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Tiny Thinkers Academy

Blandon, PA · Berks County
13 Ingot Dr, Blandon, PA 19510
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Quick Facts

Capacity
106 children
Languages
English, English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
2

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Contact Information

📞 (484) 955-6672
13 Ingot Dr
Blandon, PA 19510
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00249674
License Issued
Feb 22, 2026
Active Through
Feb 22, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 13

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Tiny Thinkers Academy is a Child Care Center in Blandon PA, with a maximum capacity of 106 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
2025-11-14 Renewal 3270.106(f) - 2 feet apart Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.106(f)

Description: 2 feet apart

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/14/25 Cert rep observed less than 2 feet of space on at least 3 side of five nap mats that were in use in the PK room.

Correction Required: At least 2 feet of space is required on three sides of a bed, cot, crib or other rest equipment while the equipment is in use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff came up with plans of action to ensure that cots and mats had at least 2ft of space on three sides. 1) Furniture as moved to provide the needed space. 2) Plans were made that in the event all children wanted to nap and there was not adequate space, some children would shift to the preschool room (as numbers allow) or move downstairs to the SA room.
2025-11-14 Renewal 3270.133(5) - Original label Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.133(5)

Description: Original label

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/17/25 Cert rep observed a child's Aquaphor which expired 10/2025 in the cabinet of the Older toddler room.

Correction Required: Medication shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer's or health professional's instructions on the original label.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Expired Aquaphor was immediately removed and sent home.
2025-11-14 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 a renewal inspection on 11/14/25 Cert rep observed napkins, and empty open drinkable food pouches in the open/unlidded trash can in the older toddler room. Cert rep observed napkins and plastic forks in the trash can whose lid was kept open in the young toddler room. This trash appeared to be contaminated by human secretions.

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.)
Trash can lid was put back on in the older toddler room during inspection. Trash can lid was closed in the Young Toddler room during inspection.
2025-11-14 Renewal 3270.76/3270.102(a) - Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.76/3270.102(a)

Description: Building Surfaces/Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/14/25 Cert rep observed the red slide in the toddler play space was cracked at the bottom of the slide resulting in a rough edge. Cert rep also observed a hole in the green fence around the infant play space. The hole was large enough for a child to fit through(escape hazard), and resulted in the fence in being in good repair.

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. 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.)
Slide was immediately removed from the toddler playground during inspection on 11/14/25. On 11/18/25 the play equipment (tunnel) was temporarily moved to block the hole in the fence.
2025-05-29 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.103 - Small Toys and Objects Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.103

Description: Small Toys and Objects

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on 5/29/25 Cert rep observed plastic bags on the bottom shelf of an unlocked cabinet in the Young Toddler Room, and on the floor under the table in the Older Toddler Room. Cert rep also observed gloves and wipes in plastic packaging on the changing tables in the Young Toddler Room and the Older Toddler Room. The gloves and wipes packaging would be accessible to the children while being changed. The wipes are labeled to keep the plastic packaging away from babies and children. Children in these rooms may still be placing objects in their mouths.

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.)
Cabinet in YT room was locked, bags were removed from OT, and wipes and gloves were removed from the changing tables.
2025-05-29 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.192(4) - CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.192(4)

Description: CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on 5/29/25 Staff 2 had a disclosure statement on file that was not dated. Staff 2 was on leave 1/24/25 until 5/13/25. Staff 2 returned to working in a child care position on 5/14/25 The disclosure statement was resigned, witnessed and dated on 5/29/25 however this is after her first day working with children. (See LIS code sheet).

Correction Required: 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.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 2 resigned and dated their disclosure statement. A witness signature was also documented on the disclosure statement
2025-05-29 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.27(c) - Training regarding plan Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.27(c)

Description: Training regarding plan

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on 5/29/25 Staff 2 & 3 did not have emergency plan training. Staff 2 was on leave 1/24/25 until 5/13/25. Staff 2 returned to work on 5/14/25, which is beyond 90 days from her date of hire. Staff 3 has been employed for more than 90 days. (See LIS code sheet for dates of hire)

Correction Required: The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training and kept on file at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 2 and Staff 3 signed the New Employee Emergency Plan Training signature sheet, as they had already received their training in their first days of employment.
2025-05-29 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.31(f) - Health and Safety Training Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(f)

Description: Health and Safety Training

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on 5/29/25 Staff 2 had not completed the following required pre-service training within 90 days of their date of hire: PA Required Health and Safety Training. Staff 2 & 3 completed pediatric First aid and CPR on 5/15/25, which is beyond 90 days from their date of hire. Staff 2 was on leave 1/24/25 until 5/13/25. Staff 2 returned to work on 5/14/25, which is beyond 90 days from her date of hire. See LIS code sheet for all dates of hire.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall complete professional development within 90 days of hire as listed in subsections (f)1-10. Until such time as the required training has been completed, Staff 2 must be supervised, when interacting with children, by an AGS or higher who has completed the required training related to this citation. If there are no staff available to supervise staff 2, staff 2 may not work in a child-care position or have direct contact with children at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Both staff had already completed their CPR training and neither were left alone with children prior to that or after as both are aides. Staff 2 completed health and safety part 1 on 5/30/2025 and part 2 on 6/3/2025.
2025-05-29 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 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 an unannounced inspection on 5/29/25 Staff 1 did not have an NSOR certificate on file. Staff 1 was suspended on 5/28/25, however this was after Staff 1's first day working with children(see LIS code sheet).

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. Staff 1 may not work in a child care position or have direct contact with children at the facility until the NSOR clearance certificate is obtained.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff 1 did not work from 5/27/2025-6/5/2025. Staff received their NSOR clearance on 6/3/2025.
2025-05-29 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on 5/29/25 Cert rep observed hand sanitizer labeled "Keep out of reach of children" on the bottom shelf of an unlocked cabinet in the Young Toddler Room.

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.)
Staff locked cabinet after it was pointed out by inspector.
2025-05-29 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: During an unannounced inspection on 5/29/25 Cert rep noted more than 30 days between fire detection testing 2/28/25-3/31/25.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. §  1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Admin will ensure that fire detection testing is done every 30 days.
2024-11-05 Renewal 3270.101(a) - Age appropriate Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.101(a)

Description: Age appropriate

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/5/24 cert rep observed Magna-tiles in the Young toddlers room. The recommended age for Magna-tiles is 3 years and older.

Correction Required: Play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children shall be provided in sufficient amount and variety to preclude long waits for use.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Magnet tiles were immediately removed from the Young Toddler room (during inspection).
2024-11-05 Renewal 3270.102(a) - Clean and good repair Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(a)

Description: Clean and good repair

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/5/24 cert rep observed the following: Broken front on caterpillar play equipment which exposed rough edges on the plastic in the infant playspace. Rough edges on the window sill and flag holder of the plastic toy house in the pre-school/pre-kindergarten playspace. Exposed bolts (1.5 to 2 inches long) on the toddler playspace side of the gate between the toddler playspace and the pre-school/pre-kindergarten playspace.

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.)
Head on infant caterpillar tunnel was reattached. Rough edges on window and flag holder on Preschool playground were sanded down. The exposed bolts were cut off.
2024-11-05 Renewal 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/5/24 the loose wood mulch around the embedded play equipment in the school aged outdoor playspace measured at less than 0.5 inches on the back side of the play equipment. This is below the United States Product Safety Commision recommendation of 9-inch depth for loose fill wood mulch.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair. Embedded play equipment in the School age outdoor play space must be made inaccessible to children until such a time that 9-inch depth of wood mulch is installed.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Admin made the embedded equipment inaccessible to children until such a time that 9 inches depth of mulch is installed around the embedded equipment.
2024-11-05 Renewal 3270.102(c) - Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.102(c)

Description: Outdoor equip.- protective surfacing

Noncompliance Area: During a renewal inspection on 11/5/24 the loose wood mulch around the embedded play equipment in the school aged outdoor playspace measured at less than 0.5 inches on the back side of the play equipment. This is below the United States Product Safety Commision recommendation of 9-inch depth for loose fill wood mulch.

Correction Required: Outdoor equipment that requires embedded mounting must be mounted over a loose-fill or unitary playground protective surface covering that meets the recommendations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The equipment must be anchored firmly and be in good repair.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
New mulch was added to a measurement of 9 inches depth to the area around the school age climber.

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