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13 S 56th St, Philadelphia, PA
Birds of A Feather Junior Academy
- licensed capacity
- 104
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Birds of A Feather Junior Academy
Birds of A Feather Junior Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 104 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 100 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 104 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 104 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Birds of A Feather Junior Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 104 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00249189
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 31, 2025: 27 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 100 rules in all · 100 corrected
- Records and paperwork 23
- Health, medication and illness 19
- Supervision and ratios 14
- Staff training and qualifications 13
- Building, equipment and play areas 12
- Safety and hazards 9
- Food and nutrition 3
- Transportation 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Background checks 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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Oct 31, 2025Inspection27 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, and 4, did not include their annual emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their emergency plan posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“While conducting my inspection I observed that there was an unlocked closet with cleaning supplies in the school age room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the door to the bathroom in the school age room was broken; and the highchair as well as the mat under the highchair were dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.81 Glass
“While conducting my inspection I observed that there was no visual strip placed on the glass door in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the toilet was not flushing properly in the school age bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.101(a) Age appropriate
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the preschool did not have sufficient play equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.101(c) Include 6 categories of development
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the front space now used for a classroom did not have all the required paly equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.111(a) Written plan
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the after-school room did not have a posted schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1-6, &, 8, 9, did not include the services provided on their agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1-3, & 5, 6, and 7, did not include the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 7, did not include the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 6, did not include the address and telephone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 5, did not include the work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 8, and 9, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.131(a)(3) Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, 9, did not include a current health assessment. Child 4, did not have a current shoot record.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“While conducting my inspection I observed that staff 5, did not wash the child's hands after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.166(1) Written statement
“While conducting my inspection I observed that 5 out of the 6 infants did not have a feeding schedule from their parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During the inspection, it was observed that the bottles in the infant room were not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their posted pick-up and drop-off procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.178 Transportation First Aid Kit
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the bot vehicles were missing items from their first aid kits. 2009 Ford - soap, tweezers, gloves 2007 Bus - soap, gloves”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 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
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 5, did not include signed parental consent on the bottom of their emergency contact sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 4, did not include acceptable verification of experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 4, did not include a properly dated physical.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility could not provide document that fire drill was being conducted.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include their annual 12 hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the young toddler room did not have tweezers in their first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 26, 2025
May 29, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the inspection, it was observed that the Facility had not conducted a fire drill at least once every 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3270.192(5) Two written references
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 4, 5, did not include two written, nonfamily references.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3270.101(a) Age appropriate
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have sufficient play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children in rooms 2-8.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 29, 2025
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not include health & safety Part 1 & 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2025
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“While conducting my inspection I observed that staff 2 left the infant room leaving the other staff with 5 infants.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, did not have the correct physical form which meant her physical is incomplete. Staff 1 is also missing their PPD information.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the inspection, it was observed that staff 5 did not know what group she was assigned.”
Correction date in the state record: May 29, 2025
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 5 did not include acceptable verification of experience.”
Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025
Oct 14, 2024Inspection24 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During my inspection I observed staff 6 leave her class space two times. The first time leaving 1 staff and 8 YT, and the second time leaving 7 YT and one staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.101(a) Age appropriate
“During my inspection I observed that the first two rooms in the main space and room 6, 7, and 8. did not have sufficient amount and variety of play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs to preclude long waits for use.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During my inspection I observed that there was peeling paint on the wall in room 6, and peeling plaster on the corner in room 7.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 4, and 5, did not include their annual evaluations.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.111(a) Written plan
“During my inspection I observed that there was not daily schedule posted in room 8.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During my inspection I observed that the rest equipment in the front room in the main space was not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 13, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not obtain their 12 clock hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2024
3270.61 Measurement and use of indoor child care space
“During my inspection I observed that room 8 was not set up as a measured childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, did not have acceptable verification of experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 7, and 9, did not include a copy of the initial agreement and subsequent written agreements between the parent and the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 5, did not have all the required signatures on the bottom of their emergency contact sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.182(3)/3270.182(4) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 5, did not have all the required signatures on the bottom of their emergency contact sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.166(1) Written statement
“During my inspection I observed 4 of the infants were missing written feeding schedules from their parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“During my inspection I observed that the 7, did not wipe the changing table surface with a sanitizing solution.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3270.135(a)(3) Disposable diapers
“During my inspection I observed soiled diaper not being discarded in a hands-free covered can.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 14, 2024
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During my inspection I observed that the 6, 7, did not wash their hands after diapering a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 6, di did not have a current physical.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 1, 2024
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 5, 8, and 9, did not include an updated emergency contact, and child 5 did not have an updated agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not include the telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, 4, and 8, agreement did not include the child's admission date.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, did not include the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week on their agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During my inspection I observed staff 6 leave her class space two times. The first time leaving 1 staff and 8 YT, and the second time leaving 7 YT and one staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During my inspection I observed staff 6 leave her class space two times. The first time leaving 1 staff and 8 YT, and the second time leaving 7 YT and one staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2024
Aug 8, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During my inspection I observed that staff 2, was in his phone with his head down the whole time I was in the room observing.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During my investigation, I observed that the child under staff 3 care wandered to the front of the build without supervision. Staff 3 was unaware of the fact that the child was missing.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During my inspection I observed that the staff 1, 2, did not know whom they were responsibly for.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During my investigation, I found that staff 1 has been driving recklessly while transporting the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
Aug 8, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During my inspection I observed that staff 2, was in his phone with his head down the whole time I was in the room observing.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During my investigation, I observed that the child under staff 3 care wandered to the front of the build without supervision. Staff 3 was unaware of the fact that the child was missing.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During my inspection I observed that the staff 1, 2, did not know whom they were responsibly for.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 8, 2024
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During my investigation, I found that staff 1 has been driving recklessly while transporting the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2024
Jun 28, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“In the course of my investigation, it was brought to my attention that a child had been left behind on the school bus by staff 1, and it was not reported.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
3270.101(a)/3270.101(b) Age appropriate/Facilitate child development
“In the course of my investigation, I noted that room 8 had not been arranged as a designated child care area.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
May 23, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During my investigation, I found that a child was left on the bus unsupervised by staff 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
3270.177(a) Not unattended in vehicle
“In the course of my investigation, I learned that a child had been left unattended on a school bus by staff 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2024
Nov 24, 2023Inspection33 rules cited
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, 6-10, did not have an update emergency contact sheet, or agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.182(3)/3270.182(4) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 10, did not have all the required signature on their emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 4, 5, 7, 10, did not contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures, or signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.191 Individual Records
“During my inspection I observed that staff 6, 7, did not have a file.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, and 5, did not have acceptable verification of experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.166(7) Meals for infants
“During my inspection I observed that the bottles was being heated in the microwave.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.131(a) Health information
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, 8, 9, did not have a current physical.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have the annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During my inspection I observed that the facility has not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During my inspection I observed that the facility had not conducted or documented a fire drill in the last 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During my inspection I observed that the facility had not conducted or documented any emergency drills.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not have current health assessment, and both staff 2, 4, did not have a TB test.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“During my inspection I observed that the facility has not review the emergency plan at least annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, and 5, did not have the annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, and 3, did not have the health & safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, hired November 2022, did not have the mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2-4, did not have the annual written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During my inspection I observed that the there were 2 broken toilets in the girl's restroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.101(c) Include 6 categories of development
“I observed that there was no play equipment to meet the development needs. There were no toys that supported communication, physical and social development. I did not observe any toys that promoted emotional growth either. In room 6, 7, and 8.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During my inspection I observed that the infant chair was not clean.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.123(a) Signed
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3, 4, agreement did not have the operator signature.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2-5, and 8, did not have the amount of the fee to be charged per day or per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-5, and 10, did not the arrival and departure times on the agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2-5, 8, and 9, did not have the specify the date of admission on their agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 5, did not have the emergency contact information.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, and 10, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, 5, 10, did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, and 3-5, did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, and 5, did not have the address of their emergency contact person.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.124(d)/3270.172(a) Excursions/Written parental consent
“During my inspection I observed that the childcare vehicle did not have emergency contact information, or written parental consent, except for transportation of school-age children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During my inspection I observed that the infant bottles were not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.178 Transportation First Aid Kit
“During my inspection I observed that the child care vehicle (Ford) did not have a first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-5, did not have a Child Service Report (CSR).”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 28, 2023
May 31, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection dated 5/31/2023, certification representative observed in room #6 that there was a hole in the plaster directly above the electrical outlet, and the outlet cover was also broken.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 14, 2023
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection dated 5/31/2023, certification representative observed child #1, #2, and child #3 sleeping in cribs that did not have 2 feet of space on three sides of the crib.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection dated 5/31/2023, certification representative observed that 13 electrical outlets throughout the facility did not have receptacle covers on them and were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: May 31, 2023
Feb 21, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During unannounced monitoring inspection dated 2/21/2023, certification representative observed that in room #3 of the main floor with half walls, there was a power cord on the floor that had 7 electrical outlets that were uncovered and accessible to children and in room #5 the indoor play space there was 1 electrical outlet that was uncovered as well.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During an unannounced complaint inspection dated 2/21/2023, it was found that on 2/13/2023 staff person #1 took child #1 and child #2 to his home.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
3270.54(b) Two facility persons on excursions
“During unannounced complaint investigation on 2/21/2023, It was found that on 2/13/2023 staff person # 1 escorted child # 1, and child #2 to his home on an excursion away from facility without a second staff person present.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
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Feb 21, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During unannounced monitoring inspection dated 2/21/2023, certification representative observed that in room #3 of the main floor with half walls, there was a power cord on the floor that had 7 electrical outlets that were uncovered and accessible to children and in room #5 the indoor play space there was 1 electrical outlet that was uncovered as well.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2023
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During an unannounced complaint inspection dated 2/21/2023, it was found that on 2/13/2023 staff person #1 took child #1 and child #2 to his home.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
3270.54(b) Two facility persons on excursions
“During unannounced complaint investigation on 2/21/2023, It was found that on 2/13/2023 staff person # 1 escorted child # 1, and child #2 to his home on an excursion away from facility without a second staff person present.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 3, 2023
Dec 5, 2022Inspection12 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the renewal inspection dated 12/5/2022, certification representative observed that 2 electrical outlets on a power cord in the computer room did not have protective receptacle covers on them.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection dated 12/5/2022, certification representative observed that there was a mechanical room in the afterschool room that had toxic cleaning materials in it. The door to this room was unlocked and accessible to children. Also, there was toxic Lysol disinfectant spray on the bus. This violation is continued from unannounced monitoring inspection dated 11/9/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“During renewal inspection dated 12//5/2022 certification representative observed that in the after school room and in the flamingo room the first aid kit was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection dated 12/5/2022, certification representative observed that the floor in the flamingo room was soiled.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
3270.101(a)/3270.101(c) Age appropriate/Include 6 categories of development
“During the renewal inspection dated 12/5/2022 certification representative observed that in the after school room, there was not any play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the renewal inspection dated 12/5/2022, certification representative observed that the cubby in the computer room was soiled. Also in the 2nd room, back right, the cubby is soiled.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During renewal inspection dated 12/5/2022, certification representative observed that the cubby in the 2nd room, (back right), was not secure to the wall and is a safety risk to children”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the renewal inspection dated 12/5/2022, certification representative observed child #1, unsupervised, going into the bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During renewal inspection dated 12/5/2022 certification representative reviewed the files for child #2 and child #3. There was no health report complete with immunization records in the files.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During the renewal inspection dated 12/5/2022, certification representative observed that facility did not have the electronic access to the 3270 regulations for parents posted in a conspicuous location for parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During the renewal inspection dated 12/5/2022, certification representative observed that staff #1 in the infant room did not wash child #4 hands after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2022
3270.82(h) Handwashing signs
“Certification representative completed a renewal inspection on 12/5/2022 and observed that hand washing signs posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility did not have the written requirement.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2022
Nov 9, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“During unnannounced inspection dated 11/9/2022, the Director was not onsite. Staff verified the director is only working 18 hours per week.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 3, 2022
3270.106(j) Prohibit items in crib
“During the unannounced inspection dated 11/9/2022, certification representative observed that there was a doll in the crib with child #2 while they were sleeping.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2022
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“During unannounced inspection dated 11/9/2022, certification representative observed staff person #1 caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following preservice training required prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Training, Pediatric CPR/First Aid Training, and Mandated Reporter Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2022
3270.119 Infant sleep position
“During unannounced inspection on 11/9/2022, certification representative observed that a 4 month old child was sleeping on their stomach and was not placed in the sleeping position recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2022
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During unannounced inspection dated 11/9/2022, certification representative observed staff person #1 caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #1 has not completed the following pre-service training prior to caring for children unsupervised: Health and Safety Training, Pediatric CPR/First Aid Training, and Mandated Reporter Training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During unannounced inspection dated 11/9/2022, certification representative reviewed documentation in the file of facility person #1. See code Sheet for hire date of staff #1. Facility person #1 has not completed the Mandated Reporter Training. Furthermore on 11/9/2022, the facility person was observed in a toddler room working alone with children and was not in the vicinity of a permanent employee.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 9, 2022
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“During unannounced inspection dated 11/9/2022, certification representative observed that there were two cribs in the infant classroom that were in use by child #1, and child #2, and the cribs did not provide at least 2 feet of space on three sides.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 19, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During unannounced inspection dated 11/9/2022, certification representative observed cleaning wipes and hand sanitizer boxes opened and accessible to the children in the farthest back room on the right side.”
Oct 5, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.174 Age of Driver = 18 Yrs.
“During the unannounced complaint investigation dated 10/11/2022, upon request from the Certification Representative of a valid driver's license for staff person # 1 (bus driver), staff person #1 produced a PA identification card. A PA driver's license was not produced.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 11, 2022
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“During the complaint investigation dated 10/11/2022, certification representative reviewed child file #1. The fee agreement reviewed for child # 1 did not include the child's arrival and departure time.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2022
Feb 10, 2022Complaint investigation7 rules cited
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 2/10/2022 observed a child asleep in a car seat in the Ducklings room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2022
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 2/10/2022 observed the annual certification for fire alarm systems stated there were three smoke detectors that were not operable.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 2/10/2022 observed the staff person in Ducklings World room with five children with the youngest being five months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 2/10/2022 observed a fire extinguisher on the floor child accessible in the After School room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 2/10/2022 observed damaged paint on the divider walls in the child care spaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 2/10/2022 observed staff person #1's file did not include the criminal history record and the National Sex Offender Registry results.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation conducted on 2/10/2022 certification representative was advised that staff person #1 was terminated due to a staff person witnessing her hit a child. The director advised that in a meeting with staff person #1 she admitted to smacking the child's hand off a toy.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022
Feb 10, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 2/10/2022 observed a child asleep in a car seat in the Ducklings room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2022
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 2/10/2022 observed the annual certification for fire alarm systems stated there were three smoke detectors that were not operable.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 11, 2022
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 2/10/2022 observed the staff person in Ducklings World room with five children with the youngest being five months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 2/10/2022 observed a fire extinguisher on the floor child accessible in the After School room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 2/10/2022 observed damaged paint on the divider walls in the child care spaces.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 24, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection conducted on 2/10/2022 observed staff person #1's file did not include the criminal history record and the National Sex Offender Registry results.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2022
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“During the complaint investigation conducted on 2/10/2022 certification representative was advised that staff person #1 was terminated due to a staff person witnessing her hit a child. The director advised that in a meeting with staff person #1 she admitted to smacking the child's hand off a toy.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2022
Jan 25, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/25/2022, 13 child files were reviewed. Child # 1, 2,3,4,5,6 and 7 files contained emergency contact forms that did not list the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2022
3270.123(a)(6)/3270.182(2) Admission date/Application, admission, withdrawal dates
“During renewal inspection conducted on 1/25/2022, 13 child files were reviewed. Child # 4 file contained a fee agreement that did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2022
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/25/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 1, 2 and 3 files did not contain 12 clock hours of child care training .”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 1/25/2022, 13 child files were reviewed. Child # 3 and 7 files contained emergency contact forms that did not list the policy number for the child's health insurance coverage.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Birds of A Feather Junior Academy
Is Birds of A Feather Junior Academy licensed?
Yes. Birds of A Feather Junior Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Birds of A Feather Junior Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 31, 2025, with 27 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Birds of A Feather Junior Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 100 rules across 8 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 100 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 Birds of A Feather Junior Academy care for?
104, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Birds of A Feather Junior Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Birds of A Feather Junior Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Birds of A Feather Junior Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 748-0222 to ask.
What is Birds of A Feather Junior Academy's phone number?
(215) 748-0222.
Where is Birds of A Feather Junior Academy?
5542 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139. The nearest other daycare we list is Birds of A Feather Junior Academy, under 0.1 miles away.