The Learning Experience North American
1775 N American St Comm 1, Philadelphia, PA
4.7· 30 reviews
Apm Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 200
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Apm Child Care Center
Apm Child Care Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 200 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: pre-k.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 35 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 200 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 1970 |
| Licensed capacity | 200 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Apm Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 200 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00253644
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 24, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 35 rules in all · 35 corrected
- Records and paperwork 8
- Safety and hazards 7
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Transportation 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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Jun 24, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 6/24/26, the fire alarm detection system, testing log reviewed was not updated within a 30day period. Last dated 3/26/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 6/24/26, the fire drill log reviewed was not updated within a 60day period. Last dated 4/14/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
3270.61(a) Indoor space- small muscle
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 6/24/26, room 3, 6, 7 and 8 were observed not set up for childcare space and being used as storage with cubbies, bookshelves, cots, chairs and toy shelves in the middle of the floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
Feb 18, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection conducted 2/18/26, chip paint was observed on the bottom of the blue wall in room 7, near the television monitor.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection conducted 2/18/26, a hole was observed on the bottom of the wall in room 8 near the television monitor.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 13, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection conducted 2/18/26, the first aid kit reviewed in room 5 did not include adhesive bandages.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 27, 2026
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection conducted 2/18/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 and #2 was not updated within a 6-month period. Child #1 last dated 10/16/22 and child #2 last dated 1/30/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“During the renewal inspection conducted 2/18/26, there were no handwashing sign posted over the diaper changing table in room 5.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2026
3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR
“During the renewal inspection conducted 2/18/26, staff person #1 has completed pediatric first aid and CPR training, however the training was not completed through a Pennsylvania quality assurance system (PQAS) approved curriculum. (Online training from American healthcare academy).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.35(b)(4)/3270.192(2)(ii) Associate's, 30 + 3 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection conducted 2/18/26, the record reviewed for staff #1 did not include verification of childcare experience, for the position performing (group supervisor).”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection conducted 2/18/26, pink pearl professional choice hand cleaner was observed on a low shelf, inside of an unlocked closet in room 7.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2026
Jan 13, 2025Inspection23 rules cited
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/13/2025, the agreement reviewed for child #2 did not include the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/13/2025, the agreement reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, and #9 did not include the services which are to be considered as extra.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/13/2025, the emergency contact reviewed for child #3 did not include the address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact reviewed for child #5 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.61(a) Indoor space- small muscle
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/13/2025, room 8 measured for childcare space was observed being used as storage with extra furniture, toys, and boxes.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/13/2025, the emergency contact reviewed for child #6 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/13/2025, the emergency contact reviewed for child #8 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: Jan 31, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/13/2025, there was no written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency displayed conspicuously in every childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/13/2025, the emergency contact reviewed for child #9 was not updated within a 6-month period, last dated 3/5/24. The emergency contact and the agreement reviewed for child #1 was not updated within a 6-month period, last updated 6/11/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.131(d)(5) Immunization record
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/13/2025, the heath assessment reviewed for child #5 did not include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/13/2025, the health assessment reviewed for child #1, #4, #5 and #6 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 14, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/13/2025, the record reviewed for staff #4 only included one written nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/13/2025, upon request there was no emergency drill log available for review to verify the facility conducts annual emergency drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/13/2025, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify Staff #1 completed the required health and safety training within 90days of hire. See code sheet for hire date.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/13/2025, upon request there was no verification available to verify staff #1, #2 or #3 completed emergency plan training at the time of initial employment. Staff #4, #5, #6 and #7 emergency plan trainings were not updated on an annual basis. Last dated, Staff #4, 8/17/18, staff #5, 8/13/21, staff #6, 12/27/22 and staff #7, 12/28/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/13/2025, the emergency plan reviewed did not address the facilities continuity of operations. The record reviewed for staff #7 did not include verification that staff completed the required one-hour health and safety training update.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/13/2025, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility sent their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 29, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/13/2025, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/13/2025, peeled paint was observed in room 3 on the wall in the block center area. peeled paint was also observed in room 8 on the yellow wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 24, 2025
3270.123(a)(2) Date fee to be paid
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/13/2025, the agreement reviewed for child #2 did not include the date on which the fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/13/2025, the agreement reviewed for child #4 and #9 did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 31, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/13/2025, two surges in room 3 and electrical outlets in room 8 were observed without Protective receptacle covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/13/2025, there were no telephone numbers of the nearest hospital, police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center posted by the telephone in room 8.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“During the renewal inspection conducted 1/13/2025, the agreement reviewed for child #2 did not include the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 30, 2025
Feb 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection on 02.29.24, the record reviewed for Staff Person #1, Staff Person #2 and Staff Person #3, did not include a 12-month written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 8, 2024
Apr 12, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During the renewal inspection on 04/12/23 the fee agreement reviewed for child #5 was missing child's date of admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection on 04/12/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #2 was missing name, address, and telephone number of child's physician. Emergency contact form reviewed for child #4 was missing name and address for child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During the renewal inspection on 04/12/23 the file reviewed for child #3 did not contain updated health assessment within 12 months. Health assessment reviewed in file was dated 03/11/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 27, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection on 04/12/23 provider was unable to provide documentation of annual emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 04/12/23 the training record reviewed for staff #1 was missing 12 hours of annual training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection on 04/12/23 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1, child #2 and child #4 was missing child's health insurance coverage information and policy number. Child #3 was missing child's policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 12, 2023
Sep 12, 2022Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.37(c)/3270.113(a) Aides supervised all times/Supervised at all times
“During the inspection the Director acknowledged that Staff 2, who is an aide, was unsupervised with ten children. The incident was also observed on video recording.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2022
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During the inspection the main exit of Room 1 was locked preventing anyone from entering or exiting and the emergency exit was obstructed with an art easel while 2 staff were caring for 9 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the inspection the Provider did not have a written policy on Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation from 09/1/22 showed Staff 1 hit child 2 and yank Child 1 and Child 3 by the arm. DURING THE INSPECTION CONDUCTED OCTOBER 28, 2022, FOR AN ADDITIONAL REVIEW OF THE VIDEO FOOTAGE; VIDEO FOOTAGE SHOWED STAFF PERSON # 1 HIT CHILD # 2 IN THE WAIST AREA IN AN ATTEMPT TO PREVENT THE CHILD FROM WALKING TO ANOTHER AREA IN THE CLASSROOM SPACE. VIDEO FOOTAGE SHOWED STAFF PERSON # 1 YANK CHILD # 1 AND # 3 BY THE ARM.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2022
Sep 12, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.37(c)/3270.113(a) Aides supervised all times/Supervised at all times
“During the inspection the Director acknowledged that Staff 2, who is an aide, was unsupervised with ten children. The incident was also observed on video recording.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2022
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During the inspection the main exit of Room 1 was locked preventing anyone from entering or exiting and the emergency exit was obstructed with an art easel while 2 staff were caring for 9 children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2022
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the inspection the Provider did not have a written policy on Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Child Maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 12, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation from 09/1/22 showed Staff 1 hit child 2 and yank Child 1 and Child 3 by the arm. DURING THE INSPECTION CONDUCTED OCTOBER 28, 2022, FOR AN ADDITIONAL REVIEW OF THE VIDEO FOOTAGE; VIDEO FOOTAGE SHOWED STAFF PERSON # 1 HIT CHILD # 2 IN THE WAIST AREA IN AN ATTEMPT TO PREVENT THE CHILD FROM WALKING TO ANOTHER AREA IN THE CLASSROOM SPACE. VIDEO FOOTAGE SHOWED STAFF PERSON # 1 YANK CHILD # 1 AND # 3 BY THE ARM.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2022
Jun 6, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the renewal inspection the Provider did not have a report of an annual inspection of the fire detection system and did not have a written record of the manual testing of the fire detection system at least once every thirty days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Apm Child Care Center
Is Apm Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Apm Child Care Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Apm Child Care Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 24, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Apm Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 35 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 35 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 Apm Child Care Center care for?
200, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Apm Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Apm Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Apm Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 839-3313 to ask.
What is Apm Child Care Center's phone number?
(215) 839-3313.
Where is Apm Child Care Center?
2318 N Marshall St, Philadelphia, PA 19133. The nearest other daycare we list is GPY John F Hartranft, 0.2 miles away.