Seeds of Joy Christian Nursery School
Seeds of Joy Christian Nursery School is a certified child care center in Ambler, PA, with capacity for 86 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 3 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 11 violations, 1 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). None of them came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #7 of 15 centers in Ambler and has fewer citations per inspection than 76% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the time of inspection, the hot water in bathroom sinks was above 110 degrees.
At time of inspection, child # 2-4 did not have update immunization for influenza and/or signed immunization exemption forms.
Staff person #1 did not have proof of education and experience to qualify them for the position of Group Supervisor at facility.
Staff person #2 did not have proof of education and experience to qualify them for the position of assistant group supervisor.
At time of inspection, the parents of child #1 did not have the address of release person documented on their child's emergency contact form. Child# 4 did not have an updated emergency contact form documented in her record.
During time of inspection, the staff were not clear as to what children they were specifically assigned to supervise.
During time of inspection the trash can in room #1 used to dispose of soiled diapers did not have a lidded closure.
During time of inspection, the first aid kits in both room #1 and #307 was missing soap.
At time of inspection, the hand washing requirement was missing from the 3rd floor bathroom used by the children and teachers. In addition, staff person # 4 did not wash a child's hands after diapering them until reminded by cert rep.
During time of inspection, staff person #1-4 had proof of age was missing from the file information that was sent for review.
During time of review of staff records, proof of education and/or experience was not documented in staff person #3 and #4 to qualify them for their positions as assistant group supervisors at facility.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $31.75 | $31.75 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $48.00 | $27.00 |
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 Seeds of Joy Christian Nursery School had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 1 violation 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 10, 2021 (supervision): “During time of inspection, the staff were not clear as to what children they were specifically assigned to supervise.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Seeds of Joy Christian Nursery School?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Seeds of Joy Christian Nursery School since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Seeds of Joy Christian Nursery School’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 3, effective Aug 17, 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 Seeds of Joy Christian Nursery School compare with other daycares in Ambler?
It is tied for #7 of 15 centers in Ambler 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 Seeds of Joy Christian Nursery School last inspected?
Jan 28, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Seeds of Joy Christian Nursery School cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $31.75 for older toddler, $48.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Seeds of Joy Christian Nursery School?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is First Presbyterian Church.
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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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