Early Learning Childrens Academy · Fort Washington
Early Learning Childrens Academy is a certified child care center in Fort Washington, PA, with capacity for 156 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times and confirmed violations in 1 complaint investigation. The state cited 11 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for training & qualifications (8 of 11). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #6 of 10 centers in Fort Washington and has fewer citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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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.
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.
At the time of the renewal inspection, staff 1, 2, 8, 11, and 12 did not have current fire safety training.
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.
At the time of the renewal inspection the facility did not have a qualified director employed at least 30 hours per week.
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.
At the time of the renewal inspection, staff 1, 8, and 12 did not have proof of Pediatric First Aid & CPR.
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.
Staff#1 and Staff#2 is missing the Health and Safety training.
On the day of observing the files staff#2 was missing proof of education.
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.
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $73.40 | $46.80 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $73.40 | $46.80 |
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 Early Learning Childrens Academy 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 Nov 20, 2025 (caregiver conduct): “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.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Early Learning Childrens Academy?
Pennsylvania lists 1 complaint investigation since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Early Learning Childrens Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Aug 19, 2026. 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 Early Learning Childrens Academy compare with other daycares in Fort Washington?
It is tied for #6 of 10 centers in Fort Washington by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 86% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Early Learning Childrens Academy last inspected?
May 14, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Early Learning Childrens Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $84.20 for newborn, $84.20 for infant, $81.80 for young toddler, $78.20 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Early Learning Childrens Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Jacob Three 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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