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Footprints Early Learning Center Llc

Norristown, PA · Montgomery County
1000 SANDY HILL RD, Norristown, PA 19401
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Quick Facts

Capacity
48 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (484) 684-6481
1000 SANDY HILL RD
Norristown, PA 19401
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00254699
License Issued
Apr 15, 2026
Active Through
Apr 15, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 17

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About the Provider

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Footprints Early Learning Center Llc is a Child Care Center in NORRISTOWN PA, with a maximum capacity of 48 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-06-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/30/26 small play cubes with a diameter of less than 1 inch were observed in a classroom including older toddlers and diapers still in the plastic bags were observed in a classroom with young toddlers.

Correction Required: Toys and objects with a diameter of less than 1 inch, objects with removable parts that have a diameter of less than 1 inch, plastic bags and styrofoam objects may not be accessible to children who are still placing objects in their mouths.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
immediately following the inspection, all small play cubes were removed from the classroom. In addition, all diapers stored in plastic bags were removed from the young toddler classroom, and the plastic bags were discarded. Age-appropriate materials and safe diaper storage practices have been implemented in the affected classrooms.
2026-06-30 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.106(a) - Clean, age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(a)

Description: Clean, age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/30/26 rest cots and cribs were observed at the facility and were not labeled for the use of a specific child.

Correction Required: Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Immediately following the inspection, the cots were reviewed and labeled with the name of the child assigned to each cot. Cribs were already labeled and verified for accuracy, and any remaining sleeping equipment requiring identification were properly labeled.
2026-06-30 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.113(a) - Supervised at all times Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)

Description: Supervised at all times

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/30/26 a group of young school aged children were observed alone in a classroom while the staff person #4 went to open the front door for a parent and a group of preschool aged children were observed alone in a classroom while staff person #3 went to open the front door for a parent.

Correction Required: Children on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the premises shall be supervised by a staff person at all times. Outdoor play space used by the facility is considered part of the facility premises. TIERED LIS: Children must be supervised at all times. The legal entity must arrange for all facility staff to receive a minimum of two hours of training regarding supervision of children. The legal entity must receive DHS approval of the training content prior to scheduling the training.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
immediately following the inspection, the facility revised its door entry procedures to eliminate the need for classroom staff to leave classroom to admit parents. The door release device has been permanently mounted in a location that allows staff to remain with their group while safely releasing the entrance door for authorized individuals.
2026-06-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training.

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children. Until such time as the required pre- service trainings are completed, staff person #1 must be supervised, when interacting with children at a minimum by, an AGS who has completed all preservice trainings and has all qualifications to care for children unsupervised. If there are no staff person(s) available to supervise staff person #1, staff person #1 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Prior to the inspection, Staff Person #1 had already been scheduled to attend a pediatric First Aid/CPR certification course. Following the inspection, Staff Person #1 successfully completed the required training and obtained current pediatric First Aid/CPR certification. A copy of the certification has been placed in the employee's personnel file.
2026-06-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)

Description: 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/30/26 staff person #1 and #2 did not have a current health assessment on file as required by regulaltin.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem. A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Following the inspection, Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #2 submitted their completed health assessments. Copies of both health assessments have been placed in their personnel files.
2026-06-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(2)(iv) - Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/30/26 staff person #2 did not have verification of education on file at the facility.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include acceptable verification of experience, education or training is a transcript or a diploma or a letter signed by a representative of the experiential, educational or training entity.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Since the inspection, verification of Staff Person #2's education has been obtained and placed in the employee's personnel file. The employee's file has been reviewed to ensure it contains all required documentation.
2026-06-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(5) - Two written references Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(5)

Description: Two written references

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/30/26 staff person#1 and #3 did not have two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person on file at the facility.

Correction Required: A facility person's record shall include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Since the inspection, two written non-family references have been obtained for both Staff Person #1 and Staff Person #3. The references have been placed in each employee's personnel file.
2026-06-30 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/30/2026 staff person#1 was observed working alone with children and did not have an FBI clearance on file. Staff person # 2 did not have an FBI or NSOR clearance on file at the facility.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). LACKING REQUIRED HIRING DOCUMENTS: Staff Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility. PROVISIONAL HIRE UNSUPERVISED: A provisional employee may not be permitted to work alone with children and must work within the vicinity of a permanent employee. A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Staff Person #2 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Since the inspection, Staff Person #1's FBI criminal history clearance has been obtained and placed in the employee's personnel file.
2026-06-30 Complaints- Legal Location 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.52

Description: Mixed Age Level

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/30/26, Staff person #4 was observed working alone with 14 YSA children.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in § 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Since the inspection, additional staff have been hired to ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained throughout the day. Staff schedules have been adjusted to provide adequate classroom coverage
2026-06-30 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During the inspection on 6/30/26 the bottom of the bathroom door was splintered in the school age classroom.

Correction Required: Floors, walls, ceilings and other surfaces, including the facility's outdoor play space surfaces shall be kept clean, in good repair and free from visible hazards.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Following the inspection, a contractor repaired the identified door by installing door sweeps on several doors throughout the facility, including the bathroom door in the classroom. The door sweep covers the identified area, eliminating the exposed area and making the door safe for use by children and staff.
2026-03-17 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/17/26: 1.The bottom two drawers of the changing table were not opening and closing properly on the tracks causing the protentional for pinch or crush points. 2.Two dramatic play items had doors that were off of the hinges. (Play washer and refrigerator). 3.Two peg coat racks had fallen off the wall and were laying on the floor in the infant room.

Correction Required: Toys, play equipment and other indoor and outdoor equipment used by the children shall be clean, in good repair and free from rough edges, sharp corners, pinch and crush points, splinters and exposed bolts.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The changing table drawer has been repaired and is now functioning properly without hazard. The play refrigerator was removed and discarded, eliminating the unsafe item. The play washer has been repaired, and the door is now securely attached. The coat racks have been reinstalled and securely mounted to the wall to prevent future detachment. All affected areas and equipment were inspected to ensure they are now safe and fully functional.
2026-03-17 Renewal 3270.124(c) - Each child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(c)

Description: Each child care space

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/17/26 the emergency contact forms were not present in the classrooms for the children receiving care.

Correction Required: When children are in the facility, emergency contact information shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Emergency contact forms for all enrolled children have been: Copied and placed in each respective classroom Organized in a designated and easily accessible location Each classroom now maintains a complete and up-to-date emergency contact binder for all children in care.
2026-03-17 Renewal 3270.133(1)/3270.133(2) - Original container/Written instructions Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(1)/3270.133(2)

Description: Original container/Written instructions

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/17/26 prescription medication was observed at the facility for child #2 and #3 that was not in the original prescription box and did not contain the prescription label.

Correction Required: A prescription or nonprescription medication may be accepted only in an original container. The medication shall remain in the container in which it was received. A staff person shall administer a prescription medication only if written instructions are provided from the individual who prescribed the medicine. Instructions for administration contained on a prescription label are acceptable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Prescription labels for both children's medications have been: Obtained from the pharmacy/parent Placed on the medication containers All medications are now: Properly labeled Stored in compliance with regulations A review of all medications on-site was conducted to ensure full compliance for all children.
2026-03-17 Renewal 3270.161(d) - Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.161(d)

Description: Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/17/26 a bottle of milk used for the children was observed unrefrigerated for over a one hour period.

Correction Required: Potentially hazardous food brought from the child's home or provided by the facility shall be refrigerated.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The unrefrigerated milk was discarded immediately.     ·    A small refrigerator has been placed inside the classroom to ensure immediate and convenient storage of milk and perishable items.     ·    Staff were reminded of proper food storage and handling procedures, including time limits for perishable items.     ·    All milk and perishable items are now being stored appropriately and monitored closely.
2026-03-17 Renewal 3270.166(1) - Written statement Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.166(1)

Description: Written statement

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 3/17/26 a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for child #1 was not obtained from the parent.

Correction Required: A written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule for an infant shall be obtained from the parent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The required written feeding plan, including formula and feeding schedule, has been:     ·    Obtained from the parent     ·    Placed in the child's file     ·    The feeding plan is now:     ·    Accessible to staff     ·    Being followed according to parent instructions

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