Early Learning Childrens Academy
410 COMMERCE DR, FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.2 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 4. Structural quality reflects a 40% violation rate across 5 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected November 2025). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 4 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 156
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). Of 2 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Nov 20, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- No Physical Punishment3270.113(b)
Nov 2, 20231 Finding1 Important
- Fire Safety - 1 Yr.; 2023-11-023270.31(e)(4)(ii)
3270.31(f) | Health and Safety Training; 2023-11-02 | 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) | Comply with CPSL/CPSL information; 2023-11-02 | 3270.34(c) | Employed and present 30 hrs/wk; 2023-11-02 | 3270.191/3270.192(5) | Individual Records/Two written references; 2023-11-02 | 3270.31(f)(10) | Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR; 2023-11-02 | 3270.31(e) | Age and Training
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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