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Academy of Little Learners

6516 Lower Macungie Rd, Macungie, PA 180624.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days

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About Academy of Little Learners

Academy of Little Learners is a child care center in Macungie, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 60 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
EnrichmentMusic classes, arts and crafts projects
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Academy of Little Learners has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Academy of Little Learners

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
60 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00256396
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 8 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Background checks 1

For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. May 12, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

      “In the Prek classroom cert rep observed tissues in an unlidded receptacle accessible to the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “Operator conducted a fire drill on 1/12/26 then again on 3/27/26 this is a span of 74 days which exceeds the requirement of conducting fire drills every 60 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026

  2. Aug 5, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

      “On 7/29/25, child #1 eloped through an area of the fence that was not secure. Staff person #1 prevented child #1 from reaching the road.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025

  3. May 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 7, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The facility does not have a emergency plan to address continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “Staff person #3 did not have an NSOR clearance on file within 45 days of provisional hire. NSOR clearance on file is dated 4/23/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “The facility admitted to not conducting annual emergency drills.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Staff persons #1, 2 & 3 did not complete pediatric first aid and cpr within 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff person #1 & 2 did not complete the required health and safety training within 90 days of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024

  5. May 9, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “Facility admitted to not testing the fire alarm system every 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(2)(i)/3270.131(e)(2)(ii) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from health professional

      “Child 3 did not have any flu shots or exemption letters on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “In the facility's upstairs bathroom used by the children, there was rust on the heater in the last stall to the right.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 5/15/2023, staff 1 did not obtain the child abuse clearance until after 45 days from date of hire. She also did not have the FBI and NSOR clearance on file within 45 days of hire, which is out of compliance with the provisional hire requirements.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(b)(1)/3270.131(e)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “During the paperwork review portion of the annual renewal inspection on 5/9/2023, child 1, who was a young toddler, had a health report dated 5/23/2022. An updated health report was not obtained by 11/23/2023. Child 2 did not have an updated flu shot on file for the year of 2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2023

  6. May 5, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs

      “Staff 4 did not have proof of experience to be an assistant group supervisor on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “Upon entering the outside play area, there is an orange climbing mechanism to the left. It has peeling paint all throughout it.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene

      “During the renewal inspection on 6/8/2022, certification representative observed staff 5 changing a diaper. Staff 5 did not wash her hands or the hands of the child after diapering.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “The facility did not have a section on how to accommodate infant, toddler, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions during an emergency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “Staff 1's FBI, state police and child abuse clearances expired in 2021. Staff 1's mandated reporter training needed to be retaken by 10/28/2020. Staff 2 and 3's FBI, child abuse and state police clearances expired in 2020. Staff 2 did not have a mandated reporter training on file and staff 3's mandated reporter training needed to be updated by 2/14/2020.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “Staff 1's FBI, state police and child abuse clearances expired in 2021. Staff 1's mandated reporter training needed to be retaken by 10/28/2020. Staff 2 and 3's FBI, child abuse and state police clearances expired in 2020. Staff 2 did not have a mandated reporter training on file and staff 3's mandated reporter training needed to be updated by 2/14/2020.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “During the renewal inspection on 6/8/2022, facility admitted to not being aware of not having to test the fire alarm system every 30 days. As a result, they were not able to produce documentation of the alarm system being tested every 30 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Academy of Little Learners

Is Academy of Little Learners licensed?

Yes. Academy of Little Learners is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Academy of Little Learners last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Academy of Little Learners had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 7 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Academy of Little Learners care for?

60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Academy of Little Learners accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Academy of Little Learners' hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Academy of Little Learners cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 398-1082 to ask.

What is Academy of Little Learners' phone number?

(610) 398-1082.

Where is Academy of Little Learners?

6516 Lower Macungie Rd, Macungie, PA 18062. The nearest other daycare we list is A Childs Future Early Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).