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The Next Generation Learning Center

1240 W Main St Suite 100, Norristown, PA 194013.7· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
42
open each week
7 days

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About The Next Generation Learning Center

The Next Generation Learning Center is a child care center in Norristown, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 42 children, serving school-age children.

It is open every day, Open 24 hours.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 43 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every day

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Open 24 hours
Licensed capacity
42 children

Hours

Hours

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayTodayOpen 24 hours

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity42 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Next Generation Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Next Generation Learning Center

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
42 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00249112
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 30, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 43 rules in all · 42 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 8
  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Other rules 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. Dec 30, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “On 1/7/26 Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first- aid/CPR training expiration date of 11/9/25.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 19, 2026

  2. Sep 11, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “During the renewal inspection on 9/11/25 the operator did not have a current fire inspection report on file as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 29, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.173(b) Driver not counted in ratio - I, T, PS

      “During the renewal inspection on 9/11/25 child #2 was transported by the facility with only the driver present in the vehicle.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “During the renewal inspection on 9/11/25 a current health assessment was not on file for child #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “During the renewal inspection on 9/11/25 a large plastic trash bag with toys and blocks with a diameter of less than 1 inch were observed in a classroom where a young toddler was receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection on 9/11/25 the wooden boarder edge on the playground is weathered with areas of peeled wood capable of causing splinters and exposed rusty nails.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b)/3270.27(f) Plan reviewed/updated annually/Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection on 9/11/25 the method to contact parents of an emergency was listed as Bright Wheels App. The facility has changed application and no longer uses Bright Wheels. The operator did not have verification of the update or that the updated emergency plan had been sent to local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025

  3. Aug 5, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “On 8/5/2025 a review of video footage from 7/30/25 revealed that staff person #2 was providing care for a group of children. During a period ( Over 5 minutes) staff person #2 was observed lying down on the floor covered with a blanked and was not providing active supervision for the children in their care. Staff person #2 was also observed leaving the classroom area and going into the bathroom area for several minutes with the door shut - leaving the classroom of children unsupervised.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(a) Each child

      “During the inspection on 8/5/25 the file for child #1 was not able to be located for review.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.20(a)(1) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child

      “The inspection on 8/5/25 revealed that child #1 received emergency room treatment for a medical condition after being picked up from the facility. The operator did not report notice to the OCDEL South East North Regional Office as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 15, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “On 8/5/25 a review of video footage from 7/30/25 revealed staff person #1 was alone in a classroom with 8 children. The youngest child in the classroom was 2 years of age. (Child #2)”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025

  4. Jul 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.166(4) Bottles labeled

      “During the inspection on 7/9/25 the bottles for child #1 #2 and #3 were not labeled with the child's name.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3270.166(6) Infant/toddler - no bottle in mouth to sleep

      “During the inspection on 7/9/25 child #1 was observed sleeping in a pack and play with a bottle present.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 30, 2025

  5. Jun 18, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      3270.163(a)(1) Dairy

      “During an inspection on 7/9/25 lunch was observed being served. Lunch included the following: Chicken Nuggets, Carrots, peaches and juice. (No dairy product was served).”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

      “During an inspection on 6/24/25 and 7/9/25 a director was not present at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

    • Other rules

      3270.24(a) Immediate access

      “During an inspection on 6/24/25 and on 7/9/25 staff did not have access to the staff file for OCDEL certification representative to review.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “During an inspection on 6/24/25 staff person #1 was observed working with 15 children mixed age levels of YSA and OSA. On 7/9/25 Staff person #2 and #3 were observed returning from an excursion from the neighborhood park with a total of 14 children and then in a classroom to wash hands and prepare for lunch. The children were mixed age groups including one older toddler, preschool aged children, YSA children and OSA children. (Noncompliance transferred to SIN-00270958)”
  6. Aug 28, 2024Inspection17 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “Staff person #2 #3 and #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 #2 #3 and #4- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First aid and Pediatric CPR. Staff persons #2 and #3 have not completed the Get Started in Center Based Care Building Blocks for Quality Revised.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 8/28/24 staff #3 was observed working alone with children. Staff person #3 did not have an FBI clearance on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 20, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.52 Mixed Age Level

      “Upon arrival at the facility for the renewal inspection on 8/28/24. Staff person #3 was observed working with 1 infant and 4 toddlers.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(d) Toxic plants not permitted

      “During the renewal inspection on 8/28/24 raised garden beds overgrown with weeds including poison ivy and nightshade were observed on the playground in areas accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection a water damaged ceiling tile was observed in the blue room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size

      “During the renewal inspection on 8/28/24 a black shelf in the blue room with a tipping hazard was observed unmounted to the wall.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Safe sleep

      3270.119 Infant sleep position

      “During the renewal inspection on 8/28/24 child # 3 Was observed sleeping in a bouncy chair. On the same day child #1 was observed sleeping in a crib with their head propped up with a folded blanket.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “During the renewal inspection on 8/28/24 the file for child #1 was missing the financial agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 8/28/24 the Emergency contact forms for child #1 and #2 were missing the address of the individual designated by the parent for whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During the renewal inspection on 8/28/24 Emergency contact information was not present with children in the classrooms where they were receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)(3)/3270.182(1) Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “During the renewal inspection on 8/28/24 the file for child #1 did not have a health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      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 8/28/24 the file for staff person #4 did not have a health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 29, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.166(5) Six-months-old held

      “During the renewal inspection on 8/28?24 child #3 was observed in a bouncy seat with a bottle propped by a blanket.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the renewal inspection on 8/28/24 the staff file for staff persons #3 and #4 did not contain TWOwritten, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection on 8/28/24 The emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions during evacuation.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record

      “During the renewal inspection on 8/28/24 the director did not have the fire drill log or verification that fire drills have been conducted as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers

      “During the renewal on 8/28/24 soiled diapers were observed in a trashcan that was not hands-free.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2024

  7. Feb 22, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the inspection on 2/22/24 the outdoor playground had the following areas of non-compliance: 1. The wooden boarder had areas where there were exposed nails and screws 2. A cable/phone wire was hanging in an area accessible to the children. 3. Ivy and other weeds were on the playground area 4. Bottle caps were littered on the playground surface. 5. Playmats were observed stacked in the playground area. 4. Bottle caps were littered on the playground”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the renewal inspection on 2/22/24 the staff person #1 did not have verification of education on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “During the initial inspection on 2/22/24 the file for staff person #1 did not include the required health and safety training as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “During the initial inspection on 2/22/23 the operator did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “During the initial inspection on 2/22/23 the operator did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for lock down procedures.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “During the initial inspection the operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.192(1) Name, address, and phone

      “During the initial inspection on 2/22/24 the file for staff persons #1 and #2 did not include verification of name and address. ( ID was not available).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “During the initial inspection on 2/22/24 the file for staff person #1 did not contain a health assessment with TB testing dates. The file for staff person #2 did not include TB testing dates. During the inspection on 4/3/2024 the file for staff person #3 did not include a current health assessment with TB testing dates and results within the past year.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “During the inspection on 2/22/24 the emergency phone numbers to the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by each telephone in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 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 The Next Generation Learning Center licensed?

Yes. The Next Generation Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was The Next Generation Learning Center last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 30, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Next Generation Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 43 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 42 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 Next Generation Learning Center care for?

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

Does The Next Generation Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Next Generation Learning Center's hours?

Every day, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Next Generation Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (484) 318-9195 to ask.

What is The Next Generation Learning Center's phone number?

(484) 318-9195.

Where is The Next Generation Learning Center?

1240 W Main St Suite 100, Norristown, PA 19401. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Francis Early Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.

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