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Rising Scholars Early Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 44
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Rising Scholars Early Learning Academy
Rising Scholars Early Learning Academy is a child care center in Norristown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 44 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 44 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 44 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Rising Scholars Early Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 44 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00254747
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 4, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 28 rules in all · 28 corrected
- Safety and hazards 6
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Background checks 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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Sep 4, 2026Complaint investigation5 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the unannounced inspection on 9/4/26 the file for staff person #1 did not have a completed health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the unannounced inspection on 9/4/26 a review of the fire drill log revealed a drill was logged on 4/28/26 and the next drill was logged on 7/22/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the unannounced inspection on 9/4/26 the file for staff person #2 did not have documented verification of 2 years of experience with children (2,500 clock hours) on file at the facility to qualify as an aide.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“A complaint investigation on 9/4/26 revealed that on 8/27/26 staff person #1 was heard yelling at the children and slammed the classroom door.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“A complaint investigation on 9/4/26 revealed that on 8/27/26 staff person #1 took a crayon from child #1 and then "plucked" child #1 on the hand.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2026
Sep 4, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the unannounced inspection on 9/4/26 the file for staff person #1 did not have a completed health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the unannounced inspection on 9/4/26 a review of the fire drill log revealed a drill was logged on 4/28/26 and the next drill was logged on 7/22/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.37(b)(3)/3270.192(2)(ii) 8th grade + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the unannounced inspection on 9/4/26 the file for staff person #2 did not have documented verification of 2 years of experience with children (2,500 clock hours) on file at the facility to qualify as an aide.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2026
3270.113(d) No harsh language
“A complaint investigation on 9/4/26 revealed that on 8/27/26 staff person #1 was heard yelling at the children and slammed the classroom door.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2026
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“A complaint investigation on 9/4/26 revealed that on 8/27/26 staff person #1 took a crayon from child #1 and then "plucked" child #1 on the hand.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2026
Mar 20, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.124(c)/3270.124(d) Each child care space/Excursions
“During the renewal inspection on 3/20/26 the complete emergency contact form (with all requirements) was not present in the childcare space or in the vehicle used for transportation.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3270.133(6) Written consent
“During the renewal inspection on 3/20/26 written parent consent for administration of medication for child #1 was not on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“During the renewal inspection daffodils were observed on the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“During the renewal inspection on 3/20/26 staff person #1 was functioning as an assistant group supervisor and did not have 2 years of experience with children documented on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection on 3/20/26 a bench with a missing slat and a bench with a loose slat were observed on the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
Aug 14, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the inspection on 8/14/25 the operator did not have verification of an emergency drill for the past year.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2025
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“During the inspection on 8/14/25 The operator did not have an emergency plan that provides for continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During the inspection on 8/14/25 Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first- aid/CPR training expiration date of 5/5/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During the inspection on 8/14/25 staff person #2 was observed providing care for 12 children on the playground. 5 Children were Preschool aged and 7 were school aged.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the inspection on 8/14/25 a ceiling tile with water damage was observed in the hallway outside of the boys bathroom. The janitorial closet had a hole at the bottom of the door.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025
3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(e) Emergency plan/Letter to parents
“During the inspection on 8/14/25 The parent letter surrounding the emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions and lock down procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 5, 2025
Jun 16, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“On 5/23/2024, the Southeast Regional Office of OCDEL was notified by the Bureau of Workers' Compensation Compliance Department that the facility has not supplied the requested documentation of current Workers' Compensation Insurance as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2025
Mar 11, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 3/22/25 the file for staff person #3 did not contain a current health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection on 3/11/25 the refrigerator in the toddler room did not have a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection on 3/11/25 the stall divider in the girl's bathroom was not loose and not properly secured to the wall. The boy's bathroom did not have water at the sink.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted
“During the renewal inspection on 3/11/25 daffodil flowers were observed on the playground in an area accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection on 3/11/25 the janitors closet in the main hallway containing bleach and other cleaning products was observed unlocked.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2025
3270.37(b)(3)/3270.37(c) 8th grade + 2 yrs/Aides supervised all times
“During the inspection on 3/11/25 the file for staff person #3 did not have verification of a minimum of an 8th grade education. Staff person #3 was observed working alone with 3 young toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2025
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the renewal on 3/11/25 staff person #1 did not have Pediatric First aid and CPR on file from an approved curriculum by OCDEL.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2025
Mar 13, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.166(1) Written statement
“During the renewal inspection on 3/13/24 the operator did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 3/13/24 the file for staff person #1 did not have TB testing and results within one year from the date of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 3/13/24 Staff person #2 does not have a current FBI clearance on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the renewal inspection on 3/12/24 A shelf with a tipping hazard was observed near the door in the toddler classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 18, 2024
Sep 19, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the inspection on 9/19/23 staff person #1 was observed with 11 preschool aged children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2023
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the inspection on 9/19/23 a review of the incident report revealed that child #1 received an injury at the facility before nap time. The injury was not discovered by staff until pick up, after nap when swelling was noticed on the child's face. The child stated that injury was "caused by a fall on a chair".”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“The inspection on 9/19/23 revealed that an incident was provided/signed by the parent on 9/7/23 for an incident that happened on 9/9/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2023
May 4, 2023Complaint investigation8 rules cited
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the unannounced inspection on 5/4/2023 the file for staff person #3 did not have acceptable verification of education on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the unannounced inspection on 5/4/2023 the file for staff persons #2 and #3 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2023
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b) Every 60 days/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the unannounced inspection on 5/4/23 a review of the fire drill revealed that that a fire drill has not been logged/held since 1/27/23 and a fire alarm test has not been held since 1/27/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #2 was observed working alone with children and has not completed Pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR . (Verification of completion of all the required health and safety training topics prior to caring for children unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.32(c) Convicted or awaiting trial
“During an unannounced inspection on 5/4/2023 staff person #1 was observed working with children at the facility. Staff person #1 is awaiting trial on charges involving physical violence or moral corruptness.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the unannounced inspection on 5/4/2023 the file for staff person The file for staff person # 3 did not have TB testing dates and results. the file for staff person #2 had TB testing dates and results from 2020 these dates were beyond 12 months prior to the staff persons start date.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During an unannounced inspection on 5/4/2023 a toilet in the child's bathroom was "out of order" and not working.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2023
3270.135(a)(3)/3270.135(b) Disposable diapers/Surfaces cleaned
“During the unannounced inspection on 5/4/2023 a soiled diaper was observed in an unlidded trashcan in the girl's bathroom. Staff person #1 confirmed that children who are potty training (in pull ups) are changed in front of the toilet. The facility did not have a changing pad in the bathroom for children to stand on and to be sanitized after being changed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
May 4, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“During the unannounced inspection on 5/4/2023 the file for staff person #3 did not have acceptable verification of education on file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the unannounced inspection on 5/4/2023 the file for staff persons #2 and #3 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2023
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b) Every 60 days/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the unannounced inspection on 5/4/23 a review of the fire drill revealed that that a fire drill has not been logged/held since 1/27/23 and a fire alarm test has not been held since 1/27/23.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“Staff person #2 was observed working alone with children and has not completed Pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR . (Verification of completion of all the required health and safety training topics prior to caring for children unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.32(c) Convicted or awaiting trial
“During an unannounced inspection on 5/4/2023 staff person #1 was observed working with children at the facility. Staff person #1 is awaiting trial on charges involving physical violence or moral corruptness.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2023
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the unannounced inspection on 5/4/2023 the file for staff person The file for staff person # 3 did not have TB testing dates and results. the file for staff person #2 had TB testing dates and results from 2020 these dates were beyond 12 months prior to the staff persons start date.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During an unannounced inspection on 5/4/2023 a toilet in the child's bathroom was "out of order" and not working.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2023
3270.135(a)(3)/3270.135(b) Disposable diapers/Surfaces cleaned
“During the unannounced inspection on 5/4/2023 a soiled diaper was observed in an unlidded trashcan in the girl's bathroom. Staff person #1 confirmed that children who are potty training (in pull ups) are changed in front of the toilet. The facility did not have a changing pad in the bathroom for children to stand on and to be sanitized after being changed.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
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Mar 21, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(ii) ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from health professional
“During a renewal inspection on 03/21/2023, the files for children #2, 3, 4 and 5 did not contained a current record of influenza vaccination.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During a renewal inspection on 03/21/2023, the file for staff person # 1 did not contain verification of the Pennsylvania health and Safety training update-2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During a renewal inspection on 03/21/2023, the file for staff person #2 did not contain verification of emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During a renewal inspection on 03/21/2023, the preschool classroom did not have a cot diagram to correspond with the numbers on the cots.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During a renewal inspection on 03/21/2023, the file for children #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not include the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During a renewal inspection on 03/21/2023, the file for child #2 contained a health record dated more than 12-months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During a renewal inspection on 03/21/2023, the file for staff person #1 contained a health assessment more than 24 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2023
- Jan 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 23, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During an initial inspection on 09/23/2022, the provider did not have current copy of liability insurance on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2022
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During an initial inspection on 09/23/2022, the provider did not have a current fire inspection showing no deficiencies.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Rising Scholars Early Learning Academy
Is Rising Scholars Early Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Rising Scholars Early Learning Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Rising Scholars Early Learning Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 4, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Rising Scholars Early Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 28 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 Rising Scholars Early Learning Academy care for?
44, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Rising Scholars Early Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Rising Scholars Early Learning Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Rising Scholars Early Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 272-1330 to ask.
What is Rising Scholars Early Learning Academy's phone number?
(610) 272-1330.
Where is Rising Scholars Early Learning Academy?
113 E Airy St, Norristown, PA 19401. The nearest other daycare we list is The Madden School, 0.1 miles away.