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Inspire Early Education Old Forge

701 S Main St, Old Forge, PA 185184.9· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
80
open each week
5 days

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About Inspire Early Education Old Forge

Inspire Early Education Old Forge is a child care center in Old Forge, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 80 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
80 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity80 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Inspire Early Education Old Forge

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
80 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00245249
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 1, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safe sleep 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. Jun 1, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “During complaint investigation on 6/1/26, fire safety logs were reviewed. The following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement: 2/13/26 to 3/19/26, 4/14/26 to 5/15/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During complaint investigation on 6/1 - 6/2/26, staff files were reviewed. Staff #6 only had one written reference on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During complaint investigation on 6/1 - 6/2/26, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 through staff #6 was not trained on the facility's emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “During complaint investigation on 6/1 - 6/2/26, staff files were reviewed. Staff #4 and Staff #5 did not have a disclosure statement on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026

  2. Jun 1, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “During complaint investigation on 6/1/26, fire safety logs were reviewed. The following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement: 2/13/26 to 3/19/26, 4/14/26 to 5/15/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During complaint investigation on 6/1 - 6/2/26, staff files were reviewed. Staff #6 only had one written reference on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During complaint investigation on 6/1 - 6/2/26, staff files were reviewed. Staff #1 through staff #6 was not trained on the facility's emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “During complaint investigation on 6/1 - 6/2/26, staff files were reviewed. Staff #4 and Staff #5 did not have a disclosure statement on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 1, 2026

  3. Aug 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “During renewal inspection, it was observed that the operator did not have proof of notifying local traffic safety authorities in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 12, 2025

  4. Aug 21, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During renewal inspection, it was observed in the Toddler 1 room that the first aid kit did not contain gloves.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “The following dates indicate that fire alarm testing was not done within the 30-day requirement: 11/21/23, 12/26/23, 1/22/24, 2/22/24, 5/8/24, 6/7/24, 7/8/24, 8/8/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.37(c) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Aides supervised all times

      “During renewal inspection, Staff #1 was observed working in the infant room unsupervised. Staff #1 was listed as an AGS, however upon file review, staff #1 has not completed high school to receive a diploma. It was admitted by director that Staff #2 works alone at times. Staff #2 was also listed as an AGS and has a high school diploma, but not 2 years of experience with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “During renewal inspection, it was observed in the Toddler 1 and Preschool room that the rest equipment was not labeled. It was also observed in the Early HeadStart room that one crib was not labeled.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “During renewal inspection, it was observed that the release person's address was not listed on child #1's emergency contact sheet.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2024

  5. Sep 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.82(g) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair

      “While at the facility unannounced on 9/28/23 the inspector observed that the toilet in the school aged classroom was broken. This toilet was observed to be broken on 8/31/23. On 8/31/23 the director noted that the facility was in the process of obtaining estimates for the repair. The inspector observed an odor coming from the toilet area that could be smelled upstairs as well as in the classroom. This unpleasant odor was similar to the smell of mildew.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2023

  6. Aug 31, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff persons # and #3 did not complete the required one-hour 2022 update to the health and safety training by 12/30/2022.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

      “While at the facility unannounced on 8/31/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the windows in the infant room, located on the second floor, and found them to be able to be fully opened with no means to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 1, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “While at the facility unannounced on 8/31/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the staff files and noted that staff # Staff person#1 and #3 did not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet): pediatric first aid and CPR by an approved PQAS trainer from a PQAS approved trainer and a PQAS approved curriculum.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2023

    • Background checks

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

      “While at the facility unannounced on 8/31/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the staff files and noted that staff # 4 and noted that this staff had an initial Pa Mandated Reporter training dated for 5/23/16 and not again until 5/12/22. All clearances, including PA Mandated Reporter training, is required to be updated every 60 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “While at the facility unannounced on 8/31/23 for the renewal inspection the inspector observed a Little Tykes outdoor plastic playhouse to have cracks and rough edges making it a hazard to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2023

  7. Aug 23, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the Emergency Plan and found that it was missing proof of having sent a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency as is required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed that the facility did conduct an annual emergency drill as is required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “While at the facility unannounced for the renewal inspection the inspector observed the Emergency Plan and found that it was missing the provisions for the accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “Staff #1 had the outdated 6 hour Health and Safety training on file and did not have the appropriate 10 hour Health and Safety training as is required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2022

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 Inspire Early Education Old Forge

Is Inspire Early Education Old Forge licensed?

Yes. Inspire Early Education Old Forge is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Inspire Early Education Old Forge last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 1, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Inspire Early Education Old Forge had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Inspire Early Education Old Forge care for?

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

Does Inspire Early Education Old Forge accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Inspire Early Education Old Forge's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Inspire Early Education Old Forge cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (570) 457-1799 to ask.

What is Inspire Early Education Old Forge's phone number?

(570) 457-1799.

Where is Inspire Early Education Old Forge?

701 S Main St, Old Forge, PA 18518. The nearest other daycare we list is Itsy Bitsy Bookworms, 0.7 miles away.

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