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13 S 56th St, Philadelphia, PA
Birds of A Feather Junior Academy
- licensed capacity
- 51
- 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 51 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 2 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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 51 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 51 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
- 51 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00245921
Summary
2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2025: 16 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Records and paperwork 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Transportation 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safe sleep 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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Sep 16, 2025Inspection16 rules cited
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility's emergency plan had not been updated this year.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have their annual letter to the local authorities.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
3270.33(d) General requirements for facility persons
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that not all of the staff were trained in pediatric first-aid and cpr.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-2 did not contain their 12 hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, did not contain a completed agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not contain updated emergency contact nor agreement form. Child 4, did not contain an updated agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, did not contain their policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 3, did not contain their parent work information.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not contain their child service report.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the inspection, it was observed that staff 3 sent a child into another space unsupervised.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 21, 2025
3270.101(a) Age appropriate
“During the inspection, it was observed that the infant room, and preschool space did not contain sufficient amount and variety of play equipment to preclude long waits for use.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the inspection, it was observed that the first aid kit in the infant room did not contain soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“During the inspection, it was observed that the outside play space had hole in the floorboards.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 7, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not contain a current written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-3, did not contain their annual emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 3, did not have a current first-aid and cpr certification.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2025
Aug 19, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During my inspection I observed that the rest equipment was not properly labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not contain a current CSR.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not have their date of admission on their agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
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, 3, did not contain a current health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.133(7) Medication log
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 2, did not have a completed medication log.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, did not contain acceptable verification of experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-3, did not contain their annual 12 hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their annual written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During my inspection I observed that there was peeling paint on the wall under the window in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, did contain their annual staff evaluations.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024
Aug 28, 2023Inspection16 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During my inspection I observed that the facility's wall had a hole with stuffing coming out of it in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 3, 5, 6, &, 8, did not have their arrival and departure times on their agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1-10, did not have a child service report (CSR).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During my inspection I observed that the facility's toilet was broken in the bathroom near the kitchen.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 4, 5, did not complete their 1hr updated health & safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During my inspection I observed that the facility had an unlocked/broken cabinet lock with toxic materials in it.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 5, did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, & 5, did not obtain an annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During my inspection I observed that the facility had not documented or, conducted an emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-5, did not include acceptable verification of experience, or education.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 4, 9, and 10, did not have an updated financial agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, did not have the address for whom they could be released to.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 5, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 3, 5, & 6-9, did not have their date od admission on their agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During my inspection I observed that the facility had not sent over 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: Sep 26, 2023
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 26, 2023
Jun 15, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During unannounced monitoring inspection dated 6/15/2023, certification representative observed that a bookcase near the back door had a piece missing from the top and the wood was splintering and was a safety hazard to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During unannounced monitoring inspection dated 6/16/2023, certification representative observed that the outside play space had chipped paint on the wood surface.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During complaint investigation dated 6/15/2023, certification representative observed that the back play space surface had 4 wood planks that were splintering. The wood splintering is a safety hazard to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2023
Jun 15, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During unannounced monitoring inspection dated 6/15/2023, certification representative observed that a bookcase near the back door had a piece missing from the top and the wood was splintering and was a safety hazard to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During unannounced monitoring inspection dated 6/16/2023, certification representative observed that the outside play space had chipped paint on the wood surface.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During complaint investigation dated 6/15/2023, certification representative observed that the back play space surface had 4 wood planks that were splintering. The wood splintering is a safety hazard to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 6, 2023
Aug 15, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.61/3270.102(a) Measurement and use of indoor child care space/Clean and good repair
“ON AUGUST 15, 2022, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WERE TWO BROKEN TABLES AND A BROKEN COT IN THE FRONT INFANT CHILD CARE SPACE. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED 05/25/2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 31, 2022
3270.55(b) Other staff on premises
“ON AUGUST 15, 2022, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON # 1 WAS PRESENT IN THE FRONT CHILD CARE SPACE WITH TEN CHILDREN RESTING ON MATS DURING NAP TIME. (THE YOUNGEST CHILD IN THE GROUP WAS A THREE YEAR OLD) . STAFF PERSON # 2 WAS PRESENT IN THE MIDDLE CHILD CARE SPACE WITH TEN CHILDREN RESTING ON MATS DURING NAP TIME. ( THE YOUNGETS CHILD IN THE GROUP WAS A TWO YEAR, OLDER TODDLER) NO ADDITIONAL STAFF WERE PRESENT IN THE CHILD CARE FACILITY. CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED 05/25/202”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 16, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“ON AUGUST 15, 2022, DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WERE TEN CHILDREN IN THE FRONT CHILD CARE SPACE RESTING ON MATS DURING NAP TIME WITHOUT SUPERVISION BY A STAFF PERSON. STAFF PERSON # 1 LEFT THE CHILD CARE SPACE TO OPEN THE DOOR. CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM THE RENEWAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED 05/25/2022”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2022
May 25, 2022Inspection17 rules cited
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS A LUNCH BOX IN THE CUBBY OF CHILD # 1 THAT CONTAINED PONTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. ( STRING BEANS AND CHICKEN )”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, 15 OUT OF 20 OF THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS REVIEWED IN THE MIDDLE CHIDCARE SPACE WERE EXPIRED AND/OR INCOMPLETE, 6 OUT OF 6 EMERGENCY CONTACT FORMS REVIEWED WERE EXPIRED AND/OR INCOMPLETE. IN THE BACK CHILD CARE SPACE. THE EMERGENCY CONTACT REVIEWED IN THE FRONT CHILD CARE SPACE WERE INCOMPLETE AND/OR EXPIRED.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 3 DID NOT INCLUDE A HEALTH REPORT. DATE OF ENROLLMENT ( 01/25/2022)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record
“ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT A FIRE DRILL WAS CONDUCTED AT THE FACILITY WITHIN A 60-DAY PERIOD. UPON REQUEST A WRITTEN RECORD OF A FIRE DRILL WAS NOT PRODUCED.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS A DAMAGED WALL NEAR THE BASEBOARD IN THE FRONT INFANT CLASSROOM. THE FENCE IN THE BACK OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE WAS BROKEN AND IN NEED OF REPAIR.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON # 1 AND # 2 WERE IN THE MIDDLE CHILD CARE SPACE WITH 11 CHILDREN. THE YOUNGEST CHILD IN THE GROUP WAS A ONE YEAR OLD YOUNG TODDLER AGE CHILD.”
3270.75(c) Has all items
“ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE FRONT CHILD CARE SPACE, MIDDLE CHILD CARE SPACE AND THE BACK CHILD CARE SPACE WERE MISSING SOAP.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WERE CLEANING MATERIALS IN AN UNLOCKED CLOSET ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN NEAR THE FRONT CHILDRENS BATHROOM.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE FRONT CHILD CARE SPACE WAS SITTING ON A LOW OPEN SHELF ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN. THE FIRST AID KIT IN THE MIDDLE CHILD CARE SPACE WAS SITTING ON A CUBBY ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 2022
3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file
“ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT AN ACCIDENT/INJURY/ILLNESS FILE WAS ESTABLISHED AT THE FACILITY. UPON REQUEST AN ACCIDENT/INJURY/ILLNESS FILE WAS NOT PRODUCED.”
Correction date in the state record: May 25, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS DAMAGED PAINT IN THE FRONT CHILDRENS BATHROOM.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS A BROKEN CRIB IN THE FRONT INFANT CHILD CARE SPACE.”
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, CHILD # 1 WAS OSBSERVED IN THE FRONT CHILD CARE SPACE RETRIEVING A LUNCH BOX FROM A CUBBY WITHOUT BEING SUPERVISED BY A STAFF PERSON.”
3270.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date
“ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE DATE OF BIRTH ON THE EMERGENCY CONTACT FOR CHILD # 3 WAS NOT THE CORRECT DATE OF BIRTH FOR THE CHILD.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 4 DID NOT INCLUDE THE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 5 WAS NOT UPDATED WITHIN A 12-MONTH PERIOD. (EXPIRED 06/21/2020)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2022
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“ON MAY 25, 2022, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HANDS OF CHILD # 2 WAS NOT WASHED AFTER THE CHILD WAS DIAPERED.”
Correction date in the state record: May 26, 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 September 16, 2025, with 16 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Birds of A Feather Junior Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 2 of 2 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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?
51, 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, 6:30 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) 921-4441 to ask.
What is Birds of A Feather Junior Academy's phone number?
(215) 921-4441.
Where is Birds of A Feather Junior Academy?
5555 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19139. The nearest other daycare we list is Birds of A Feather Junior Academy, under 0.1 miles away.