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Seeds Of Joy Christian Nursery School

Ambler, PA · Montgomery County
4 S Ridge Ave, Ambler, PA 19002
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Quick Facts

Capacity
86 children
Languages
English, English
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3

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Contact Information

📞 (215) 646-3030
4 S Ridge Ave
Ambler, PA 19002
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✓ Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00251848
License Issued
Jan 27, 2026
Active Through
Jan 27, 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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SEEDS OF JOY CHRISTIAN NURSERY SCHOOL is a Child Care Center in AMBLER PA, with a maximum capacity of 86 children. It is open Monday - Thursday, 9:00 AM - 2:45 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:45 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday9:00 AM - 2:45 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM - 2:45 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM - 2:45 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM - 2:45 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM - 12:45 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-01-28 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2025-01-17 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
2024-01-08 Renewal 3270.69(b) - 110º F or less Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.69(b)

Description: 110º F or less

Noncompliance Area: During the time of inspection, the hot water in bathroom sinks was above 110 degrees.

Correction Required: Hot water temperature, in areas accessible to children, may not exceed 110° F.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The temperature will be lowered to 110 degrees or below.
2022-11-02 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7)/3270.124(f) - Name/address/phone release person/Updated every 6 months Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)/3270.124(f)

Description: Name/address/phone release person/Updated every 6 months

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the parents of child #1 did not have the address of release person documented on their child's emergency contact form. Child# 4 did not have an updated emergency contact form documented in her record.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The parents of child #1 shall provide missing information including name, address and phone number of release person documented in their records. Child # 4 emergency contact form shall be reviewed and/or updated and signed by the parents as required per regulations.
2022-11-02 Renewal 3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) - ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(e)/3270.131(e)(2)(i)

Description: ACIP recommended immunization record /Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, child # 2-4 did not have update immunization for influenza and/or signed immunization exemption forms.

Correction Required: The facility may not accept or retain an infant 2 months of age or older, a toddler or a preschool child at the facility for more than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility unless the parent provides written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP. Exemption from immunization for religious belief or strong personal objection equated to a religious belief shall be documented by a written, signed and dated statement from the child's parent or guardian. The statement shall be kept in the child's record.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All children listed shall provide proof of updated influenza immunization and/or exemption forms documented in their records.
2022-11-02 Renewal 3270.35(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(iv) - Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.35(b)(2)/3270.192(2)(iv)

Description: Bachelor's, 30 credits + 1 yrs/Transcript, diploma and letters

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 did not have proof of education and experience to qualify them for the position of Group Supervisor at facility.

Correction Required: A group supervisor shall have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. 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.)
Staff person #1 shall be required to provide proof of education and experience to help qualify them for their positions as a group supervisor as required per regulations.
2022-11-02 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #2 did not have proof of education and experience to qualify them for the position of assistant group supervisor.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 shall provide proof of education and experience to help qualify her for her position as an AGS at facility.
2021-11-10 Renewal 3270.113(a)(1) - Staff assigned to specific children Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.113(a)(1)

Description: Staff assigned to specific children

Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, the staff were not clear as to what children they were specifically assigned to supervise.

Correction Required: Each staff person shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. The staff person shall know the names and whereabouts of the children in his assigned group. The staff person shall be physically present with the children in his group on the facility premises and on facility excursions off the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The staff in all child care rooms shall be assigned specific children to supervise and shall be physically present and know the whereabouts of the children that is in their groups.
2021-11-10 Renewal 3270.31(b)/3270.192(2)(i) - Staff person - 18 yrs./Age Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(b)/3270.192(2)(i)

Description: Staff person - 18 yrs./Age

Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, staff person #1-4 had proof of age was missing from the file information that was sent for review.

Correction Required: A staff person shall be 18 years of age or older.A facility person's record shall include verification of age.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Proof of age shall be supplied for staff person #1-4. In the future, all staff shall provide proof of age and it shall be documented in their record.
2021-11-10 Renewal 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii) - HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(iii)

Description: HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training at facility

Noncompliance Area: During time of review of staff records, proof of education and/or experience was not documented in staff person #3 and #4 to qualify them for their positions as assistant group supervisors at facility.

Correction Required: An assistant group supervisor shall have a high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years experience with children. A facility person's record shall include verification of child care experience, education and training following the outset of service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person # 3 and #4 shall be asked to provide proof of education and experience to help qualify them for their positions of assistant group supervisors at facility.
2021-11-10 Renewal 3270.67(d) - Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.67(d)

Description: Contaminated trash in closed plastic-lined receptacle

Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection the trash can in room #1 used to dispose of soiled diapers did not have a lidded closure.

Correction Required: Trash that has been contaminated by human secretions or excrement shall be contained in closed, plastic-lined receptacles.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The trash can being used in room #1 shall be replaced with on with one that can be closed with a lid.
2021-11-10 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, the first aid kits in both room #1 and #307 was missing soap.

Correction Required: A first-aid kit must contain the following: soap, an assortment of adhesive bandages, sterile gauze pads, tweezers, tape, scissors and disposable, nonporous gloves.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The first aid kit in room #307 was supplied with soap at time of inspection as requested by cert rep. The first aid kit in room#1 shall also be supplied with soap as needed as soon as possible.
2021-11-10 Renewal 3270.82(h)/3270.134(a) - Handwashing signs/Child's hands washed Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.82(h)/3270.134(a)

Description: Handwashing signs/Child's hands washed

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, the hand washing requirement was missing from the 3rd floor bathroom used by the children and teachers. In addition, staff person # 4 did not wash a child's hands after diapering them until reminded by cert rep.

Correction Required: A facility person and an able child shall wash his hands after toileting and before eating. A sign on which this requirement is written shall be posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility. A staff person shall ensure that a child's hands are washed before meals and snacks, after toileting and after being diapered.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The hand washing requirement shall be added to the 3rd floor bathroom. The hand washing requirement shall be reviewed with all staff to ensure that all staff and children's hands are washed promptly after toileting, diapering and before eating as per regulations.

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