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St Anthony Preschool & Child Care

Ambler, PA · Montgomery County
260 Forest Ave, Ambler, PA 19002
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Capacity
244 children
Subsidized Program
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State Rating
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Active License
License Number
CER-00251851
License Issued
Feb 15, 2026
Active Through
Feb 15, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 17

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St. Anthony's Early Childhood Programs carefully tend the seeds of faith and learning planted by parents. Children are nurtured by our outstanding staff as they take their first steps into the world. Our updated early childhood facility includes bright and engaging classrooms, a private play yard and opportunity for all season indoor play.

Child Care for child 6 weeks to 5 years
Preschool Programs for 2, 3, 4 & 5 year olds
Full & Half Day
Flexible Scheduling Options
Hours of Operation 6:30 am to 6:00 pm
Multiple Child Discount

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-01-30 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: Observed 1/30/2026 child #6 emergency contact did not contain the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #6 Emergency Contact Form is updated with the child's physician's name and phone#. See attached.
2026-01-30 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: Observed 1/30/2026 child #3 and 9 file did not include the health insurance medical coverage and policy number information on the emergency contact form.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #3 and Child #9 updated Emergency Contact forms include health insurance name and policy number. See attached.
2026-01-30 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: Observed 1/30/2026 child # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, and 8 file was missing the addresses of the individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to on the emergency contact form.

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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Child #1,2,3,4,5,6,7, and 8 Emergency Contact Forms have been updated with the missing addresses and phone numbers of the individuals designated by the parents to whom the child may be released.
2026-01-30 Renewal 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: Observed 1/30/2026 staff #3 and 4 health assessment did not contain the physician's address of where their health assessment was conducted at. Staff #6 was missing an updated health assessment. Staff # 6 health assessment dated for 1/4/2024, the medical assessment exceeded the 24-month of the signature date.

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.)
1. Staff #3 & #4 requested physician's addresses are complete on their Staff Health Assessment Forms. See attached. 2. Staff #6 has completed Staff Health Assessment. See Attached.
2026-01-30 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) - Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10)

Description: Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

Noncompliance Area: Observed 1/30/2026 Staff person # 2 has not completed the following required pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet)

Correction Required: Staff person(s) shall complete professional development in the topics of 3270.31(f)(1 -- 10), 3280.31(f) (1-10), or 3290.31(g) (1-10) within 90 days of hire. Staff person #2 will have until 2/21/2026 (actual date- 15 days from POC requested date) to complete the required training. Until such time as the required training has been completed, staff person #2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an (AGS, primary staff person, or family child care home staff person) who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff person #2, staff person #2 may not work in a child-care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person #2 has Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED scheduled for 2/11/26. Her Certificate will be sent at completion. See attached registration.
2026-01-30 Renewal 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: Observed 1/30/2026 staff persons #1 and #3 did not contain completed DHS required Child abuse clearance on file. The Child abuse clearance stated volunteer instead of employment. Staff #3 did not contain a completed DHS required State Police clearance their clearance was stated for volunteer instead of employment. Staff #5 file contained Pennsylvania clearances however did not contain out of state clearances from the state of Florida. The requirement to have the completed DHS required clearances on file was not met.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). 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. Facility Person #-1,3 and 5 may not work in a child care position at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Completed Child Abuse Clearance for Staff #1 and #3 are attached. Completed State Police Clearance for Staff #3 is attached Staff #5 has completed Florida Child Abuse and Sex Offender Clearances. Staff #5 has requested FDLE Criminal History on 2.6.26. See attached. The FDLE criminal history will be emailed as soon as it is received.
2026-01-30 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: Observed 1/30/2026 in Panda's classroom there was Lysol disinfectant wipes located in the childcare area that was not locked or made inaccessible to children. In Owl's classroom there was hand sanitizer located in the childcare space that was made inaccessible to children. In the bathrooms there was baby wipes and air fresheners located in the bathroom not locked or made inaccessible to children.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
1. All Lysol wipes were moved to a safe location out of the reach of children. 2. Hand sanitizer was moved to a safe location out of the reach of children.
2025-01-30 Renewal 3270.107/3270.161(d) - Refrigerator/Potentially hazardous food refrigerated Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.107/3270.161(d)

Description: Refrigerator/Potentially hazardous food refrigerated

Noncompliance Area: There was no thermometer in the classroom refrigerator at the time of inspection. Facility children's lunches were in the refrigerator.

Correction Required: A facility shall have an operable, clean refrigerator used to store potentially hazardous foods. The refrigerator shall be capable of maintaining food at 45° F or below. An operating thermometer shall be placed in the refrigerator. 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.)
A thermometer will be placed in the refrigerator.
2025-01-30 Renewal 3270.76/3270.77(a) - Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.77(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: At the time of inspection, there were damaged tiles in an area( cubbies) in the preschool classroom. The tiles were wet and damaged.

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. Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The tiles will be repaired or replaced.
2023-12-20 Renewal Renewal Compliant - Finalized
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 # 1-4, all identified as Assistant Group Supervisors at the facility did not have 2 years of experiences documented in their records to help qualify them for their positions 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 prior to service at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff at the facility shall provide proof of at least 2 years of experiences. If experience is not able to be documented the staff will be demoted to aide qualified staff and shall be supervised at all times by an AGS qualified staff person or above.
2022-11-02 Renewal 3270.61 - Measurement and use of indoor child care space Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.61

Description: Measurement and use of indoor child care space

Noncompliance Area: At time of inspection, room that was previously measured for childcare space is no longer being used for that purpose and should be removed from the facility capacity.

Correction Required: Measurement and use of inodoor child care space.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The facility shall provide a letter to cert rep requesting that room # 209 be removed for the facility capacity sheet.
2022-11-02 Renewal 3270.72(d) - Above ground window opening restricted to 6" Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.72(d)

Description: Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, the windows in the hallway on the 2nd floor weren't modified to prevent them from opening up over 6 inches as required.

Correction Required: Windows or doors above the ground floor that open directly to the outdoors and are accessible to children shall be constructed, modified or adapted to limit the opening to 6 or fewer inches.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All windows on the second floor including those in the 2nd floor hallway shall be modified to prevent them from opening over 6 inches as required per regulations.
2022-11-02 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.77(a)

Description: No peeling paint or plaster

Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, the paint on the table in room # 105 and the refrigerator handle in room #106 had chipped paint.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The chipped paint on both the refrigerator and table shall be repaired and there shall be no chipped paint in facility.
2021-12-02 Renewal 3270.105 - High Chairs Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.105

Description: High Chairs

Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, there were 3 children that were not strapped into the high chairs with the safety straps while being feed by staff in the child care space.

Correction Required: High chairs shall have a wide base and a T-shaped safety strap.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Whenever children in the infant room are put into high chairs the safety strapped shall be properly used to ensure the safety of the children while in use as required. All staff shall be reviewed on this requirement and a sign in sheet shall be provided to cert rep off all staff who received review as proof of completion.
2021-12-02 Renewal 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(2) - Physical examination/Mantoux TB Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.151(c)(1)/3270.151(c)(2)

Description: Physical examination/Mantoux TB

Noncompliance Area: Facility person #1 (Volunteer) did not have a health assessment with negative TB screening documented at facility.

Correction Required: An adult health assessment must include a physical examination. An adult health assessment must include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Subsequent tuberculosis screening is not required unless directed by a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person # 1 (volunteer) shall be required to provide a health assessment and negative TB screening as required per regulations.
2021-12-02 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Facility person#1 (Volunteer) does not have the NSOR Certificate and mandated child abuse training documented at facility as required.

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Facility person#1 who works as a volunteer shall acquire the NSOR certificate and Mandated Child Abuse training as required per regulations.
2021-12-02 Renewal 3270.75(c) - Has all items Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)

Description: Has all items

Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, room #103 did not have scissors in the first aid kit.

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.)
Scissors have been added to the first aid kit in room #103 and shall remain in kit as required per regulations.
2021-12-02 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: During time of inspection, it was observed that 8 cubbies on the 2nd floor of facility being used for the children in care were not mounted to prevent them from falling over or becoming a possible hazard.

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.)
The 8 cubbies on the 2nd floor shall be mounted to prevent them from falling over and being a possible hazard to children at facility.

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