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A Childs Nest

Folcroft, PA · Delaware County
1600 Delmar Dr, Folcroft, PA 19032
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Quick Facts

Capacity
135 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 586-4350
1600 Delmar Dr
Folcroft, PA 19032
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00248962
License Issued
Dec 28, 2025
Active Through
Dec 28, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 15

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About the Provider

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A Child's Nest is a division of Grow and Learn Centers, Inc. We opened in January 2007 as a private, non-sectarian Early Education and Child Care Center located at 1600 Delmar Drive (on the corner of Delmar Dr. and Primos Ave.) in Folcroft, Pennsylvania.

The Center is licensed to operate by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. The license/Certificate of Compliance is renewed on a yearly basis, and state licensing representatives conduct periodic on-site inspections. In addition, the Center participates in the Keystone STARS program, Pennsylvania’s quality initiative for childcare.

We conform to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations regarding the operation of this facility, including those pertaining to education, nutrition, health and sanitation, child-abuse, non-discrimination, safety, employment and confidentiality.

Our Center Director is responsible for all classroom and educational supervision of the Center. All our employees undergo a thorough background check as required by law, and classroom staff members are trained in first aid and CPR.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 6/11/2026, it was observed in the Pre School room that there was a play chair cover that was peeling.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will throw away and will purchase a new play chair.
2026-06-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 6/11/2026, it was observed that 5 bookcases in the School Age room were not attached to the wall and they were a tipping hazard.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will attach to the wall and make the bookcases safe for the children.
2026-06-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 6/11/2026, it was observed that two electrical outlets in the older toddler room did not have protective receptacle covers in them.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will put protective covers in the outlets.
2026-06-11 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the unannounced monitoring inspection on 6/11/2026, it was observed in the Pre-School Room, the Frogs Room, the Toddler room, and the Young Toddler room that there was chipping paint on the walls.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will touch up or cover up the chipping paint in each room.
2025-11-10 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/10/2025, it was observed that in the infant room the mattress cover on the changing table pad was split open and the Styrofoam was exposed, in the one-year-old room there was artwork that was on the changing table.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will replace the changing table pad in the infant room and will remove the artwork from the changing table in the one-year-old room and keep it clean.
2025-11-10 Renewal 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) - Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)

Description: Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/10/2025, the files for child #1, child #3, child #4, and child #5 were viewed and the Emergency Contact Form and the Financial Agreement were not updated within a 6-month period. The Emergency Contact form for child #1 was dated 1/10/25, and the Financial Agreement was dated 1/13/25. The Emergency Contact form for child #3 was dated 2/19/25 and the agreement was dated 3/3/25. The Financial Agreement for child #4 was dated 10/28/24, and the Emergency Contact form and the Financial Agreement for child #5 were both dated 3/28/25.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will complete the 6-month review with the parents and have them sign indicating that they completed the review.
2025-11-10 Renewal 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) - Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1)

Description: Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/10/2025, the files for child #1 and child #2 were viewed and their health assessments were not updated within a 12-month period. The most recent health assessment for child #1 was dated 9/13/24, and for child #2 the health assessment was dated 9/12/23.

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have the parents have a doctor complete a new health assessment.
2025-11-10 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/10/2025, the file for staff #1 was viewed and the fire safety training for staff person # 1 was not updated within a 12-month period. The fire safety training reviewed was dated 10/20/24.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will give staff a deadline of when to complete the training by and if it is not completed staff will be suspended until it is completed.
2025-11-10 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/10/2025, it was observed that in the frog room there was one electrical outlet that did not have a protective cover on it and it was accessible to the children.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will put a cover in the outlet and talk to staff about checking all outlets daily.
2025-11-10 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 11/10/2025, it was observed that the paint was chipped on the poster wall in the Tigers Room, and in the 1-year-old room, the paint was chipping in the corner of the room.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have the maintenance person spackle and repaint the areas.
2024-10-30 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, it was observed that the facility van had ripped seat covers, 2 resting mats in the Penguin room and 3 mats in the Tigers room were split at the seams, a child loveseat chair covering was ripped, and the rug in the corner was curling and was a tripping hazard.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will repair the van cover with seam tape, will replace the mats with new ones, will throw away the loveseat chair and replace it with a new one, and will secure the rug to the floor so that it is not a tripping hazard.
2024-10-30 Renewal 3270.104(a) - Clean, good repair, proper size Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.104(a)

Description: Clean, good repair, proper size

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, it was observed that there were bookcases that were not secure in the Zebra room, the Penguin room, the Hedgehogs room and in the Tigers room. There were cubbies not secured in the Angelfish room, the Koala room, and outside of the Busy Bees room.

Correction Required: Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have the maintenance person secure all the bookcases and the cubbies throughout the facility.
2024-10-30 Renewal 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) - Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)/3270.182(1)

Description: Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, the file for child #1 was reviewed and did not contain a Health Assessment. (see code sheet for admission date).

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have the parent of child #1 provide a completed health assessment and keep it in the file.
2024-10-30 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, the health assessment reviewed for staff person # 3 was not updated within a 24-month period. The health assessment was dated 06/21/22.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have staff obtain a new health assessment from a medical professional.
2024-10-30 Renewal 3270.182(6) - Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(6)

Description: Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 10/30/2024, the Emergency Contact Form in the file for child #2 did not have signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will have the parent of child #2 give written permission when the parent comes to pick the child up.

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