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Children Of Destiny Learning Academy

6300 Chelwynde Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191425.0· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
92
open each week
7 days

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About Children Of Destiny Learning Academy

Children Of Destiny Learning Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 92 children, serving school-age children.

It is open every day, 7:00 AM to 11:59 PM. It describes a Montessori approach.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpen until 11:59 PM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Licensed capacity
92 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Saturday7:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Sunday7:00 AM to 11:59 PM
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
ApproachMontessori
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity92 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Children Of Destiny Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Children Of Destiny Learning Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
92 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00259940
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 25, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 15 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 7
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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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  1. Jun 25, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.103 Small Toys and Objects

      “On 6-25-2026 during a Renewal inspection, there was small toy cars with wheels a diameter less than an inch/removable parts in a childcare space where 1yr old children were receiving care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2026

  2. Jun 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 6-13-2025 during a Renewal inspection, the outdoor play space had sticks, berries, and flipped over toys throughout.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 25, 2025

  3. Feb 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 9-6-2024 during an unannounced visit, there were 2 nails on the floor of the School-age room on the rear left side.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “On 9-6-2024 during an unannounced visit, the first-aid kits in the School-age room were both missing soaps. Continued noncompliance from Renewal inspection on 8-1-2024.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible

      “On 9-6-2024 during an unannounced visit, a cabinet containing Clorox bleach, Clorox foaming glass cleaner, Lysol spray, detergents, napkins, etc. was accessible to children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 6, 2024

  5. Aug 1, 2024Inspection10 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “On 8-1-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #2 did not include release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “On 8-1-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of child #3 was not signed by the operator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “On 8-1-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the rear of Room #1, large School-age room, ceiling tiles were stained.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(c) Has all items

      “On 8-1-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the first-aid kit in the School-age room was missing soap.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.62(b) Play space - 65 square feet/child

      “On 8-1-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the LE acknowledged that the unlicensed outdoor play space was being utilized by the children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.61(b)/3270.76 Care space not play space at same time/Building Surfaces

      “On 8-1-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the rear of Room #1, large School-age room, was set up as a play space and being used for storage. Storage shelves were stacked with bins, tables filled with boxes and bins and children's furniture.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.61 Measurement and use of indoor child care space

      “On 8-1-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the rear of Room #1, large School-age room, was not set up as a child care space.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(7) Services considered extra

      “On 8-1-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form of children #1, #2, #3 and #4 did not specify the services which are to be considered as extra.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “On 8-1-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the agreement form and emergency contact form of child #2 were not updated within a 6-month period.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “On 8-1-2024 during a Renewal inspection, the emergency contact form of child #2 did not include the address of the child's physician or source of medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 4, 2024

  6. Jul 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(e)(1)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Exemption documentation from parent/guardian/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 did not have an influenza immunization in 2022 or 2023. There was no exemption letter observed in the child's file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 1, 2023

  7. Jul 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Jun 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Children Of Destiny Learning Academy

Is Children Of Destiny Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Children Of Destiny Learning Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Children Of Destiny Learning Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 25, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Children Of Destiny Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Children Of Destiny Learning Academy care for?

92, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Children Of Destiny Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Children Of Destiny Learning Academy's hours?

Every day, 7:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Children Of Destiny Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 356-7065 to ask.

What is Children Of Destiny Learning Academy's phone number?

(215) 356-7065.

Where is Children Of Destiny Learning Academy?

6300 Chelwynde Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19142. The nearest other daycare we list is Mary Mother of Peace Ost Program, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning (license and visits).