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Seeds of Joy Christian Nursery School

4 S Ridge Ave, Ambler, PA 19002

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About Seeds of Joy Christian Nursery School

Seeds of Joy Christian Nursery School is a child care center in Ambler, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 86 children.

It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with drop-in / hourly care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
86 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsDrop-in / hourly care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (First Presbyterian Church of Ambler), Play-based
EnrichmentLearning Extenders: art, science, social studies, literacy, sensory play and mathematics
Daily lifeParents pack food
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
DiscountsDiscount for paying Lunch Munchers in advance with tuition
Licensed capacity86 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Seeds of Joy Christian Nursery School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Seeds of Joy Christian Nursery School

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
86 children
License number
#CER-00251848
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 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. Jan 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “During the time of inspection, the hot water in bathroom sinks was above 110 degrees.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 11, 2024

  4. Nov 2, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “At time of inspection, child # 2-4 did not have update immunization for influenza and/or signed immunization exemption forms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7)/3270.124(f) Name/address/phone release person/Updated every 6 months

      “At time of inspection, the parents of child #1 did not have the address of release person documented on their child's emergency contact form. Child# 4 did not have an updated emergency contact form documented in her record.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “Staff person #2 did not have proof of education and experience to qualify them for the position of assistant group supervisor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(iv) Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “Staff person #1 did not have proof of education and experience to qualify them for the position of Group Supervisor at facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022

  5. Nov 10, 2021Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h)/3270.134(a) Handwashing signs/Child's hands washed

      “At time of inspection, the hand washing requirement was missing from the 3rd floor bathroom used by the children and teachers. In addition, staff person # 4 did not wash a child's hands after diapering them until reminded by cert rep.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility

      “During time of review of staff records, proof of education and/or experience was not documented in staff person #3 and #4 to qualify them for their positions as assistant group supervisors at facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(b)/3270.192(2)(i) Staff person - 18 yrs./Age

      “During time of inspection, staff person #1-4 had proof of age was missing from the file information that was sent for review.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

      “During time of inspection the trash can in room #1 used to dispose of soiled diapers did not have a lidded closure.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “During time of inspection, the first aid kits in both room #1 and #307 was missing soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 31, 2021

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “During time of inspection, the staff were not clear as to what children they were specifically assigned to supervise.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2021

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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Is Seeds of Joy Christian Nursery School licensed?

Yes. Seeds of Joy Christian Nursery School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Seeds of Joy Christian Nursery School last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Seeds of Joy Christian Nursery School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Seeds of Joy Christian Nursery School care for?

86, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Seeds of Joy Christian Nursery School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Seeds of Joy Christian Nursery School's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 646-3030 to confirm.

How much does Seeds of Joy Christian Nursery School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 646-3030 to ask.

What is Seeds of Joy Christian Nursery School's phone number?

(215) 646-3030.

Where is Seeds of Joy Christian Nursery School?

4 S Ridge Ave, Ambler, PA 19002. The nearest other daycare we list is St Anthony Preschool & Child Care, 0.4 miles away.

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