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820 N Bethlehem Pike, Spring House, PA
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Springhouse Early Learning
- licensed capacity
- 70
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Springhouse Early Learning
Springhouse Early Learning is a child care center in Ambler, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 70 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 3 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 70 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 | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 70 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Springhouse Early Learning
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 70 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00254620
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 19, 2026: 15 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 25 rules in all · 23 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Safety and hazards 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Background checks 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Mar 19, 2026Inspection15 rules cited
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“On 3/19/26, at time of inspection, the exit door located in the PK room was observed to have difficulty opening due to a defective door mechanism, potentially preventing timely exit in an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, peeling paint was observed accessible to children on the wall located in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026
3270.71/3270.76 Heat Source/Building Surfaces
“On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, the floorboard heater protective guards were detached from the unit in the PS and PK classrooms, exposing the heating coils. At the time of inspection, the heating coils were hot to the touch.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3270.66(a)/3270.82(i) Locked or inaccessible/Lidded waste receptacles
“On 3/19/26, at time of inspection, diaper cream and sunscreen instructing to "keep out of reach of children" were observed accessible to children in unlocked diaper cabinets located in the Toddler and Older Toddler classrooms. Cleaning products (Fabuloso, Comet, Glass Cleaner) were observed accessible to children in unlocked sink cabinets located in the PS/PK boys' and girls' bathrooms. Additionally, a lidded waste receptacle was not observed by the diaper changing station located in the Young Toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.33(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Each staff person meets quals/Transcript, diploma and letters
“On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, Staff #4 was observed working in the young toddler room. Staff #4 file did not contain verification of education in order to qualify them for the position they were performing.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“On 3/19/29, at time of renewal, Staff #1 was observed working with children in the infant room. Staff #1 file did not contain results of Child Abuse clearance as required by CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, the facility's emergency plan was not reviewed/updated at least annually. The last update to the facility's emergency plan was dated 4/3/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, evidence that an emergency drill was conducted at least once annually was not observed on file at the facility.”
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, upon review of the facility's fire detection log, the last alarm test was dated on 1/14/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file did not contain two written reference letters.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.166(1) Written statement
“On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, eleven infants were observed receiving care in the infant room. Written statements obtained by the parents giving formula and feeding schedules were not on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(5) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Physician/CRNP assessment
“On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, Staff #2 file did not contain an updated health assessment. Staff #3 health assessment did not include the physician's assessment of suitability to provide childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 6, 2026
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, children in the young toddler room did not wash their hands prior to eating lunch.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.124(a)/3270.124(c) Each child emergency contact person/Each child care space
“On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, emergency contact information located in the childcare spaces did not include required information, including who shall be contacted in an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record
“On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, upon review of the facility's fire drill log, the last fire drill conducted at the facility was dated 1/14/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
Mar 31, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.191 Individual Records
“At the time of inspection, there was no file onsite at the facility for facility/staff #1. This person was observed working in the preschool classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 25, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“There were no child service reports in the files for facility children 1-3.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2025
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“There was peeling paint and chipped wood on the deck used by facility children at the time of inspection.”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At the time of inspection, there was no written proof of complying with the CPSL requirements for facility/staff #1. This person was observed working in the preschool classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 17, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of inspection, 4/9/25, there was not written proof of a health assessment for staff #1. The assessment in the file for staff #2 was questionable and could not be verified.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 16, 2025
Mar 25, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“There was not adequate surfacing under the mounted equipment at the time of inspection on 3/25/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The file for staff #2 , at the tie of the inspection on 3/25/24, did have written proof of a recent physical.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“There is a fence in the rear playground with broken wood and jagged wooden edges which could pose a hazard to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“The toddlers were on the patio at the front entrance (lower level) at the time of inspection on 3/25/24. There were multiple areas with peeling paint which could pose a hazard to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 30, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #1 did not have written proof of a recent State police clearance, The most recent form on file was from 2018.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2024
Oct 3, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“The health assessment in the file for staff #1, who was observed working in the infant room at the time of inspection; did not have any information about a TB test results in their file at the time of inspection on 10/3/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.192(1) Name, address, and phone
“The file for staff #1, who was observed working in the infant classroom at the time of inspection on 10/3/23. Did not have ID or an address for the staff person hired 9/25/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #1 at the time of facility inspection on 10/3/23, did not have written proof of a signed disclosure statement, NSOR, criminal history record or a copy of requests for these items required under the CPSL”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“AT the time of inspection on 10/3/23, there was a broken fence with jagged edges, near the entrance to the infant room.”
3270.102(c) Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing
“The mulch on the play area in the rear of the facility did not have the required surfacing under the mounted play apparatus.”
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“There was no written proof of emergency plan training in the file for staff #1-hire date-9/25/23 at the time of inspection on 10/3/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(5) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Two written references
“The file for staff #1 did not have written references or proof of prior work experience at the time of inspection on 10/3/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2023
Aug 22, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of inspection on 8/22/23, the file for staff #1, hire-date, May 1, 2023, was observed working alone in the pre-school classroom located in the upper building.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“There was peeling paint on the patio located near the entrance to the facility office at the time of inspection on 8/22/23. There were facility children under the age of two playing on the patio. The certification rep asked one staffer to check the mouth of a child who appeared to be eating a piece of peeled paint. Pictures were taken of the patio and the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“When checked during the inspection on 8/22/23, the file for staff #1, hire-date 5/1/23 did not have written proof of two years child care experience prior to working at the facility. Staff #1 was observed working unsupervised in the pre-school classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the facility inspection on 8/22/23, staff #1 was observed alone caring for fifteen (15) preschool child. After a period of time a second person came into the classroom, but went-out; leaving staff #1 alone. This was observed by program administrative staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The file for staff #1, hire-date, did have written proof of complying with all CPSL requirements. The staff file was missing the FBI, Child Abuse, Mandated Report Training. Staff #1 was working unsupervised with 15-Fifteen preschool children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023
- Apr 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 6, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(ii) Comply with CPSL/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff person # 1 (hired 10/4/21) did not have required mandated child abuse reporter training documented in her record at time of inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2021
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“During time of inspection, I observed chipped paint on a yellow metal open playground bus used by the children in the facility during outdoor play time.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 26, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Springhouse Early Learning
Is Springhouse Early Learning licensed?
Yes. Springhouse Early Learning is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Springhouse Early Learning last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 19, 2026, with 15 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Springhouse Early Learning had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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 Springhouse Early Learning care for?
70, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Springhouse Early Learning accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Springhouse Early Learning's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Springhouse Early Learning cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 419-8277 to ask.
What is Springhouse Early Learning's phone number?
(267) 419-8277.
Where is Springhouse Early Learning?
809 N Bethlehem Pike Building D, Ambler, PA 19002. The nearest other daycare we list is Mi Casita Preschool, 0.6 miles away.