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190 S Sycamore St, Newtown, PA
Shir Ami Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 261
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Shir Ami Early Learning Center
Shir Ami Early Learning Center is a child care center in Newtown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 261 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedMeals providedSecure entry
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks through Pre-K
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 261 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks through Pre-K |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k and toddler care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Reform synagogue (Shir Ami)), Play-based |
| Enrichment | Karate, soccer, and yoga |
| Staff | Certified teachers |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Parents pack food |
| Safety | Secure entry points |
| Discounts | Membership benefits and discounts |
| Licensed capacity | 261 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Shir Ami Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Shir Ami Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 261 children
- License number
- #CER-00248636
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 30, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Jun 30, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 6/10/26 certification representative verified that staff person # 1 pulled child's hair and stated how does that feel, after child a child pulled another child's hair.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“On 6/10/26 certification representative verified that staff person # 1 pulled child's hair and stated how does that feel, after child a child pulled another child's hair.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
- Nov 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.111(a) Written plan
“On 7-17-24 during unannounced allocated monitoring Certification Representative noticed that there was no schedule posted in several classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2024
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“On 7/17/24 during unannounced visit, teacher in young toddler room diapered a child and failed to wash the child's hands after being diapered.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2024
3270.152 Adult Hygiene
“On 7-17-24 during unannounced allocated monitoring Certification Representative noticed that the young toddler teacher failed to wash her hands after diapering a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 17, 2024
Jan 30, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“On 1/30/24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that a few handwashing sigs was missing.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
3270.75(d) On excursions
“On 1/30/24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that items were missing from the first aid kits.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2024
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“On 1/30/24 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that a few sippy cups in the two's room were not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
Dec 19, 2022Inspection12 rules cited
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #6 had a health assessment with no tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At the time of the inspection the records of child #1 and child #2, who were both in care on the date of the inspection, were lacking in the consents required prior to admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“At the time of the inspection in both of the rooms known as "the bears" and "the bumblebees" there were no lidded waste receptacles.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At the time of the inspection the record of child #3 had an emergency contact form that was lacking health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“At the time of the inspection the record of child #2 was lacking in a current valid health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons had areas of non compliance with regards to the CPSL requirements: #1 was lacking the National Sex Offender Clearance letter, #2 was lacking child abuse clearance, #3 had both an incomplete FBI clearance and an incomplete state police clearance, #5 had an FBI clearance that did not satisfy CPSL requirements for child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Each staff person meets quals/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of the inspection the records of the following staff persons had areas of non compliance with regards to qualifications: staff person #3, #4 and #6 lacking verification of experience”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022
3270.51/3270.113(a) Similar Age Level/Supervised at all times
“At the time of the inspection in the room known as "the bumblebees: there was initially a group of 10 older toddlers with 2 assistant group supervisor level facility staff persons including staff person #7. Staff person #7 was observed by this writer leaving the (bumblebees) room, leaving their partner with a 1:10 ratio with older toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“At the time of the inspection in the room known as "the ducks" there were toxic cleaning supplies stored in an unlocked cabinet beneath the sink in an area accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“At the time of the inspection the first aid kit in the infant room was lacking in band aids.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At the time of the inspection the molding trim along the baseboard was coming off the wall, this was located in the rear corner of the room known as the "ducks"”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2022
3270.191 Individual Records
“At the time of the inspection staff person #8 was observed providing care for children under the supervision of a Group supervisor level staff person. There was no staff file for staff person #8 at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
Dec 28, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #2, who was observed caring for children, was lacking the required Mandated Reporter Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #4 was lacking in a current health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022
3270.37(c) Aides supervised all times
“At the time of the inspection staff person #1 was the only staff person providing care for a group of older and younger toddlers at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“At the time of the inspection staff person #3 did enter the hallway while their primary care group was in the room. Some children in their primary care group were not able to be seen at that time.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Shir Ami Early Learning Center
Is Shir Ami Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Shir Ami Early Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Shir Ami Early Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 30, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Shir Ami Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Shir Ami Early Learning Center care for?
261, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Shir Ami Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Shir Ami Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Shir Ami Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 968-6255 to ask.
What is Shir Ami Early Learning Center's phone number?
(215) 968-6255.
Where is Shir Ami Early Learning Center?
101 Richboro Rd, Newtown, PA 18940. The nearest other daycare we list is Lower Bucks YMCA Newtown Branch Sycamore, 0.3 miles away.