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BJS Learning Academy

Philadelphia, PA 19124 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About BJS Learning Academy

BJS Learning Academy is a group home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 12 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Group home daycare
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6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

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MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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SettingGroup child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for BJS Learning Academy

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Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
12 children
License number
#CER-00253921
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 19, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 19 rules in all · 19 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Background checks 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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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  1. Jan 19, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(a) Each child emergency contact person

      “Cert rep reviewed child #1 record and observed child #1 did not have a completed emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(a)/3280.182(1) Health Information/Initial and subsequent health assessments

      “Cert rep reviewed child #2 record and observed Initial physical examination was not in record.Cert rep reviewed child #1 record and observed Physical examination in record was expired.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.76 Building Surfaces

      “During the renewal inspection cert rep observed brown stained ceiling tiles in the back room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(e) Age and training

      “Cert rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed staff was missing 7 clock hours of childcare training. Staff #2 was missing 1 clock hour of childcare training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2026

  2. Apr 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Continued noncompliance- Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed State Police Criminal clearance on record is for Foster Care and not for employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 12, 2025

  3. Jan 27, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter

      “Certification rep reviewed staff #1 record and observed physical examination on record expired, date of physical exam on record 8/14/22.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP

      “Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed subsequent health report in record was not signed and dated by a physician, physician's assistant or a CRNP. The signature must include the individual's professional title.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.131(a)/3280.131(e) Health Information/ACIP recommended immunization record

      “Certification rep reviewed child #2 record and observed record did not contain an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility, child date of admission: 2/25/24.Child #2 record did not contain written verification from a physician, physician's assistant, CRNP, the Department of Health or a local health department of the dates (month, day and year) the child was administered immunizations in accordance with the recommendations of the ACIP.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3280.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “Certification rep reviewed child #1 record and observed fee agreement did include designated persons by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3280.123(a)(3) Services proceeded

      “Certification rep reviewed children #1 and #2 record and observed records did not include a Child Service Agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025

    • Background checks

      3280.32(a)/3280.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “Certification rep reviewed staff #2 record and observed State Police Criminal clearance on record is for Foster Care and not for employment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(e)(4)(i) Age and training

      “Certification rep reviewed staff #1 and #2 record and observed staff #1 and #2 record did not renew their certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on or before the expiration of the most current certification.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.31(e) Age and training

      “Certification rep reviewed staff #1 and #2 records and observed staff persons did not obtain 12 clock hours of childcare training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “Certification rep reviewed children #1 and #2 record and observed emergency contact information did not include policy number on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2025

  4. Jan 19, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(3) Contact when arises

      “During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan and observed it did not contain information of method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(f) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed the emergency plan delivery document and observed emergency plan was not sent to county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.95(a)/3280.95(b) FIRE DETECTION/Staff responsibility

      “During the renewal inspection certification rep observed smoke alarms inside the facility were operable but were not interconnected with one another.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 23, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection certification rep reviewed emergency plan and observed emergency plan did not provide for shelter of children during an emergency including lock-down shelter in place at the facility and shelter at locations away from the facility premises.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “During the renewal inspection certification rep did not observe a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency shall be displayed conspicuously in every child care space and shall accompany a staff person who leaves on an excursion with children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2024

  5. May 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 20, 2023Inspection25 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “At the time of renewal inspection observed that the operator did not send a copy of the emergency plan to the to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(2) Emergency plan

      “At the time of renewal inspection, emergency plan did not include evacuation away location.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “At the time of renewal inspection documentation of smoke detector testing of every 30 days was not observed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record

      “At the time of renewal inspection observed that fire drill was not conducted and documented every 60 days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.24(f) Director ID

      “At the time of renewal inspection, the director was not present with a valid photo identification.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “At the time of renewal inspection, record of staff person #1 and #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “At the time of renewal inspection, record of staff person #1 and #2 did not include verification of education and experience required prior to service at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “At the time of renewal inspection, record of staff person #3, hired as a director, was not present at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(a) Each child

      “At the time of renewal inspection, individual record of child #3 and #4 was not established by provider.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “At the time of renewal inspection, a policy and procedure to identify the potential signs and symptoms of baby shaken syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment were not observed. In addition, the emergency plan did not contain a statement regarding volunteers participating in emergency plan training and emergency drills, continuity of operations in the event of an emergency that includes backing up or retrieving health and other key records/files and managing financial issues such as paying employees and bills during the aftermath of the disaster. Also, file of staff person #1 did not include health and safety 1 hour professional development training updates required by OCDEL within the prescribed timeframe which is by December 30, 2022. Finally, 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: Pediatric First Aid and CPR, mandated reporter training required within the 90 days upon hire and health and safety training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended

      “At the time of renewal inspection, emergency plan did not include a method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises, a method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.33(d) General requirements for facility persons

      “At the time of renewal inspection observed staff person #2 without required pediatric first aid and CPR caring for children alone in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “At the time of renewal inspection, document that staff person #2 received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment was not observed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training

      “At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 did not include verification that staff person #2 has completed pre-service training that includes Health and Safety topic as well as Pediatric First Aid/CPR, from a PQAS-approved trainer and PQAS approved curriculum within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test

      “At the time of inspection, the file for staff person #2 did not include an initial health assessment with TB results.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space

      “At the time of renewal inspection, a written plan of daily activities was not established and posted in infant room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “At the time of renewal inspection, file of staff person #2 did not include mandated reporter training within 90 days of their date of hire (see LIS code sheet).”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “At the time of renewal inspection, a written plan identifying the means of transporting a child to emergency care and staffing provisions in the event of an emergency was not displayed in every child care space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “At the time of the inspection, emergency contact information of child #1 and #2 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: Apr 3, 2023

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.54(a) Two facility persons present in facility

      “At the time of renewal inspection observed staff person #2 caring for two children alone in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of renewal inspection observed ceiling tiles with visible water damage in the front room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #1 and #2 did not include health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023

    • Food and nutrition

      3270.108(c) No styrofoam

      “At the time of renewal inspection observed that provider was using Styrofoam plates and bowls to serve food.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone

      “At the time of renewal inspection, emergency contact form of child #1 and #2 did not include the work address and/or phone number of the enrolling parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “At the time of renewal inspection observed that the emergency plan was not reviewed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 3, 2023

  7. Jun 27, 2022Inspection17 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.18(a) On file at facility

      “At the time of initial inspection, the legal entity did not have a current copy of the insurance policy on file to cover the persons who are on the premises. Provider had liability insurance quote on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a) Emergency plan

      “At the time of initial inspection, provider did not have an emergency plan.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.34(b)/3270.192(2)(ii) Director qualifications/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “At the time of initial inspection, file of staff person #2 did not include verification of child care experience and education required for the position of a director.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “At the time of initial inspection, file of staff person #1 did not include verification of child care experience and education required for the position of an assistant group supervisor.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “At the time of initial inspction, first aid kit in each classroom did not include soap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “At the time of initial inspection, observed rakes and dried leaves on the ground, loose hanging cables, overgrown bushes and plants that were completely covering outdoor play space creating visible hazards and preventing moving around. Following areas that create a visible hazards were observed in Older Toddler room: 1. Rusted area on the wall under the window located next to the front door. 2. Construction step ladder was placed in the middle of the room. 3. Three ceiling tiles had signs of water damage.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.82(h) Handwashing signs

      “At the time of initial inspection, hand washing signs with written requirements to wash hands after toileting and before eating, were not posted at each toilet, training chair, diapering area and sink in the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.101(a)/3270.101(c) Age appropriate/Include 6 categories of development

      “At the time of initial inspection, Young Toddlers and Infant rooms did not include age appropriate materials and play equipment appropriate to the developmental needs and interests.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(1)/3270.192(2)(i) Name, address, and phone/Age

      “At the time of initial inspection, file of staff person #2 did not include the name, address, telephone number, and verification of age.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2022

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “At the time of initial inspection, file of staff person #1 and #2 did not include a written report of initial health assessment, including the results of initial tuberculin skin tests, x-ray or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.192(4) CPSL information

      “At the time of initial inspection, file of staff person #2 did not include a copy of the disclosure statement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “At the time of initial inspection, file of staff person #1 and #2 did not include two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2022

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.24(f) Director ID

      “At the time of initial inspection, staff person #2, who is designated as a director, was not present during initial inspection with valid photo identification.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted

      “At the time of initial inspection, evacuation routes were not posted in a conspicuous location at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(6) Remove all persons in one trip

      “At the time of initial inspection, evacuation plans that provide for the removal of all persons from the facility in a single trip were not observed.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 4, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “At the time of initial inspection, provider was not able to provide proof of purchase and date of purchase of fire detection devices or system. At the time of inspection, smoke detectors did not respond during alarm test procedure conducted by the provider and operability was not verified. A complaint was filed with the City of Philadelphia's Department of Licenses and Inspections.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 25, 2022

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less

      “At the time of initial inspection observed protective receptacle cover missing in electrical outlet that was accessible to children 5 years of age or younger in Infant room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 27, 2022

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is BJS Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. BJS Learning Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was BJS Learning Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 19, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has BJS Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 19 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 BJS Learning Academy care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does BJS Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are BJS Learning 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 BJS Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 301-3354 to ask.

What is BJS Learning Academy's phone number?

(267) 301-3354.

Where is BJS Learning Academy?

Philadelphia, PA 19124. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).