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Suffah Academy

958 N Valley Forge Rd, Devon, PA 193334.9· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
28
open each week
5 days

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About Suffah Academy

Suffah Academy is a child care center in Devon, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 28 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 39 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
28 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity28 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Suffah Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
28 children
License number
#CER-00245514
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2025: 20 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 39 rules in all · 37 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 10
  • Records and paperwork 8
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Background checks 4
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Transportation 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 20, 2025Inspection20 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained a fee agreement form that did not specify the person designated by parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, Certification Representative observed there were no daily activities posted in the childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.107 Refrigerator

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, Certification Representative observed food spills in the refrigerator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, Certification Representative observed that there was no medical transportation plan posted in the childcare space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 19, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(d) On excursions

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/20025, Certficiation Representative observed that the children and facility persons were in the outdoor play space without the first aid kit”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 files contained a fee agreement form that did not specify the date of admission.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3 and 4 files contained fee agreements that did not specify if there are services that are considered as extra.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3 and 4 files contained fee agreements and emergency contact forms that were last reviewed and signed on 10/17/2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(2)(iv) Comply with CPSL/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 3 file did not have a NSOR clearance. Facility Person # 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, Certification Representative observed that the bathroom trash can did not have a lid.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of 12 hours of annual child care training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 3 file did not contain verification of mandated reporter training. Facility Person # 3 may not work in a child care position at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 ,2,3 and 4 files contained emergency contact forms that did not include the address of the child's physician.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 file did not contain an annual staff evaluation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(b)(1) Bachelor's

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 file did not contain a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 was alone in the facility with 8 children when Certification Representative arrived at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 20, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 2 and 3 files did not contain verification of health and safety training as required to work unsupervised in a facility. Staff person # 2 and 3 cannot work unsupervised with children until this violation is corrected.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff person # 1 and 2 files did not contain verification of annual fire safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 8/20/2025, 4 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 and 4 files contained emergency contact forms that did not list the enrolling parents work address and work telephone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

  2. Jun 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 4/10/2025, Certification Representative observed that the bathroom located on the first floor did not a sign posted stating that hands must be washed before eating and after toileting.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “During an allocated unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 4/10/2025, Certification Representative observed that the classrooms did not have a transportation plan posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2025

  4. Jan 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

      “Certification Representative conducted an onsite visit to verify corrections for the following violation: During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/30/2024, Certification Representative was made aware that the facility was using the playground on the property. The playground is near a road and a driveway entrance to the property area is unsafe and needs to have a fence constructed around the playground to prevent the children from accessing the road and driveway.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2025

  5. Oct 1, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/30/2024, Certification Representative was made aware that the facility was using a playground on the property. The playground is near a road and a driveway entrance to the property. The area is unsafe and needs to have a fence constructed around the playground to prevent the children from accessing the road and driveway.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/30/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child #1,2,3,4 and 5 files contained an emergency contact form that did not provide an address for the individual designated to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024

    • Transportation

      3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/30/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4 and 5 files contained an emergency contact form that did not have signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.192(4) CPSL information

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/30/2024, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 files did not contain a disclosure statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/30/2024, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain verification of training on the facility's emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/30/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4 and 5 file did not contain a fee agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/30/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1 ,2 and 5 files contained an emergency contact form that did not list the enrolling parent's telephone number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/30/2024, 5 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4 and 5 files contained an emergency contact form that did not have signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 30, 2024

  6. Sep 30, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space

      “During a renewal inspection conducted on 9/30/2024, Certification Representative was made aware that the facility was using a playground on the property. The playground is near a road and a driveway entrance to the property. The area is unsafe and needs to have a fence constructed around the playground to prevent the children from accessing the road and driveway.”
  7. Apr 18, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “During an initial inspection conducted on 4/18/2024, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain verification of training on the facility's emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “During an initial inspection conducted on 4/18/2024, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain verification of CPR training.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(1) Health and Safety Training - Prevention and control of infectious diseases

      “During an initial inspection conducted on 4/18/2024, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file does not contain verification of health and safety training as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During an initial inspection conducted on 4/18/2024, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1 and 2 file did not contain 2 written references. Both files contained 1 written reference.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “During an initial inspection conducted on 4/18/2024, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain the results of a TB test .”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.35(b)/3270.192(2)(iv) Group sup qualifications/Transcript, diploma and letters

      “During an initial inspection conducted on 4/18/2024, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 file did not contain verification of qualification for the position.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “During an initial inspection conducted on 4/18/2024, 2 staff files were reviewed. Staff member #2 file did not contain a NSOR clearance and a disclosure agreement. Facility Person # 2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2024

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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Is Suffah Academy licensed?

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

When was Suffah Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2025, with 20 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Suffah Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 39 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 37 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 Suffah Academy care for?

28, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Suffah Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Suffah Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Suffah Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 207-8973 to ask.

What is Suffah Academy's phone number?

(610) 207-8973.

Where is Suffah Academy?

958 N Valley Forge Rd, Devon, PA 19333. The nearest other daycare we list is A Childs Place Extended Care at Valley Forge Elem, 0.8 miles away.

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