Small Scholars Learning Academy
Small Scholars Learning Academy is a certified child care center in Norristown, PA, with capacity for 132 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it twice. The state cited 12 violations, none of them core-safety, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 12). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #15 of 26 centers in Norristown and has more citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During the inspection on 8/6/26: 1. A climber on the toddler play area was missing caps, leaving two small holes with sharp plastic edges. 2. Toilets with missing bolt caps (Where the toilet mounts to the floor) were observed in the toddler and preschool classrooms.
During the inspection on 8/6/26 diapers were observed in a non - hands free trashcan in the infant and toddler rooms.
During the inspection on 8/6/26 the TB testing dates for staff person #1 were not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service. Staff person #2 had a health assessment and TB testing dates that were not conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service.
Staff persons #1 and #3 obtained education diploma/degree outside of the United States and did not have an evaluation for US equivalency on file. Staff person #3 was functioning as and AGS and did not have verification of 2 years of childcare experience on file.
During the inspection on 8/6/26 the file for staff person #4 contained 6 clock hours of childcare training for the past year.
During the inspection on 8/22/25 a Pothos plant was observed in the infant room.
During the initial inspection on 8/22/25 the light cover in the back stairway area was missing. Exposed bolts were observed on the preschool playground.
During the inspection on 8/22/25 a recalled bumbo seat and a Fisher Price Snuga Infant swing was observed in the infant room.
During the initial inspection on 8/22/25 child #1 and #2 did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule obtained from the parent.
During the initial inspection on 8/22/25 Staff person #2 #3 has completed the health and safety course (Get Started with Center-Based Care: Building Blocks for Quality (10 hours) dated 7/1/2018 -- 10/31/2022.) but has not completed the required health and safety update course titled Pennsylvania Health and Safety Update 2022 (1 hour) training. Staff person #5 was observed working alone with Health and Safety training part 1 and part 2.
During the initial inspection on 8/22/25 legal entity did not have comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises.
On during the initial inspection on 8/22/25 Staff persons #1 #2 #3 #4 and #5 were functioning in the role of Assistant Group Supervisor and had a high school diploma on file but did not have verification of 2 years (2,500 clock hours) of experience with children on file.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $76.00 | $62.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $74.00 | $62.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $72.00 | $62.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $70.00 | $62.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $70.00 | $48.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $70.00 | $48.00 |
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 Small Scholars Learning Academy had any serious violations?
No citations on supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep since 2021. It has 12 other citations, listed above.
Have there been complaints about Small Scholars Learning Academy?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Small Scholars Learning Academy since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Small Scholars Learning Academy’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Sep 8, 2025. 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 Small Scholars Learning Academy compare with other daycares in Norristown?
It is #15 of 26 centers in Norristown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 61% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Small Scholars Learning Academy last inspected?
Aug 6, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
How much does Small Scholars Learning Academy cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $76.00 for infant, $74.00 for young toddler, $72.00 for older toddler, $70.00 for preschool in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Small Scholars Learning Academy?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is M & T Childcare 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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