The Tot Spot Learning Center
The Tot Spot Learning Center is a certified child care center in Collegeville, PA, with capacity for 99 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 2 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 30 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for building & playground safety (11 of 30). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 16 centers in Collegeville and has fewer citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
Inspection record
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During allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 11/18/2025, Certification Staff observed that the Emergency Contact Form for Child #1 did not include the addresses of individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released and had not been updated once in a 6-month period.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed missing outlet covers in Teddy Bears.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in Teddy Bears, Curious Cubs, Kuddly Koalas, Polar Bears, Panda Bears (near bathroom) and Grizzley Bears (in bathroom). The hallway on the first floor has plaster.
During renewal inspection, certification rep saw a ripped mat in Grizzley Bears
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 had CPR on file but it was not from an approved curriculum/ instructor.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. State police clearance for staff 3 was in pending status since 2-5-24. Staff 3 was missing NSOR.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed an outlet cover missing in Teddy Bears.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed Glade spray bottle in Grizzly Bears accessible to children. Certification rep observed diaper cream accessible to children in Kuddly Koalas. (corrected on site)
During renewal inspection certification rep checked the windows in Polar Bears, Grizzly Bears and Panda Bears. The windows open more than 6 inches.
During renewal inspection certification rep checked the first aid kits. The first aid bag in Sunny Bears needed gauze pads, The first aid kit in Honey Bears was missing tweezers.
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During renewal inspection certification rep observed chipped paint in Sunny Bears, Teddy Bears, Kuddly Koalas, Grizzly Bears and Panda Bears.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed a hole on the blue coach in the Grizzly Room.
During renewal inspection certification rep observed the cribs in Honey Bears, and Sunny Bears not labeled. The cribs were occupied with a sleeping child.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Physical on file for staff 2 is from 7-21-22. Date of hire for staff is 1-2-24. Staff 5 was missing date TB was read.
During renewal inspection certification reviewed staff files. Staff 5 (date of hire 3-18-24) was observed working in a classroom by herself without completing 1st aid/cpr, mandated reporter and 10-hour health and safety training.During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1 was missing first aid/cpr (hire date 8-14-23). Staff was observed working in a classroom by herself.
During renewal inspection certification reviewed staff files. Facility does not have a group supervisor on staff. Facility currently has 75 children enrolled.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 1, 3 and 4 were missing 2 years' experience. Staff 4 and 5 were missing education from their file.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. CSR for child 4 was not signed
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Fee agreement child 5 did not shall specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 4 was missing work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed children's files. Emergency contact for child 1 and 3 were missing name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Child 2 and 4 were missing address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.
During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. Staff 3 and 4 were missing two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person. Staff 5 was missing 1 written reference letter.
At time of renewal inspection, the facility's emergency plan had not been updated to meet Federal requirements 45 CFR § 98.41(a)(1)(vii). The facility's plan did not include a plan for continuity of operations and training requirements for all facility persons including volunteers.
At time of renewal inspection, staff persons #1, #2, and #3 did not have documentation of completing pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR within 90 days of hire.
At time of complaint investigation between 11/22/22 and 12/15/22, based on the police report/interview documentation by Collegeville Police Department obtained after interviewing staff person #1, and the information given in the Childline Report, it was determined that child #1 was put to sleep in a swing while wearing a winter bunting outfit.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, A STAINED CEILING TILE WAS OBSERVED IN THE TEDDY BEARS ROOM AND IS NEED OF BEING REPLACED.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHIPPED BROWN PAINT WAS OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND EDGES IN THE BABY BEARS ROOM, THE KOALAS ROOM AND THE POLAR BEARS ROOM. CHIPPED YELLOW PAINT WAS OBSRVED ON THE METAL POLES OF THE TWO OUTDOOR SWINGSETS.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FILE FOR CHILD #1 HAD A HEALTH ASSESSMENT THAT DID NOT HAVE ALL REQUIRED QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY THE CHILD'S PHYSICIAN
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, DOCUMENTATION WAS NOT AVAILABLE TO SHOW THAT AN EMERGENCY DRILL HAD BEEN CONDUCTED AND RECORDED WITHIN THE PAST YEAR.
AT TIME OF RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON #1 AND #2 HAVE NOT COMPLETED PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND PEDIATRIC CPR TRAINING WITHIN 90 DAYS OF HIRE. STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT RENEW PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND PEDIATRIC CPR BEFORE THE CURRENT CERTIFICATION EXPIRED.
“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 |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $70.00 | $48.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $70.00 | $48.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $68.00 | $46.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $66.00 | $44.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $64.00 | $42.00 |
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 The Tot Spot Learning Center 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 Apr 9, 2024 (background checks): “During renewal inspection certification rep reviewed staff files. State police clearance for staff 3 was in pending status since 2-5-24. Staff 3 was missing NSOR.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about The Tot Spot Learning Center?
Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at The Tot Spot Learning Center since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is The Tot Spot Learning Center’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 2, effective Oct 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 The Tot Spot Learning Center compare with other daycares in Collegeville?
It is #6 of 16 centers in Collegeville by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has fewer citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was The Tot Spot Learning Center last inspected?
Jul 10, 2026 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does The Tot Spot Learning Center cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $70.00 for newborn, $70.00 for infant, $68.00 for young toddler, $66.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs The Tot Spot Learning Center?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Amt Page 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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