Watson & Moore Learning Academy
298 Washington St, Royersford, PA
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Ducklings Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 127
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Ducklings Early Learning Center
Ducklings Early Learning Center is a child care center in Spring City, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 127 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 127 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 127 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Ducklings Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 127 children
- License number
- #CER-00251478
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 9, 2025: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 9 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Dec 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“There was an outlet uncovered in the doodlebugs classroom on the right wall and in the firefly's classroom next to the cots.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“A child was left unsupervised while going to the bathroom in the Doodlebugs classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 9, 2025
Jan 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection, there was chipped paint on the right lower wall next to the exit in the Crickets classroom, on the wall to the right of fridge in Ladybugs classroom, below exit sign in the rear of the Honeybees classroom and chipped paint around the socket on the left wall in the Fireflies classroom”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
Aug 26, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“As reported in the self reported incident, staff person #1 was observed pulling a child by their ear to move them closer to her.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024
Jun 18, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“Child #1 was left alone in the Crickets classroom for approximately 2 minutes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Facility did not have an incident report on file for child #1 and did not give parents an incident report detailing the accident.”
Dec 19, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/19/23, in the Doodlebugs classroom, the emergency contact forms of child #2-6 were not updated with in a 6 month period. The emergency contact forms were dated as follows: child #2 9/5/22, child #3 11/9/22, child #4 10/25/22, child #5 11/10/22, and child # 6 1/19/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
3270.133(5) Original label
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/19/23, child #1 had a bottle of expired Benadryl dated 11/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 12/19/23, there was a basket containing hand sanitizer and diaper cream in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in the Honeybees classroom. In the Fireflies classroom, there was a bottle of contact solution in an open cabinet accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2023
Feb 1, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 2/1/23, a wooden cabinet/cubby located in the Dragonflies rooms labeled as the "dress-up center" was observed. The cabinet/cubby was not anchored to the wall and can pose a potential tipping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2023
Jan 12, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 1/12/22 during the renewal inspection, Staff #1 (hire date 10/11/21) did not have the DHS FBI clearance and is beyond the provisional hire period. Staff #1 must be removed from care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 1/12/22 during the renewal inspection, the fire alarm was tested 6/24/21, 9/24/21, and 12/10/21, which does not meet the requirement for testing every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“On 1/12/22 during the renewal inspection, fire drills were completed 6/24/21, 9/24/21, and 12/10/21, which does not meet the requirement for every 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2022
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“On 1/12/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan had not been sent to the county.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2022
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“On 1/12/22 during the renewal inspection, the emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants and toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2022
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“On 1/12/22 during the renewal inspection, the health assessment of Staff #2 did not include the physician's assessment of her suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 18, 2022
3270.133(6) Written consent
“On 1/12/22 during the renewal inspection, there was no written parental consent for the epi-pen that was in the classroom for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Ducklings Early Learning Center
Is Ducklings Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Ducklings Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Ducklings Early Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 9, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ducklings Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 5 of 5 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 Ducklings Early Learning Center care for?
127, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Ducklings Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Ducklings Early Learning Center'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 Ducklings Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 940-3030 to ask.
What is Ducklings Early Learning Center's phone number?
(484) 940-3030.
Where is Ducklings Early Learning Center?
621 Bridge St, Spring City, PA 19475. The nearest other daycare we list is GPY Spring City Elementary School, 1 miles away.