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Early Learning Childrens Academy

410 Commerce Dr, Fort Washington, PA 190344.6· 27 reviews
licensed capacity
156
open each week
5 days

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About Early Learning Childrens Academy

Early Learning Childrens Academy is a child care center in Fort Washington, 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. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: six weeks through pre-kindergarten
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
156 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks through pre-kindergarten
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
AccreditationOther accreditation (Keystone STARS 4)
Licensed capacity156 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Early Learning Childrens Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Early Learning Childrens Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
156 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00247347
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 20, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “At the time of the unannounced inspection on 11/20/25, it was found that staff #1 grabbed child #1 and tapped child on the arm.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 17, 2026

  3. Oct 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 2, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “At the time of the renewal inspection, staff 6, 9, 12, 13, and 14 did not have proof of 12 hours of child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191/3270.192(5) Individual Records/Two written references

      “At the time of the renewal inspection, staff #1 who was identified as the director, did not have a complete file. File did not contain a staff health assessment and two written non-family references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the facility did not have a qualified director employed at least 30 hours per week.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “At the time of the renewal inspection, the file of staff #1, who was identified as the director, did not contain required clearances under CPSL, PA State Police, PA Child Abuse, FBI, NSOR, and NJ Clearances. The mandated reporter training was also missing from the staff file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 2, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “At the time of the renewal inspection, staff 1, 2, and 12 need the revised health & safety training. Staff 4, 8, and 10 need the updated health & safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “At the time of the renewal inspection, staff 1, 2, 8, 11, and 12 did not have current fire safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At the time of the renewal inspection, staff 1, 8, and 12 did not have proof of Pediatric First Aid & CPR.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2023

  7. Nov 16, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff#1 and Staff#2 is missing the Health and Safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “On the day of observing the files staff#2 was missing proof of education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “On the day of visit observed the files for staff#1 who have 3 hours of childcare training in the files. Staff#2 only have 6 childcare trainings in the files.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023

  8. Dec 8, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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 Early Learning Childrens Academy

Is Early Learning Childrens Academy licensed?

Yes. Early Learning Childrens Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Early Learning Childrens Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Early Learning Childrens Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 2 of 6 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 Early Learning Childrens Academy care for?

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

Does Early Learning Childrens Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Early Learning Childrens Academy'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 Early Learning Childrens Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 643-0114 to ask.

What is Early Learning Childrens Academy's phone number?

(215) 643-0114.

Where is Early Learning Childrens Academy?

410 Commerce Dr, Fort Washington, PA 19034. The nearest other daycare we list is The Lightbridge Academy of Fort Washington Pa, 0.2 miles away.

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