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Academy for Early Learning
- licensed capacity
- 173
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Academy for Early Learning
Academy for Early Learning is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 173 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 36 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 6 weeks to 5 years of age
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 173 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 6 weeks to 5 years of age |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (ProCare, ProCare App) |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| More | Founded 1986 |
| Licensed capacity | 173 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Academy for Early Learning has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Academy for Early Learning
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 173 children
- License number
- #CER-00260126
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 9, 2026: 7 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 36 rules in all · 32 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 18
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Safety and hazards 4
- Background checks 4
- Records and paperwork 2
- Food and nutrition 2
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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Jun 9, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
3270.111(a) Written plan
“During the renewal inspection on 6/15/26, it was observed that there was no written plan of daily activities and routines posted in the young toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection on 6/15/26, it was observed that the records of staff persons #1, #2 did not contain the correct combination of health and safety training. The records of staff person #6 did not contain health and safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection on 6/15/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not contain an updated health assessment. The records of staff person #3 did not contain a health assessment and results of Tuberculosis screening.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 30, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection on 6/15/26, it was observed that the records of staff person # 1did not contain fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 6/15/26, it was observed that The records of staff person #1 did not contain an updated National Sex offender registry certificate (NSOR) The records of staff person #2 did not contain an updated Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) clearance The records of staff person #5 not contain mandated reporter training The records of staff person #6 did not contain an updated National Sex offender Registry certificate (NSOR) and update mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection on 6/15/26, it was observed that the records of staff persons #1 and #6 did not contain a written evaluation of staff persons on a regular basis, a minimum of one evaluation every 12 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection on 6/15/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #2, #4, #5 did not include verification of childcare experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 17, 2026
Jun 23, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection on 6/23/25, it was observed that the records of staff persons #1, #2, and #3 did not contain an updated staff evaluation. Documents dated 3/28/24, and 4/19/23 respectively.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 6/23/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include an updated State Police Criminal record and Federal Bureau of Investigations clearance. The records of staff person #2 did not include the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearances. The records of staff person #3 and Staff person #8 did not include a National Sex Offender Registry clearance. The records of staff person #4 did not include an updated State Police Criminal record and National Sex Offender Registry clearances.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 7, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection on 6/23/25, it was observed that the records of staff persons #1, #2, #3, and #4 did not include training regarding the emergency plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
3270.21/3270.31(f) General Health and Safety/Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection on 6/23/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 and staff person #4 did not contain an acceptable combination of Health and safety training”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection on 6/23/25, it was observed that the records of staff persons #2, #5, #6 and #7 did not include two written, nonfamily references”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection on 6/23/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include verification of education. The records of staff persons #6 and #8 did not include verification of experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
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 6/23/25, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #2 did not include consents for emergency medical care and minor first aid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the renewal inspection on 6/23/25, it was observed that the records of staff persons #1 and #3 did not include and updated health assessment. Documents dated 9/22/22 and 3/25/23 respectively.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 11, 2025
Mar 5, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring visit on 3/5/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include verification of childcare experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring visit on 3/5/25, it was observed that there was no updated annual inspection of the fire detection system. Document dated 2/13/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 24, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring visit on 3/5/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #2did not include fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the allocated unannounced monitoring visit on 3/5/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not contain an updated Pediatric First Aid and CPR training. Document dated 3/4/2023.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 22, 2025
Aug 1, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“Continued non-compliance was observed on 8/1/24 in that the records of staff person staff person #2, did not include verification of childcare experience prior to service at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Continued non-compliance was observed on 8/1/24, in that the records of staff person #2 did not include the 1-hr health and safety update 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Continued non-compliance was observed on 8/1/24, in that the records of staff person #4 did not include the National Sex Offender registry (NSOR) certificate as required by the CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“Continued non-compliance was observed on 8/1/24, in that there was no thermometer in the refrigerator in the Infant room to monitor refrigerator temperatures.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 6, 2024
Jun 26, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection on 6/26/24, it was observed that Staff person # 2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the following pre-service training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: (1-hour Health and safety update 2022).”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 6/26/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #3 has acceptable pediatric first aid/CPR training in an approved curriculum; however, the trainer has not provided documentation that they are PQAS-certified in that training topic. The records of staff person #4 did not include an acceptable Pediatric First Aid/CPR training. Training was an online only training from National CPR foundation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 18, 2024
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection on 6/29/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not contain updated fire safety training. Document dated 7/19/21”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection on 6/26/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #2 did not include the 1-hr health and safety update 2022.”
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection on 6/26/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #5 did not contain an updated staff evaluation. Documents dated 7/6/22 and 4/19/23 respectively.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection on 6/26/24, it was observed that the first Aid kit in Room 470 did not contain soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the renewal inspection on 6/26/24, it was observed that there was no thermometer in the refrigerator in the Infant room to monitor refrigerator temperatures.”
3270.133(5) Original label
“During the renewal inspection on 6/26/24, it was observed that the medication for child #5 was expired in Room 445.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on 6/26/24, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, and child #3 did not contain an updated Emergency Contact. Documents dated 8/20/23, 7/12/23 and 9/23/23 respectively.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection on 6/26/24, it was observed that the records of staff person staff person #2, staff person #3, and staff person #4 did not include verification of childcare experience prior to service at the facility.”
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection on 6/26/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include 2 non-family references.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
3270.131(a) Health information
“During the renewal inspection on 6/26/24, it was observed that the records of child #4 did not include a health assessment record.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 6/26/24, it was observed that staff person #2 was observed working unsupervised. Staff person #2 has not completed the National Sex Offender registry certificate and Disclosure statement as required by the CPSL. The records of staff person #4 did not include out of state clearances, the National Sex Offender registry certificate and the Disclosure statement as required by the CPSL.”
Jun 6, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“At the time of investigation facility person #1 admitted to grabbing child and releasing them.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2023
May 30, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“At the time of investigation facility person #1 admitted to grabbing child and releasing them.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2023
- May 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 27, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Academy for Early Learning
Is Academy for Early Learning licensed?
Yes. Academy for Early Learning is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Academy for Early Learning last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 9, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Academy for Early Learning had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 36 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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 Academy for Early Learning care for?
173, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Academy for Early Learning accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Academy for Early Learning's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Academy for Early Learning cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 381-3061 to ask.
What is Academy for Early Learning's phone number?
(215) 381-3061.
Where is Academy for Early Learning?
5000 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144. The nearest other daycare we list is Mini Movers Academy Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.