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Children of America Trappe

1600 W Main St, Collegeville, PA 194264.8· 53 reviews
licensed capacity
156
open each week
5 days

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About Children of America Trappe

Children of America Trappe is a child care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 156 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 7 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 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
156 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
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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 capacity156 childrenFrom the state license
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State record

Inspection reports for Children of America Trappe

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
156 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00251727
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Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 8 visits · 32 rules in all · 32 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Feb 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “During complaint investigation on 08/19/2025, Certification staff observed multiple children unsupervised in a rest room while another child was utilizing the rest room in Pre-School classroom #3. Staff person #1 and Staff person #2 were observed in other areas of the classroom while the children were unsupervised.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2025

  3. Dec 16, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the bathroom in preschool II.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5)/3270.182(2) Designated release persons/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement for child 1 and 4 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “During renewal inspection certification rep observed cots were missing mat charts in toddler B and preschool II.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “During renewal inspection certification rep observed loose toilet seat in toddler B.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “During renewal inspection certification checked the water in Toddler A. The water temperature was 111° F. The temperature in Toddler B was 114° F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing date TB was read”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2024

    • Transportation

      3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 5 was missing parental consent for transportation”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(1) Original container

      “During renewal inspection certification rep observed albuterol missing the original container for child 7.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. emergency agreement for child 2,3 and 6 were missing addresses of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing high school diploma from her file. Staff 1 was observed working in a room by themselves.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2024

  4. Aug 14, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “During unannounced visit certification rep observed prek classroom out of ratio by two children. Teacher had 12 children by herself. Youngest child in the classroom was 3 years old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2024

  5. Jul 30, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “Staff 1 admitted to being forceful when she removed child 1”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.19(a) Required to report

      “Provider failed to report suspected child abuse to ChildLine as mandated by the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2024

  6. Jul 15, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited

      “During unannounced visit, certification rep verified that staff 1 puts child 1 in timeout for 5-10 minutes when child does not listen or until the child said sorry.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2024

  7. Jun 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During unannounced visit certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing high school diploma.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024

  8. Dec 18, 2023Inspection15 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 2 was missing address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times

      “During renewal inspection certification rep observed staff 6 working in a room unsupervised. Staff 6 needs her child care experience verified.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing 2 years of childcare experience. Experience for staff 6,7 8 and 9 needs to be verified. Staff 8 was missing education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing written annual evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 5 and 9 were missing NSOR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(1)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) By accredited secondary or postsecondary institution approved by PDE/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 4 was missing 1st aid/cpr. Staff 7 has 1st aid/cpr but they are not a PQAS approved organization/instructor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 10, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(3) Immunization record/Dismissal policy

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's file. The file of child 3 and 4, enrolled more than 60 days at the facility, did not contain documentation of an influenza vaccination within the past year, as required per the ACIP recommended schedule.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 21, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “During renewal inspection certification rep observed Raid and scrubbing bubbles accessible in Preschool II, Certification rep observed mop cleaning solution and disinfectant spray inside the bathroom of the indoor playroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6) Written consent

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed medication log for child 2. Child 2 was missing written consent for administration of medication”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in the bathroom in Preschool I, in the bathroom in Toddler B, in the bathroom in the Two's room, and in the bathroom in Prek B,”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 27, 2023

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “During renewal inspection certification rep observed missing mat charts in the following rooms: Infant A Toddler A, Preschool I, Two's, Prek B, Prek A, and Preschool II.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1 was missing work address and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent. Child 5 was missing work addresses of the enrolling parent. Child 6 was missing telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2, 5 and 8 were missing physcial and TB. Staff 3 was missing TB. Staff 9 was missing physical.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 2 was missing 2 reference letters.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed the emergency drill log. The last emergency drill was 12-8-22”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2023

  9. Jan 11, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At time of renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not include updates regarding continuity of operations and assigning roles to all facility persons, required under Federal Regulation 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii). The facility had not developed policies regarding shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma/child maltreatment, also required under Federal Regulation45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “At time of renewal inspection, the facility did not have documentation of current general liability insurance on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At time of renewal inspection, staff persons #1, #2, #4, and #5 did not have documentation of completing pediatric first aid and CPR within 90 days of employment at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “At time of renewal inspection, staff person #4 had not completed the required professional development training under subsections (f) 1-10 within 90 days of employment at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “At time of renewal inspection, the file for staff persons #4 and #5 did not include complete criminal history as required under the CPSL. The file for staff person #4 contained an FBI clearance from the Department of Justice, not a DHS FBI. The file for staff person #5 contained an FBI clearance from the Department of Education, not a DHS FBI. There were no receipts for DHS FBI clearances.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 12, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(b)(3)/3270.36(b)(5) Associate's + 2 yrs/HS/GED + 2 yrs

      “At time of renewal inspection, the file for staff person #3 did include 2500 hours of experience with children to qualify for the Group Supervisor position being performed. The file for staff persons #2 and #4 did not include 2500 hours of experience with children to qualify for the Asst. Group Supervisor position being performed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.62(d)/3270.103 No simultaneous use/Small Toys and Objects

      “At time of renewal inspection, City Place, the indoor play space, had items stored against the walls and on tables. Some items being stored were in plastic bags or contained small pieces that were accessible to the young toddlers playing in the room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “At time of renewal inspection, the blue child couch in the toddler room and the Pre-k room, and the light blue child chair in the Two's room, had ripped fabric and exposed foam.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At time of renewal inspection, staff persons #4 and #5 did not have documentation of completing the 1-hour health and safety training update by December 30, 2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 27, 2023

  10. Jan 7, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(8) Age appropriate screenings complete

      “AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH REPORT FOR CHILD #1 AND #3 DID NOT INCLUDE A STATEMENT ANSWERED BY THE DOCTOR SPECIFYING ALL AGE-APPROPRIATE SCREENINGS RECOMMENDED BY THE AAP WERE CONDUCTED SINCE THE TIME OF THE PREVIOUS HEALTH REPORT.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR CHILD #1 (DOB 3/5/20), AND #2 (DOB 4/30/30) CONTAINED HEALTH REPORTS THAT WERE MORE THAN 6 MONTHS OLD. HEALTH REPORT FOR CHILD #1 IS DATED 6/9/21, AND HEALTH REPORT FOR CHILD #2 IS DATED 4/7/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2022

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(j) Prohibit items in crib

      “AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, CERTIFICATION REP OBSERVED A PACIFIER WITH STUFFED TOY ATTACHED TO IT IN THE CRIB OF A SLEEPING INFANT.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 20, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE CABINET UNDER THE SINK HAD PEELING LAMINATE ACROSS THE DOOR AND THE PLASTIC EDGING/MOULDING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SINK WAS LOOSE AND SEPERATING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE SINK.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A RECEIPT INDICATING THE DATE OF PURCHASE OR INSTALLATION FOR THE FIRE SYSTEM WAS NOT ON FILE AT THE FACILITY AS REQUIRED UNDER ACT 62.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 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 Trappe licensed?

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

When was Children of America Trappe last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 7 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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 Trappe care for?

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

Does Children of America Trappe accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Children of America Trappe's 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 Children of America Trappe cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 489-2711 to ask.

What is Children of America Trappe's phone number?

(610) 489-2711.

Where is Children of America Trappe?

1600 W Main St, Collegeville, PA 19426. The nearest other daycare we list is Twin Acres Country Day School, 0.5 miles away.

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