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Children of Intelligence Academy
- licensed capacity
- 48
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Children of Intelligence Academy
Children of Intelligence Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 48 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant 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 67 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSecure entrySTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
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2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 48 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based, STEM / STEAM |
| Enrichment | Arts, STEM |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Potty training assistance |
| Safety | Keypad secure entry |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | ELRC & CCIS subsidies |
| Discounts | Early Bird Special, reduced tuition rates for families who enroll early |
| Licensed capacity | 48 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Children of Intelligence Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Children of Intelligence Academy
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 48 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00260123
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 30, 2026: 15 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 67 rules in all · 55 corrected
- Safety and hazards 15
- Staff training and qualifications 14
- Health, medication and illness 14
- Records and paperwork 8
- Transportation 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Background checks 3
- Safe sleep 1
- Food and nutrition 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 30, 2026Inspection15 rules cited
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not include their annual minimum of 12 clock hours of child care training.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not sent a copy of their emergency plan to their local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not conducted its annual emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
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: Jul 21, 2026
3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include verification of child care experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
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, 2, did not include signed parental consent for emergency medical care nor signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.178 Transportation First Aid Kit
“During the inspection, it was observed that the vehicle did not contain a first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.176(a) Insured
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility's vehicle did not contain an updated copy of their registration.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.171(b) Safe pick-up and drop-off in writing
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have a copy of their pick-up and drop-off procedures posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.124(d) Excursions
“During the inspection, it was observed that the vehicle used for transportation did not include the children's emergency contact sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.82(g) Clean and good repair
“During the inspection, it was observed that the sink on the second floor was broken.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.27(d) Plan posted
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have their emergency plan posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually
“During the inspection, it was observed that the director had not reviewed their emergency plan within the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
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. Shaken baby syndrome sign/symptoms 2. Prevention/identification of maltreatment”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“While conducting my inspection I observed that neither room had a copy of the facility's emergency transportation plan posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2026
Feb 3, 2026Inspection12 rules cited
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“Continued noncompliance with the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not have their parent's home/work address and/or telephone number.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“Continued noncompliance with the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did contain a current health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
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
“Continued noncompliance with the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not contain all the required signatures at the bottom of their emergency contact sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“Continued noncompliance with the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, 3, did not contain verification of experience, and staff 2, did not contain verification of the education.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“Continued noncompliance with the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“Continued non-compliance with staff's files I observed that staff 1-3, did not contain their annual emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“Continued noncompliance with the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not contain a current health assessment, and staff 1-3 did not contain a PPD.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-3, did not contain two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“Continued noncompliance with staff's files I observed that staff 1, and 2, did not contain a current first aid/cpr training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not include their annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“Continued noncompliance with staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not contain their health & safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“Continue noncompliance with staff's files I observed that staff 1, hired in November 2025 did not contain their child abuse clearance, nor did they have their mandated reporter training, and staff 2, hired November 2025 did not contain the child abuse clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 19, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Inspection22 rules cited
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have their annual written letter to the local authorities about their pedestrian and vehicular routes around the childcare facility.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026
3270.31(f) Health and Safety Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not contain their health & safety training.”
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, did not contain their annual emergency plan training.”
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have general liability insurance.”
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. Strategies for crying/fussing/distraught children”
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, hired in November 2025 did not contain their child abuse clearance, nor did they have their mandated reporter training, and staff 2, hired November2025 did not contain the child abuse clearance.”
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the inspection, it was observed that all the rest equipment was not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not have their parent's home/work address and/or telephone number.”
3270.124(d) Excursions
“During the inspection, it was observed that the vehicle did not contain emergency contacts for the children who ride the van.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have a posted emergency transporting plan.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did contain a current health assessment.”
3270.133(6)/3270.133(7) Written consent/Medication log
“During the inspection, it was observed that there was not consent to give medication nor a medication log.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility's pick-up and drop-off/safe route was not posted.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026
3270.178 Transportation First Aid Kit
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility's vehicle did not have a first aid kit.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026
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 contain all the required signatures at the bottom of their emergency contact sheet.”
3270.182(4) Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not contain signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, 3, did not contain verification of experience, and staff 2, did not contain verification of the education.”
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not contain a current health assessment, and staff 1-3 did not contain a PPD.”
3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility's emergency plan did not have accommodations for children with disabilities.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not conduct a fire drill in the last 60 days.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility's fire extinguishers were not inspected.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 8, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not contain a current first aid/cpr training.”
Jul 29, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
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: Aug 15, 2025
3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not writing their annual local safety routes letter to the locate authorities.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.107 Refrigerator
“During the inspection, it was observed that the refrigerator did not have a working thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1 did not contain a current health assessment.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility's annual fire system inspection has expired as of 1/10/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not sent a copy of the emergency plan to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not contain a current fire safety training certificate.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 15, 2025
Aug 26, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
3270.18(a) On file at facility
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not obtain comprehensive general liability insurance to cover the persons who are on the premises.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility has not posted a copy of the emergency transportation plan in the school age room.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3270.101(a) Age appropriate
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the facility did not have a variety of play equipment and materials appropriate to the developmental needs, individual interests and ages of the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3270.63 Unsafe Areas in Outdoor Space
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the play space has some unsafe area and trash in it.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not complete their mandated reporter training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not have their emergency plan training.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include a health assessment or a PPD.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3270.192(1) Name, address, and phone
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the facility person.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3270.192(2)(i) Age
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 2, did not include verification of age.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not include acceptable verification of experience & staff 2 did not include acceptable verification of education.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
3270.171(c) Safe routes posted
“While conducting my inspection I observed the facility had not created or posted their pick-up and drop off procedures.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 22, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Children of Intelligence Academy
Is Children of Intelligence Academy licensed?
Yes. Children of Intelligence Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Children of Intelligence Academy last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on June 30, 2026, with 15 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Children of Intelligence Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 67 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 55 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 Intelligence Academy care for?
48, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Children of Intelligence Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Children of Intelligence Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Children of Intelligence Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 233-7168 to ask.
What is Children of Intelligence Academy's phone number?
(267) 233-7168.
Where is Children of Intelligence Academy?
30 S 57th St, Philadelphia, PA 19139. The nearest other daycare we list is Thinking Out of the Box, 0.1 miles away.