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The Academy Preschool and Early Education

1809 11th St, Altoona, PA 166014.6· 34 reviews
licensed capacity
153
open each week
5 days
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About The Academy Preschool and Early Education

The Academy Preschool and Early Education is a child care center in Altoona, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 153 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
153 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity153 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Academy Preschool and Early Education has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Academy Preschool and Early Education

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
153 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00249519
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 21, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • 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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  1. Nov 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “The ceiling tiles in various areas in the facility were observed to be flaking and peeling leaving debris on the floors that are a hazard to the children and staff at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025

  2. Jun 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.133(3) Name on bottle

      “It was observed in the young toddler room a can of sunscreen that did not identify the name of the child for whom it is intended.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 was observed not to include the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “The file for Child #1 was observed not to have documentation of a current Child Service Report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 14, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c)/3270.133(1) Has all items/Original container

      “In the three-year-old room, it was observed to have burn cream and Neosporin in the first-aid kit.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 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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FAQ

Questions about The Academy Preschool and Early Education

Is The Academy Preschool and Early Education licensed?

Yes. The Academy Preschool and Early Education is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was The Academy Preschool and Early Education last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on November 21, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Academy Preschool and Early Education had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 The Academy Preschool and Early Education care for?

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

Does The Academy Preschool and Early Education accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Academy Preschool and Early Education's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Academy Preschool and Early Education cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (814) 201-2638 to ask.

What is The Academy Preschool and Early Education's phone number?

(814) 201-2638.

Where is The Academy Preschool and Early Education?

1809 11th St, Altoona, PA 16601. The nearest other daycare we list is Bishop Guilfoyle Academy, 0.4 miles away.

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