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Chelten Child Development Center

Dresher, PA · Montgomery County
1601 Limekiln Pike, Dresher, PA 19025
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Quick Facts

Capacity
207 children
Rate Range
call
Type of Care
Daytime, Full-Time, Part-Time
Transportation
Field Trips
Languages
English, Chinese - Cantonese, Chinese - Mandarin, English, Indonesian, Portuguese, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 646-5596
1601 Limekiln Pike
Dresher, PA 19025
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00253493
License Issued
Jun 30, 2026
Active Through
Jun 30, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 17

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About the Provider

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Chelten Child Development Center offers weekday learning programs for children age 13 months through pre-kindergarten. We offer 10 different pre-school schedules from 2 mornings per week to 5 days of full time care. Our experienced staff of certified and degreed teachers and assistants is dedicated to providing a safe, loving environment in which children can develop physically, socially, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. Each child develops at his or her own pace in a relaxed but guided setting. Daily activities include music, literature, letters, numbers, nature, art, dramatic play, computers, puzzles, manipulatives, learning centers, and much more. We use field trips and special events to further enrich our curriculum. Visiting teachers and guests are also invited in to share their experiences or perform for the children. Our staff is truly dedicated to providing a positive school experience for each individual child. Our teachers, administrators, and assistants are here because they love the Lord and they love children. From the time a child enters a classroom he or she becomes part of our family and is nurtured and guided by caring teachers.

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Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:15 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday7:15 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday7:15 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday7:15 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday7:15 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-03-20 Renewal 3270.74 - Emergency Numbers Posted Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.74

Description: Emergency Numbers Posted

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the operator did not have the name and phone number of the local hospital posted at each room with a telephone in facility.

Correction Required: The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Once this was brought to our attention, we corrected this oversight and created a label with the local hospital name and phone number to place on the existing emergency phone number postings in each childcare room in facility.
2025-03-28 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5)

Description: Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the parents of child #1 did not provide a signature consenting for permission to administer minor first and emergency medical care as required.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parent of child #1 shall be asked to provide a signature giving consent for emergency medical care and administration of minor first aid.
2024-08-15 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.107 - Refrigerator Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107

Description: Refrigerator

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the refrigerator in room # 201 and #206 both read above the required 45 degree temperature required.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The temperature gage in both refrigerators have been lowered to maintain the 45-degree temperature or less as required per regulations.
2024-08-15 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have a signed disclosure statement documented in their record.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 shall have a signed disclosure statement and it shall be documented in their record as required per regulations.
2024-08-15 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, staff person #2 did not have two years of experience documented in their record to help qualify them for the position of Assistant Group Supervisor at facility.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 shall be required to provide proof of 2 years of experience working in childcare to help quality her for her position at facility.
2024-08-15 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: At time of inspection, Room # 204-206 was missing an outlet cover in the electrical outlets on the wall near the windows in classroom.

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.)
Outlet cover for electrical outlet was covered at time of inspection and shall remained covered when children are in care at facility.
2024-04-03 Renewal 3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(7) - Designated release persons/Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Designated release persons/Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, child #2 did not have names of release person documented on agreement form. In addition, child #1 did not have all the names, address and phone number of the persons to whom the child may be release to documented on their emergency contact form.

Correction Required: An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of both children #1 and #2 shall provide the required information listed on their agreement and emergency contact including the information of the person/persons to whom their children can be released as per regulations.
2024-04-03 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, indoor large muscle activity room #201 had children occupying the space. However, the emergency contact forms for the children in care were not present at time of inspection.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency contact forms shall be placed in room #201 for all the children in the facility who may occupy the space to ensure that the emergency contact forms are in the space as required per regulations.
2024-04-03 Renewal 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, room# 205 had chipped paint on the middle cabinet near sink with the zebra's decorated on it.

Correction Required: 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. 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.)
The cabinet in room #205 shall be repaired/repainted and there shall be no chipped paint in facility as required per regulations.
2023-03-22 Renewal 3270.192(2)(ii) - Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: While conducting a renewal inspection it was observed that staff person # 13 file did not include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Verification was completed and placed in staff files.
2023-03-22 Renewal 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: While conducting a renewal inspection it was observed staff persons# 1 through 10 file did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff will provider references letters and they will be placed in files.
2023-03-22 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: While conducting a renewal inspection it was observed staff persons # 11file did not include FBI clearance, and staff person #12 file did not include child abuse clearances.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Persons #11 and 12 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 FBI record and child abuse registry clearance information, and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Persons #11 and 12 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Provider will have staff apply for FBI clearance.
2023-03-22 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: While conducting a renewal inspection it was observed classrooms # 1 through 4 first aid kit did not include scissors or tweezers

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Classroom staff will replace all missing items to first aid kits.
2022-04-01 Renewal 3270.131(d)(8)/3270.131(e)(1) - Age appropriate screenings complete/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(d)(8)/3270.131(e)(1)

Description: Age appropriate screenings complete/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, Child # 1-4 did not have updated immunization for influenza documented in their records or immunization exemptions forms signed by the parent documented in their records.

Correction Required: A health report shall include a statement that age-appropriate screenings recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics were conducted since the time of the previous health report required by this section. The facility shall require the parent to provide updated written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of child # 1-4 shall provided updated immunization records with immunization for influenza documented and/or shall submit letters for exemption.
2022-04-01 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: Staff person # 1 and #2 both with diploma's obtained outside of the United States did not have required educational evaluations completed to qualify them for their positions as AGS at facility.

Correction Required: 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 acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #1 and #2 are in the process of having their diploma's evaluated by an acceptable agency and once information is received it shall be documented in their record to help qualify them for their positions as AGS at facility.

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