Footprints Early Learning Center LLC
Footprints Early Learning Center LLC is a certified child care center in Norristown, PA, with capacity for 48 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 34 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (12 of 34). 32 citations came in the last 12 months, including 7 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #23 of 26 centers in Norristown and has more citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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Staff persons # 2 and #3- were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #2 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Pt 1 and Pt 2 and Pediatric First aid and CPR. Staff persons #3 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Pt 1 and Pt 2 and Pediatric First aid and CPR and mandated reporter's training.
During the unannounced inspection on 8/25/26 Staff persons #2 #3 did not have a signed disclosure statement, PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, an FBI Clearance or an NSOR on file at the facility.
During the unannounced inspection on 8/25/26 staff person #1 was observed working alone with 8 preschool aged children and one older toddler.
During the unannounced inspection staff persons #2 and #3 did not have verification of training in the emergency plan on file at the facility.
During the unannounced inspection on 8/25/26 the water at the sink in the child's bathroom by the middle room measured at 112 degrees F
During the unannounced inspection on 8/25/26 the carpets in the middle preschool room and hallway area leading to the indoor playroom had areas where the seam was torn and separated and threads were pulling out of the carpets.
During the unannounced inspection on 8/25/26 the slide in the indoor playroom was not being used over a protective surface covering which does not interfere with the stability of the equipment.
During the unannounced inspection on 8/25/26 rubber bands were observed in a classroom with a toddler in an area accessible to the children.
During the unannounced inspection on 8/25/26: Staff person #1 did not have TB testing dates on file at the facility as required. Staff persons #2 #3 #4 did not have a complete health assessment or TB testing dates and results on file at the facility
During the unannounced inspection on 8/25/26 staff person #2 was functioning as an AGS and did not have 2 years (2,500 clock hours) of experience working with children on file at the facility. Staff person #3 was functioning as an AGS and did not have verification of education or 2 years (2,500 clock hours) of experience working with children on file at the facility.
During the unannounced inspection on 8/25/26 staff persons #2 and #3 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file at the facility.
The daily schedule was not posted in the preschool classroom (middle room).
During the inspection on 6/30/2026 staff person#1 was observed working alone with children and did not have an FBI clearance on file. Staff person # 2 did not have an FBI or NSOR clearance on file at the facility.
During the inspection on 6/30/26, Staff person #4 was observed working alone with 14 YSA children.
During the inspection on 6/30/26 a group of young school aged children were observed alone in a classroom while the staff person #4 went to open the front door for a parent and a group of preschool aged children were observed alone in a classroom while staff person #3 went to open the front door for a parent.
Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training.
During the inspection on 6/30/26 rest cots and cribs were observed at the facility and were not labeled for the use of a specific child.
During the inspection on 6/30/26 the bottom of the bathroom door was splintered in the school age classroom.
During the inspection on 6/30/26 small play cubes with a diameter of less than 1 inch were observed in a classroom including older toddlers and diapers still in the plastic bags were observed in a classroom with young toddlers.
During the inspection on 6/30/26 staff person #1 and #2 did not have a current health assessment on file as required by regulaltin.
During the inspection on 6/30/26 staff person #2 did not have verification of education on file at the facility.
During the inspection on 6/30/26 staff person#1 and #3 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file at the facility.
During the renewal inspection on 3/17/26 electrical outlets without protective outlet covers were observed in two areas of the infant room accessible to children.
During the renewal inspection on 3/17/26 rugs with damaged seams were observed in the toddler and preschool classrooms.
During the renewal inspection a screw mounting for the toilet in the child's bathroom was observed without the cap.
During the renewal inspection on 3/17/26: 1.The bottom two drawers of the changing table were not opening and closing properly on the tracks causing the protentional for pinch or crush points. 2.Two dramatic play items had doors that were off of the hinges. (Play washer and refrigerator). 3.Two peg coat racks had fallen off the wall and were laying on the floor in the infant room.
During the renewal inspection on 3/17/26 prescription medication was observed at the facility for child #2 and #3 that was not in the original prescription box and did not contain the prescription label.
During the renewal inspection on 3/17/26 a bottle of milk used for the children was observed unrefrigerated for over a one hour period.
During the renewal inspection on 3/17/26 a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for child #1 was not obtained from the parent.
During the renewal inspection on 3/17/26 staff person #1 was identified as a Group Supervisor. The file for staff person #1 did not include college transcripts needed to qualify staff person #1 as a Group Supervisor and did not include verification of one year experience with children.
During the renewal inspection on 3/17/26 staff persons #2 and #3 were functioning as Assistant Group Supervisors. The files for staff persons #2 and #3 did not include 2 years (2,500 clock hours) of experience working with children.
During the renewal inspection on 3/17/26 the emergency contact forms were not present in the classrooms for the children receiving care.
At the time of the Initial Inspection conducted on 10/10/2025, the hot water in the sink of the bathroom designated to be used by children reached a temperature of 113.9° F.
At the time of the Initial Inspection conducted on 10/10/2025, the School-Age Classroom did not have a sufficient amount of appropriate equipment and materials.
“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) | $77.60 | $64.80 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $77.60 | $64.80 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $72.40 | $59.60 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $71.00 | $59.40 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $64.80 | $50.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $58.00 | $39.60 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $58.00 | $39.60 |
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 Footprints Early Learning Center LLC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 7 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 Aug 25, 2026 (supervision): “Staff persons # 2 and #3- were observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff persons #2 has not completed the following pre- service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Footprints Early Learning Center LLC?
Pennsylvania lists 2 complaint investigations 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 Footprints Early Learning Center LLC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Apr 29, 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 Footprints Early Learning Center LLC compare with other daycares in Norristown?
It is #23 of 26 centers in Norristown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 88% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Footprints Early Learning Center LLC last inspected?
Aug 25, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Footprints Early Learning Center LLC cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $77.60 for newborn, $77.60 for infant, $72.40 for young toddler, $71.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Footprints Early Learning Center LLC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Footprints 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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