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Somerset, PA 15501 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Top-Notch Prep Academy
- licensed capacity
- 95
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $168
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About
About Top-Notch Prep Academy
Top-Notch Prep Academy is a child care center in Somerset, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 95 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care. It lists weekly tuition from $168 to $212.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 58 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 95 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Children 3 months and up |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Staff | PA Certified educator and school principal |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | 10% discount for all active and retired military and first responders |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Lilio) |
| Licensed capacity | 95 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Top-Notch Prep Academy lists weekly tuition from $168 to $212.
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Aerie Childcare Tuition (12-18 months): 3 Days a Week | $168 |
| Aerie Childcare Tuition (12-18 months): 4 Days a Week | $193 |
| Aerie Childcare Tuition (12-18 months): 5 Days a Week | $209 |
| Infant Childcare Tuition: 3 Days a Week | $169 |
| Infant Childcare Tuition: 4 Days a Week | $195 |
| Infant Childcare Tuition: 5 Days a Week | $212 |
| Aerie Childcare: Extended Hours, per hour over 9 hours | $5.50 an hour |
| Infant Childcare: Extended Hours, per hour over 9 hours | $5.50 an hour |
6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
State record
Inspection reports for Top-Notch Prep Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 95 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00246642
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 58 rules in all · 58 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 13
- Staff training and qualifications 11
- Safety and hazards 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Records and paperwork 7
- Background checks 5
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safe sleep 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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Sep 17, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
3270.66(b) Original container
“Observed in the young toddler room, a spray bottle which did not specify the contents.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2026
3270.37(b)(3) 8th grade + 2 yrs
“Observed staff file #1 did not contain documentation of 2500 hours of experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“Observed staff file #2, who has been in a childcare position for more than 12 months, did not contain a written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2026
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“Observed the toddler diapering area did not have a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can where staff are able to immediately place the soiled diaper.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed ceiling vents which were dirty and need cleaned in the upstairs girls and boy's bathrooms, the foyer and play area, and in the older toddler, young toddler and infant room. Observed a broken ceiling light cover in the upstairs girl's bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2026
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Observed staff file #4 contained an initial health assessment which was dated after staff #4 began providing initial service in a childcare setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2026
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Observed staff file #3 contained a required disclosure statement which was signed and witnessed after staff #3 started working in a childcare position at the facility. Observed staff file #4 contained a criminal background clearance receipt which is not acceptable for a valid criminal background clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“Observed the first aid kit in the preschool room did not contain sterile gauze pads.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2026
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“Observed the trash can by the phone in the preschool room did not have a lid and contained used tissues.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2026
3270.131(d)(1) Child's health history
“Observed the health assessment for child file #1 did not contain a review of the child's health history.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 22, 2026
Sep 8, 2025Inspection16 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Observed child file #1did not include the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“Observed an infant sleeping in a pack n play which did not have 2 feet of space on three sides because of toys next to the pack n play.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“Observed the agreements in child files #1 and #2 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“Observed the child service report for child file #4 did not have documentation of parental review of the service report.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“Observed staff file #1 and #4 did not contain documentation of 2 years of child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“Observed there were 2 cribs, which were being used by infants, which had loose crib sheets increasing the risk for SIDS.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“Observed hot dogs and string cheese in preschool lunches stored in their preschool cubbies and not refrigerated.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.131(e)(1) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Observed child files #3 and #4 did not contain written verification of ongoing vaccines administered to an infant, toddler or preschool child in accordance with the schedule recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“Observed staff file #3 did not contain 12 clock hours of child care training within the previously completed anniversary year.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“Observed the infant/toddler room and in the small infant room did not have the emergency transportation plan posted conspicuously in the child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed damaged drywall by the eating area used by children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed in the older toddler room, 2 wooden chairs which had loose backs and legs.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Observed staff file #4 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed disinfecting spray accessible on the desk in the entrance way of the facility. Observed in the preschool room/area glass cleaner and disinfectant accessible to children due to an unlocked office door. Observed shaving cream, labeled "keep out of the reach of children", accessible to children on a low shelf in an unlocked closet. Observed bleach accessible to children in an unlocked room and gate not latched closed next to the eating area. Observed diaper cream, labeled "keep out of the reach of children", accessible to children in the unlocked diaper changing table in the older toddler diapering area.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Observed a bottle in the infant/young toddler room which was not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Observed staff file #2 contained a criminal background clearance which was listed as request pending and an FBI fingerprint clearance which was applied for after starting in a facility person position. Observed staff file #3 contained a child abuse clearance which was dated more than 60 months ago.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
May 20, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
3270.192(5) Two written references
“Observed staff file #1, #2, #3, #5, and #6 did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Observed staff files #1 and #5 did not contain an initial health assessment and have started providing initial service in the childcare setting. Observed staff file #6 contained an initial health assessment which was dated after staff #6 began providing initial service in the childcare setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“Observed sunscreen and shaving cream, both labeled "keep out of the reach of children", accessible to children in the preschool room in the bottom of a cubby and on a low shelf.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed a toy shelf in the infant/toddler room which was not securely anchored to the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.67(d) Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle
“Observed the preschool room did not have a closed-plastic lined receptacle for tissues used by the children. Observed tissues and paper towels used by the staff and children in the infant/toddler room were placed in a trash receptacle which did not have a lid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“Observed the most recent documented fire drill was conducted more than 60 days ago (12/13/24).”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“Observed staff files #4 and #7 did not contain documentation of completion of training in pediatric first-aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Observed staff files #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 contained incomplete disclosure forms or the facility used the wrong version of the disclosure statement. Observed staff file #1 contained a DHS FBI fingerprint clearance which was applied for after staff #1 first day working in a childcare position. Observed staff file #5, contained a NSOR verification letter which was applied for after staff #5 first day working in a childcare position. Observed staff file #6 contained an application for the NSOR verification letter which was dated on staff #6 first day working in a childcare position. Staff file #6 does not have a copy of the completed NSOR verification letter at the time of the inspection.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed the entrance door to the infant/toddler room did not close completely creating a pinch point when the door is not securely shut.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.36(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs
“Observed staff files #2, #3, and #7 did not contain documentation of a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years' experience with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
Nov 19, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
3270.103 Small Toys and Objects
“Observed plastic bags accessible to older toddlers in an unlocked diaper changing table.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“Observed an incident report in a child file which had not been copied and a copy placed in the facility incident report file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.166(1) Written statement
“Observed the facility did not have a complete formula and infant feeding schedule obtained from the parent for the infants receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“Observed staff files #2 and #3 contained initial health assessments which were obtained after each staff had begun providing initial service in a childcare setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“Observed the plastic lined, hands-free cover can in the infant and the young toddler changing area were located in a position which did not allow the staff to immediately discard the soiled diaper.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“Observed child file #2 did not contain an exemption from immunization letter, which is written, signed, and dated by the parent for a missing set of immunizations.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“Observed the rooms in the facility did not have an emergency transportation plan posted and the emergency transportation plan was not with the emergency contact forms which accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“Observed the emergency contact forms for the children were not in the gross motor room when the children were receiving care in that location.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“Observed the emergency contact form for child file #4 did not contain the complete address for the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“Observed staff file #2 contained a CPSL required disclosure statement which wasn't dated to document that it was signed prior to providing care in the child care setting. Observed staff file #1 and #4 contained a criminal background clearance which was still in the request pending status. Observed staff file #1 contained a child abuse clearance and a NSOR verification letter which were both dated after providing care in the child care setting.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“Observed the measured hot water temperature was 113 degrees in the bathrooms used by the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed 2 low shelves in the young toddler room which were not securely anchored. Observed 4 wooden chairs in the preschool room which had loose top back rungs.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.123(b) Parent receives original
“Observed children's files #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 contained original agreements.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
3270.131(a) Health information
“Observed child file #2, who has been in attendance for more than 60 days, did not contain an initial health assessment. Observed child file #4 contained an initial health assessment which was dated more than 60 days after the child's first day of attendance at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2024
Aug 2, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
3270.81 Glass
“The facility was observed to have 6 glass door panels in the front lobby, and one in their Infant room that lacked a visual strip or other visual identification placed on the glass.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“The files for staff persons #1, #2 and #3 were observed to lack a written health assessment, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“The facility was observed to have first aid kits in the Troll Land, Snack Tank, Infant room, Aerie Room, and Lego Land rooms that lacked soap. The facility was observed to lack a first aid kit in the upstairs conference room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.192(1) Name, address, and phone
“The files for staff persons #1 and #3 were observed to lack documentation of their address and telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“The file for staff person #2 was observed to lack a New Jersey child abuse clearance. Staff person #2's file was also observed to lack a certificate of completion for Mandated reporter training. The file for staff person #3 was observed to lack a signed and dated Disclosure statement.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“The files for staff persons #1 and #2 were observed to lack a current certificate of competence in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“The file for staff person #2 was observed to lack a certificate of completion of the Health and Safety (CCDBG) training.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2024
3270.31(b)/3270.192(2)(i) Staff person - 18 yrs./Age
“The files for staff persons #1 and #3 were observed to lack verification of age.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 23, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Top-Notch Prep Academy
Is Top-Notch Prep Academy licensed?
Yes. Top-Notch Prep Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Top-Notch Prep Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Top-Notch Prep Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 58 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 58 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 Top-Notch Prep Academy care for?
95, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Top-Notch Prep Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Top-Notch Prep Academy'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 Top-Notch Prep Academy cost?
Weekly tuition from $168 to $212, as it lists it.
What is Top-Notch Prep Academy's phone number?
(814) 417-3548.
Where is Top-Notch Prep Academy?
334 W Main St, Somerset, PA 15501. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Dreamers Clubhouse, 0.3 miles away.