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The Academy Preschool And Early Education

Altoona, PA · Blair County
1809 11th St, Altoona, PA 16601
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Quick Facts

Capacity
153 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3

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Contact Information

📞 (814) 201-2638
1809 11th St
Altoona, PA 16601
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00249519
License Issued
Feb 3, 2026
Active Through
Feb 3, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 6

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About the Provider

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The Academy Preschool And Early Education is a Child Care Center in Altoona PA, with a maximum capacity of 153 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2025-11-21 Renewal 3270.76 - Building Surfaces Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76

Description: Building Surfaces

Noncompliance Area: The ceiling tiles in various areas in the facility were observed to be flaking and peeling leaving debris on the floors that are a hazard to the children and staff at the facility.

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 landlord has been notified of the need to replace the damaged ceiling tiles in the play area.
2025-06-09 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Allocated Unannounced Monitoring Compliant - Finalized
2025-01-10 Initial review 3270.123(a)(3) - Services proceeded Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.123(a)(3)

Description: Services proceeded

Noncompliance Area: The file for Child #1 was observed not to have documentation of a current Child Service Report.

Correction Required: The services to be provided to the family and the child, including the Department's approved form to provide information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. The operator shall complete and update the form and provide a copy to the family in accordance with the updates regarding emergency contact information in § 3270.124(f) (relating to emergency contact information).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Paperwork is now complete.
2025-01-10 Initial review 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(7)

Description: Name/address/phone release person

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact form on file for Child #1 was observed not to include the complete address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

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.)
Paperwork is now complete.
2025-01-10 Initial review 3270.133(3) - Name on bottle Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(3)

Description: Name on bottle

Noncompliance Area: It was observed in the young toddler room a can of sunscreen that did not identify the name of the child for whom it is intended.

Correction Required: The label of a medication container shall identify the name of the medication and the name of the child for whom the medication is intended. Medication shall be administered to only the child whose name appears on the container.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Sunscreen was thrown out day of inspection.
2025-01-10 Initial review 3270.75(c)/3270.133(1) - Has all items/Original container Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.75(c)/3270.133(1)

Description: Has all items/Original container

Noncompliance Area: In the three-year-old room, it was observed to have burn cream and Neosporin 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. 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The packets of burn cream and Neosporin were removed from the first aid kit and thrown away.

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