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Early Learning Childrens Academy

1260 E Woodland Ave, Springfield, PA 19064
licensed capacity
111
open each week
5 days

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About Early Learning Childrens Academy

Early Learning Childrens Academy is a child care center in Springfield, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 111 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 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 70 rules across 14 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Ages
School-age children
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Licensed capacity
111 children

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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
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111 children
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School-age children
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Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 14 of 14 visits · 70 rules in all · 68 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 16
  • Building, equipment and play areas 13
  • Safety and hazards 10
  • Health, medication and illness 9
  • Supervision and ratios 9
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Transportation 2

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 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

      “On 8-20-2026 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that the operator did not notify the regional office that child #1 received emergency room treatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2026

  2. Jun 15, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “On 6-15-2026 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that staff persons #1 and #2 did not know the whereabouts of child #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On 6-15-2026 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that child #1 was left unattended outside of the building.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2026

  3. May 13, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On 5-13-2026 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that a former staff person #1 left 4 children unattended in the classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026

  4. Mar 6, 2026Inspection15 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c)/3270.178 Has all items/Transportation First Aid Kit

      “On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the first-aid kit inside the transportation was missing scissors, tweezers and gauze.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the sink in Room 3 and the light switch in Room 7 was dirty. The outdoor play space contained trash in both sides. The refrigerator in Room 8 was dirty.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the water temperature in the Infants room was 140° F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the wall border/paint in the vestibule near Room 5 leading to the outdoor play space had peeling paint.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the wooden shelves in Room 3 were dirty and had adhesive residue. The baby dolls, Step 2 toy kitchen burner and toy bin in Room 5 were dirty The children's mirror in Room 6 was dirty. The wooden toy blocks and play food in Room 7 was dirty.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #6 did not include the address to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the refrigerator in Room 2 was 60° F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.121(a) Review policies and procedures

      “On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the parent handbook did not address the facility's clothing and supervision policy.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of child #4 and #5 did not specify the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, there was a bottle of disinfectant spray and sanitizing spray bottles on the wooden cabinet next to the sink in Room 8.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid

      “On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #5 did not specify the date on which the fee is to be paid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #2 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of child #3, #4, #7 and #8 did not include information on the child's special needs as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms of child #1 and #5 did not include the health insurance policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children

      “On 3-6-2026 during a Renewal inspection, the first-aid kit in Room 6 was in an unlocked drawer accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026

  5. Oct 23, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “On 10-23-2025 during an Allocated unannounced visit, emergency contact information was missing for several children in Room 2 (Young toddlers), Room 5 (Older toddlers), and Room 7 (Preschool).”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “On 10-23-2025 during an Allocated unannounced visit, the files of staff persons #1 and #2 did not include health assessments.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “On 10-23-2025 during an Allocated unannounced visit, the file of staff person #2 contained questionable reference letters.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 5, 2025

  6. Aug 21, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “On 8-21-2025 during an unannounced visit, staff person #4 had no clearances on file at the facility. The file of staff person #5 did not include a disclosure statement. The file of staff person #2 did not include a Mandated reporter training. The file of staff person #3 did not include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and NSOR records.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “On 8-21-2025 during an unannounced visit, the files of staff persons #1 and #2 did not include proof of education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “On 8-21-2025 during an unannounced visit, the file of staff person #2 did not include Health and Safety trainings.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “On 8-21-2025 during an unannounced visit, there was no file for staff person #4 at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2025

  7. Mar 28, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space

      “On 3-28-2025 during a Renewal inspection, a written plan of daily activities and routines was not posted in Room 5 (Pre-K Room).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 3-28-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the sink in Room 6 (Older Toddler Room) was clogged. The white and gray cabinet doors in Room 7 (Preschool Room) were dirty.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “On 3-28-2025 during a Renewal inspection, there was Expo white board cleaner in an unlocked drawer in Room 6 (Older Toddler Room).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “On 3-28-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the sink in the Toddlers bathroom was clogged and the 3rd stall was locked with a bedding pad inside.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.61(h) Exceeding Capacity

      “On 3-28-2025 during a Renewal inspection, Room 2 (Young Toddler Room) exceeded the capacity of 9 by having 10 children in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “On 3-28-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the white and gray toy kitchen sink piece was missing with a screw sticking up.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025

    • Background checks

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

      “On 3-28-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the file of staff person #2 did not have clearance tracking for an NSOR clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.61(b) Care space not play space at same time

      “On 3-28-2025 during a Renewal inspection, Room 3 was set up as an indoor play space.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.62(b)(2) Toddler - 50 sq ft/child

      “On 3-28-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the Outdoor toddler play space exceeded the capacity of 7 by having 10 children in the space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “On 3-28-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the first-aid kit in Room 7 (Preschool Room) was missing gauze and tape and needed more band-aids. The first-aid kit in Room 8 was missing soap and gloves.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025

  8. Mar 12, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “On 3-12-2025 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that an incident report was not given to the parent or retained at the facility in the child's file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 7, 2025

  9. Nov 27, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “On 11-27-2024 during a complaint investigation, the Infant room had 10 infants with 2 teachers, the Pre-K room had 12 children with 1 teacher, the Young toddler 1 room had 7 children with 1 teacher, and the Older toddler 2 room had 8 children with 1 teacher.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “On 11-27-2024 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that staff person #1 used harsh language towards child #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “On 11-27-2024 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that staff person #1 used physical punishment by hitting a child on the hand.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024

  10. Nov 27, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “On 11-27-2024 during a complaint investigation, the Infant room had 10 infants with 2 teachers, the Pre-K room had 12 children with 1 teacher, the Young toddler 1 room had 7 children with 1 teacher, and the Older toddler 2 room had 8 children with 1 teacher.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “On 11-27-2024 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that staff person #1 used harsh language towards child #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “On 11-27-2024 during a complaint investigation, it was verified that staff person #1 used physical punishment by hitting a child on the hand.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 27, 2024

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  1. Jul 31, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “On 7-31-2024 during a follow-up visit, plastic gloves were in a disinfectant wipes container on the floor of the Toddlers bathroom. Continued noncompliance from an unannounced visit on 7-10-2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 4, 2024

  2. Jul 10, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “On 7-10-2024 during an unannounced visit, staff person #2 did not have a health assessment on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “On 7-10-2024 during an unannounced visit, pipes in the Preschool bathroom had chipping paint.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “On 7-10-2024 during an unannounced visit, a spray bottle in the preschool bathroom contained bleach. Plastic gloves were in a disinfectant wipes container on the floor.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “On 7-10-2024 during an unannounced visit, staff persons #1 and #2 did not have two written, nonfamily references in files.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.136(b) Parent info communicable diseases

      “On 7-10-2024 during a Complaint investigation, it was verified that the facility did not inform parents of all enrolled children of a communicable disease outbreak in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024

  3. Jul 10, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “On 7-10-2024 during an unannounced visit, staff person #2 did not have a health assessment on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “On 7-10-2024 during an unannounced visit, pipes in the Preschool bathroom had chipping paint.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “On 7-10-2024 during an unannounced visit, a spray bottle in the preschool bathroom contained bleach. Plastic gloves were in a disinfectant wipes container on the floor.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “On 7-10-2024 during an unannounced visit, staff persons #1 and #2 did not have two written, nonfamily references in files.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 24, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.136(b) Parent info communicable diseases

      “On 7-10-2024 during a Complaint investigation, it was verified that the facility did not inform parents of all enrolled children of a communicable disease outbreak in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 31, 2024

  4. Mar 27, 2024Inspection24 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the refrigerator in Rm #2 was 58° F. The refrigerator in Rm #7 was 56° F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee

      “On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #11 and #14 did not have the fee amount listed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the files of children #1, #2, #4, #8, #9, #10, #13 and #14 did not have child service reports. The agreement forms of children #10, #11 and #14 did not have services listed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times

      “On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #8 and #14 did not have the arrival and departure times for children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #1 did not have release persons listed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the agreement forms of children #14, #16 and #17 did not have the date of admission listed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs

      “On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact of child #12 did not contain information on the child's special needs, as specified by the child's parent, physician, physician's assistant or CRNP, which is needed in an emergency situation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact of child #14 did not have the health insurance policy number listed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact forms for children #12, #15, and #18 did not have the release persons address listed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

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

      “On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contacts of children #1, #2, #3, #8, #10, #13, #19 and #20 were not updated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the straps of the highchairs in infant Rm #2 were dirty. The trays also presented dirt.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the play kitchen in Rm #5 presented dirt.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the first aid kit in Rm #5 was missing soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the bathroom across from Rm #5 had a container of disinfectant wipes open on the floor and an unlabeled spray bottle containing bleach and water on the washing machine.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the outlets by the dramatic play area in Rm #7 was missing protective receptacle covers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.51 Similar Age Level

      “On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the infant room had 11 infants with 2 teachers, leaving the room out of ratio.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the facility's Emergency plan showed that it wasn't updated within the year.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the files of children #3 and #6 did not contain an updated health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024

    • Transportation

      3270.174 Age of Driver = 18 Yrs.

      “On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the transportation operator's driver's license on file, staff person #1, was expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the financial agreement forms for children #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #10, #13 and #17 were not updated.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024

    • Transportation

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

      “On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the emergency contact for child #9 did not contain signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.15(b) Building Codes

      “On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the provider was unable to provide a certificate of occupancy for the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the facility's updated emergency plan had not been sent to the local municipality or the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “On 3-27-2024 during the Renewal inspection, the bathroom in Rm #3 had a toilet that did not flush and was very dirty. It was also used for storing children's mats and buckets. The bathroom in Rm #4 was being used as storage with children's sleeping mats, low children's eating chair and play equipment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2024

  5. Mar 16, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #4 and #5 did not have an updated influenza immunization within the last year. There were no exemption letters on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #5 did not have an updated health assessment in the last 24 months. The most recent health assessment was dated 7-24-2020.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have documentation of the completion an emergency drill being performed in the last 12 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff # 3 did not have verification of the completion of 12 clock hours of childcare training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written policy identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. Also, the facility had an emergency plan that did not include all facility persons and their duties during an emergency. The facilities emergency plan did not outline the continuity of operations during an emergency. Staff #3 and 4 did not have the health and safety update training completed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 had a CPR and first-aid that was not conducted by an instructor that was not PQAS approved and the program was not PQAS approved. The CPR training also did not contain the word "pediatric" in the title.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

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

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff # 3 did not have a documented fire safety training since October of 2021.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #2 did not have a PA state police clearance on file. Staff #4 had a PA child abuse clearance and DHS FBI clearance that was more than 60 months old, both dated 2/22/2018.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child # 1 did not include the medical coverage policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2023

  6. Oct 18, 2022Complaint investigation8 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/2022 staff person's #2 and #4 did not have a PA criminal clearance on file at the facility. Staff person #2 did not have verification of Mandated Reporter's training on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/2022 the file for staff person #4 did not have verification of education on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 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

      “During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/22. Staff person #1 #2 #3 and #4 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on file at the facility. In addition, staff persons #2 and #3 were working alone with children at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/2022 the file for staff person #4 did not have a completed health assessment including TB testing dates and results.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/2022. the operator confirmed that child #1 injured a foot while playing on the outdoor playground. An incident/accident report was not provided to the parent the day of the accident.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

      “During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/2022. the operator confirmed that child #1 received emergency care for a fracture to the foot. The operator did not notify the SE Regional OCDEL of the emergency room treatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)/3270.123(b) Signed /Parent receives original

      “During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/2022 the file for child #1 did not include an agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/2022 the daily schedule was not posted on the school age classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2022

  7. Oct 18, 2022Complaint investigation8 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/2022 staff person's #2 and #4 did not have a PA criminal clearance on file at the facility. Staff person #2 did not have verification of Mandated Reporter's training on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/2022 the file for staff person #4 did not have verification of education on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 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

      “During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/22. Staff person #1 #2 #3 and #4 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on file at the facility. In addition, staff persons #2 and #3 were working alone with children at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/2022 the file for staff person #4 did not have a completed health assessment including TB testing dates and results.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/2022. the operator confirmed that child #1 injured a foot while playing on the outdoor playground. An incident/accident report was not provided to the parent the day of the accident.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

      “During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/2022. the operator confirmed that child #1 received emergency care for a fracture to the foot. The operator did not notify the SE Regional OCDEL of the emergency room treatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)/3270.123(b) Signed /Parent receives original

      “During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/2022 the file for child #1 did not include an agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/2022 the daily schedule was not posted on the school age classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2022

  8. Oct 18, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/2022 staff person's #2 and #4 did not have a PA criminal clearance on file at the facility. Staff person #2 did not have verification of Mandated Reporter's training on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/2022 the file for staff person #4 did not have verification of education on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 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

      “During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/22. Staff person #1 #2 #3 and #4 did not have verification of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation on file at the facility. In addition, staff persons #2 and #3 were working alone with children at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 23, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/2022 the file for staff person #4 did not have a completed health assessment including TB testing dates and results.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/2022. the operator confirmed that child #1 injured a foot while playing on the outdoor playground. An incident/accident report was not provided to the parent the day of the accident.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

      “During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/2022. the operator confirmed that child #1 received emergency care for a fracture to the foot. The operator did not notify the SE Regional OCDEL of the emergency room treatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 18, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)/3270.123(b) Signed /Parent receives original

      “During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/2022 the file for child #1 did not include an agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2022

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “During the unannounced inspection on 10/18/2022 the daily schedule was not posted on the school age classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2022

  9. Mar 31, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THERER WAS NO HANDWASHING SIGN LOCATED NEAR THE CHANGING TABLE IN THE YOUNG TODDLER ROOM.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT STAFF #1 DID NOT HAVE 12 CLOCK HOURS OF CHILD CARE TRAINING.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “AT THE TIME OF THE RENEWAL INSPECTION THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE OBSERVED THAT THE FACILITY DID NOT HAVE PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR THE FIRE SYSTEM INSTALLED AT THE FACILITY.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022

  10. Nov 9, 2021Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “A STAFF PERSON WAS HIT BY A CHILD AND HIT THE CHILD BACK. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED BY THE CHILD.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 16, 2021

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 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 August 20, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

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

Yes. Inspectors cited 70 rules across 14 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 68 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?

111, 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 (610) 338-0688 to ask.

What is Early Learning Childrens Academy's phone number?

(610) 338-0688.

Where is Early Learning Childrens Academy?

1260 E Woodland Ave, Springfield, PA 19064. The nearest other daycare we list is Step-By-Step Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.

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