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Pennridge Christian Academy

720 Blooming Glen Road, Blooming Glen, PA 18911
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days

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About Pennridge Christian Academy

Pennridge Christian Academy is a child care center in Blooming Glen, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 100 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Children 6 weeks – kindergarten
Hours today
7:15 AM to 5:15 PM
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:15 AM to 5:15 PM
Tuesday7:15 AM to 5:15 PM
Wednesday7:15 AM to 5:15 PM
Thursday7:15 AM to 5:15 PM
Friday7:15 AM to 5:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 7:15am – 5:15pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesChildren 6 weeks – kindergarten
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (ministry of Pennridge Christian Fellowship), Play-based
CurriculumCreative Curriculum
EnrichmentSpanish, music, or sign language lessons
Staff-to-child ratioInfants (BACKYARD FUN, 6 weeks – 12 months) 1:4
StaffKindergarten Teacher is ACSI certified
Daily lifePotty training: Children should be fully potty trained or actively training
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Discounts10% multiple child (sibling) discount
Parent updatesParent app (Procare)
AccreditationOther accreditation (Keysteon Stars, four out of four-star rating)
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Pennridge Christian Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
100 children
License number
#CER-00259486
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 31, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 10 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 2
  • 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. Jul 31, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 8, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “At the time of inspection on 3/5/26, file of staff person #1 did not include acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency. The facility's acceptable plan of correction indicated that staff persons records were sent 3/3/26 to be translated and have a US equivalency verification completed by 4/5/26. As of 4/8/26, staff person #1 still doesn't have US equivalent verification of education.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2026

  3. Mar 5, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “At the time of inspection on 3/5/26, file for staff person #1 did not include a current health assessment with current TB results. Last health assessment on file was from 9/18/20.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026

    • Background checks

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

      “At the time of inspection on 3/5/26, file of staff person #2 did not include a current NSOR certificate required on the day of hire.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “At the time of inspection on 3/5/26, file of staff person #1 did not include verification that staff person #1 has completed pre-service training that includes Health and Safety topic as well as Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS approved curriculum within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet). Staff person #1 did not include Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 1-hour professional development training required by OCDEL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “At the time of inspection on 3/5/26, file of staff person #2 did not include acceptable verification that education had been evaluated to determine US equivalency.”
  4. Jul 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 1, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(4) Information re: medical problems

      “At the time of renewal inspection, staff health assessment of staff person #4 did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 5, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “At the time of renewal inspection, files of staff persons #2 and #3 did not include a copy of an approved evaluation of foreign diploma from Guatemala.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 9, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated

      “At the time of renewal inspection observed that emergency information was not updated in each child care space. Each classroom had emergency contact forms that were updated by parents more than 6 months ago.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 1, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “At the time of renewal inspection, staff person #1 participated only in online portion of Pediatric First Aid and CPR. Hands on part of the training was not scheduled for a complete Pediatric first aid and CPR certificate.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include DHS required FBI clearance. Staff #1 had FBI PDE clearance on file that cannot be accepted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 8, 2024

  6. Jul 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 14, 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 Pennridge Christian Academy

Is Pennridge Christian Academy licensed?

Yes. Pennridge Christian Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Pennridge Christian Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 31, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Pennridge Christian Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 Pennridge Christian Academy care for?

100, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Pennridge Christian Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Pennridge Christian Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Pennridge Christian Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 257-2921 to ask.

What is Pennridge Christian Academy's phone number?

(215) 257-2921.

Where is Pennridge Christian Academy?

720 Blooming Glen Road, Blooming Glen, PA 18911. The nearest other daycare we list is Fairview Lake Early Explorers, 2.1 miles away.

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