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Early Learning Childrens Academy

Fort Washington, PA · Montgomery County
410 Commerce Dr, Fort Washington, PA 19034
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Quick Facts

Capacity
156 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 643-0114
410 Commerce Dr
Fort Washington, PA 19034
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00247347
License Issued
Dec 8, 2025
Active Through
Dec 8, 2026
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 17

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About the Provider

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EARLY LEARNING CHILDRENS ACADEMY is a Child Care Center in FORT WASHINGTON PA, with a maximum capacity of 156 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-05-14 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-11-20 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(b) - No physical punishment Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(b)

Description: No physical punishment

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the unannounced inspection on 11/20/25, it was found that staff #1 grabbed child #1 and tapped child on the arm.

Correction Required: A facility person may not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility will ensure that all staff not use any form of physical punishment, including spanking a child. Facility provided policy regarding supervision to the regional office. Provider also met with staff regarding supervision and physical punishment.
2025-10-16 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-05-14 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2024-10-04 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2023-11-02 Renewal 3270.191/3270.192(5) - Individual Records/Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.191/3270.192(5)

Description: Individual Records/Two written references

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, staff #1 who was identified as the director, did not have a complete file. File did not contain a staff health assessment and two written non-family references.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person. A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All facility directors will have a staff file and have a current health assessment while employed at the facility.
2023-11-02 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, staff 6, 9, 12, 13, and 14 did not have proof of 12 hours of child care training.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will have 12 hours of child care training while employed at the facility.
2023-11-02 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, staff 1, 2, 8, 11, and 12 did not have current fire safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in firesafety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will have proof of fire safety training while employed at the facility. Staff #12 no longer working at the facility.
2023-11-02 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, staff 1, 2, and 12 need the revised health & safety training. Staff 4, 8, and 10 need the updated health & safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will have health & safety training while employed at the facility. Staff #12 no longer works at the facility.
2023-11-02 Renewal 3270.31(f)(10) - Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, staff 1, 8, and 12 did not have proof of Pediatric First Aid & CPR.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation within 90 days of hire.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will have proof of Pediatric First Aid & CPR training while employed at the facility.
2023-11-02 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection, the file of staff #1, who was identified as the director, did not contain required clearances under CPSL, PA State Police, PA Child Abuse, FBI, NSOR, and NJ Clearances. The mandated reporter training was also missing from the staff file.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person # 1 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff will have all required clearances including PA State Police, FBI, PA Child Abuse and NSOR while employed at the facility.
2023-11-02 Renewal 3270.34(c) - Employed and present 30 hrs/wk Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.34(c)

Description: Employed and present 30 hrs/wk

Noncompliance Area: At the time of the renewal inspection the facility did not have a qualified director employed at least 30 hours per week.

Correction Required: A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility will have a qualified director at the facility at least 30 hours a week. Acting Director available during facility visit on 12/11/23.
2022-11-16 Renewal 3270.31(e) - Age and Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)

Description: Age and Training

Noncompliance Area: On the day of visit observed the files for staff#1 who have 3 hours of childcare training in the files. Staff#2 only have 6 childcare trainings in the files.

Correction Required: A staff person shall obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility will be in compliance with 3270.31(e) at all times.
2022-11-16 Renewal 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: Staff#1 and Staff#2 is missing the Health and Safety training.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility will be in compliance with 3270.31(f) at all times.
2022-11-16 Renewal 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) - Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.37(b)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: Aide qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: On the day of observing the files staff#2 was missing proof of education.

Correction Required: An aide shall have attained one of the qualification levels specified in §3270.37(b)(1)-(3). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility will be in compliance with 3270.37(b)/.192(2)(ii) at all time.

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