Cambridge School · 11 Simpson Rd, Ardmore
Cambridge School is a certified child care center in Ardmore, PA, with capacity for 26 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 14 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (5 of 14). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 9 centers in Ardmore and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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At the time of the inspection the provider did not have current proof of the annual inspection of the fire detection system, completed by a fire safety professional.
At the time of the inspection the records of staff person #1 and #2 did not include the verification of their educational level.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #3 did not include the date of admission into the program.
At the time of the inspection the record of child #1 did not contain the signed parental consents that are required prior to admission as outlined in the code below.
At the time of the inspection the facility did not have an annual inspection, by a fire safety professional, of the fire detection system.
At the time of the inspection the record of staff person #1 was lacking a current Mandated Reporter training.
At the time of the inspection the Pennsylvania state police clearance as well as the proof of the Mandated reporter training of staff person #1 was incomplete.
At the time of the inspection, it had been over one year of child care service at the facility for staff person #1`and there was no written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months in their staff record.
On 6/9/23, at time of renewal inspection, Staff #1 file did not contain an updated Child Abuse Clearance as required by CPSL. The Child Abuse clearance on file was dated 3/16/18.
On 6/9/23, at time of renewal inspection, the refrigerator used for storing children's individual lunches contained a thermometer reading of 65 degrees Fahrenheit.
On 6/9/23, at time of renewal inspection, the fire detection system was not tested at least once every 30 days as required by the Safe and Panic Fire Act of 2020. The last test was dated 4/27/23.
On 2/3/23, the facility's outdoor gross motor space did not contain natural barriers restricting children from leaving the designated grassy area.
On 2/3/23, proof of purchase/installation date of the facility's fire detectors was not on file at the time of initial inspection.
On 2/3/23, the facility did not have a Shaken Baby/Head Trauma/Maltreatment policy on file at the time of initial inspection.
“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.
Enforcement actions
Negative sanctions Pennsylvania lists for this center, such as a downgrade to a provisional certificate, refusing to renew or revoking its certificate of compliance, with the status COMPASS shows. “Operation permitted” means the center may keep operating while it appeals; “operation not permitted” means it may not.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $49.00 | — |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $49.00 | — |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $49.00 | — |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Cambridge School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 2 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Apr 25, 2024 (background checks): “At the time of the inspection the Pennsylvania state police clearance as well as the proof of the Mandated reporter training of staff person #1 was incomplete.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Cambridge School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Cambridge School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Cambridge School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jul 11, 2023. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.
How does Cambridge School compare with other daycares in Ardmore?
It is #2 of 9 centers in Ardmore by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Cambridge School last inspected?
Mar 25, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Cambridge School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $49.00 for preschool, $49.00 for young school-age, $49.00 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Cambridge School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Cambridge Early Learning Center LLC.
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Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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