Play & Learn Blue Bell

BLUE BELL, PAChild Care CenterLicensed

2.7based on state inspection data
Capacity94
Est. price$1,021/mo

Contact information

Address6024 BUTLER PIKE, BLUE BELL, PA, 19422

CityBLUE BELL, PA 19422

CountyMontgomery

Phone(215) 646-4428

Operating details

Capacity94

SubsidiesY

License dateMarch 9, 2026

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 3/5/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High16
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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6024 BUTLER PIKE, BLUE BELL, PA, 19422, BLUE BELL, PA 19422

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  3. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
  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: 3/5/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High risk3/5/2026

    Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos (3270.181(c))

    At the time of inspection, the financial agreement form for child #4's was not signed by the child's parent. Requirement: 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: The director will contact the parent of the child to have them sign and date the document. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/13/2026
  2. Medium risk3/5/2026

    Protein (3270.163(a)(2))

    At the time of the inspection, the lunch observed being served to the children toddler age or older did not include at least one protein. Requirement: A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one protein. Correction: The director will ensure that the lunch served at the facility, to the children toddler age or older; will contain at least one protein. The daily lunch menu will contain at least one protein. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/13/2026
  3. Medium-High risk3/5/2026

    Medication log (3270.133(7))

    At the time of inspection, the facility did not have a completed medication log for child #5's prescription medication. Requirement: An operator is responsible to establish and maintain a medication log if prescription or nonprescription medication is administered. Correction: The director will establish a medication log for child #5's medication that includes the parent's signature authorizing the use of the medication. The medication log must identify the name of the medication, the name of whom the medication is intended and admission dates (to and from dates). Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/13/2026
  4. Medium-High risk3/5/2026

    Name on bottle (3270.133(3))

    At the time of inspection, the medication observed for child #5 did not have the original container with the prescription label identifying the name of the medication and the name of whom the medication is intended. Requirement: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container. Correction: The director will contact the parent of child #5 to obtain the label on the original container identifying the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/13/2026
  5. Medium-High risk3/5/2026

    Name/address/phone release person (3270.124(b)(7))

    At the time of inspection, the emergency contact forms for children #2, #3 and #4 were missing the addresses of the release persons 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. Correction: The director will contact the parent of children listed to obtain the missing release persons information. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/13/2026
  6. High risk3/5/2026

    Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5))

    At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for children #1, #2, and #3 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility person. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: The director will contact the children's parent to obtain signatures on the emergency contact form for emergency medical and minor first-aid procedures. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/13/2026
  7. Medium-High risk3/5/2026

    Building Surfaces (3270.76)

    At the time of inspection, a missing ceiling tile was observed in one year old classroom. Also, a damaged wall with broken plaster observed in a corner of the preschool classroom. The white floor tiles in the restroom of the PreK counts classroom were discolored with a dark gray stain which looked unclean. Also, in the PreK Counts classroom; the paint trim around the window was observed peeling. 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: The director will ensure all areas of disrepair cited are corrected to good repair or cleaned. The missing ceiling tile will be replaced in the one-year-old classroom. The damaged plaster on the wall in the preschool classroom will be repaired to good repair. The floor tile in the restroom of the PreK Count classroom with be cleaned to good repair or replaced with clean tile in good condition. The areas of peeling paint in PreK Counts classroom will be repaired to good condition. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/13/2026
  8. Medium risk3/5/2026

    HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility (3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii))

    At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #2 contained an international diploma or degree but did not include the required credential evaluation document reflecting the educational equivalency of the international education to the U.S. Department of Education standards Requirement: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility. Correction: The director will assist staff member #2 with requesting an international education evaluation by directing the individuals to the Pennsylvania Keys website to apply for an evaluation. Staff members #1 and #3 will submit the completed education credential evaluation document verifying the individual has the equivalency of at least a high school diploma. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/6/2026
  9. High risk3/5/2026

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

    At the time of inspection, the file for staff member #1 contained a PA child Abuse clearance indicated a pending status. The file for staff member #2 contained the wrong FBI clearance, it was completed under the Department of Justice, instead of the Department of Human Services. Requirement: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # -- may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. 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 #--- may not work in a child care position at the facility. Correction: Staff member #1, and #2 will not work in a child care position at the facility. Staff member #1 must submit the completed PA Child Abuse clearance. Staff member #2 must submit a completed DHS FBI clearance. The director will ensure the staff members listed have obtained the missing clearances required under the CPSL, prior to working with kids. All clearances will be maintained in each staffer's individual facility file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 4/6/2026

2025

  1. Medium-High risk3/6/2025

    Training regarding plan (3270.27(c))

    At time of inspection, the provider didn't have written documentation verifying initial emergency plan training for staff members #1, staff member #2 and staff member #3. 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: The director will immediately train the staff members in the emergency plan/ evacuation procedures for the facility. All emergency plan training will be documented in writing with signatures of the staff members and dates of trainings. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/20/2025
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 123/6/2025

    12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter (3270.151(a))

    At the time of inspection, the TB results observed in the file for staff member #1 was dated more than 12 months prior to the person's initial hire date. 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. Correction: Staff member #1 will submitted an updated TB result and the director will ensure the updated TB results are submitted to the individual's facility file. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/20/2025
  3. High risk3/6/2025

    Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission (3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(5))

    At the time of inspection, the emergency contact form for child #1 did not contain written signed parental consent for emergency medical care and consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility person. Requirement: Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission. Correction: The director will contact the children's parent to obtain signatures on the emergency contact form for emergency medical and minor first-aid procedures. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/17/2025
  4. Medium-High risk3/6/2025

    Services proceeded (3270.123(a)(3))

    At the time of inspection, the facility did not have verification of providing the parent of child #1 with a Child Service Report within the last six months indicating the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. Requirement: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information). Correction: The director will ensure the child's teacher immediately completes a Child Service Report for child #1 and provides the information to the child's parent for their knowledge. The staff will ensure the parent signs and dates the document to verify the information has been presented to them. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/17/2025
  5. Medium-High risk3/6/2025

    Clean and good repair (3270.102(a))

    At the time of inspection, in the outdoor play space a wood climber in the shape of a ship was observed with damaged peeling paint and rough surfaces. Also, observed in the outdoor play space was a wooden stump in the ground which was a tripping hazard. Requirement: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts. Correction: The director will ensure that the wooden climber in the shape of a ship is repaired to good condition. The surface of the wooden ship will be smoothed to remove the possibility of splinters and then painted. The wood stump will be removed from the ground of the outdoor play area. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/17/2025
  6. Medium-High risk3/6/2025

    Building Surfaces (3270.76)

    At the time of inspection, damaged paint and unclean surfaces were observed in the bathroom located between the two-year-old and three-year-old classrooms. Damaged paint was observed on the wall near the classroom door in the three-year-old classroom. Also, peeling paint was observed on the inside surface of the facility's front door. 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: The director will ensure that the areas of the facility that were cited are cleaned and/or repaired to good condition. The shared bathroom surfaces will be cleaned, and any damaged paint will be repaired. The director will ensure that the disrepair of the damaged paint near the front door in the three-year-old classroom is repaired to good condition. The director will also ensure that the peeling paint on the inside surface of the facility's front door is repaired to good condition. Inspection: Renewal. Source: PA DHS COMPASS provider search (compass.dhs.pa.gov).

    Corrected 3/17/2025

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$1,021/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: BLUE BELL, Montgomery County
  • Capacity: 94
  • Type: Child Care Center
  • Years in operation: 0

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