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Quakertown, PA 18951 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Hometown Academy
- licensed capacity
- 73
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Hometown Academy
Hometown Academy is a child care center in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 73 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 73 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
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Approach | Play-based, STEM / STEAM |
| Enrichment | Library visits, museum trips, STEM events, family nights, seasonal celebrations, special guest activities |
| Staff | Credentialed teachers trained in STEM integration and early childhood education |
| Daily life | Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (transportation from nearby schools) |
| Licensed capacity | 73 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Hometown Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Hometown Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 73 children
- License number
- #CER-00255016
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 2 visits · 5 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Safety and hazards 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 24, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“On 10/24/25, at time of initial inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for shelter in place and lockdown emergencies.”
3270.27(e) Letter to parents
“On 10/24/25, at time of initial inspection, a letter provided to each enrolled parent explaining emergency procedures was not on file.”
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“On 10/24/25, at time of initial inspection, the facility's emergency plan did not provide a method for parents to be contacted when an emergency situation arises and a method to notify parents when the emergency has ended.”
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 10/24/25, at time of initial inspection, cleaning materials were observed accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.76/3270.103 Building Surfaces/Small Toys and Objects
“On 10/24/25, at time of initial inspection, piles of leaves and debris were observed on the outdoor play space. Additionally, acorns with a diameter of less than 1 inch were observed accessible to infants and toddlers on the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 26, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about Hometown Academy
Is Hometown Academy licensed?
Yes. Hometown Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Hometown Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Hometown Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 1 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Hometown Academy care for?
73, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Hometown Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Hometown Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Hometown Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 288-0222 to ask.
What is Hometown Academy's phone number?
(610) 288-0222.
Where is Hometown Academy?
1408 W Broad St, Quakertown, PA 18951. The nearest other daycare we list is SMG Clubhouse, 0.3 miles away.