The Next Generation Learning Center
The Next Generation Learning Center is a certified child care center in Norristown, PA, with capacity for 42 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 42 violations, 7 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (8 of 42). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #26 of 26 centers in Norristown and has more citations per inspection than 94% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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On 1/7/26 Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first- aid/CPR training expiration date of 11/9/25.
During the renewal inspection on 9/11/25 the method to contact parents of an emergency was listed as Bright Wheels App. The facility has changed application and no longer uses Bright Wheels. The operator did not have verification of the update or that the updated emergency plan had been sent to local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During the renewal inspection on 9/11/25 the wooden boarder edge on the playground is weathered with areas of peeled wood capable of causing splinters and exposed rusty nails.
During the renewal inspection on 9/11/25 a large plastic trash bag with toys and blocks with a diameter of less than 1 inch were observed in a classroom where a young toddler was receiving care.
During the renewal inspection on 9/11/25 a current health assessment was not on file for child #1.
During the renewal inspection on 9/11/25 child #2 was transported by the facility with only the driver present in the vehicle.
During the renewal inspection on 9/11/25 the operator did not have a current fire inspection report on file as required.
On 8/5/25 a review of video footage from 7/30/25 revealed staff person #1 was alone in a classroom with 8 children. The youngest child in the classroom was 2 years of age. (Child #2)
On 8/5/2025 a review of video footage from 7/30/25 revealed that staff person #2 was providing care for a group of children. During a period (Over 5 minutes) staff person #2 was observed lying down on the floor covered with a blanked and was not providing active supervision for the children in their care. Staff person #2 was also observed leaving the classroom area and going into the bathroom area for several minutes with the door shut - leaving the classroom of children unsupervised.
The inspection on 8/5/25 revealed that child #1 received emergency room treatment for a medical condition after being picked up from the facility. The operator did not report notice to the OCDEL South East North Regional Office as required.
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During the inspection on 8/5/25 the file for child #1 was not able to be located for review.
During the inspection on 7/9/25 the bottles for child #1 #2 and #3 were not labeled with the child's name.
During the inspection on 7/9/25 child #1 was observed sleeping in a pack and play with a bottle present.
During an inspection on 6/24/25 staff person #1 was observed working with 15 children mixed age levels of YSA and OSA. On 7/9/25 Staff person #2 and #3 were observed returning from an excursion from the neighborhood park with a total of 14 children and then in a classroom to wash hands and prepare for lunch. The children were mixed age groups including one older toddler, preschool aged children, YSA children and OSA children. (Noncompliance transferred to SIN-00270958)
During an inspection on 7/9/25 lunch was observed being served. Lunch included the following: Chicken Nuggets, Carrots, peaches and juice. (No dairy product was served).
During an inspection on 6/24/25 and on 7/9/25 staff did not have access to the staff file for OCDEL certification representative to review.
During an inspection on 6/24/25 and 7/9/25 a director was not present at the facility.
Staff person #2 #3 and #4 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 #2 #3 and #4- has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Pediatric First aid and Pediatric CPR. Staff persons #2 and #3 have not completed the Get Started in Center Based Care Building Blocks for Quality Revised.
During the renewal inspection on 8/28/24 staff #3 was observed working alone with children. Staff person #3 did not have an FBI clearance on file at the facility.
Upon arrival at the facility for the renewal inspection on 8/28/24. Staff person #3 was observed working with 1 infant and 4 toddlers.
During the renewal inspection on 8/28/24 child # 3 Was observed sleeping in a bouncy chair. On the same day child #1 was observed sleeping in a crib with their head propped up with a folded blanket.
During the renewal inspection on 8/28/24 raised garden beds overgrown with weeds including poison ivy and nightshade were observed on the playground in areas accessible to children.
During the renewal inspection a water damaged ceiling tile was observed in the blue room.
During the renewal inspection on 8/28/24 a black shelf in the blue room with a tipping hazard was observed unmounted to the wall.
During the renewal inspection on 8/28/24 the file for child #1 did not have a health assessment.
During the renewal on 8/28/24 soiled diapers were observed in a trashcan that was not hands-free.
During the renewal inspection on 8/28/24 the file for staff person #4 did not have a health assessment.
During the renewal inspection on 8/28?24 child #3 was observed in a bouncy seat with a bottle propped by a blanket.
During the renewal inspection on 8/28/24 The emergency plan did not provide for accommodations for infants, toddlers and children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions during evacuation.
During the renewal inspection on 8/28/24 the director did not have the fire drill log or verification that fire drills have been conducted as required.
During the renewal inspection on 8/28/24 the file for child #1 was missing the financial agreement.
During the renewal inspection on 8/28/24 the Emergency contact forms for child #1 and #2 were missing the address of the individual designated by the parent for whom the child may be released.
During the renewal inspection on 8/28/24 Emergency contact information was not present with children in the classrooms where they were receiving care.
During the renewal inspection on 8/28/24 the staff file for staff persons #3 and #4 did not contain TWOwritten, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.
During the inspection on 2/22/24 the emergency phone numbers to the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center were not posted by each telephone in the facility.
During the inspection on 2/22/24 the outdoor playground had the following areas of non-compliance: 1. The wooden boarder had areas where there were exposed nails and screws 2. A cable/phone wire was hanging in an area accessible to the children. 3. Ivy and other weeds were on the playground area 4. Bottle caps were littered on the playground surface. 5. Playmats were observed stacked in the playground area. 4. Bottle caps were littered on the playground
During the initial inspection on 2/22/24 the file for staff person #1 did not contain a health assessment with TB testing dates. The file for staff person #2 did not include TB testing dates. During the inspection on 4/3/2024 the file for staff person #3 did not include a current health assessment with TB testing dates and results within the past year.
During the initial inspection on 2/22/23 the operator did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
During the initial inspection on 2/22/23 the operator did not have an emergency plan that provides for accommodations for lock down procedures.
During the initial inspection the operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.
During the initial inspection on 2/22/24 the file for staff person #1 did not include the required health and safety training as required.
During the renewal inspection on 2/22/24 the staff person #1 did not have verification of education on file at the facility.
During the initial inspection on 2/22/24 the file for staff persons #1 and #2 did not include verification of name and address. (ID was not available).
“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 The Next Generation Learning Center had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 7 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 Dec 30, 2025 (supervision): “On 1/7/26 Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. This is evidenced by the previously documented pediatric first-…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Next Generation Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists 3 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 The Next Generation Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Dec 29, 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 The Next Generation Learning Center compare with other daycares in Norristown?
It is #26 of 26 centers in Norristown by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 94% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Next Generation Learning Center last inspected?
Sep 11, 2025 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.
Who runs The Next Generation Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is The Next Generation 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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