Inspire Me Preschool Academy
Inspire Me Preschool Academy is a certified child care center in Lansdowne, PA, with capacity for 94 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 56 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for records & paperwork (24 of 56). 12 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #10 of 13 centers in Lansdowne and has more citations per inspection than 74% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At the time of the inspection children, age 2 and younger, were observed on the playground area in the mulch areas.
At the time of the inspection, the certification representative observed the bag that contains medication was observed on a chair inside the classroom.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1mand #4 did not have an updated health report on file.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have documentation of a fire drill every 60 days.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #3 did not have a health report on file.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 was not signed by the operator.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not specify the child's arrival and departure times.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact form for child #1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 and agreement form for child #1, 3, and 5 was not signed by the parent in the last 6 months.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1, 2, 4, and 5 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1, 2., 4, and 5 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first- aid procedures by facility staff.
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At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan did not include all facility persons in the plan and their role during an emergency. Also, the emergency plan did not have requirements for continuity of operations.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency plan that did not identify the method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the operator did not have documentation of reviewing the emergency plan.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the health report for child #3 only included an immunization record.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the meals/formula sent for the infants was being kept warm with ice packs.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan for the facility did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers that care is currently being provided for.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have documentation of the manual testing of the fire detection system at least once every 30 days.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency plan that did not identify the shelter in place at the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency plan that did not identify the location of the evacuation of children to a location away from the facility premises.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1, #2 and #3 did not have verification of the completion of the pre-service health and safety training. Staff #1, #2 and #3 have been employed for more than 90 days.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #2 did not have signed agreement on file.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 did not have emergency contact information on file.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the infant room, toddler room, and the older pre-school room did not have emergency contact information.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written and posted plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a copy of the certificate of compliance posted inside the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #4, hired 2/15/23, did not have a NSOR certificate on file at the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1-5 did not have documentation that they received their annual training on the facility's emergency plan.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that there were no emergency telephone numbers posted near the one facility telephone.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the first aid kit in the; 0--18-month-old room was missing soap, bandages, and gauze; 2--3-year-old room was missing scissors, tape, soap, gauze, and tweezers; and the 4--5-year-old room was missing soap.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the bathrooms did not have the required hand washing sign posted.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provided health report for child #1 and #5 did not contain a report on the child's health history and was not written and signed by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The report only contained the immunization record for the child.
At the time of the renewal inspection certification representative observed that staff #1, #2, and #5 had a health assessment that was more than 24 months old.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the operator did not have a written and posted policy identifying safe pedestrian crossways, pick-up and drop-off points and bike routes in the vicinity of the facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan for the facility did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency plan that did not include the facility's plan for continuity of operation during and in the aftermath of an emergency/disaster. Also, the emergency plan did not specify the role of the operator during the emergency. The facility did not have a written policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #4 and #5 did not have documentation of the competence in the completion of training by a professional in the field of first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Staff #4 was hired on 2/15/23 and staff#5 on 8/30/19.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider created agreement forms did not have a place for the operator to sign.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider created emergency contact form did not include a place for the operator to specify the services provided.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider created agreement forms did not have a place for the parent to specify the persons designated to whom the child may be released.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider created agreement forms did not have a place to specify the date of the child's admission.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider created emergency contact form, that captures the emergency contact information, did not have a place for a parent to include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not have a written and posted plan which identifies the means of transporting a child to emergency care and the facility staffing provisions in the event of an emergency.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider created emergency contact forms, that are used to capture the emergency contact information, do not have a place for a dated signature for parents to confirm the information on the form.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement had not been updated in the last 6 months for child #4, dated 11/6/22 and #5, dated 8/19/22.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the record for child #1-5 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the record for child #1-5 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.
At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff # 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 do not have 12 clock hours of childcare training.
On date of inspection, In the hallway bathroom used for the children a bottle of cleaning solution was stored atop the sink area and additional cleaning supplies were stored under the unlocked cabinet under the sink.
On date of inspection, a classroom used by preschoolers did not contain enough play equipment and materials. A large wooden doll house in the room contained exposed nail heads and damaged wood and needed repair.
On date of inspection toddlers were napping on unlabeled mats that were not used only by a specified child.
On date of inspection There were no plan of activities and routines posted in the group space.
Staff person #1 did not complete annual child care training.
Staff person #5 does not have an FBI Clearance on file. ** 11/10/21-CONTINUING NON-COMPLIANCE**
“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.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $52.29 | $46.56 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $52.29 | $46.56 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $45.82 | $41.57 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $45.82 | $41.57 |
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.
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Common questions
Has Inspire Me Preschool 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 Feb 8, 2024 (background checks): “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #4, hired 2/15/23, did not have a NSOR certificate on file at the facility.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Inspire Me Preschool Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Inspire Me Preschool Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Inspire Me Preschool Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective May 13, 2022. 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 Inspire Me Preschool Academy compare with other daycares in Lansdowne?
It is tied for #10 of 13 centers in Lansdowne by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 74% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Inspire Me Preschool Academy last inspected?
Jun 11, 2026 (allocated unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Inspire Me Preschool Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $52.29 for young toddler, $52.29 for older toddler, $45.82 for preschool, $45.82 for older school-age in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Inspire Me Preschool Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Inspire Me Preschool 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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