The Malvern School of Valley Forge
800 Mancill Mill Rd, King Of Prussia, PA
4.9· 27 reviews
Forge Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 117
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Forge Early Learning Center
Forge Early Learning Center is a child care center in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 117 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 117 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 117 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Forge Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 117 children
- License number
- #CER-00259679
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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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Jul 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 07/10/2026, the most recent Fire Inspection Report on file, dated 11/05/2025, listed deficiencies with the Fire Detection System.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2026
Feb 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“At the time of the Unannounced Visit conducted on 02/09/2026, Staff Person #1 was observed on camera on 01/28/2026 completing a series of diaper changes without washing the children's hands after the diaper changes.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“At the time of the Unannounced Visit conducted on 02/09/2026, Staff Person #1 was observed on camera on 01/28/2026 completing a series of diaper changes without washing their hands after diapering each child.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 16, 2026
- Aug 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 8, 2025Visit2 rules cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“At the time of the Investigation conducted on 05/08/2025, Staff Person #1 was observed on camera leaving the Older Toddler Classroom to get Child #1 from the playground leaving the classroom out of ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: May 20, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“At the time of the Investigation conducted on 05/08/2025, it was determined that Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 left Child #1 alone and unsupervised on the facility's playground for 4 minutes. Staff Person #2 was also observed on camera stepping out of the Older Toddler Classroom, leaving all the children alone and unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2025
Apr 9, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“As a result of the Complaint Investigation conducted on 04/09/2025, it was determined that the staff:child ratios are not maintained when the children are grouped together in mixed age levels in the mornings during the children arrival times between 7:00am and 8:30am in the Older Toddler Classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025
Mar 13, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“A complaint investigation was conducted on 03/13/2025, during the investigation it was determined that Staff#1 has been rough when handling the children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“A complaint investigation was conducted on 03/13/2025, during the investigation it was determined that Staff#1 has been using harsh language and tones when speaking to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 2, 2025
Jun 12, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.21/3270.76 General Health and Safety/Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection 06/12/2024, adult sized scissors with a pointed tip were located in the left counter drawer in the Hedgehogs room, accessible to children, posing a potential hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection 06/12/2024, surface area underneath changing table mat in the Bunny Room had dirt and debris present; ceiling vents in Hedgehog, Raccoons and Turtles classrooms were dusty and need to be cleaned; a stained ceiling tile located near the bathroom was present in the Turtles room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2024
3270.133(1)/3270.133(3) Original container/Name on bottle
“During renewal inspection 06/12/2024, EPPI Pens located in the Raccoons Room were not in the original containers and did not have the name of the medication on them and the name of the child whom the medication was intended for.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During renewal inspection 06/12/2024, emergency plan on file at facility did not contain information about the facility's continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2024
3270.66(a)/3270.66(b) Locked or inaccessible/Original container
“During renewal inspection 06/12/2024, the following was observed: Vaseline on a low shelving unit in the Hedgehogs bathroom and diapering cream located in the lower cubby shelf; jar of Aquaphor located in the cubby in the Raccoon room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2024
3270.36(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 30 credits/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During renewal inspection 06/12/2024, file of staff person #1 did not contain a completed degree to qualify staff person for position performing (GROUP SUPERVISOR); file contained unofficial transcript that did not contain name nor institution.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2024
- Jul 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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Sep 13, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“On Tuesday, September 13, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 1 emergency contact form was not updated within six months.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 27, 2022
- Mar 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Forge Early Learning Center
Is Forge Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Forge Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Forge Early Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Forge Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Forge Early Learning Center care for?
117, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Forge Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Forge Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Forge Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 934-2901 to ask.
What is Forge Early Learning Center's phone number?
(610) 934-2901.
Where is Forge Early Learning Center?
1030 Old Valley Forge Rd, King Of Prussia, PA 19406. The nearest other daycare we list is The Malvern School of Valley Forge, 0.4 miles away.