual and small group activities. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 6/30/2025 - Medium risk5/27/2025
No physical punishment (3270.113(b))
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. Requirement: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Correction: Staff will not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. The director will provide training on appropriate supervision strategies; Physical punishment is not tolerated in the center. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 6/25/2025 - Medium risk5/27/2025
Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file (3270.182(7))
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. Requirement: A child's record shall contain reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses involving a child in care at the facility. The original report shall be given to the parent on the day of the incident. The second copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in an accident file. The third copy of the report shall be retained at the facility in the child's file. Correction: The director will make copies, and the incident reports will be kept in the children's files and retained at the facility in the facility's files. Inspection: Complaints- Legal Location. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 6/17/2025 - Medium-High risk5/27/2025
Mixed Age Level (3270.52)
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. Requirement: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). Correction: The director and staff will ensure that the center will maintain classroom ratios in compliance with PA code 3270.52. Inspection: Unannounced Monitoring. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 6/20/2025 - Medium-High risk2/19/2025
Building Surfaces (3270.76)
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. Requirement: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards. Correction: Will re-attach the molding to the wall and the floor. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/7/2025 - Medium risk2/19/2025
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months (3270.131(b)(2))
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. Requirement: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. Correction: Will make sure that all parents obtain an updated health assessment completed by a medical professional. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/7/2025 - Medium-High risk2/19/2025
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.124(f)/3270.181(c))
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. Requirement: 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. A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. Correction: Will complete the 6-month review with the parent and have them sign the forms. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/7/2025 - Medium risk2/19/2025
Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates (3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2))
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. Requirement: An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission. A child's record shall contain the dates of application, admission and withdrawal of the child. Correction: Will document the admission date for child #4 on the agreement. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/19/2025 - High risk2/19/2025
Supervised at all times (3270.113(a))
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. Requirement: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. Correction: Will retrain staff #1 regarding the supervision of the children. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/7/2025 - Medium risk2/19/2025
No portable space heaters (3270.92(a))
A renewal inspection was completed on 2/19/2025, it was observed that there was a space heater running in the office. Requirement: Portable space heaters are not permitted. Correction: Will remove the space heater from the facility and take it home. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/19/2025 - Medium risk2/19/2025
No peeling paint or plaster (3270.77(a))
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. Requirement: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility. Correction: Will repaint where necessary. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/7/2025 - Medium-High risk2/19/2025
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information (3270.32(a)/3270.192(4))
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). Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). Staff # 1 and staff #2 may not work in a childcare 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. Correction: Staff #1 and staff #2 will obtain the required clearances and training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 2/19/2025 - Medium risk2/19/2025
Health and Safety Training (3270.31(f))
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). Requirement: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Correction: Staff #2 will complete the Health and Safety Training. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).
Corrected 3/7/2025
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Estimated monthly cost
$817/month
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About this daycare
- Location: BROOKHAVEN, Delaware County
- Capacity: 66
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 0
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