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2269 Garrett Rd, Drexel Hill, PA
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Inspire Me Preschool Academy
- licensed capacity
- 94
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Inspire Me Preschool Academy
Inspire Me Preschool Academy is a child care center in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 94 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with preschool and summer camp.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 50 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 94 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infant to 15 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool and summer camp |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian-based) |
| Curriculum | The Creative Curriculum® |
| Enrichment | Private piano instruction, French, Bible study, American Sign Language, art, music |
| Staff | Certified teachers |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 94 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Inspire Me Preschool Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 94 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00252547
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 11, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 50 rules in all · 50 corrected
- Records and paperwork 15
- Safety and hazards 11
- Health, medication and illness 11
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Transportation 1
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Jun 11, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“At the time of the inspection children, age 2 and younger, were observed on the playground area in the mulch areas.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 18, 2026
3270.133(4) Locked
“At the time of the inspection, the certification representative observed the bag that contains medication was observed on a chair inside the classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
Jan 21, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact form for child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 and agreement form for child #1, 3, and 5 was not signed by the parent in the last 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2026
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2026
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2026
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1, 2., 4, and 5 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first- aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2026
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2026
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1, 2, 4, and 5 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2026
3270.131(a) Health information
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #3 did not have a health report on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1mand #4 did not have an updated health report on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have documentation of a fire drill every 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2026
3270.123(a) Signed
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 was not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2026
Jan 28, 2025Inspection15 rules cited
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the operator did not have documentation of reviewing the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1, #2 and #3 did not have verification of the completion of the pre-service health and safety training. Staff #1, #2 and #3 have been employed for more than 90 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan did not include all facility persons in the plan and their role during an emergency. Also, the emergency plan did not have requirements for continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency plan that did not identify the method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 did not have emergency contact information on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.123(a) Signed
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #2 did not have signed agreement on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the infant room, toddler room, and the older pre-school room did not have emergency contact information.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written and posted plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.131(d)(1)/3270.131(d)(4) Child's health history/Acute or chronic health problem
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the health report for child #3 only included an immunization record.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the meals/formula sent for the infants was being kept warm with ice packs.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan for the facility did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers that care is currently being provided for.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have documentation of the manual testing of the fire detection system at least once every 30 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a copy of the certificate of compliance posted inside the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency plan that did not identify the shelter in place at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency plan that did not identify the location of the evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2025
Feb 8, 2024Inspection23 rules cited
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement had not been updated in the last 6 months for child #4, dated 11/6/22 and #5, dated 8/19/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.171(b)/3270.171(c) Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing/Safe routes posted
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the operator did not have a written and posted policy identifying safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes in the vicinity of the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“At the time of the renewal inspection certification representative observed that staff #1, #2, and #5 had a health assessment that was more than 24 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually 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: Mar 1, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff # 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 do not have 12 clock hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan for the facility did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the record for child #1-5 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the record for child #1-5 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
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 had an emergency plan that did not include the facility's plan for continuity of operation during and in the aftermath of an emergency/disaster. Also, the emergency plan did not specify the role of the operator during the emergency. The facility did not have a written policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1-5 did not have documentation that they received their annual training on the facility's emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #4 and #5 did not have documentation of the competence in the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Staff #4 was hired on 2/15/23 and staff#5 on 8/30/19.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #4, hired 2/15/23, did not have a NSOR certificate on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that there were no emergency telephone numbers posted near the one facility telephone.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the first aid kit in the; 0--18-month-old room was missing soap, bandages, and gauze; 2--3-year-old room was missing scissors, tape, soap, gauze, and tweezers; and the 4--5-year-old room was missing soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the bathrooms did not have the required hand washing sign posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.123(a) Signed
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider created agreement forms did not have a place for the operator to sign.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider created emergency contact form did not include a place for the operator to specify the services provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider created agreement forms did not have a place for the parent to specify the persons designated to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider created agreement forms did not have a place to specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider created emergency contact form, that captures the emergency contact information, did not have a place for a parent to include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written and posted plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(d) Updated every 6 months/Dated signature affixed
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider created emergency contact forms, that are used to capture the emergency contact information, do not have a place for a dated signature for parents to confirm the information on the form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.131(c)/3270.131(d)(1) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP/Child's health history
“At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provided health report for child #1 and #5 did not contain a report on the child's health history and was not written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The report only contained the immunization record for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
- Feb 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 1, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Staff person #1 did not complete annual child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2022
3270.101(a) Age appropriate
“On date of inspection, a classroom used by preschoolers did not contain enough play equipment and materials. A large wooden doll house in the room contained exposed nail heads and damaged wood and needed repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space
“On date of inspection There were no plan of activities and routines posted in the group space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“On date of inspection toddlers were napping on unlabeled mats that were not used only by a specified child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
3270.21/3270.66(a) General Health and Safety/Locked or inaccessible
“On date of inspection, In the hallway bathroom used for the children a bottle of cleaning solution was stored atop the sink area and additional cleaning supplies were stored under the unlocked cabinet under the sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2022
Nov 10, 2021Visit1 rule cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Staff person #5 does not have an FBI Clearance on file. ** 11/10/21-CONTINUING NON-COMPLIANCE**”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Inspire Me Preschool Academy
Is Inspire Me Preschool Academy licensed?
Yes. Inspire Me Preschool Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Inspire Me Preschool Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 11, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Inspire Me Preschool Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 50 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 50 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 Me Preschool Academy care for?
94, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Inspire Me Preschool Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Inspire Me Preschool Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Inspire Me Preschool Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 904-5918 to ask.
What is Inspire Me Preschool Academy's phone number?
(484) 904-5918.
Where is Inspire Me Preschool Academy?
140 N Lansdowne Ave, Lansdowne, PA 19050. The nearest other daycare we list is The Y S Cool Kids Club at Ardmore Avenue, 0.4 miles away.