Springhouse Early Learning
Springhouse Early Learning is a certified child care center in Ambler, PA, with capacity for 70 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 6 times. The state cited 37 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (12 of 37). 15 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #14 of 15 centers in Ambler and has more citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On 3/19/29, at time of renewal, Staff #1 was observed working with children in the infant room. Staff #1 file did not contain results of Child Abuse clearance as required by CPSL.
On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, the facility's emergency plan was not reviewed/updated at least annually. The last update to the facility's emergency plan was dated 4/3/23.
On 3/19/26, at time of inspection, diaper cream and sunscreen instructing to "keep out of reach of children" were observed accessible to children in unlocked diaper cabinets located in the Toddler and Older Toddler classrooms. Cleaning products (Fabuloso, Comet, Glass Cleaner) were observed accessible to children in unlocked sink cabinets located in the PS/PK boys' and girls' bathrooms. Additionally, a lidded waste receptacle was not observed by the diaper changing station located in the Young Toddler room.
On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, the floorboard heater protective guards were detached from the unit in the PS and PK classrooms, exposing the heating coils. At the time of inspection, the heating coils were hot to the touch.
On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, peeling paint was observed accessible to children on the wall located in the infant room.
On 3/19/26, at time of inspection, the exit door located in the PK room was observed to have difficulty opening due to a defective door mechanism, potentially preventing timely exit in an emergency.
On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, children in the young toddler room did not wash their hands prior to eating lunch.
On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, Staff #2 file did not contain an updated health assessment. Staff #3 health assessment did not include the physician's assessment of suitability to provide childcare.
On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, eleven infants were observed receiving care in the infant room. Written statements obtained by the parents giving formula and feeding schedules were not on file.
On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, evidence that an emergency drill was conducted at least once annually was not observed on file at the facility.
On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, upon review of the facility's fire drill log, the last fire drill conducted at the facility was dated 1/14/26.
On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, upon review of the facility's fire detection log, the last alarm test was dated on 1/14/26.
On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, Staff #4 was observed working in the young toddler room. Staff #4 file did not contain verification of education in order to qualify them for the position they were performing.
On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, emergency contact information located in the childcare spaces did not include required information, including who shall be contacted in an emergency.
On 3/19/26, at time of renewal, Staff #1 file did not contain two written reference letters.
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At the time of inspection, there was no written proof of complying with the CPSL requirements for facility/staff #1. This person was observed working in the preschool classroom.
There was peeling paint and chipped wood on the deck used by facility children at the time of inspection.
At the time of inspection, 4/9/25, there was not written proof of a health assessment for staff #1. The assessment in the file for staff #2 was questionable and could not be verified.
There were no child service reports in the files for facility children 1-3.
At the time of inspection, there was no file onsite at the facility for facility/staff #1. This person was observed working in the preschool classroom.
The file for staff #1 did not have written proof of a recent State police clearance, The most recent form on file was from 2018.
The toddlers were on the patio at the front entrance (lower level) at the time of inspection on 3/25/24. There were multiple areas with peeling paint which could pose a hazard to the children.
There is a fence in the rear playground with broken wood and jagged wooden edges which could pose a hazard to the children.
There was not adequate surfacing under the mounted equipment at the time of inspection on 3/25/24.
The file for staff #2, at the tie of the inspection on 3/25/24, did have written proof of a recent physical.
The file for staff #1 at the time of facility inspection on 10/3/23, did not have written proof of a signed disclosure statement, NSOR, criminal history record or a copy of requests for these items required under the CPSL
There was no written proof of emergency plan training in the file for staff #1-hire date-9/25/23 at the time of inspection on 10/3/23.
AT the time of inspection on 10/3/23, there was a broken fence with jagged edges, near the entrance to the infant room.
The mulch on the play area in the rear of the facility did not have the required surfacing under the mounted play apparatus.
The health assessment in the file for staff #1, who was observed working in the infant room at the time of inspection; did not have any information about a TB test results in their file at the time of inspection on 10/3/23.
The file for staff #1, who was observed working in the infant classroom at the time of inspection on 10/3/23. Did not have ID or an address for the staff person hired 9/25/23.
The file for staff #1 did not have written references or proof of prior work experience at the time of inspection on 10/3/23.
The file for staff #1, hire-date, did have written proof of complying with all CPSL requirements. The staff file was missing the FBI, Child Abuse, Mandated Report Training. Staff #1 was working unsupervised with 15-Fifteen preschool children.
During the facility inspection on 8/22/23, staff #1 was observed alone caring for fifteen (15) preschool child. After a period of time a second person came into the classroom, but went-out; leaving staff #1 alone. This was observed by program administrative staff.
There was peeling paint on the patio located near the entrance to the facility office at the time of inspection on 8/22/23. There were facility children under the age of two playing on the patio. The certification rep asked one staffer to check the mouth of a child who appeared to be eating a piece of peeled paint. Pictures were taken of the patio and the child.
At the time of inspection on 8/22/23, the file for staff #1, hire-date, May 1, 2023, was observed working alone in the pre-school classroom located in the upper building.
When checked during the inspection on 8/22/23, the file for staff #1, hire-date 5/1/23 did not have written proof of two years child care experience prior to working at the facility. Staff #1 was observed working unsupervised in the pre-school classroom.
“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.
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Common questions
Has Springhouse Early Learning had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 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 Mar 19, 2026 (background checks): “On 3/19/29, at time of renewal, Staff #1 was observed working with children in the infant room. Staff #1 file did not contain results of Child Abuse clearance as required by CPSL.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Springhouse Early Learning?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Springhouse Early Learning since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Springhouse Early Learning’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 4, effective Aug 14, 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 Springhouse Early Learning compare with other daycares in Ambler?
It is #14 of 15 centers in Ambler by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 73% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Springhouse Early Learning last inspected?
Mar 19, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs Springhouse Early Learning?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Springhouse Early Learning.
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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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