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Center for Literacy and Learning
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About Center for Literacy and Learning
Center for Literacy and Learning is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 17 children, serving school-age children.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 58 rules across 4 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
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 17 children
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| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 17 childrenFrom the state license |
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Inspection reports for Center for Literacy and Learning
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- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 17 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00246744
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: 10 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 58 rules in all · 58 corrected
- Safety and hazards 13
- Records and paperwork 12
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 5
- Background checks 2
- Transportation 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- 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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Aug 25, 2026Inspection10 rules cited
3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection conducted 8/25/26, upon request there was no initial health assessment available for review for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2026
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted 8/25/26, upon request, 12 clock hours of childcare training was not available for review for staff #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 4, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted 8/25/26, the annual emergency drill log reviewed was not annually updated. Last dated 7/26/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During the renewal inspection conducted 8/25/26, upon request there was no financial agreement available for review for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection conducted 8/25/26, upon request there was no initial health assessment available for review for staff #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 5, 2026
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection conducted 8/25/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 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: Sep 18, 2026
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“During the renewal inspection conducted 8/25/26, due to staff #1 not having an updated national sex offender's verification, staff #1 was removed from a childcare position. Therefore, the facility does not have a current director.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection conducted 8/25/26, the file of facility person #1, contains a national sex offenders verification dated 6/23/21, which is more than 60 months old. (See code sheet for hire date)”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted 8/25/26, the emergency contact reviewed for child #2 and #4 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care. The emergency contact reviewed for child #3 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 18, 2026
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“During the renewal inspection conducted 8/25/26, the record reviewed for staff #2 did not include verification of childcare experience, for the position performing (Assistant Group Supervisor).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2026
Mar 3, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 3/3/26, the fire drill log reviewed was not updated with in a 60-day period. Last dated 10/9/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 4, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 3/3/26, 2 outlets were observed missing a receptacle protective cover inside of the main childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 16, 2026
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 3/3/26, the fire detection log reviewed was not updated within a 30-day period. Last dated 10/9/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 30, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 3/3/26, water stains were observed in the ceiling in the main childcare space and in the ceiling of the children's bathroom.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 31, 2026
3270.191 Individual Records
“During the unannounced inspection conducted 3/3/26, upon request there were no staff records onsite available for review for staff #1 and #2.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 6, 2026
Sep 8, 2025Inspection14 rules cited
3270.34(c) Employed and present 30 hrs/wk
“During the renewal inspection conducted 9/8/25, the record reviewed for staff person # 1 (Director) did not include an updated DHS FBI Fingerprint clearance within 60-months, therefore a director is not employed at the facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the renewal inspection conducted 9/8/25, the fire safety certificate reviewed for staff person #1 was not updated on an annual basis. Last dated 9/22/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.21 General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection conducted 9/8/25, wood, sheet rock, a drill and a case of nails were observed inside of the facility in the main childcare space accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During the renewal inspection conducted 9/8/25, the agreement reviewed for child #2 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“During the renewal inspection conducted 9/8/25, the file of facility person #1 (see code sheet for hire date) contains an FBI Clearance dated 9/18/19 which is more than 60 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
3270.131(d)(7) Free from contagious/communicable disease
“During the renewal inspection conducted 9/8/25, the health assessments 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: Oct 10, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the renewal inspection conducted 9/8/25, upon request there was no verification available for review to verify the facility notified local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 25, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted 9/8/25, upon request 12 clock hours of childcare training was not available for review for staff person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2025
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“During the renewal inspection conducted 9/8/25, the health assessments reviewed for staff #1 was not updated within a 24-month period. Health assessment last dated 1/12/22.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the renewal inspection conducted 9/8/25, the documentation reviewed to verify the fire detection system is being tested was not updated within a 30-day period. Last dated 5/30/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the renewal inspection conducted 9/8/25, the fire drill log reviewed was not updated within a 60-day period. Last dated 3/14/25.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 10, 2025
3270.15(b) Building Codes
“During the renewal inspection conducted 9/8/25, upon request there was no certificate of occupancy available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 24, 2025
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted 9/8/25, The emergency drill log available for review was not updated annually. Last dated 7/6/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the renewal inspection conducted 9/8/25, Lysol Disinfect spray and super paint and primer paint was sitting on the floor inside of the facility accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 8, 2025
Sep 9, 2024Inspection29 rules cited
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 A policy regarding Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma was not available at the facility. The emergency plan presented did not include a continuity of operations policy.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 13, 2024
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 there was no evidence presented verifying that the facility sent their annual program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility to local traffic safety authorities”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2024
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 there was no evidenced produced verifying that staff #2 and #3 completed 12 hours of childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2024
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 there was no evidence presented verifying that the facility sent a copy of their emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2024
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 there was no documentation presented verifying the fire detection system was being tested every 30days. There was no documentation presented verifying that a fire safety professional tested the facilities fire detection system annually.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2024
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.94(a)(9) Every 60 days/Written record
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 there was no fire drill log available for review to verify that fire drills were being conducted every 60days.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 10, 2024
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 there was no emergency drill log available for review.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2024
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 the agreement reviewed for child #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2024
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 infant bottles were observed not labeled with the child's name in the main childcare space.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2024
3270.135(b) Surfaces cleaned
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 staff #1 did not clean the diaper changing surface with sanitizing solution and did not change the pad.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
3270.131(b)(1)/3270.182(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months/Initial and subsequent health reports
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 the health assessment reviewed for child #1 was not updated within a 6-month period. Last dated 2/8/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 the emergency contact reviewed for child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include address of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include information on the child's health insurance coverage or the medical policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2024
3270.124(b)(5) Information re: special needs
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include information on the child's special needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 2, 2024
3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 the agreement reviewed for child #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 the emergency contact reviewed for child #4 did not include the enrolling's parent phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 1, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 the emergency contact reviewed for child #1 did not include the name of the physician or the physicians address and telephone number. The emergency contact reviewed for child #4 and #5 did not include the physicians phone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2024
3270.123(b)/3270.182(8) Parent receives original/Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 the agreement reviewed for child #2, #3, #4 and #5 were the original handwritten copies. There was no agreement available for review for child #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2024
3270.123(a)(6) Admission date
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 the agreement reviewed for child #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not specify the date of the child's admission.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 the agreement reviewed for child #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2024
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 the agreement reviewed for child #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not include the child's arrival and departure times.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2024
3270.123(a) Signed
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 the agreement reviewed for child #2, #3 and #4 were not signed by the operator.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 the infant playpens observed were not labeled with the names of each specific child that the rest equipment was assigned to.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2024
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 the black adult chair in the childcare space was observed broken with the front leg off.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 there was an outlet plate missing near the infant playpens.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
3270.75(c) Has all items
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 the first aid kit reviewed did not include tape.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 9, 2024
3270.73 Telephone
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 the telephone in the building was not operable.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2024
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 the liability insurance presented and reviewed expired 5/18/2024.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the renewal inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 peeled paint was observed on both sides of the gray walls near the infant playpens and near the front desk.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2024
Oct 18, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/18/23, the Certification Representative reviewed policies displayed, and discovered the Emergency plan was not annually updated.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During a Renewal inspection conducted on 10/18/23, the certification representative reviewed policies displayed, and discovered there was no written policy addressing recognition of baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, strategies for coping with a crying, and fussing baby, and the prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2023
3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/18/23, the Certification Representative reviewed Child #1, and Child #2 content of records. Child #1, and Child #2 did not have a 6-month period review on the Emergency Contact form and Fee Agreement Form.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 18, 2023
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/18/23, the certification representative reviewed policies displayed, and discovered there was no written policy addressing community of operations/care.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 31, 2023
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“During a renewal inspection conducted on 10/18/23, the Certification Representative conducted a walkthrough of the facility, and noticed the Certificate of compliance was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 19, 2023
Dec 2, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“On 12/2/22, during the renewal inspection, the outdoor fencing required to restrict children from unsafe areas was not in good repair.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“On 12/2/22, during the renewal inspection, Certification rep. observed cleaning product accessible to the children in the kitchen area, children bathroom area, and the unlock closet next to the cubbies. Items that were observed were bleach, Lysol, Lysol wipes, and hand sanitizer.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2022
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“On 12/2/22, during the renewal inspection, the cots were label by numbers but there was no cot chart to verify that the rest equipment was used for a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.25(a) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations
“On 12/2/22, during the renewal inspection, there was no information posted in a conspicuous location, providing parents instructions on how to access the regulations and how to contact the regional childcare office.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
3270.75(c) Has all items
“On, 12/2/22, during the renewal inspection. The first aid kit was missing the soap.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022
Apr 6, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
3270.64/3270.91(a) Outside Walkways/Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“During the initial inspection the rear outside walkway and path of egress was obstructed by numerous hazards and debris including used syringes, 3 electrical poles, an unstable fence that was propped by a piece of wood, two 4.5 gallons containers of sheetrock joint compound, multiple buckets and containers one filled with a brown liquid and the others filled with trash and debris, barbed wire, wooden boards and beams, open trash bags containing trash and garbage, cinder blocks, pieces of metal, excess foliage and other trash and debris.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During the initial inspection the provider did not have a proof of purchase for the fire detection system .”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.27(a)/3270.27(d) Emergency plan/Plan posted
“During the initial inspection there was no emergency plan and no evacuation routes posted at the facility”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During the initial inspection the legal entity did not have a copy of the insurance policy.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the initial inspection several toxic cleaning items including bleach, comet, pine sol, glass cleaner, ammonia, brillo pads, plastic bags, quick shine, ajax, toilet bowl cleaner, and disinfecting wipes, were in two unlocked cabinets under the sink that are accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the initial inspection there was a white storage shelf in the child care space that was unstable.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the initial inspection the child care space contained two brick and mortar walls that with crumbling, open holes in some areas and gaps between the wall and the baseboard molding. The rear floor near the back door had multiple unstable areas that would sink when stepped on. The back door leading to the outdoor play space contained spray foam insulation around the door frame that was accessible to children. The window in the outdoor play space had metal on the window sill that contained sharp protruding edges. There was a square piece of wood board nailed to the wall of the outdoor play space that was chipped and contained exposed screws sticking out.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
3270.94(a)(5) Evacuation routes posted
“During the initial inspection there were no evacuation routes posted in the facility. .”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 28, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Center for Literacy and Learning
Is Center for Literacy and Learning licensed?
Yes. Center for Literacy and Learning is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Center for Literacy and Learning last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with 10 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Center for Literacy and Learning had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 58 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 58 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 Center for Literacy and Learning care for?
17, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Center for Literacy and Learning accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Center for Literacy and Learning's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (267) 399-3557 to confirm.
How much does Center for Literacy and Learning cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 399-3557 to ask.
What is Center for Literacy and Learning's phone number?
(267) 399-3557.
Where is Center for Literacy and Learning?
2741 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19133. The nearest other daycare we list is Safari Scholars, under 0.1 miles away.