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Children of America Southampton

345 Knowles Ave, Southampton, PA 189664.5· 37 reviews
licensed capacity
163
open each week
5 days

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About Children of America Southampton

Children of America Southampton is a child care center in Southampton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 163 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 10 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
163 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity163 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Children of America Southampton

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
163 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00256098
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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 10 of 11 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Aug 4, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) No physical punishment /No harsh language

      “During complaint investigation it was verified staff #1 yelled directly in Child #1 face repeatedly and forcibly push the child away from her while telling the child to "stop yelling at her." Staff #1 continued forcibly pushing Child #1 and then pulled the child's shirt up over the head before walking away and asking another staff member to assist with changing the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2026

  2. Apr 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 19, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “During a complaint investigation it was found Staff #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not provide a private system for children to change their clothes that is appropriate, allows for privacy and supervision of the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026

  4. Oct 10, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed NSOR clearance in record was expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.82(i) Building Surfaces/Lidded waste receptacles

      “During complaint investigation certification representative observed the following Preschool 1: Floors and rugs were visibly unclean. Preschool 2: Floors, rugs, and bathroom were observed to be visibly unclean; A bottle was observed on the floor beneath a table unclean and trash can was observed without a lid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025

  5. Oct 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed NSOR clearance in record was expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 15, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.82(i) Building Surfaces/Lidded waste receptacles

      “During complaint investigation certification representative observed the following Preschool 1: Floors and rugs were visibly unclean. Preschool 2: Floors, rugs, and bathroom were observed to be visibly unclean; A bottle was observed on the floor beneath a table unclean and trash can was observed without a lid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2025

  6. Apr 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(j) Prohibit items in crib

      “During the renewal inspection certification rep observed child #1, #2, #3 and #4 in their crib napping on boppy pillows during nap time in the infant room.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2025

  7. Oct 4, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “Staff #1 spanked the child #1 on buttocks while taking the child to the bathroom with pants and diaper still on.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024

  8. Aug 12, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.21/3270.31(f)(10) General Health and Safety/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed staff #1 and #3 did not obtain pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training. Staff #1 and #3 was observed working alone with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv)/3270.192(5) Transcript, diploma and letters/Two written references

      “Certification rep reviewed staff #3, #4 and #5 record and observed staff #4 and #5 did not include acceptable verification of experience. Staff #4 and #5 records did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Staff #4 record did not include High School Diploma.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “During complaint investigation certification rep verified staff #1 and #2 left behind child #1 outside on the playground unsupervised.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024

  9. Aug 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.21/3270.31(f)(10) General Health and Safety/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed staff #1 and #3 did not obtain pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation training. Staff #1 and #3 was observed working alone with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv)/3270.192(5) Transcript, diploma and letters/Two written references

      “Certification rep reviewed staff #3, #4 and #5 record and observed staff #4 and #5 did not include acceptable verification of experience. Staff #4 and #5 records did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Staff #4 record did not include High School Diploma.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “During complaint investigation certification rep verified staff #1 and #2 left behind child #1 outside on the playground unsupervised.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024

  10. Apr 25, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “Staff #1 grabbed/ moved child's legs forcibly during diapering changing procedure.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “Staff #1 spoke/interacted with children angrily using harsh language.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Apr 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “Certification rep reviewed staff #6 record and observed date of tb test read missing on the physical examination form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “During the renewal inspection certification rep did not observe a thermometer in the refrigerator in the Infant B classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “Certification rep reviewed staff #1,2,3,4,5,6, and #7 record and observed verification of employment not in record prior to service at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2024

  2. Apr 24, 2023Inspection11 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment

      “At the time of renewal inspection, an adult health assessment of staff person #4 did not include the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated

      “At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency information was not updated in each child care space. Each classroom had emergency contact forms that were dated more than 6 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “Emergency contact form of child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “At the time of renewal inspection record of staff person #8 did not include two written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information for child #1, #2, and #3 had not been updated every 6 months as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “At the time of renewal inspection there were no written documentation that emergency drill was conducted annually.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “At the time of renewal inspection, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in Pre-K B and Infant A rooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “At the time of renewal inspection, PA State police clearance of staff person #4 was not complete and did not include record for control number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months

      “At the time of renewal inspection, file of child #4 did not include an updated health report required at least every 6 months. Child health report on file was dated 7/11/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 22, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “At the time of renewal inspection, a sign on which requirements to wash hands after toileting, diapering and before eating is written was not posted at each sink and /or diapering area in Twos, Pre-K A, Toddlers A, Pre-K B, Preschool II, Preschool I, and Infant A rooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 3, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1-10 did not include Pennsylvania health and safety 1 hour professional development training update required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe which is by December 30, 2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2023

  3. May 10, 2022Inspection17 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “At the time of renewal inspection, immunization record of child #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 did not include influenza immunization recommended by ACIP. A letter of exemption was not observed in the file of child #6, #7, #8, #9, and #10 .”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(e) Updated every 6 months/Emergency master file updated

      “At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #10 was not update by parent in writing once in a 6-months period. Emergency contact information of child #10 was last update on 9/7/21. At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency information was not updated in each child care space. Each classroom had emergency contact forms that were updated by parents more than 6 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact information of child #5 and #6 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of renewal inspection observed one section of vinyl baseboard near the bathroom in Preschool 3 room missing exposing old dry adhesive. This section of the wall is accessible to children and is a visible hazard.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “At the time of renewal inspection observed Airwick Room Spray located on the shelf near the bathroom in Pre-K B room that was accessible to children. The label on the spray stated " Keep out of reach of children".”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “At the time of renewal, file of staff person #2, #3, #4, #7, #9 did not include verification of experience with children required for the position of an assistant group supervisor.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED, 15 credits + 1 yr/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include verification of experience with children required for the position of an assistant group supervisor.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment

      “At the time of renewal inspection, a health assessment on file for staff person #11 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “At the time of renewal inspection, a written infant meal statements and feeding schedule obtained from the parents were not observed for child #1, #2, #3, and #4 in the Infant B Room.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2, #3, #4, #6, #9 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “At the time of renewal inspection, provider was not able to provide proof of purchase and date of purchase of an interconnected fire detection system.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “At the time of renewal inspection observed that a copy of the emergency plan was not sent to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)/3270.31(e)(1)(ii) Age and Training/Age and Training

      “At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #5, #8, #10, and #11 included certificates from training conducted by Southampton Admin, who is not licensed or certified professionally in the training topic. File of staff person #5, #8, #10, and #11 did not include 12 annual hours of child care training conducted by the entity that is licensed or certified professionally competent in the training topics.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “At the time of renewal inspection, verification that local traffic safety authorities are notified annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was not observed. Last letter to the local traffic authorities was dated 4/5/17.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 10, 2022

    • Background checks

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

      “At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 included child abuse clearance for volunteer purpose, file of staff person #2 did not include NSOR certificate, file of staff person #4 did not include Disclosure Statement and PA Child Abuse clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At the time of renewal inspection, a policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment was not observed.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #4 did not include a written report of initial health assessment including the results of initial tuberculin skin test, x-ray or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 31, 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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Is Children of America Southampton licensed?

Yes. Children of America Southampton is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Children of America Southampton last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Children of America Southampton had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 10 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Children of America Southampton care for?

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

Does Children of America Southampton accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Children of America Southampton's hours?

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

How much does Children of America Southampton cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 322-1326 to ask.

What is Children of America Southampton's phone number?

(215) 322-1326.

Where is Children of America Southampton?

345 Knowles Ave, Southampton, PA 18966. The nearest other daycare we list is Jolly Toddlers, 0.3 miles away.

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