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Care to Learn Child Development Ctr
- licensed capacity
- 76
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Care to Learn Child Development Ctr
Care to Learn Child Development Ctr is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 76 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 76 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| 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 | 76 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Care to Learn Child Development Ctr
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 76 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00251803
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 5, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 26 rules in all · 26 corrected
- Safety and hazards 7
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safe sleep 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 5, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
3270.75(c) Has all items
“Observed school age first aid kit missing soap and play space first aid kit missing gloves.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed school age bathroom sink detaching from wall. Observed broken tile in toddler classroom. Observed play space unclean.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2026
Dec 16, 2024Inspection22 rules cited
3270.75(a) In child care spaces
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the indoor play space did not have a first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility's emergency place did not accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 7, did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 9, was missing signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the inspection, it was observed that the toddler room did not have a posted transportation plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.105 High Chairs
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the highchair did not have a T-shape safety strap.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that children 1-5, and 7-9 did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility's emergency plan had not review in the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“While conducting my inspection I observed an unlocked cabinet in the school age room with cleaning supplies in it.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 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: Jan 15, 2025
3270.21/3270.31(f) General Health and Safety/Health and Safety Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, did not have their 6 or 10 health & safety training, and 3, 4, did not have their 1 hour updated health & safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.75(b) Inaccessible to children
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the first aid kit in the school age room was accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 4-9, did not contain the address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
3270.111(a) Written plan
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the infant room, and the toddler room did not have a posted daily schedule.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 15, 2025
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During the inspection, it was observed that the school age room with mixed ages was out of ratio. It had 13 school age children (k-4th grade) with only one staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility's water was temping at 118 degrees.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not contain their annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the inspection, it was observed that staff 5, was unaware of how many children were in her classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the rest equipment in the infant room was not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
3270.34(a)(6) Staff evaluations
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 3, did not contain a current written evaluation.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
3270.133(7) Medication log
“While conducting my inspection I observed that child 11 did not have a completed medication log.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 4, did not contain a current fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 16, 2025
Jan 24, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“Observed chipped tile in toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“Observed crib not fully put together with loose screws in young Pre-K child care space.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024
Feb 7, 2023Inspection13 rules cited
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 02/07/23, cert rep observed peeled paint on walls in school classroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2023
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 02/07/23, cert rep observed based board located in large preschool room was lifting from wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During renewal inspection on Tuesday, 02/07/23, cert rep observed electrical outlets in preschool rooms 1 and 2 did not contain protective receptacle covers.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2023
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“In review of staff files, staff persons 2, 3, 4 and 5 file failed to include verification of 2 years (2500 hours) of experience working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“In review of staff files, staff person 1 file failed to include current FBI clearance. FBI clearance included in file was last completed on 07/14/17. Staff person 2 file failed to include current PA state police clearance. PA state clearance included in file was last completed on 01/24/18. Staff person 3 file failed to include DHS FBI clearance. File included DOE FBI clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2023
3270.31(f)/3270.192(2)(iii) Health and Safety Training/Exp, educ., training at facility
“In review of health and safety documents, staff persons 2 and 5 had not completed professional development training in the required health and safety topics. Staff persons 2 and 5 completed Health and Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification after 06/30/18, which is no longer counted towards the new health and safety professional development.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2023
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“Operator did not have a copy of facility's current liability insurance on file at the time of the renewal inspection on Tuesday, 02/07/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“In review of health and safety documentation, facility failed to have a written policy addressing shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“In review of emergency plan documents, facility's emergency plan failed to include statement regarding continuity of operations.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan
“In review of emergency plan documents, cert rep observed emergency plan failed to address lock-down procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“In review of emergency plan documents, facility failed to have conducted an annual drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“In review of emergency plan documentation, emergency plan failed to provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
3270.192(5) Two written references
“In review of staff files, staff person 4 file failed to have two written nonfamily references. File only included 1 letter of references.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 9, 2023
Mar 22, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
3270.192(2)(i) Age
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/22/2022, 3 staff files were reviewed. Staff member # 2 contained a PA Drivers License that expired on 6/30/2021. Staff member # 3 file contained PA Drivers License that expired on 1/5/2019. These are not acceptable as verification of age.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2022
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/22/2022, 12 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the enrolling parents work telephone number. Child # 12 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the enrolling parent's work telephone number and work address.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2022
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/22/2022, 12 child files were reviewed. Child # 9 file contained an emergency contact form that did not address the section regarding information on the child's special needs”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2022
3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/22/2022, 12 child files were reviewed. Child # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 and 12 files contained a fee agreement that did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2022
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/22/2022, 12 child files were reviewed. Child # 2 file contained an emergency contact form that did not list the telephone number of the emergency contact person.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2022
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/22/2022,12 child files were reviewed. Child # 12 file contained a emergency contact form that did not list the telephone number of the child's physician.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2022
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 3/22/2022, 12 child files were reviewed. Child#4, 8 and 10 files contained emergency contact forms that did not have the address of the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released. Child # 2 and 4 files contained an emergency contact form that did not list the telephone number of the person designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: May 9, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Care to Learn Child Development Ctr
Is Care to Learn Child Development Ctr licensed?
Yes. Care to Learn Child Development Ctr is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Care to Learn Child Development Ctr last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 5, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Care to Learn Child Development Ctr had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 26 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 26 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 Ctr care for?
76, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Care to Learn Child Development Ctr accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Care to Learn Child Development Ctr'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 Ctr cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 724-2426 to ask.
What is Care to Learn Child Development Ctr's phone number?
(215) 724-2426.
Where is Care to Learn Child Development Ctr?
5322 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143. The nearest other daycare we list is Caring 4 Kids Learning Academy, under 0.1 miles away.