Hometown Academy
1408 W Broad St, Quakertown, PA
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SMG Clubhouse is a child care center in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 66 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 66 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
SMG Clubhouse has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 20, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 35 rules in all · 34 corrected
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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3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“On 2/20/26, the door located at the bottom of the stairway had a loose doorknob and was not functional, preventing a means of egress from the second floor to the first floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“On 2/20/26, at approximately 10:35am, Staff #1 left an older toddler unattended on an elevated changing table while walking approximately 12 feet across the room to answer the door, creating a fall hazard and compromising the child's health and safety.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2026
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“On 1/28/26, at time of inspection, the facility's fire alarm was tested for operability as required by Panic and Fire Act 82. The operator engaged two separate alarm pull stations, with no activation of the fire alarm system.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
3270.181(c)/3270.181(d) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos/Dated signature affixed
“On 1/28/26, at time of renewal, Child #1 financial agreement was not updated at least every 6 months. The financial agreement was dated 6/5/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“On 1/28/26, at time of inspection, handwashing signs were not posted by the sink located in the Preschool classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 1/28/26, at time of renewal, diaper cream instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed accessible to children on the sink and on the changing table located in the front room. Clorox wipes and lotions were observed accessible to children in the bathroom located on the second floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 28, 2026
3270.27(b)/3270.171(a) Plan reviewed/updated annually/Pick-up and drop-off points
“On 1/28/26, at time of inspection, the facility's emergency plan was not reviewed/updated within the past 12 months. The last update was dated 10/2024. Additionally, notification of location of the facility and the program's use of safe routes was not sent to local traffic authorities within the past 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“On 1/28/26, at time of inspection, Staff #1 and Staff #2 were observed changing diapers in the infant and toddler rooms. Upon completing the diapering, Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not clean the diaper changing surface with a sanitizing solution.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(iv) Water safety
“On 8/7/25, during unannounced inspection, Staff #1 acknowledged that on 8/6/25, Staff #2 and Staff #3 accompanied 3 school age children participated in a swimming field trip at the local public pool. Staff #2 and Staff #3 files did not contain water safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“On 8/7/25, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #2 and Staff # 3 signed disclosure statements did not include the date. Staff #4 disclosure statement was not witnessed as required by CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
3270.52/3270.113(a)(1) Mixed Age Level/Staff assigned to specific children
“On 8/7/25, at approx 11:20am, Staff #5 was observed out of ratio with 10 children in the childcare space while Staff #6 left the room to go upstairs for approx 1 minute. The youngest children were young toddlers.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On 8/7/25, at time of unannounced inspection, three uncovered electrical outlets were observed in the classroom located on the second floor directly outside the office.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“On 8/7/25, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #4 was observed caring for 2 children unsupervised on the lower level and the second level. Staff person #4 has not completed the required preservice training Pediatric First Aid/CPR. Staff #5 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised in the childcare room. Staff person #5 have not completed the required pre-service Health & Safety training, Mandated Reporter training and Pediatric First Aid/CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 8/7/25, at time of unannounced inspection, the manual fire alarm pull station located in the childcare space was observed with the activation handle in the down position, indicating that it is not operable. This violates Panic & Fire Act 62 of 2020 which requires all fire alarm equipment to be maintained in proper working condition at all times.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2025
3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted
“On 8725 at time of unannounced inspection, alcohol wipes instructing to keep out of reach of children were observed accessible to children on the lunch table in the childcare room. Additionally, a pokeweed plant (Phytolacca americana), known to be toxic, was observed growing in the outdoor play space accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
3270.82(j)/3270.135(b) Running water - diapering/Surfaces cleaned
“On 8/7/25, at time of unannounced inspection, a source of running water for handwashing was not present in the childcare space where diapering was observed. Additionally, Staff #6 was observed changing diapers. Staff #6 did not sanitize the blue diapering surface between diaper changes.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“On 8/7/25, at time of unannounced inspection, children were observed resting on cots. Staff acknowledged that the cots were not assigned for the individual use of specific children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
3270.134(a)/3270.152 Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene
“On 8/7/25, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #5 and Staff #6 did not ensure children washed their hands after diapering/toileting and prior to eating lunch. Additionally, Staff #5 and Staff #6 did not wash their own hands after diapering each child and assisting with toileting.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“On 8/7/25, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #4 file did not contain an initial health assessment, including results of tuberculosis testing, dated at least 12 months prior to hire date.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 22, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 8/7/25, at time of unannounced inspection, Staff #2 and Staff #5 files did not contain two letters of written references.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“On 8/7/25, at time of unannounced inspection, two bottles were observed on the table in the childcare space. The two bottles were not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(iv)/3270.115(a)(6) Water safety/Lifeguard training/supervision
“On 8/7/25, during unannounced inspection, Staff #1 acknowledged that on 8/6/25, Staff #2 and Staff #3 accompanied 3 school age children participated in a swimming field trip at the local public pool. Staff #2 and Staff #3 files did not contain water safety training. Additionally, the facility does not have a facility person who is a certified lifeguard as required to participate in swimming activity.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 2/4/25, at time of renewal, cleaning materials were observed accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet located in the infant room. Additionally, diaper creams instructing to "keep out of reach of children" was observed accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet under the diaper station.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“On 2/4/25, at time of renewal, Child #1 bottle was observed in the infant room. The bottle was not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025
3270.124(a)/3270.124(c) Each child emergency contact person/Each child care space
“On 2/4/25, at time of renewal, Child #2 file did not contain emergency contact information. Additionally, emergency contact information was not present in the childcare space where Child #1 was receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
3270.123(a)/3270.123(b) Signed /Parent receives original
“On 2/4/25, at time of renewal, Child #3 and Child #4 files did not contain a signed agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“On 2/4/25, at time of renewal, a refrigerator located in the infant room did not contain a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“On 2/4/25, at time of renewal, Child #1 was observed asleep in a crib. The crib was not labeled for the use a specific child. Additionally, rest cots in the preschool room were not labeled for the use of specific children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 5, 2025
3270.82(e) Toilet and sinks proper height
“On 2/4/25, at time of renewal, the sink located in the preschool room and outside the bathrooms were not proper height for children using them. (A platform/booster step was not observed).”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“On 10/4/24, at initial inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain evidence of being trained in the facility's emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“On 10/4/24, at time of initial inspection, a lidded waste receptacle was not observed in the girl's bathroom located at the entrance and at the sink located in Room 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“On 10/4/24, at time of initial inspection, embedded little tyke climber located on the outdoor play space was not mounted over a loose-fill or playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the USCPS.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 10/4/24, at time of initial inspection, the fence surrounding the outdoor play space was in poor repair. The fence contained broken wires causing sharp edges and large gaps at the bottom of the fence, accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024
3270.69(b)/3270.82(g) 110º F or less/Clean and good repair
“On 10/4/24, at time of initial inspection, the water temperature at the child size sink located in Room 2 exceeded 110 degrees F. (It measured over 120 degrees F). Additionally, the sink was not sturdy against the wall and did not contain any support underneath the sink to ensure safety.”
3270.66(a)/3270.66(d) Locked or inaccessible/Toxic plants not permitted
“On 10/4/24, pokeweed (containing berries), known to be a poisonous plant, was observed accessible to children on the outdoor play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2024
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FAQ
Yes. SMG Clubhouse is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on February 20, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 34 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.
66, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 227-3131 to ask.
(267) 227-3131.
151 S 14th St, Quakertown, PA 18951. The nearest other daycare we list is My Size City, 0.2 miles away.