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Brandi's Learning Castle

3245 N 27th St, Philadelphia, PA 191294.7· 52 reviews
licensed capacity
31
open each week
7 days

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About Brandi's Learning Castle

Brandi's Learning Castle is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 31 children, serving school-age children.

It is open every day, Open 24 hours.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every day

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Open 24 hours
Licensed capacity
31 children

Hours

Hours

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayTodayOpen 24 hours

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity31 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for Brandi's Learning Castle

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
31 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00248818
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Sep 10, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.181(a)/3270.185 Each child/Record Retention for One Year

      “An unannounced inspection on 9/10/26 revealed the operator did not have a file (individual record) for child #1 and #2,”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 11, 2026

  2. Nov 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “During the renewal inspection on 11/12/25 the hot water temperature at the sink in the kitchen area where children were observed washing their hands measured 115F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 4, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the renewal on 11/12/25 the file for staff person #1 had one written reference attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 12, 2025

  3. Nov 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 11, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.166(1) Written statement

      “During the renewal inspection on 10/11/23 the operator did not have a written statement giving the formula and feeding schedule obtained from the parent for child #1 and #2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During the renewal inspection bolts without covers were observed on the playground fence and on riding toy.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 23, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(f) Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection on 10/11/23 the operator did not have verification that the emergency plan was sent to OEM@Phila.gov as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.71 Heat Source

      “During the renewal inspection on 10/11/23 the a stove was observed in an area where children eat lunch and was not equipped with protective guards.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 12, 2023

  7. Oct 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 25, 2021Inspection9 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3280.171(c) Safe routes posted

      “During renewal inspection on October 25, 2021, certification representative observed that no documented notification of safe routes was posted at a conspicuous location in the child care home/facility”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2021

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3280.34(b)(5) HS/GED + 2 yrs

      “During the renewal inspection record review on October 25, 2021, staff person #2 did not have documentation of 2 years experience with children”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2021

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “During renewal inspection on October 25, 2021, certification representative observed that telephone number of the nearest hospital police department, fire department, ambulance and poison control center was not posted by telephone in the main front classroom area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.102(a) Clean and good repair

      “During the renewal inspection on October 25, 2021, certification representative observed that the cover of the trampoline located in the outdoor play space area was torn”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2021

    • Background checks

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

      “During renewal inspection record review on October 25, 2021, the file for staff person #1 hired 11/17/2017, contains a mandated reporter training certificate dated 4/22/2016 which is more than 60 months old”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2021

    • Health, medication and illness

      3280.151(c)(4) Information re: medical problems

      “During renewal record review on October 25, 2021, health assessment for staff person#3 checked "yes" for having a communicable disease and did not include documentation on medical problems that may threaten the health of children or prohibit from providing adequate care to children”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3280.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During the renewal inspection on October 25, 2021, chipped paint was located on the front room banister and on the back walls of the basement classroom area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2021

    • Safety and hazards

      3280.26(a)(1)/3280.26(a)(5) Emergency plan/Emergency plan

      “During the renewal inspection on October 25th, 2021, certification representative observed that the emergency plan did not include lock-down procedures and emergency evacuation accommodation for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities and children with chronic medical conditions”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2021

    • Records and paperwork

      3280.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “During renewal inspection record review on October 25, 2021, child #1 and 2 did not have emergency contact name, address and telephone number of individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released documented on their emergency contact forms”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2021

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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Questions about Brandi's Learning Castle

Is Brandi's Learning Castle licensed?

Yes. Brandi's Learning Castle is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Brandi's Learning Castle last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Brandi's Learning Castle had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Brandi's Learning Castle care for?

31, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Brandi's Learning Castle accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Brandi's Learning Castle's hours?

Every day, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Brandi's Learning Castle cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 687-2486 to ask.

What is Brandi's Learning Castle's phone number?

(267) 687-2486.

Where is Brandi's Learning Castle?

3245 N 27th St, Philadelphia, PA 19129. The nearest other daycare we list is Priceless Times Child Care, 0.2 miles away.

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