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Cambridge School

11 Simpson Rd, Ardmore, PA 19003
licensed capacity
26
open each week
5 days

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About Cambridge School

Cambridge School is a child care center in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 26 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

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

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
26 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity26 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Cambridge School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Cambridge School

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
26 children
License number
#CER-00255155
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 25, 2026: 4 rules cited

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

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Mar 25, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “At the time of the inspection the records of staff person #1 and #2 did not include the verification of their educational level.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.182(2) Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “At the time of the inspection the record of child #3 did not include the date of admission into the program.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “At the time of the inspection the provider did not have current proof of the annual inspection of the fire detection system, completed by a fire safety professional.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      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

      “At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 did not contain the signed parental consents that are required prior to admission as outlined in the code below.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2026

  2. Mar 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “At the time of the inspection the facility did not have an annual inspection, by a fire safety professional, of the fire detection system.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking a current Mandated Reporter training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025

  3. Apr 25, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “At the time of the inspection the Pennsylvania state police clearance as well as the proof of the Mandated reporter training of staff person #1 was incomplete.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “At the time of the inspection, it had been over one year of child care service at the facility for staff person #1`and there was no written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months in their staff record.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024

  4. Jun 9, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “On 6/9/23, at time of renewal inspection, the refrigerator used for storing children's individual lunches contained a thermometer reading of 65 degrees Fahrenheit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “On 6/9/23, at time of renewal inspection, the fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as required by the Safe and Panic Fire Act of 2020. The last test was dated 4/27/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “On 6/9/23, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain an updated Child Abuse Clearance as required by CPSL. The Child Abuse clearance on file was dated 3/16/18.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023

  5. Apr 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 3, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

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

      “On 2/3/23, proof of purchase/installation date of the facility's fire detectors was not on file at the time of initial inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.62(c)/3270.63 Space safe for large muscle activity/Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

      “On 2/3/23, the facility's outdoor gross motor space did not contain natural barriers restricting children from leaving the designated grassy area.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations

      “On 2/3/23, the facility did not have a Shaken Baby/Head Trauma/Maltreatment policy on file at the time of initial inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2023

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 Cambridge School

Is Cambridge School licensed?

Yes. Cambridge School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Cambridge School last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 25, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cambridge School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Cambridge School care for?

26, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Cambridge School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Cambridge School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Cambridge School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 642-4871 to ask.

What is Cambridge School's phone number?

(610) 642-4871.

Where is Cambridge School?

11 Simpson Rd, Ardmore, PA 19003. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Eagle Daycare, 0.1 miles away.

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