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Kehillah Early Learning Center

Wallingford, PA · Delaware County
2 Chester Rd, Wallingford, PA 19086
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Quick Facts

Capacity
106 children
Type of Care
Daytime, Full-Time
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Chinese - Cantonese, Chinese - Mandarin, English, Other, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 872-0400
2 Chester Rd
Wallingford, PA 19086
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00244891
License Issued
Aug 20, 2025
Expired
Aug 20, 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 nationally (NAEYC) accredited, state licensed program providing early childhood education for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and before and after school kindergarteners.  Kehillah participates in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Keystone Stars Quality Initiative Program which upholds the highest standards in the state. Special activities and specialists include Israeli dance, gymnastics, sign language and music & movement.  A summer camp program with many specialists is open to the community.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-07-10 Renewal 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: On 07/10/26, during the renewal inspection, the files of children #2, 4, 7, and 8 contained child service reports that were more than 6 months old. The last report for child #2 was dated 10/15/25. The last report for child #4 was dated 12/16/25. The last report for children #7 and 8 were dated 10/08/25.

Correction Required: 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).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child Service Reports for children #2, 4, 7 and 8 will be completed on 07/16/26, reviewed with the child's family, and submitted to licensing by 07/24/26, to meet six-month evaluation requirements.
2026-07-10 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: On 07/10/26, during the renewal inspection, the file of staff person #1 did not contain a completed FBI Clearance.

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. LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person #1 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 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
At the time of hire, employee #1 was sent for the FBI Clearance, to which the link for access to the emailed results has expired. On 07/14/26, result6 offices were called to have a paper copy mailed to the recipient's home address. As of 07/10/26, this employee has been removed from direct support of supervision of children until clearance results have been obtained and submitted to our DHS representative. Results are anticipated to arrive within seven business days.
2026-07-10 Renewal 3270.34(a)(6) - Staff evaluations Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.34(a)(6)

Description: Staff evaluations

Noncompliance Area: On 07/10/26, during the renewal inspection, the files of staff person #2, 3, and 4 contained staff evaluations that were dated 06/2025.

Correction Required: A director is responsible for written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Employee evaluations for employees #2, 3, and 4 will be completed on 07/16/26, reviewed with the employees, and submitted to licensing by 07/24/26, to meet annual evaluation requirements.
2026-07-10 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.65

Description: Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

Noncompliance Area: On 07/10/26, during the renewal inspection, two outlets in the surge protector near the sink in room 10, and an outlet in room 1 were left uncovered and accessible to children under 5 years of age.

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.)
An outlet cover was immediately placed in electrical outlets to ensure the safety of children.
2026-07-10 Renewal 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Needs Verification

Regulation: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: On 07/10/26, during the renewal inspection, the first aid backpack in room 5 was placed on the lower hook leaving it accessible to the children in the classroom.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The emergency bag placement has been removed from the low-hanging hook to a hook in the classroom that is inaccessible to the children's reach.
2025-10-14 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.51 - Similar Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.51

Description: Similar Age Level

Noncompliance Area: On 10/14/25, during an unannounced visit, ratio for the facility was assessed. At 4:05PM staff member #1 was in classroom #2 alone with 6 infants ranging in age from 7 months to 11 months old.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in similar age levels, the following maximum child group sizes and ratios of staff persons apply: Infants 1:4 with a maximum group size of 8; Young toddlers 1:5 with a maximum group size of 10; Older toddlers 1:6 with a maximum group size of 12; Preschool children 1:10 with a maximum group size of 20; Young school-age children 1:12 with a maximum group size of 24; Older school-age children 1:15 with a maximum group size of 30.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 has taken the training BKC Supervision: Maintaining Ratio and Vlog: Why Ratio is Important as of Thursday, October 23, 2025. All classrooms will have ratio checks completed daily by an administrator for the next thirty days, five times a day, using the FELS ratio monitoring template with focus on afternoon transition timings. Staffing will be adjusted based on children's attendance and classroom staffing with regard to regulated ratio requirements.
2025-06-26 Renewal 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: On 06/26/25, during the renewal inspection, child #1 was alone in classroom #10 with a nurse that is not employed by the facility.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A conversation took place with the teacher of child #1 to clarify that only staff employed by the Organization can be left alone with enrolled children and that children must be supervised at all times.
2025-06-26 Renewal 3270.14 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations

Noncompliance Area: On 06/26/25, during the renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not include a section on continuity of operations.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Center Administrators will update the Emergency Plan to include a section that specifically outlines a Continuity of Operations Plan for the Kehillah Early Learning Center.
2025-06-26 Renewal 3270.27(a)(6) - Emergency plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(a)(6)

Description: Emergency plan

Noncompliance Area: On 06/26/25, during the renewal inspection, the last recorded emergency drill was conducted on 04/29/24.

Correction Required: Emergency drills shall be conducted annually. Annual emergency drills shall be documented and on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
An Emergency Drill was conducted on 7/11/2025 and documented accordingly. The Center's Administrators will ensure that compliance is maintained by scheduling and documenting emergency drills (e.g. Shelter in Place, Active Shooter) annually.
2025-06-26 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: On 06/26/25, during the renewal inspection, the lock on the teacher supply closet in classroom 10 was no engaged, leaving the Modge Podge and hand sanitizer in that closet accessible to children. The child lock in the art supply drawer in classroom 2 was not engaged, leaving a stapler, permanent markers, and adult scissors accessible to children. The child lock for the teacher supply cabinet in classroom 5 was not engaged, leaving clorox wipes accessible to children. In addition, pepper spray attached to a teacher's keys was left on the counter in classroom 5, leaving it accessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A complete inspection of every classroom was conducted on 6/30/25. During this walk through, health and safety protocols within the classroom were reviewed with staff. These include storing, locking, and maintaining cleaning and other toxic materials to ensure they are inaccessible to children. The Administrators will continue to conduct random health and safety inspections of each classroom to ensure that related standards are maintained.
2025-06-26 Renewal 3270.72(c) - Good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.72(c)

Description: Good repair

Noncompliance Area: On 06/26/25, during the renewal inspection, the right window in classroom 4 had a hole in the bottom of the screen.

Correction Required: Screens shall be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A follow up maintenance request was placed to have the screen in room 4 repaired. The hole in the screen has been patched to bring it to a good state of repair. In addition, a new screen has been ordered.
2025-06-26 Renewal 3270.75(b) - Inaccessible to children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(b)

Description: Inaccessible to children

Noncompliance Area: On 06/26/25, during the renewal inspection, the first-aid kit in classroom 5 was hanging on a lower hook, leaving it accessible to children.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must be inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A complete inspection of every classroom was conducted. During this walk through, health and safety protocols within the classroom were reviewed with classroom staff. The first-aid kit in Room 5 was subsequently placed on the designated hook which is out of reach of the children. The Administrators will continue to conduct random health and safety inspections of each classroom to ensure that related standards are maintained.
2025-06-26 Renewal 3270.95(a) - Devices must be compliant Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)

Description: Devices must be compliant

Noncompliance Area: On 06/26/25, during the renewal inspection, there was no recorded evidence of the fire detection system being tested monthly. When the certification representative asked staff #1 about this, they acknowledged that the system had not been being tested.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fire alarm pull station was tested and documented on Thursday, June 26, 2025. The annual test for the entire fire alarm system was conducted on August 27, 2024, by the alarm company and will be conducted again in August 2025. Although fire drills are only required every 60 days, Kehillah will conduct drills monthly which will ensure that a pull station is tested as well.
2025-03-17 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: On 03/11/2025, a child was left alone in the pre-k classroom. The child was left behind during the transition from in the classroom to the outdoor play space. The child was noticed missing when name-to-face procedure was conducted after the class arrived at the outdoor play space. A teacher ran inside and found the child with an office administrator in the classroom.

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The Center Director met with the staff responsible for this classroom following this incident to debrief about how this occurred and to review the FELS Active Supervision protocol. These staff members were suspended in keeping with our internal policy, emphasizing how serious this incident was. To date, one staff member has completed the Active Supervision Module provided by Better Kid Care, the second staff member is in the process of completing this training. An audit throughout the childcare space was conducted to make sure the STOP & COUNT signs were posted. Classroom and playground DAILY monitoring began March 13, 2025. As of March 13, 2025, the Center Administrators began using an Active Supervision Monitoring Log. All Kehillah staff will be re-trained on FELS Active Supervision and Name-to-Face Protocols. This is an excerpt from our Protocol: Childcare Staff must know the names and whereabouts of the children in their primary group, supervise all ages of children by sight and sound and mist be physically present with the children in their group at all times.
2024-06-03 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the unannounced visit, it was found that staff #1 left child#1 in the restroom alone.

Correction Required: 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. Children must be supervised at all times.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All children will be supervised at all times while at the facility. Staff #1's last day at the facility was May 21, 2024.

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