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5124 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Care to Learn Child Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 69
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Care to Learn Child Development Center
Care to Learn Child Development Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 69 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 39 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 69 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 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 | 69 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Care to Learn Child Development Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 69 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00260115
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 25, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 39 rules in all · 38 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 12
- Safety and hazards 8
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Transportation 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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Jun 25, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not contain a physical on the correct form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not contain emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 10, 2026
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“Continued non-compliant, it was observed that staff 1, & 2, did not know whom they were responsible.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2026
May 29, 2026Inspection9 rules cited
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have the update and required policy changes for shaken baby syndrome. 1. Prevention/identification of maltreatment”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not completed nor sent in their civil rights form.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the inspection, I observed cleaning products in an unlocked cabinet over the toilet in the bathroom. Also, open laundry detergent was placed in the middle of the floor in the basement classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the chair in both the rooms in the basement was dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the peeling paint, and plaster in the little room towards the back.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the inspection, it was observed that that several lights were out in the back room in the basement.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the inspection, it was observed that staff 1, & 2, did not know whom they were responsible.”
3270.67(c) No insects or rodents
“While conducting my inspection I observed feces all over the floor in the basement room closet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
May 15, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not have all the required signatures at the bottom of the emergency contact sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not obtain their 12 hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the inspection, it was observed that the floor in the basement front room had water on it and coming through the floorboards.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2025
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During the inspection, it was observed that the water in the facility is testing at 130 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2025
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility had not sent in their civil rights documentation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2025
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have the update and required policy changes for shaken baby syndrome. 1. Prevention/identification of maltreatment”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During the inspection, it was observed that the room in the basement to the right smells like gas.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have documentation of the fire system being tested currently.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not contain their annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not contain their annual written staff evaluations.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the inspection, it was observed that there was cleaning supplies in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom under the sink. There was also hand sanitizer out however that was corrected onsite.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2025
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the pick-up and drop off procedures were not posted. However, this was corrected onsite.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2025
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During the inspection, it was observed that while the staff were outside with the children 3 other children went into the facility for about 3-5minutes with no supervision.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2025
3270.111(a) Written plan
“During the inspection, it was observed that there was no posted written daily activities and routines that fit the before & after school in any of the classrooms.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 15, 2025
Jan 30, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.173(b) Driver not counted in ratio - I, T, PS
“During my investigation, I was made aware that there was only the bus driver on the bus with children ranging from age 4-11 years old.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2025
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During my investigation, I found out that staff 1 is left alone with 15 children ranging in age from 4-11 years old.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2025
3270.175(a) Age appropriate restraints
“During my investigation, I was made aware that the children are transported on the bus with seat belts.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 15, 2025
Apr 15, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not include their 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
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: May 24, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 4, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3270.111(a) Written plan
“During my inspection I observed that the side room, and both the rooms in the basement did not have a posted daily schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3270.101(b) Facilitate child development
“During my inspection I observed that the front room in the basement was not set up.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During my inspection I observed that peeling paint in the front and side room. Broken wall cover in the block area of the side room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“During my inspection I observed that the facility's water was temping at 138 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not have their annual written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3270.27(a)(3)/3270.27(a)(4) Contact when arises/Contact when ended
“During my inspection I observed that the facility's emergency plan did not include how they were going to contact their parents during and after an emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 3, did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
- Jul 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 24, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection dated 4/24/2023, certification representative observed that there was chipped paint throughout the facility and in the downstairs bathroom there was a hole in the plaster wall.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During renewal inspection dated 4/24/2023, certification representative reviewed documentation onsite. The provider did not have an updated letter to the local traffic safety authorities.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During renewal inspection dated 4/24/2023, certification representative observed that there were two electrical outlets with no receptacle covers on them in the first floor left room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection dated 4/24/2023, certification representative reviewed files for staff person #1, and the most recent health assessment was completed prior to the 24 month period required by the regulations. The most recent health assessment for staff person #1 is dated 11/13/2020.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During renewal inspection dated 4/24/2023, certification representative reviewed documentation onsite. The provider did not have an updated letter with a copy of the current emergency plan sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During renewal inspection dated 4/24/2023, certification representative observed that the bottom of cubby was soiled in first floor left room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 5, 2023
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During the renewal inspection dated 4/24/2023, certification representative observed that a rolled up rug was obstructing the basement exit.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 24, 2023
Nov 17, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the complaint investigation dated 11/17/2022, certification representative observed that there were 4 electrical outlets downstairs and one electrical outlet on first floor that did not have protective receptacle covers on them and the outlets were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the complaint investigation on 11/17/2022, certification representative observed that there was plaster coming off both walls in the entranceway near the cubbies, also downstairs in the bathroom there was a hole in the plaster. On first floor, after the cubbies on the right the paint was peeling, and also on the black wall near the tables the paint was peeling.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022
Nov 17, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the complaint investigation dated 11/17/2022, certification representative observed that there were 4 electrical outlets downstairs and one electrical outlet on first floor that did not have protective receptacle covers on them and the outlets were accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the complaint investigation on 11/17/2022, certification representative observed that there was plaster coming off both walls in the entranceway near the cubbies, also downstairs in the bathroom there was a hole in the plaster. On first floor, after the cubbies on the right the paint was peeling, and also on the black wall near the tables the paint was peeling.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 28, 2022
Jun 16, 2022Inspection12 rules cited
3270.27(c)/3270.192(2)(iii) Training regarding plan/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The most recent annual emergency plan training for all staff exceeded 12 months between trainings: 7/2/20-11/8/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2022
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“The most recent Health Assessments in the files for Staff Person #3 and #5 exceeded 24 months between assessments. The initial health assessment and TB screening in the file for Staff Person #4 was conducted after the staff person's first day working in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2022
3270.107 Refrigerator
“The refrigerator in the infant room lacked a working thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2022
3270.131(b)(2)/3270.182(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“The most recent updated health reports in the file for Child #1 exceeded 12 months between reports.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2022
3270.102(a)/3270.103 Clean and good repair/Small Toys and Objects
“Observed tears on two boppies in the Infant Room, which exposed the inner foam. This presents a potential hazard for children who are still placing objects in their mouths.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2022
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“There were no emergency contact forms in the infant room for Child #2 and #3 who were receiving care in this room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2022
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“Bottles were not labeled in the infant room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Building surfaces: observed metal poles and broken pieces of wood in the pathway that serves as the exit from the outdoor play space to the main entrance. Observed two loose screws on the wooden panel in the S/A bathroom, which caused the panel to separate from the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2022
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“The files for Staff Person #3 and #4 did not include a written evaluation from the Director within the past year. The first written evaluation in the file for Staff Person #6 was conducted on 10/7/21, which was more than one year after the staff person's first day working in child care.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 21, 2022
3270.31(e)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The file for Staff Person #4 included 6 hours of annual training for the period 12/19/20 through 12/19/21. The file for Staff Person #5 included 8 hours of annual training for the period 12/19/20 through 12/19/21.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“The Disclosure statements in the files for Staff Person #1 and #2, who began child care in the past 12 months, were on an outdated form. The disclosure statement in the file for Staff Person #1 was not dated. The NSOR application and certificate date in the file for Staff Person #1 were after the staff person's first day in child care. Fingerprint date for FBI and application date for NSOR certificate in the file for Staff Person #2 were after the staff person's first day in child care. NSOR Certificate in the file for Staff Person #3, who was working prior to September, 2019, was dated 9/17/20, which was after the 7/1/20 deadline.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 13, 2022
3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.192(2)(iii) Age and Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“The current Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification in the file for Staff Person #4 was conducted on 4/12/22 after the previous certification expired on 1/1/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 16, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Care to Learn Child Development Center
Is Care to Learn Child Development Center licensed?
Yes. Care to Learn Child Development Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Care to Learn Child Development Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 25, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Care to Learn Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 39 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 38 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 Care to Learn Child Development Center care for?
69, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Care to Learn Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Care to Learn Child Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Care to Learn Child Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 476-6752 to ask.
What is Care to Learn Child Development Center's phone number?
(215) 476-6752.
Where is Care to Learn Child Development Center?
5044 Market St # 46, Philadelphia, PA 19139. The nearest other daycare we list is Happy Little Feet Childcare Center, under 0.1 miles away.