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More Love Academy

718 Swede St Suite 3, Norristown PA 19401 · License #CER-00240626 · Child Care Center

Awaiting Renewal; enrollment ACT
Capacity 68 children1-Star programLast inspected Jun 26, 2025
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  • 1-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 68 children
19
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
5
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
3.8
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Jun 26, 2025 — Unannounced Monitoring
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.14/3270.21 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

    Staff persons #1 and #2 were observed caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #1 and #2- have not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Part 1 Pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR, Mandated Reporters Training.

    Corrected by Jun 27, 2025

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May 20, 2025 — Renewal
11 violations cited · view state record
11 violations
  • Violation

    3270.31(e)(4)(ii) · 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.

    During the renewal inspection on 5/20/25 staff persons #3 and #6 did not have verification of fire safety training for the past year.

    Corrected by May 22, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.

    During the renewal inspection on 5/20/25 staff person #4 did not have verification that health and safety training part 2 has been completed.

    Corrected by May 23, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility. 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. Staff Person #5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

    During the renewal inspection on 5/20/25 staff person #5 did have an NSOR on file at the facility. Staff person #2 did not have a final disposition on file as required.

    Corrected by May 21, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

    Durning the renewal inspection on 5/20/25 the utility closet (containing the heating system) had a broken lock.

    Corrected by May 23, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.76 · Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

    During the renewal inspection on 5/20/25 the top section of the window frame in the preschool classroom was damaged. (Including the top of the shade).

    Corrected by May 22, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.82(i)/3270.135(a)(3) · A toilet area, training chair area, diapering area and sink area shall be equipped with a clean, lidded waste receptacle. If disposable diapers are provided by a parent or by a facility, a soiled diaper shall be discarded by immediately placing the diaper into a plastic-lined, hands-free covered can.

    During the renewal inspection on 5/20/25 the trashcan used for diapers in the young toddler two room was not hands free and the trashcan by the sink in the preschool classroom did not have a lid.

    Corrected by May 21, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.103 · Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

    During the renewal inspection on 5/20/25 plastic bags were observed in areas accessible to the children in the two year old classroom.

    Corrected by May 22, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

    During the renewal inspection a shelf unit with a tipping hazard was observed in the young toddler room next to the infant room door.

    Corrected by May 21, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.113(a)(1) · Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

    During the renewal inspection on 5/20/25 child #4 was observed walking in the hallway area alone. Staff person #7 was assigned to child #4 during this time as was in the lunchroom area next to the hallway.

    Corrected by May 21, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.123(a)(5)/3270.124(b)(6) · An agreement shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

    During the renewal inspection on 5/20/25 the agreement forms for child #1 #2 and #3 did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released. The Emergency contact form for child #2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number as required.

    Corrected by May 21, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.192(2)(iv) · A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

    During the renewal inspection on 5/20/25 staff person #6 did not have verification of education on file at the facility. Staff person #4 did not have verification of 2 years of child care experience on file to qualify as an AGS

    Corrected by May 21, 2025

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Apr 25, 2025 — Change in Location Capacity
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 3, 2025 — Unannounced Monitoring
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3270.72(b) · Windows or doors used for ventilation shall be screened when open.

    During the inspection on 4/3/25 a window without a screen in the preschool classroom was open.

    Corrected by Apr 4, 2025

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Dec 27, 2024 — Initial review
6 violations cited · view state record
6 violations
  • Violation

    3270.14 · A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation.

    The operator has not obtained the required transfer Occupancy documentation form the Norristown Borough.

    Corrected by Jan 31, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. Staff Person #1 may not work in a childcare position at the facility.

    During the initial inspection on 12/27/24 the file for staff person #1 did not contain a current NSOR.

    Corrected by Jan 3, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.70(a) · The indoor temperature shall be at least 65° F.

    During the initial inspection on 12/27/24 and 1/3/27 the heat in the young toddler classroom and the infant classroom was 61degrees F.

    Corrected by Jan 7, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.72(d) · Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

    During the initial inspection windows above ground level were not modified or adapted to limit the openinign to 6 or fewer inches.

    Corrected by Jan 7, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.104(a) · Furniture must be durable, safe, easily cleaned and appropriate for the child's size, age and special needs.

    During the initial inspection a shelf with a tipping hazard was observed at the facility.

    Corrected by Jan 3, 2025

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  • Violation

    3270.181(c)/3270.181(e) · A parent is required to review and update the emergency contact information and the financial agreement at least once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information. If emergency information is updated in a master file, it shall be updated accordingly in other facility records.

    During the initial inspection on 1/3/25 emergency contact forms dated over 6 months old were observed in the classrooms.

    Corrected by Jan 7, 2025

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jun 26, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff persons #1 and #2 were observed caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #1 and #2- have not completed the following pre- service training required…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The May 20, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 5/20/25 staff persons #3 and #6 did not have verification of fire safety training for the past year.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Apr 3, 2025 inspection noted: “During the inspection on 4/3/25 a window without a screen in the preschool classroom was open.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error