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Philadelphia, PA 19134 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Candy's Kids Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 23
- open each week
- 7 days
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About Candy's Kids Learning Academy
Candy's Kids Learning Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 23 children, serving school-age children.
It is open every day, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, early head start and full-time care. It says it provides meals.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AMOpen until 11:59 PM
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
1
2
3
4
5
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10
12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 23 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks to 12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, early head start, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Creative Curriculum® |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Infants & Toddlers will be taught to walk, eat and use the bathroom independently.. Extended care: Non-traditional hours |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Subsidies |
| Discounts | Discounts for siblings |
| Licensed capacity | 23 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Candy's Kids Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Candy's Kids Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 23 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00256100
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Apr 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 26, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“On November 26, 2025, during the complaint investigation, storage boxes were stacked on top of the cubbies in the back storage area, posing a fall hazard and open and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025
Apr 28, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“On April 28, 2025, during the renewal inspection the electrical outlet on the front wall of the play space was missing the protective cover.”
Correction date in the state record: May 28, 2025
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“On April 28, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the water temperature in the play space area bathroom sink on the first floor was measured at 120° F, via digital thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 29, 2025
3270.124(b)(1) Child's name, birth date
“On April 28, 2025, during the renewal inspection the emergency contact form reviewed for child # 1, did not contain child #1 date of birth.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“On April 28, 2025, during the renewal inspection, the file reviewed for child #2 did not contain a health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“On April 28, 2025, during the renewal inspection the financial agreement for child # 1 was not dated.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2025
Jan 27, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
3270.113(b) No physical punishment
“At the time of the inspection, staff person #1 was observed yelling and aggressively pushing child #1 multiple times in the video footage.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 12, 2025
Mar 12, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“On March 12, 2024, during the renewal inspection there was no evidence that staff person # 1 received training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
3270.62(a) Large muscle space provided
“On March 12, 2024, during the renewal inspection, the indoor play space was being utilized as storage. There were four-seater buggies and strollers being stored in the play space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On March 12, 2024, during the renewal inspection, there was toxics (diaper rash cream) on a shelf in the bumblebee's classroom in reach and accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 12, 2024
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“On March 12, 2024, during the renewal inspection, the health report reviewed for child # 1 and # 2 did not include a statement that the child is able to participate in childcare and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
3270.131(d)(3) Current medication and reason
“On March 12, 2024, during the renewal inspection, the health report reviewed for child # 1 did not include information on the child's current medication.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“On March 12, 2024, during the renewal inspection, the record reviewed for staff person # 1 did not include verification of experience to qualify the staff person for the position performing. (Assistant Group Supervisor)”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 26, 2024
Jun 8, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and there was chipped paint throughout in the following areas: screw protruding from the wall of the upstairs child care space between the windows, screws protruding from the exterior fire exit wall and a tripping hazard in the indoor play space floor”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative did a facility walkthrough, and the rear exit was blocked by trash bags. (corrected on site at the time of inspection)”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 8, 2023
3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(1) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 children's file and the file for child #1 did not include a Rotovirus vaccine or exemption form and child #2 did not include the flu vaccination or exemption form in accordance with the vaccination schedule recommended by the ACIP.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
3270.66(c) Toxic use- no contamination
“During the renewal inspection, certification representative conducted a facility walk through and the downstairs bathroom in the infant areas had cleaning solutions that were easily accessible to children via being able to reach machine on the wall and tubing on the floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 23, 2023
- Jun 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Candy's Kids Learning Academy
Is Candy's Kids Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Candy's Kids Learning Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Candy's Kids Learning Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Candy's Kids Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Candy's Kids Learning Academy care for?
23, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Candy's Kids Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Candy's Kids Learning Academy's hours?
Every day, 6:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Candy's Kids Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 289-5437 to ask.
What is Candy's Kids Learning Academy's phone number?
(215) 289-5437.
Where is Candy's Kids Learning Academy?
2001 E Tioga St, Philadelphia, PA 19134. The nearest other daycare we list is Early Life Academy Webster Elementary, 0.1 miles away.