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113 E Airy St, Norristown, PA
The Madden School
- licensed capacity
- 132
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About The Madden School
The Madden School is a child care center in Norristown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 132 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, drop-in care and infant care. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 132 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 10 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, drop-in care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | The Creative Curriculum |
| Enrichment | Sign language, physical activity, music, Spanish |
| Staff | First aid and pediatric CPR certified |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Buzz-in entry system, multiple locked doors |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Subsidy programs accepted |
| Licensed capacity | 132 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Madden School has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for The Madden School
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 132 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00243002
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: 14 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 7 visits · 32 rules in all · 32 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Safety and hazards 5
- Food and nutrition 3
- Background checks 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safe sleep 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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Jul 28, 2026Inspection14 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection on 7/28/26 chipped paint was observed in the Toddler A bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“The operator did not have verification that the previous emergency plan was mailed to Norristown Borough office and to The Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency. The mail delivery form will be maintained on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 7/28/26 and 7/29/26 the file for staff person #1 and #2 did not have a current health assessment. The health assessment for staff person #8 did not have the staff person's name or the phone number and address of the physician who completed the health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 7/28/26 and 7/29/26 a drill in the emergency plan had not been conducted for the past year.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the inspection on 7/28/26 the wall next to the sink area in the pre-k classroom had areas were water, dirt and soap from handwashing and splashed and built up.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the inspection on 7/28/26 cleaning wipes were observed on a cabinet area accessible to children in the toddler/infant bathroom area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2026
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“During the renewal inspection on 7/28/26 staff person #6 was functioning as and AGS and did not have verification of 2 years experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(iv)/3270.115(a)(8) Water safety/Included in ratio/annual training
“During the renewal inspection on 7/28/26 and 7/29/26 the water safety training for staff persons #4 #5 #7 (Counted in the staff swim ratio) had been obtained online and was not conducted by a certified lifeguard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
3270.27(b)/3270.27(c) Plan reviewed/updated annually/Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection on 7/28/26 the emergency plan had not been updated to reflect changes in staffing at the facility, and a section of the plan was missing. Staff persons #1 and #10 had not been trained in the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection on 7/28/26 and 7/29/26 the file for staff person #10 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the inspection on 7/28/26 a cubbie unit with a tipping hazard was observed in the school age room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“During the inspection on 7/28/26 plastic bags were observed in the toddler A and Toddler B classrooms on the bottom shelf of the cubbie units.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 3, 2026
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(5) Exam communicable disease/Physician/CRNP assessment
“During the renewal inspection on 7/28/26 and 7/28/26 the health assessment for staff persons #3 and #9 did not include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination or the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2026
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“During the renewal inspection on 7/28/26 the immunization record for child #1 did not include Hepatitis A vaccine.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2026
Apr 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the inspection on 4/7/26 the operator did not have a current fire alarm inspection report for the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026
Mar 19, 2026Complaint investigation9 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the inspection on 3/19/26 staff person #1 did not know the specific children assigned to them for the responsibility for supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the inspection on 3/19/26 the file for staff persons #1 #2 and #4 did not contain a health assessment The heatlh assessment on file for staff person #6 was dated greater than a year of start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During the inspection on 3/19/26 the bottles for child #1 were not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the inspection on 3/19/26 the file for staff person #1 #2 and #4 did not include two written references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 3/19/26, staff persons #1, #2 and #5 were observed caring for children. The file for staff person #1 did not contain a Pa State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI , NSOR or a signed disclosure statement. The file for staff person #2 did not include a PA State Police clearance or an NSOR. The file for state person #5 did not include the required out of state clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“During the inspection on 3/19/25 staff persons #2 and #3 were observed functioning as Assistant group supervisors, they did not have documented 2 years' experience with children (2,500 clock hours).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During the inspection on 3/19/25 a toilet floor bolt was missing a protective cap.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the inspection on 3/19/26 the cribs in the infant classroom were not labeled for the use of a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
3270.137 Children with Symptoms of Disease
“On 3/16/26 child #1 had a rash on their face. Staff person #1 questioned the parents about the rash but did not send the child home. During pick up staff person #1 requested a physician's note in order for the child to return to care - however no note was obtained and the child was permitted to return to care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
Mar 19, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the inspection on 3/19/26 staff person #1 did not know the specific children assigned to them for the responsibility for supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the inspection on 3/19/26 the file for staff persons #1 #2 and #4 did not contain a health assessment The heatlh assessment on file for staff person #6 was dated greater than a year of start date.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 14, 2026
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During the inspection on 3/19/26 the bottles for child #1 were not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the inspection on 3/19/26 the file for staff person #1 #2 and #4 did not include two written references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: May 1, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the inspection on 3/19/26, staff persons #1, #2 and #5 were observed caring for children. The file for staff person #1 did not contain a Pa State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI , NSOR or a signed disclosure statement. The file for staff person #2 did not include a PA State Police clearance or an NSOR. The file for state person #5 did not include the required out of state clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 10, 2026
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“During the inspection on 3/19/25 staff persons #2 and #3 were observed functioning as Assistant group supervisors, they did not have documented 2 years' experience with children (2,500 clock hours).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During the inspection on 3/19/25 a toilet floor bolt was missing a protective cap.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the inspection on 3/19/26 the cribs in the infant classroom were not labeled for the use of a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026
3270.137 Children with Symptoms of Disease
“On 3/16/26 child #1 had a rash on their face. Staff person #1 questioned the parents about the rash but did not send the child home. During pick up staff person #1 requested a physician's note in order for the child to return to care - however no note was obtained and the child was permitted to return to care.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
Mar 13, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.166(1)/3270.166(2) Written statement/New foods - parent's consent
“On January 6th, 2026, staff person #1 did not follow the written formula and feeding schedule provided by the parent and gave child 4 oz of water to drink from a bottle. On 3/19/26 a review of the written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for child #2 revealed that the parent statement/feeding schedule was incomplete and did not list name of formula or if breast milk was to be provided.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 23, 2026
3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child
“On January 6th, 2026, child #1 received emergency room care from ingesting water while in care at the facility. The facility was informed of the emergency room visit on January 7th and did not report to the South East regional OCDEL office as required by regulation.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 13, 2026
3270.66(c) Toxic use- no contamination
“During the time child #1 was in care, their clothing came in contact with bleach. (The child's clothes had areas with bleach spots).”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2026
- Jul 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 26, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
3270.133(5) Original label
“During the renewal inspection on 7/26/24 expired medication was observed at the facility for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the renewal inspection on 7/26/25 a shelf/unit was observed in unmounted in the school age classroom. The shelf has a narrow base and a tipping hazard.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection on 7/26/24 the refrigerator in the infant room and preschool classroom did not have a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 29, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 7/26/24 the file for staff person #1 did not contain an NSOR clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 26, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 7/26/24Staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric first aid and Pediatric CPR.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2024
Aug 10, 2023Inspection14 rules cited
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During initial inspection 08/10/2023, files of staff persons #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not contain verification that fire safety training had been completed within the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During initial inspection 08/10/2023, file of staff person #2 contained a Child Abuse clearance for volunteer purposes and not for employment; file of staff person #3 contained PA State Police Criminal History Clearance for volunteer purposes and not for employment; file of staff person #6 did not contain verification that Mandated Reporter training had been completed .”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2023
3270.35(b)(1)/3270.192(2)(ii) Bachelor's/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During initial inspection 08/10/2023, file of staff person #5 did not contain verification of education and previous child care experience to qualify staff person for position performing (GROUP SUPERVISOR)”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023
3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space
“During initial inspection 08/10/2023, written plan of daily activities was not posted in Room 789.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During initial inspection 08/10/2023, staff person #4 did not have responsibility for supervision for a specific group of children in Room 1213. Staff person #4 stated it was because staff person was subbing for a staff member that was not present.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 10, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During initial inspection 08/10/2023, files of staff persons #1 and #2 did not have verification of 12 hours of annual child care trainings.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During initial inspection 08/10/2023, emergency plan had not been sent to local municipality's emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During initial inspection 08/10/2023, file of child #1 did not contain Child Service Report completed with the last six (6) months; child service report on file for child #1 was dated 12/05/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During initial inspection 08/10/2023, file of child #1 did not have current health report on file; health report on file for child #1 was dated 10/04/2021.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023
3270.151(c)(3)/3270.151(c)(4) Exam communicable disease/Information re: medical problems
“During initial inspection 08/10/2023, health assessment on file for staff person #3 did not answer questions listed on form to determine if staff person was free from communicable disease and able to work with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During initial inspection 08/10/2023, files of staff persons #1, #2 and #3 did not contain verification that Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update had been completed by 12/30/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 28, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During initial inspection 08/10/2023, emergency plan did not include plan for continuity of operations in the event of an emergency or aftermath of a disaster.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2023
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During initial inspection 08/10/2023, file of staff person #3 and #5 did not contain verification that emergency plan training had been received at time of hire or annually thereafter.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 14, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During initial inspection 08/10/2023, file of staff person #5 did not contain two written non family references attesting to staff person's suitability to work with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 25, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about The Madden School
Is The Madden School licensed?
Yes. The Madden School is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was The Madden School last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with 14 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Madden School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 6 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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 Madden School care for?
132, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does The Madden School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are The Madden School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Madden School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (610) 292-0100 to ask.
What is The Madden School's phone number?
(610) 292-0100.
Where is The Madden School?
401 Dekalb St, Norristown, PA 19401. The nearest other daycare we list is Rising Scholars Early Learning Academy, 0.1 miles away.