First Childrens Academy
First Childrens Academy is a certified child care center in Southampton, PA, with capacity for 479 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 10 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (3 of 10). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 17 centers in Southampton and has fewer citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During nap time, the certification representative observed Child#1 in the infant room lying on their back in a crib with a bucket hat covering Child#1's entire face while the child was awake. Staff #1 was observed positioned on the far-right side of the entrance of the room with one infant. Staff #2 was observed on the left far side of the room entrance unable to see child #1 face fully covered.
Certification rep reviewed staff #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6 record and observed record did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
Certification rep reviewed staff #1, #2 and #3 record and observed staff #1 record one reference letter in record, is not translated. Staff #2 and #3 two reference letters in record were not translated in record; cert rep was not able to read and verify nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan and observed continuity of operation was missing on the emergency plan.
During the renewal inspection sink water temperature in the banana room and strawberry room read at 125 F.
Staff #1 turned her back towards the child on the playground, leaving the child unsupervised and the child left the playground for a second time.
Staff #1 grabbed the child harshly by his fore arms while dragging him back under the playground slide.
STAFF 1 AND STAFF 2 HAVE LIVED OUTSIDE OF PENNSYLVANIA WITHIN THE LAST 5 YEARS AND DID NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED CLEARANCES FROM THOSE STATES.
DURING THE INSPECTION THERE WAS A PORTABLE SPACE HEATER IN THE KITCHEN.
THE BOTTOM PURPLE PANEL WITH A CRAWL HOLE, ON THE PINK AND PURPLE PLAY EQUIPMENT, WAS CRACKED AND BROKEN - THE HOLE HAD ROUGH AND SHARP EDGES WHERE IT WAS BROKEN. THIS IS IN THE PRESCHOOL PLAY AREA THAT IS LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE PLAY AREA CLOSEST TO THE BUILDING.
“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) | $78.00 | — |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $78.00 | — |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $72.00 | — |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $70.00 | — |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $66.00 | — |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $70.00 | $70.00 |
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 First Childrens Academy had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 4 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 13, 2026 (sleep safety): “During nap time, the certification representative observed Child#1 in the infant room lying on their back in a crib with a bucket hat covering Child#1's entire face while the child was awake. Staff #1 was observed…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about First 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 First Childrens Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Jan 30, 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 First Childrens Academy compare with other daycares in Southampton?
It is #6 of 17 centers in Southampton by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 79% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was First Childrens Academy last inspected?
Apr 13, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does First Childrens Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $78.00 for newborn, $78.00 for infant, $72.00 for young toddler, $70.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs First Childrens Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is First Childrens Academy.
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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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