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St Anthony Preschool & Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 244
- open each week
- 5 days
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About St Anthony Preschool & Child Care
St Anthony Preschool & Child Care is a child care center in Ambler, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 244 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 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 9 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 244 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 244 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
St Anthony Preschool & Child Care has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for St Anthony Preschool & Child Care
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 244 children
- License number
- #CER-00251851
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 30, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Background checks 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Food and nutrition 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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Jan 30, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed 1/30/2026 in Panda's classroom there was Lysol disinfectant wipes located in the childcare area that was not locked or made inaccessible to children. In Owl's classroom there was hand sanitizer located in the childcare space that was made inaccessible to children. In the bathrooms there was baby wipes and air fresheners located in the bathroom not locked or made inaccessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Observed 1/30/2026 staff persons #1 and #3 did not contain completed DHS required Child abuse clearance on file. The Child abuse clearance stated volunteer instead of employment. Staff #3 did not contain a completed DHS required State Police clearance their clearance was stated for volunteer instead of employment. Staff #5 file contained Pennsylvania clearances however did not contain out of state clearances from the state of Florida. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Observed 1/30/2026 Staff person # 2 has not completed the following required pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet)”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Observed 1/30/2026 child # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, and 8 file was missing the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 6, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“Observed 1/30/2026 staff #3 and 4 health assessment did not contain the physician's address of where their health assessment was conducted at. Staff #6 was missing an updated health assessment. Staff # 6 health assessment dated for 1/4/2024, the medical assessment exceeded the 24-month of the signature date.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“Observed 1/30/2026 child #6 emergency contact did not contain the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“Observed 1/30/2026 child #3 and 9 file did not include the health insurance medical coverage and policy number information on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 9, 2026
Jan 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster
“At the time of inspection, there were damaged tiles in an area( cubbies) in the preschool classroom. The tiles were wet and damaged.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2025
3270.107/3270.161(d) Refrigerator/Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“There was no thermometer in the classroom refrigerator at the time of inspection. Facility children's lunches were in the refrigerator.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2025
- Dec 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 2, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Staff person # 1-4, all identified as Assistant Group Supervisors at the facility did not have 2 years of experiences documented in their records to help qualify them for their positions at facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.61 Measurement and use of indoor child care space
“At time of inspection, room that was previously measured for childcare space is no longer being used for that purpose and should be removed from the facility capacity.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"
“During time of inspection, the windows in the hallway on the 2nd floor weren't modified to prevent them from opening up over 6 inches as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During time of inspection, the paint on the table in room # 105 and the refrigerator handle in room #106 had chipped paint.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
Dec 2, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During time of inspection, room #103 did not have scissors in the first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 3, 2022
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(2) Physical examination/Mantoux TB
“Facility person #1 (Volunteer) did not have a health assessment with negative TB screening documented at facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2022
3270.105 High Chairs
“During time of inspection, there were 3 children that were not strapped into the high chairs with the safety straps while being feed by staff in the child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 4, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During time of inspection, it was observed that 8 cubbies on the 2nd floor of facility being used for the children in care were not mounted to prevent them from falling over or becoming a possible hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 18, 2022
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Facility person#1 (Volunteer) does not have the NSOR Certificate and mandated child abuse training documented at facility as required.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about St Anthony Preschool & Child Care
Is St Anthony Preschool & Child Care licensed?
Yes. St Anthony Preschool & Child Care is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was St Anthony Preschool & Child Care last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 30, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has St Anthony Preschool & Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 St Anthony Preschool & Child Care care for?
244, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does St Anthony Preschool & Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are St Anthony Preschool & Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does St Anthony Preschool & Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 646-6150 to ask.
What is St Anthony Preschool & Child Care's phone number?
(215) 646-6150.
Where is St Anthony Preschool & Child Care?
260 Forest Ave, Ambler, PA 19002. The nearest other daycare we list is Seeds of Joy Christian Nursery School, 0.4 miles away.