ABC Day Care and Preschool
1505 Route 209 Sw-101 102 103-104-105-106, Brodheadsville, PA
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Acorn Academy
- licensed capacity
- 48
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Acorn Academy
Acorn Academy is a child care center in Albrightsville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 48 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 48 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 48 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Acorn Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 48 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00250456
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 13, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 23 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Background checks 6
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Jan 13, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 1/13/26. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #1 has not completed mandated reporter training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented mandated reporter training on file being dated 6/17/20.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 1/13/26. A physical site review as conducted. In the outdoor play area, orange metal bikes were found that contained rust and peeling paint. A two seater spin toy was observed with a base that was cracked and contained a hole. The steps to the little tikes climber had come off from the climbing equipment. The child's climber labeled kid trax, contained rust and peeling paint. These items were identified and addressed with the director at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility on 1/13/26. A physical site review was conducted. The fencing at the rear of the building/play area, top parallel to the ground pole had come loose from the pole secured into the ground and the fencing was no longer in good repair. The turf has become attached from the ground and is peeling up, posing as a tripping hazard to the children. The base plastic material around the building and fencing to the turf play area, are bending and exposing sharp areas. Screws on the fencing in the mulched play area are exposed on the inside of the play area. These items were identified and addressed with the director at the time of this inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2026
Sep 4, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.163(a)(1) Dairy
“A complaint inspection was conducted at the facility on 9/4/25. A physical site review. Lunch was observed. Children were provided pancakes, sausage, a fruit and water. A dairy product was missing from this lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2025
Aug 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. The CPSL requires staff to update clearances at least every 60 months. At the time of this inspection, Staff #2 had an FBI clearance dated for 6/19/20. This clearance expired on 6/19/25 and Staff #2 did not have an updated clearance on file. Staff #2 was observed providing care to children at the time of this inspection.”
3270.52/3270.55(a) Mixed Age Level/Toddler and preschool children
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review was conducted. During this inspection, Staff #1 was observed providing care to a group of 14 napping children in the Sunroom. The youngest child in this group was a young toddler. This number of children would have required at least two staff to maintain appropriate staff:child ratios.”
Jan 30, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff person #3 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: health and safety topic training. Staff #3 completed this training on 1/5/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Regulation requires staff to participate in mandated reporter training at least every 60 months. The following staff did not participate in mandated reporter training at least every 60 months: Staff #1 (previous 11/12/19, current, 11/26/24) and Staff #2 (previous 11/12/19, current 11/25/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“A renewal inspection occurred at the facility. A review of the facility's fire safety system testing log was conducted. Regulation requires the fire safety system to be tested at least every 30 days. The following test did not occur at least every 30 days: 12/1/24 - 1/1/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
Nov 4, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review and review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #1 was observed providing care for children and was not supervised by a qualified staff person. The file of Staff #1 did not contain a child abuse clearance. Staff #1 was not hired correctly as a provisional hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #1 is within their 90 days of hire but has not completed pediatric first aid/CPR or health and safety training and was observed caring for a group of children. Staff #1 was not supervised by an appropriate staff member while providing care for the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review as conducted. The infant classroom has a measured capacity of 7 children. At the time of this inspection, the infant classroom contained 9 children that were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #1 is within their 90 days of hire but has not completed mandated reporter training and was observed caring for a group of children. Staff #1 was not supervised by an appropriate staff member while providing care for the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A complaint inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site and paperwork review was conducted. It was determined that on 10/15/24, the tip of Child #1's left thumb got caught in a door, resulting in an avulsion fracture of the tuft of the first distal phalanx. A physical site review was also conducted, and a dirty/dusty vent was observed above a sink where hands are washed. This area was addressed and discussed with staff at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
Nov 4, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review and review of staff files was conducted. See the code sheet for the date of hire. Staff #1 was observed providing care for children and was not supervised by a qualified staff person. The file of Staff #1 did not contain a child abuse clearance. Staff #1 was not hired correctly as a provisional hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #1 is within their 90 days of hire but has not completed pediatric first aid/CPR or health and safety training and was observed caring for a group of children. Staff #1 was not supervised by an appropriate staff member while providing care for the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site review as conducted. The infant classroom has a measured capacity of 7 children. At the time of this inspection, the infant classroom contained 9 children that were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“An unannounced inspection occurred at the facility. A review of staff files was conducted. Staff #1 is within their 90 days of hire but has not completed mandated reporter training and was observed caring for a group of children. Staff #1 was not supervised by an appropriate staff member while providing care for the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“A complaint inspection occurred at the facility. A physical site and paperwork review was conducted. It was determined that on 10/15/24, the tip of Child #1's left thumb got caught in a door, resulting in an avulsion fracture of the tuft of the first distal phalanx. A physical site review was also conducted, and a dirty/dusty vent was observed above a sink where hands are washed. This area was addressed and discussed with staff at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
Jan 31, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
3270.133(4) Locked
“Children's Mucus Relief Multi-Symptom Cold Medication, labeled "keep out of reach of children, was found in a child's bookbag that was hanging about knee high from a shelf near the main entrance door.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2024
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy
“Child #2 (see code sheet for date of birth) does not have documentation that the child received the two-dose Hepatitis A vaccination, or the 4th Pneumococcal vaccine as recommended for the child's age. There was no letter of exemption for these vaccinations on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Five blue, vinyl rest mats in the Infants Room were observed to have edges that were torn, exposing the inner foam.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“Staff #2 was observed to be working in the Pre-Kindergarten classroom with staff #1, who also requires supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Staff person #2 (see code sheet for date of hire) did not have proof that the missing DHS FBI clearance was requested prior to working with children. The clearance was not obtained until 9/20/23. Staff #3 (see code sheet for date of hire) did not have a completed child abuse clearance on form before working with children. This clearance was not obtained until 8/1/23. Staff #3 also did not have proof that the missing DHS FBI clearance was requested prior to working with children. This clearance was not obtained until 12/26/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff persons #3, #5, and #7 have not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet for date of hire): Pediatric First Aid/ CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The emergency plan on file did not include a continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
3270.33(a)/3270.37(b)(1) Each staff person meets quals/HS/GED
“Staff #4 did not have documentation of a high school diploma a general educational development certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #2 did not complete the mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see code sheet for date of hire).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
May 10, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“Certification rep visited facility unannounced on 5/10/2023 and observed one staff person to be alone with 2 school aged children at 6:19 am. A second staff arrived at the facility at 6:24 am. During investigation, operator admitted there was a day in December, 2022, in which a scheduling error led to a staff being alone with more than two children in the early morning.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2023
3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility
“Certification rep visited facility unannounced on 5/10/2023 and observed one staff person to be alone with 2 school aged children at 6:19 am. A second staff arrived at the facility at 6:24 am. During investigation, operator admitted there was a day in December, 2022, in which a scheduling error led to a staff being alone with more than two children in the early morning.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
Jan 24, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“The emergency contact form for child # 4 did not have written consent for the administration of minor first-aid procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2023
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“The health report on file for child # 2 does not include a statement that the child is able to participate in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2023
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“Child # 3, an older toddler, has a health form that is dated 5/25/22. It was not updated within 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 23, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person # 1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person # 1 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Get Started with Center Based Care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“There are two cribs in the infant room that are not labeled for the use of a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Staff person # 1 has not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: Get Started with Center Based Care and Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Staff person # 1 was hired on 3/24/22 and received Pediatric First Aid/CPR training on 12/27/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2023
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“There is no handwashing sign posted in the bathroom next to the kitchen area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2023
Feb 1, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There was a broken ceiling tile in the school age classroom. Some ceiling tiles were water stained.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“There was a corner on the front of the play kitchen in the preschool room that had rough edges.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 1, 2022
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Dec 16, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“On 12/7/2021, a child had a red scratch mark on his face. Staff did not provide the parent with a copy of the incident report on the date of the incident.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Acorn Academy
Is Acorn Academy licensed?
Yes. Acorn Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Acorn Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 13, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Acorn Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Acorn Academy care for?
48, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Acorn Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Acorn Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Acorn Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 722-1050 to ask.
What is Acorn Academy's phone number?
(570) 722-1050.
Where is Acorn Academy?
7 Pine Point Dr Unit 7, Albrightsville, PA 18210. The nearest other daycare we list is Nessas Small Steps Child Care II, 0.6 miles away.