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Longswamp Learning Center

200 Clay Rd, Mertztown, PA 195393.9· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
80
open each week
5 days

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About Longswamp Learning Center

Longswamp Learning Center is a child care center in Mertztown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 80 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Faith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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Type
Child care center
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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
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

ApproachFaith-based (Longswamp United Church of Christ)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity80 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for Longswamp Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
80 children
License number
#CER-00256927
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 10, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Mar 10, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “The emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the name of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “The lidded trash cans in the older toddler room and the preschool room bathroom were missing the foot pedal leaving a metal rod exposed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment

      “The health assessment for staff #3 did not include sufficient documentation of the physician's assessment of the staff's suitability to provide child care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “The Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma/Child Maltreatment policy did not adequately address child maltreatment a required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease

      “The current health assessment for staff #1 indicates a communicable disease with no additional information included.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “Staff #1 had a health assessment on 10/5/23 and not again until 2/24/26, a gap of greater than 24 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “Staff #2 was trained on the emergency plan on 1/20/26, more than 90 days after hire. No previous documentation was present (see code sheet for start date).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026

  2. Jul 10, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children

      “On 7/8/25 child #1 was left unattended in the classroom while the class went outside for a period of approximately 10 minutes.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025

  3. Apr 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate

      “There was no cot labeled for child #1 who was in attendance and asleep in the classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “Staff #1 had a health assessment dated 3/28/25 (see code sheet for start date). Although there was another health assessment on file, it was more than 12 months prior to the start date.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 9, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “The mandated reporter training on file for staff #2 employed for greater than 90 days (see code sheet for hire date) was not an approved training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2025

  4. Jun 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 18, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.82(g) Clean and good repair

      “It was observed that a toilet in the girl's bathroom downstairs was not working and would not flush.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “Staff person #1, see code sheet for hire date, did not complete 12 clock hours of child care training. Only 10 hours of documented training was observed on file completed between 12/18/22-12/18/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(6)/3270.133(7)(iv) Written consent/Amount to administer

      “It was observed in the preschool room that medication and a medication log were both present for child #2. However, the medication present was an Epi Pen containing .15mg of medication, but the medication log, giving signed parental consent for administration of the medication and required dosage information, said Avi Q and did not specify the dosage. Staff explained that an Avi Q used to be present for child #2, but had since been sent home and replaced by the Epi Pen. Although an Avi Q was not observed at the facility for child #2, the medical documentation collected on file indicated that the previous Avi Q would have only contained .1mg of medication and an increase in the dosage was needed. No signed parental consent for the administration of the Epi Pen containing .15mg of medication was found on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 26, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Emergency contact form for child #1 did not contain the health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 19, 2024

  6. Apr 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “It was observed in the temporary outdoor play space used by school age and preschool children that the lights hanging down under the pavilion area were unprotected glass bulbs making them a visible hazard. It was observed in the temporary outdoor play space used by infants and toddlers that a metal pipe was sticking up out of the ground and an AC unit was left accessible to children in that space, creating a visible hazard. It was observed in the school age room that a box of matches were stored in a draw accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems

      “Files for staff person #1 did not contain a health assessment that included an examination for communicable diseases or information verifying that they are capable of providing adequate care to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2023

  7. Apr 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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 Longswamp Learning Center

Is Longswamp Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Longswamp Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Longswamp Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 10, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Longswamp Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Longswamp Learning Center care for?

80, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Longswamp Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Longswamp Learning Center'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 Longswamp Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 682-9750 to ask.

What is Longswamp Learning Center's phone number?

(610) 682-9750.

Where is Longswamp Learning Center?

200 Clay Rd, Mertztown, PA 19539. The nearest other daycare we list is Longswamp Learning Center Brandywine Elementary, 2.6 miles away.

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