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First Children’s Academy
- licensed capacity
- 479
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About First Children’s Academy
First Children’s Academy is a child care center in Southampton, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 479 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpen until 7 PMBilingual program
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 479 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6wks – 13yrs |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (English and Russian) |
| Enrichment | Gymnastics, art and dance |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 479 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Children’s Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for First Children’s Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 479 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00251208
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 13, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Supervision and ratios 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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Apr 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.21/3270.113(a) General Health and Safety/Supervised at all times
“During nap time, the certification representative observed Child#1 in the infant room lying on their back in a crib with a bucket hat covering Child#1's entire face while the child was awake. Staff #1 was observed positioned on the far-right side of the entrance of the room with one infant. Staff #2 was observed on the left far side of the room entrance unable to see child #1 face fully covered.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
- Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 19, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Certification rep reviewed staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 record and observed record 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 28, 2025
Jan 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Certification rep reviewed staff #1, #2 and #3 record and observed staff #1 record one reference letter in record, is not translated. Staff #2 and #3 two reference letters in record were not translated in record; cert rep was not able to read and verify nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025
Dec 28, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During the renewal inspection sink water temperature in the banana room and strawberry room read at 125 F.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan and observed continuity of operation was missing on the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024
Sep 12, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Staff #1 turned her back towards the child on the playground, leaving the child unsupervised and the child left the playground for a second time.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2023
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“Staff #1 grabbed the child harshly by his fore arms while dragging him back under the playground slide.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023
- Jan 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 24, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“STAFF 1 AND STAFF 2 HAVE LIVED OUTSIDE OF PENNSYLVANIA WITHIN THE LAST 5 YEARS AND DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED CLEARANCES FROM THOSE STATES.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022
3270.92(a) No portable space heaters
“DURING THE INSPECTION THERE WAS A PORTABLE SPACE HEATER IN THE KITCHEN.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 25, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“THE BOTTOM PURPLE PANEL WITH A CRAWL HOLE, ON THE PINK AND PURPLE PLAY EQUIPMENT, WAS CRACKED AND BROKEN - THE HOLE HAD ROUGH AND SHARP EDGES WHERE IT WAS BROKEN. THIS IS IN THE PRESCHOOL PLAY AREA THAT IS LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE PLAY AREA CLOSEST TO THE BUILDING.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about First Children’s Academy
Is First Children’s Academy licensed?
Yes. First Children’s Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was First Children’s Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 13, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Children’s Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 First Children’s Academy care for?
479, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does First Children’s Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are First Children’s Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First Children’s Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 396-6600 to ask.
What is First Children’s Academy's phone number?
(215) 396-6600.
Where is First Children’s Academy?
520 Street Rd, Southampton, PA 18966. The nearest other daycare we list is Jolly Tots Day Nursery, 0.2 miles away.