Learning World Child Academy
5140 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA
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Building Futures Family Center
- licensed capacity
- 153
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Building Futures Family Center
Building Futures Family Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 153 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 29 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen until 7 PM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 153 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 153 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Building Futures Family Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 153 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00254501
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 28, 2026: 9 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 29 rules in all · 29 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Records and paperwork 6
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Safety and hazards 3
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Background checks 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- 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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Jan 28, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“During the renewal inspection on 2/3/26, it was observed that the records of child #3 did not include an updated health report at least every 6 months. Document submitted dated 5/2/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection on 2/3/26, it was observed that the records of children #2, #3, and #4 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: Mar 25, 2026
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During the renewal inspection on 2/3/26, it was observed that the records of child #1 and child #2 did not include information on the child's special needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 2/3/26, it was observed that the records of staff persons #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include 12 hours of annual training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection on 2/3/26, it was observed that the records of children #2, #3, and #4 did not include an updated financial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During the renewal inspection on 2/3/26, it was observed that the records of children #4 and #5 did not include and updated health report at least every 12 months. Documents dated 12/7/2024 and 6/29/2023 respectively.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 2/3/26 it was observed that the records of staff person #1and staff person #3 did not contain an updated National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) certificate. The records of staff person #3 did not contain and update Mandated Reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
3270.21/3270.31(f) General Health and Safety/Health and Safety Training
“During the renewal inspection on 2/3/26, it was observed that the records of staff person # 2 did not have an acceptable combination of Health & Safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection on 2/3/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include a staff evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 25, 2026
Jan 29, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the renewal inspection on 1/29/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not contain an updated health assessment”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.181(d) Dated signature affixed
“During the renewal inspection on 1/29/25, it was observed that the financial agreement of child #1 and child #2 did not include a date.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“During the renewal inspection on 1/29/25, it was observed that the records of child #3 did not include a Financial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the renewal inspection on 1/29/25, it was observed that there was no current record of the annual inspection of the Fire Detection system. Documents presented dated 1/10/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.82(i) Lidded waste receptacles
“During the renewal inspection on 1/29/25, it was observed that there was no lidded trash can in the bathroom on the first floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection on 1/29/25, it was observed that the ceiling tiles in Pre-school room were brown stained.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“During the renewal inspection on /29/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #3 did not include an updated written evaluation. Documents dated 1/8/2024 and 3/6/2023 respectively.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection on 1/29/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 and staff person #3 did not contain an updated fire safety training. Documents dated 1/12/2024 respectively.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 1/29/25, it was observed that the records of staff person #2 did not contain an updated Pediatric First Aid & CPR training. Document presented dated 4/8/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.123(a)(3) Services proceeded
“During the renewal inspection o n1/29/25, it was observed that the records of child #3 and child #4 did not include a child service report.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During the renewal inspection on 1/29/25, it was observed that the records of child #2 did not include an updated health record. Record dated 6/15/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.131(a)(3)/3270.131(d)(5) Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year/Immunization record
“During the renewal inspection on 1/29/25, it was observed that the records of child #3 did not include a health record & review of child's immunized status.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.123(a)(1)/3270.123(a)(2) Amount of fee/Date fee to be paid
“During the renewal inspection on 1/29/25, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2 and child #4 did not include fees to be paid and date fee is to be paid.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
Aug 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the unannounced monitoring on 8/8/24, it was observed that a fire drill was not completed within the last 60 days. Last fire drill completed 4/10/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 3, 2024
Jan 30, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.131(d)(5) Health information/Immunization record
“During the renewal inspection on 1/3/1/24, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not include an initial Health report and child #2 did not include an initial health report and a record of immunized status.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 1, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During the renewal inspection on 1/31/24, it was observed that the records of child #3 did not include an updated health report. Document dated 11/30/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“During the renewal inspection on 1/31/24, it was observed that the records of child #1 did not include an initial agreement.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 26, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection on 1/31/24, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include 12 clock hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 29, 2024
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection on 1/31/24, it observed that the records of staff person #2 did not include an updated Child Abuse clearance as required by the CPSL. Document dated 12/21/17.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection on 1/31/24, it was observed that the records of child #1, child #2, and child #3 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: Feb 26, 2024
- Nov 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 9, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At the time of unannounced visit children were not being supervised by staff. Staff member #2 was on her phone in the hallway when unannounced visit began.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
3270.191 Individual Records
“At the time of unannounced visit facility persons 1, 2, and 3 did not have a file at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
3270.37(b)(3) 8th grade + 2 yrs
“At the time of unannounced visit aide was alone with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2022
Jul 20, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.191 Individual Records
“At the time of unannounced visit facility persons 1, 2, and 3 did not have a file at the facility.”
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“At the time of unannounced visit children were not being supervised by staff. Staff member #2 was on her phone in the hallway when unannounced visit began.”
3270.37(b)(3) 8th grade + 2 yrs
“At the time of unannounced visit aide was alone with children.”
May 12, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“At the time of inspection facility person 1, 2, 3, and 4 did not have Emergency Plan training on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“At the time of inspection facility person # 3 did not have an annual staff evaluation on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2022
3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test
“At the time of inspection facility person # 4 did not have tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2022
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“At the time of inspection facility person # 3 did not have years of experience on file.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2022
3270.192(4) CPSL information
“At the time of inspection facility person # 4 did not have an update FBI clearance on file at facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 19, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Building Futures Family Center
Is Building Futures Family Center licensed?
Yes. Building Futures Family Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Building Futures Family Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 28, 2026, with 9 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Building Futures Family Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 29 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 29 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 Building Futures Family Center care for?
153, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Building Futures Family Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Building Futures Family Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Building Futures Family Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 403-7198 to ask.
What is Building Futures Family Center's phone number?
(215) 403-7198.
Where is Building Futures Family Center?
5305 Germantown Ave # 15, Philadelphia, PA 19144. The nearest other daycare we list is COM Academy, under 0.1 miles away.