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The Next Generation Learning Center
1240 W Main St Suite 100, Norristown PA 19401 · License #CER-00249112 · Child Care Center
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- 1240 W Main St Suite 100, Norristown PA 19401 · Directions
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- 1-Star quality rating
- Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
- Licensed for 42 children
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Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning- 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. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #-- must be supervised, when interacting with children, at a minimum by, an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1may not work in a child-care position at the facility.
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.
Corrected by Jan 19, 2026
- Violation
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) · Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.
During the renewal inspection on 9/11/25 the operator did not have a current fire inspection report on file as required.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2025
- Violation
3270.27(b)/3270.27(f) · The operator shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The operator shall document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and kept on file at the facility. The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
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.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2025
- 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 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.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2025
- 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 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.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2025
- Violation
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) · The operator shall require the parent to provide an updated health report at least every 12 months for an older toddler or preschool child. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
During the renewal inspection on 9/11/25 a current health assessment was not on file for child #1.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2025
- Violation
3270.173(b) · The driver may not be considered part of the staff-child ratio when infant, young or older toddler or preschool children are transported.
During the renewal inspection on 9/11/25 child #2 was transported by the facility with only the driver present in the vehicle.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2025
- Violation
3270.20(a)(1) · The operator shall immediately notify a child's parent and shall telephone notice to the appropriate regional office within 24 hours if a child in care at the facility is hospitalized or receives emergency room treatment.
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.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
- Violation
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level). TIERED LIS: 1.The required staff:child ratios must be maintained at all times. 2.The legal entity must submit documentation in a format approved by DHS proving that the facility is maintaining the required staff:child ratios at all times. 3.The legal entity will confirm continuing compliance by sending copies of the documentation to Region Office on a weekly basis for a period of three months after DHS approves the documentation format.
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)
Corrected by Dec 12, 2025
- Violation
3270.113(a) · Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: 1.Children must be supervised at all times. 2. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. Provided by the Regional Key.
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.
Corrected by Oct 13, 2025
- Violation
3270.181(a) · An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.
During the inspection on 8/5/25 the file for child #1 was not able to be located for review.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2025
- Violation
3270.166(4) · Disposable nursers and bottles shall be labeled with the child's name.
During the inspection on 7/9/25 the bottles for child #1 #2 and #3 were not labeled with the child's name.
Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
- Violation
3270.166(6) · Neither an infant nor a toddler is permitted to sleep with a bottle in his mouth.
During the inspection on 7/9/25 child #1 was observed sleeping in a pack and play with a bottle present.
Corrected by Jul 30, 2025
- Violation
3270.34(c) · A director shall be employed by a facility and be present at the facility site a minimum of 30 hours per week.
During an inspection on 6/24/25 and 7/9/25 a director was not present at the facility.
Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
- Violation
3270.24(a) · A staff person shall provide to agents of the Department immediate access to the facility, the children and the files and records.
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.
Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
- Violation
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar 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)
Corrected by Jul 30, 2025
- Violation
3270.163(a)(1) · A lunch or dinner prepared at the facility for children of toddler age or older shall include at least one dairy product.
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).
Corrected by Aug 15, 2025
- 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 on 8/28/24 a black shelf in the blue room with a tipping hazard was observed unmounted to the wall.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
- 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. Until such time as the required pre-service trainings are completed, staff person #-- must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or GS who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #3 and Staff person #4 may not work in a child-care position at the facility
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.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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.
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.
Corrected by Sep 20, 2024
- Violation
3270.52 · When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar 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.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.66(d) · Toxic plants are not permitted in a child care space.
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.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
- 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 a water damaged ceiling tile was observed in the blue room.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.119 · Infants shall be placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics unless there is a medical reason an infant should not sleep in this position. The medical reason shall be documented in a statement signed by a physician, physician's assistant or CRNP and placed in the child's record at the facility.
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.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.
During the renewal inspection on 8/28/24 the file for child #1 was missing the financial agreement.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
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.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the 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.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.131(a)(3)/3270.182(1) · The initial health report for an older toddler or preschool child shall be dated no more than 1 year prior to the first day of attendance at the facility. A child's record shall contain initial and subsequent health reports.
During the renewal inspection on 8/28/24 the file for child #1 did not have a health assessment.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.135(a)(3) · 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 on 8/28/24 soiled diapers were observed in a trashcan that was not hands-free.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
During the renewal inspection on 8/28/24 the file for staff person #4 did not have a health assessment.
Corrected by Aug 29, 2024
- Violation
3270.166(5) · An infant 6 months of age or younger shall be held while being bottle fed.
During the renewal inspection on 8/28?24 child #3 was observed in a bouncy seat with a bottle propped by a blanket.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(5) · 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.
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.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
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.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) · The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that fire drills are conducted at least once every 60 days. The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall conduct fire drills and ensure that a written record is maintained on file at the facility indicating the specific time of day of the drill, the hypothetical location of the fire, the evacuation time, and the names of the facility persons and the number of children who participate in the fire drill.
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.
Corrected by Sep 30, 2024
- Violation
3270.31(f) · Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10.
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.
Corrected by Apr 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) · A director shall have attained one of the following qualification levels specified at §3270.34(b)(1) - (4). A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 2/22/24 the staff person #1 did not have verification of education on file at the facility.
Corrected by Mar 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.74 · The telephone number of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center shall be posted by each telephone in the facility.
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.
Corrected by Mar 5, 2024
- 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 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
Corrected by Mar 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) · A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.
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.
Corrected by Apr 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.192(1) · A facility person's record shall include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.
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).
Corrected by Mar 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(5) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
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.
Corrected by Mar 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(a)(1) · The facility shall have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down, shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.
During the initial inspection on 2/22/23 the operator did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for lock down procedures.
Corrected by Mar 5, 2024
- Violation
3270.27(f) · The operator shall send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
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.
Corrected by Apr 5, 2024
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Dec 30, 2025 inspection noted: “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 e…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Sep 11, 2025 inspection noted: “During the renewal inspection on 9/11/25 the operator did not have a current fire inspection report on file as required.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Aug 5, 2025 inspection noted: “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…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error