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THE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL AND EARLY EDUCATION

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4.6(34)Yelp(0)
Child Care Center

On record in Pennsylvania.

1809 11TH ST, ALTOONA, PA 16601

Hours
6 AM–5:30 PM
Licensed for
153 children
Subsidies
Accepted

Amenities and accessibility

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

Ages and programs

Reported to DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning by THE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL AND EARLY EDUCATION and published in the state licence record. Availability is not the same as licensing, so confirm openings directly.

Programs on record

  • School-age care

The public record

License number
104438691-0001
License status
LICENSED
License type
Child Care Center
Licensed capacity
153 children
Address
1809 11TH ST, ALTOONA, PA 16601
County
Blair County
Website
Not listed
License issued
February 3, 2026
License expires
February 3, 2027

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From Google

Recent parent reviews

The 6 most recent of 34 Google reviews. Scroll for the rest of them.

  • The staff at The Academy have been absolutely amazing with my son! They are so loving and genuine that he loves going to “school” on his days and I don’t mind so much sending him because I know he is receiving the best care.

    Katie RothApr 4, 2025
  • I love this place and all the staff, everyone is amazing, my son loves going to daycare and playing with all of his friends. He has learned soo much from going since October and I love it💙 If you are looking for a daycare, before school, after school program, I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND this place!! They also have an app that they update you with what your child ate, their diaper status, they even take a picture of your children and upload it so that way you know what is going on. They also let you know on the app when they are taking naps

    Paige MentzerApr 4, 2025
  • My daughter loves this daycare. She has been going since she was about 6 months old. The staff has always made me feel comfortable knowing she was loved and cared for while she was in their care. Ever since transitioning to the three year old class with Ms. Cam and Ms. Felicity and Ms. Kiyah she has grown even more. Their consistency has really made a difference in her behavior! So glad to be a part of The Academy family ❤️

    Cali ButlerApr 4, 2025
  • My son has been with the Academy since May or June and they are an amazing daycare. The workers know my son and he knows most but is always shy in the morning. I get notifications thru the app they have to tell me about what is going on all day while he is there. I have had meetings to help improve my son behavior, whoch is helping met his needs while he is there. He is involved with different programs which it is easier for them to visit there because of my work schedule. They are giving my son a good environment to learn and grow and I would recommend them because they are about the children.

    Megan JoyDec 18, 2023
  • I cannot say enough good things about The Academy. As a single mom, it is very difficult to trust and lean on anybody to watch my daughter. The ladies working in the infant room take such good care of my daughter, they are so sweet and they genuinely seem like they love all of the babies in there. It’s very clean, there are lots of activities for the little ones, I see babies doing tummy time etc so I trust that they are very knowledgeable on milestones as well. There’s also an app where they update you on naps, feeding, diaper changes etc, which brings me so much peace of mind. I hear horror stories about other facilities in the area, i wouldn’t want my girl going anywhere else!

    Kylie WasserDec 16, 2023
  • My little blessing goes to the infant room, they already keep a good eye out for her! Always lets us know what’s going on, especially with cold season upon us they have been VERY good with informing the parents about everything! <3 I’m happy that she goes here, just good vibes only and my daughter just loves the caretakers there, she wouldn’t even come to me when I come get her she does to the ladies :’) Makes me feel comfortable knowing she’s in a safe environment.

    Destiny WeyantDec 15, 2023

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.

How the reviews split

The 4.6 average comes from 34 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

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  • 1 star3

Questions parents ask about THE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL AND EARLY EDUCATION

Is THE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL AND EARLY EDUCATION a licensed child care provider in Pennsylvania?

Yes. THE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL AND EARLY EDUCATION holds Pennsylvania certificate 104438691-0001, listed as "LICENSED" by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning in Blair County. The current certificate runs to February 3, 2027. Confirm current standing at compass.dhs.pa.gov/providersearch before enrolling.

What is THE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL AND EARLY EDUCATION's Keystone STARS rating?

Pennsylvania rates THE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL AND EARLY EDUCATION STAR 3, on a scale of one to four where four is highest. That tier took effect on April 16, 2026. Keystone STARS measures programme standards such as staff qualifications and learning environment, not inspection outcomes.

Does Pennsylvania record a negative sanction against THE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL AND EARLY EDUCATION?

No. The state's provider dataset records no negative sanction against THE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL AND EARLY EDUCATION at the time the record was published. That is a single field in a snapshot, not a full compliance history, and it is not the same as a clean inspection record. The licensing inspection detail is at compass.dhs.pa.gov/providersearch.

Does THE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL AND EARLY EDUCATION accept child care subsidy?

Yes. THE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL AND EARLY EDUCATION holds a subsidy agreement with the state. The agreement covers these age groups: Infant and toddler, Preschool, School-age. An agreement means the provider can bill the subsidy programme, not that a funded place is free today. Eligibility is decided by your Early Learning Resource Center, Early Learning Resource Center for Region 6.

Does this page show inspection results for THE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL AND EARLY EDUCATION?

No. Pennsylvania completes at least one unannounced inspection a year at every licensed provider, and publishes the results through the provider search at compass.dhs.pa.gov/providersearch. Those results are not included here, and there is no open dataset of them, so nothing on this page reflects THE ACADEMY PRESCHOOL AND EARLY EDUCATION's inspection history either way. Look the provider up there and read the licensing inspection record.