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Philadelphia, PA 19114 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Appletree Child Care and Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 111
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Appletree Child Care and Learning Center
Appletree Child Care and Learning Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 111 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 111 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2 months to 5 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | The Creative Curriculum® |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Child Care Works (CCW) state tuition subsidies |
| Transportation | Transportation (teachers walk children to and from John Hancock Elementary) |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (Keystone STARS-4) |
| Licensed capacity | 111 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Appletree Child Care and Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Appletree Child Care and Learning Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 111 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00259336
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 3, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Aug 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“The water temperature in restrooms used by facility children on the first and second floor was 120 degrees when measured with a thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
3270.62(c)/3270.76 Space safe for large muscle activity/Building Surfaces
“During the inspection on 9/16/24, there were areas on the outdoor play space that had exposed concrete which could pose a hazard to the child in care. .”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 16, 2024
Jul 19, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“At time of inspection, the parents of child #1-2 did not have required immunization of influenza or written exemption letter documented in their files.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 18, 2023
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have proof of negative TB screening documented in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 11, 2023
Aug 1, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At time of inspection, staff person # 2 did not have proof of NSOR certificate documented in their record. Staff person #3 did not have proof of FBI clearance and staff person # 4 did not have proof of state police clearance documented in their files.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At time of inspection, staff person #1 did not have proof of updated health assessment documented in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
3270.31(e)(1)(ii)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“Staff person # 1 did not have proof of 12 hours of annual child care training documented in their record.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Appletree Child Care and Learning Center
Is Appletree Child Care and Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Appletree Child Care and Learning Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Appletree Child Care and Learning Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Appletree Child Care and Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Appletree Child Care and Learning Center care for?
111, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Appletree Child Care and Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Appletree Child Care and Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Appletree Child Care and Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 281-9223 to ask.
What is Appletree Child Care and Learning Center's phone number?
(215) 281-9223.
Where is Appletree Child Care and Learning Center?
3665 E Crown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19114. The nearest other daycare we list is GPY Hancock Elementary School, 0.1 miles away.