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Small Scholars Learning Academy

225 S Trooper Rd, Norristown, PA 194035.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
132
open each week
5 days

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About Small Scholars Learning Academy

Small Scholars Learning Academy is a child care center in Norristown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 132 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
132 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumButtercups (Funshine Express)
StaffStaff dual certified in early childhood and elementary education
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsELRC/CCIS subsidies
Licensed capacity132 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Small Scholars Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Small Scholars Learning Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
132 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00243800
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Aug 6, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During the inspection on 8/6/26 the file for staff person #4 contained 6 clock hours of childcare training for the past year.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “Staff persons #1 and #3 obtained education diploma/degree outside of the United States and did not have an evaluation for US equivalency on file. Staff person #3 was functioning as and AGS and did not have verification of 2 years of childcare experience on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 27, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “During the inspection on 8/6/26 the TB testing dates for staff person #1 were not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service. Staff person #2 had a health assessment and TB testing dates that were not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “During the inspection on 8/6/26 diapers were observed in a non - hands free trashcan in the infant and toddler rooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During the inspection on 8/6/26: 1. A climber on the toddler play area was missing caps, leaving two small holes with sharp plastic edges. 2. Toilets with missing bolt caps (Where the toilet mounts to the floor) were observed in the toddler and preschool classrooms.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026

  2. Aug 22, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.102(g) Hazardous toys and equipment

      “During the inspection on 8/22/25 a recalled bumbo seat and a Fisher Price Snuga Infant swing was observed in the infant room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.102(a) Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair

      “During the initial inspection on 8/22/25 the light cover in the back stairway area was missing. Exposed bolts were observed on the preschool playground.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted

      “During the inspection on 8/22/25 a Pothos plant was observed in the infant room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iv) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “On during the initial inspection on 8/22/25 Staff persons #1 #2 #3 #4 and #5 were functioning in the role of Assistant Group Supervisor and had a high school diploma on file but did not have verification of 2 years (2,500 clock hours) of experience with children on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “During the initial inspection on 8/22/25 legal entity did not have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations

      “During the initial inspection on 8/22/25 Staff person #2 #3 has completed the health and safety course (Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality (10 hours) dated 7/1/2018 -- 10/31/2022.) but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training. Staff person #5 was observed working alone with Health and Safety training part 1 and part 2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.166(1) Written statement

      “During the initial inspection on 8/22/25 child #1 and #2 did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule obtained from the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2025

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 Small Scholars Learning Academy

Is Small Scholars Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Small Scholars Learning Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Small Scholars Learning Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Small Scholars Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Small Scholars Learning Academy care for?

132, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Small Scholars Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Small Scholars Learning Academy'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 Small Scholars Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 630-3210 to ask.

What is Small Scholars Learning Academy's phone number?

(610) 630-3210.

Where is Small Scholars Learning Academy?

225 S Trooper Rd, Norristown, PA 19403. The nearest other daycare we list is Gpy Woodland Elementary School, 0.5 miles away.

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