Forge Early Learning Center INC
Forge Early Learning Center INC is a certified child care center in King of Prussia, PA, with capacity for 117 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 9 times and confirmed violations in 2 complaint investigations. The state cited 15 violations, 5 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (4 of 15). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 16 centers in King of Prussia and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of the Renewal Inspection, conducted on 07/10/2026, the most recent Fire Inspection Report on file, dated 11/05/2025, listed deficiencies with the Fire Detection System.
At the time of the Unannounced Visit conducted on 02/09/2026, Staff Person #1 was observed on camera on 01/28/2026 completing a series of diaper changes without washing the children's hands after the diaper changes.
At the time of the Unannounced Visit conducted on 02/09/2026, Staff Person #1 was observed on camera on 01/28/2026 completing a series of diaper changes without washing their hands after diapering each child.
At the time of the Investigation conducted on 05/08/2025, Staff Person #1 was observed on camera leaving the Older Toddler Classroom to get Child #1 from the playground leaving the classroom out of ratio.
At the time of the Investigation conducted on 05/08/2025, it was determined that Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 left Child #1 alone and unsupervised on the facility's playground for 4 minutes. Staff Person #2 was also observed on camera stepping out of the Older Toddler Classroom, leaving all the children alone and unsupervised.
As a result of the Complaint Investigation conducted on 04/09/2025, it was determined that the staff:child ratios are not maintained when the children are grouped together in mixed age levels in the mornings during the children arrival times between 7:00am and 8:30am in the Older Toddler Classroom.
A complaint investigation was conducted on 03/13/2025, during the investigation it was determined that Staff#1 has been rough when handling the children.
A complaint investigation was conducted on 03/13/2025, during the investigation it was determined that Staff#1 has been using harsh language and tones when speaking to the children.
During renewal inspection 06/12/2024, emergency plan on file at facility did not contain information about the facility's continuity of operations in the event of an emergency.
During renewal inspection 06/12/2024, adult sized scissors with a pointed tip were located in the left counter drawer in the Hedgehogs room, accessible to children, posing a potential hazard.
During renewal inspection 06/12/2024, the following was observed: Vaseline on a low shelving unit in the Hedgehogs bathroom and diapering cream located in the lower cubby shelf; jar of Aquaphor located in the cubby in the Raccoon room.
During the renewal inspection 06/12/2024, surface area underneath changing table mat in the Bunny Room had dirt and debris present; ceiling vents in Hedgehog, Raccoons and Turtles classrooms were dusty and need to be cleaned; a stained ceiling tile located near the bathroom was present in the Turtles room.
During renewal inspection 06/12/2024, EPPI Pens located in the Raccoons Room were not in the original containers and did not have the name of the medication on them and the name of the child whom the medication was intended for.
During renewal inspection 06/12/2024, file of staff person #1 did not contain a completed degree to qualify staff person for position performing (GROUP SUPERVISOR); file contained unofficial transcript that did not contain name nor institution.
On Tuesday, September 13, 2022 during renewal inspection Certification Representative noticed that child # 1 emergency contact form was not updated within six months.
“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.
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Common questions
Has Forge Early Learning Center INC had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 5 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 May 8, 2025 (staff ratios): “At the time of the Investigation conducted on 05/08/2025, Staff Person #1 was observed on camera leaving the Older Toddler Classroom to get Child #1 from the playground leaving the classroom out of ratio.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Forge Early Learning Center INC?
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 Forge Early Learning Center INC’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 17, 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 Forge Early Learning Center INC compare with other daycares in King of Prussia?
It is #4 of 16 centers in King of Prussia by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Forge Early Learning Center INC last inspected?
Jul 9, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Forge Early Learning Center INC?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Forge Early Learning Center INC.
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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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