Learning Laughing and Growing Childcare Academy
118 W Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA
3.9· 7 reviews
A Spot 4 Tots Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 29
- open each week
- 7 days
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About A Spot 4 Tots Learning Academy
A Spot 4 Tots Learning Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 29 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 12:00 AM; Saturday to Sunday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 28 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpen every day
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 29 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 12:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| SundayToday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years (Nursery through Pre-Kindergarten) |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Discounts | ONE-WEEK FREE referral credit (one per family) |
| Licensed capacity | 29 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
A Spot 4 Tots Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for A Spot 4 Tots Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 29 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00255112
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 11, 2026: 13 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 28 rules in all · 28 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 8
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Records and paperwork 6
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safety and hazards 1
For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Mar 11, 2026Inspection13 rules cited
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During the renewal inspection on 3/11/26, it was observed that the records of child #5 did not include an updated health report. Document presented dated 2/4/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection on 3/11/26, it was observed that the records of child #2, child #4, and child #5 did not include the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection o n3/11/26, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #2 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number. The records of child #4 did not include the policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During the renewal inspection on 3/11/26, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #5 did not include information on the child's special needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection on 3/11/26, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, and child #4 did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the renewal inspection on 3/11/26, it was observed that the records of child #3 and child #5 did not include provided information to the family about the child's growth and development in the context of the services being provided. (Child Service Report)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 3/11/26, it was observed that the ceiling tile in front of the bathroom was not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 3/11/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not contain an updated National Sex offender Registry (NSOR) certificate”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection on 3/11/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include updated fire safety training. Document presented dated 2/28/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 3/11/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 did not include pediatric first Aid & CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection on 3/11/26, it was observed that the records of Staff person #1, staff person #2 and staff person #3 did not include an updated emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2026
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection on 3/11/26, it was observed that the records of child #5 did not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on 3/11/26, it was observed that the records of child #5 did not contain and updated financial agreement. Document presented dated 3/24/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 11, 2026
Nov 6, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 11/6/25, it was observed that there was no current record of a fire drill on file. Document presented dated 3/4/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 11/6/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 11/6/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include verification of childcare experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring on 11/6/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not contain a complete combination of Health and Safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2025
3270.151(c)(4)/3270.151(c)(5) Information re: medical problems/Physician/CRNP assessment
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 11/6/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include information on medical problems that might threaten the health of the children or prohibit a staff person from providing adequate care to children and the physician's or CRNP's assessment of the person's suitability to provide childcare.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 11, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(2) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Mantoux TB
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 11/6/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1did not include an acceptable health assessment and a record of tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method. Document presented dated 7/9/2023”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring inspection on 11/6/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include the State Police Criminal Record clearance as required by the CPSL. The records of staff person #2 did not include the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) certificate as required by the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2025
Mar 18, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection on 3/18/25, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2 and child #3 did not contain the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2025
3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the renewal inspection on 3/18/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include the correct Pediatric First Aid and CPR training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During the renewal inspection on 3/18/25, it was observed that the records of child #2 did not include an updated Health assessment. Document dated 3/15/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 22, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection on 3/18/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include verification of experience prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025
Mar 14, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB
“During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method at initial employment. Date test read was not verified on document.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, it was observed that the records of child #4 did not include an updated health report. Report dated 3/6/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not include work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection on 3/19/24, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, child #3, child #4, and child #5 did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care and signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 4, 2024
Mar 16, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of inspection facility person# 1 did not have a valid health assessment on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iv) Exp, educ., training prior to facility/Transcript, diploma and letters
“At the time of inspection facility person #2 did not have level of education and years of experience on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of inspection facility person #2 did not have proof of qualification on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
3270.21/3270.95(a) General Health and Safety/Devices must be compliant
“At the time of inspection facility did not have an annual fire detection inspection nor could sound the system.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 11, 2023
Jun 24, 2022Inspection13 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection, certification representative observed chipped paint in the left wall towards the back of the pre k room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed child file1,2,3,4. There were no signatures on emergency contact form for seeking emergency care medical care and administering first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022
3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed child file1,2 and 3 files, parent signature for transportation, walking, swimming, and wading are missing on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022
3270.131(a) Health information
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed child 3 file, the child's health report is missing.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed child 1,3 and 4 files, children's special dietary information is missing and parent consent for administration of medication on the emergency contact form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed child 2,3 and 5 files, the parent signatures are missing from the periodic view section on the fee agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022
3270.124(f) Updated every 6 months
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed child 5 file and the emergency contact was not up to date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022
3270.124(b)(5)/3270.124(b)(7) Information re: special needs/Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed child 3 and 4 child files, the disability information is missing on the children's emergency contact.During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed child 1 file and the release person's name is missing on the emergency contact.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022
3270.124(b)(4) Written consent
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed child file1,2,3,4. There were no signatures on emergency contact form for seeking emergency care medical care. and administering first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022
3270.124(b)(2)/3270.124(b)(3) Physician name, address, phone/Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed child 4 file. Child 4 was missing address of physician and medical care on the emergency contact.During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed child 1,2,3 and 4 files. Child 1 and 2 was missing enrolling parent's home address the work address and parents work phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed child's 3,4 and 5 file, the date of admission was missing from the children's fee agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022
3270.123(a)/3270.123(a)(5) Signed /Designated release persons
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed child's 1,2 and 5 files, parents signature is missing on the fee agreement form. During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed child's 3 and 5 file, the release persons name was missing from the fee agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022
3270.182(3)/3270.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed child file1,2,3,4. There were no signatures on emergency contact form for seeking emergency care medical care and administering first aid.During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed child file1,2,3,4. There were no signatures on emergency contact form for seeking emergency care medical care and administering first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about A Spot 4 Tots Learning Academy
Is A Spot 4 Tots Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. A Spot 4 Tots Learning Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was A Spot 4 Tots Learning Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on March 11, 2026, with 13 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has A Spot 4 Tots Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 28 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 28 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 93% of Pennsylvania daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 14. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can A Spot 4 Tots Learning Academy care for?
29, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does A Spot 4 Tots Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are A Spot 4 Tots Learning Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 12:00 AM; Saturday to Sunday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does A Spot 4 Tots Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 437-2201 to ask.
What is A Spot 4 Tots Learning Academy's phone number?
(267) 437-2201.
Where is A Spot 4 Tots Learning Academy?
131 W Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144. The nearest other daycare we list is Learning Laughing and Growing Childcare Academy, under 0.1 miles away.