Mary's Learning Academy
6757 Greene St, Philadelphia, PA
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Childrens Garden Academy Development Ctr is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 149 children, serving school-age children.
It is open every day, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 61 rules across 14 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 149 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Childrens Garden Academy Development Ctr has not listed its tuition.
State record
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 4, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 14 of 14 visits · 61 rules in all · 61 corrected
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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3270.131(c) Completed or signed by physician, PA, or CRNP
“At time of renewal inspection on 8/4/26, the health reports for child #1 and #2 were not signed or written by a physician and did not include the individual's title. The reports on file were immunizations or after visit summaries and did not include all information required under 3270.131(d)(1-8).”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 7, 2026
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“At time of renewal inspection on 8/4/26, chipped green paint was observed in the older toddler/PS room by the outlet on the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“At time of renewal inspection on 8/4/26, a crib in the infant/young toddler room was not labeled for the use of a specific child.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3270.107 Refrigerator
“At time of renewal inspection on 8/4/26, the refrigerator in the infant room did not have thermometer in it to ensure the temperature remains at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3270.69(b) 110º F or less
“At time of renewal inspection on 8/4/26, the hot water temperature in the main bathrooms measured at 117 degrees Fahrenheit when using a digital thermometer.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 5, 2026
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“At time of unannounced inspection on 6/10/26, outlets that were not in use were observed without covers in the Pre-K room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“At time of unannounced inspection on 6/10/26, wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children", were observed in a cubby in the young toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 10, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At time of renewal inspection on 4/17/26, black molding at the bottom of the wall in the bathroom was observed to be separating from the wall and was not securely attached.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.171(d) Pick-up and drop-off at specified areas
“At time of complaint investigation on 4/17/26, it was observed that children get dropped off at different locations around the child care center by facility busses or vans and then staff are assisting children cross the street using a "STOP" sign at a location not specified by the facility as a safe route.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2026
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At time of renewal inspection on 4/17/26, black molding at the bottom of the wall in the bathroom was observed to be separating from the wall and was not securely attached.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 20, 2026
3270.171(d) Pick-up and drop-off at specified areas
“At time of complaint investigation on 4/17/26, it was observed that children get dropped off at different locations around the child care center by facility busses or vans and then staff are assisting children cross the street using a "STOP" sign at a location not specified by the facility as a safe route.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 18, 2026
3270.177(a) Not unattended in vehicle
“At time of complaint investigation on 3/5/26, it was acknowledged by staff person #2 and staff person #3 that child #1 was left unattended in the child care van for at least 2 hours on 2/27/26 when staff person #1 did not count the children as they exited the van and entered the child care center and also neglected to do a walkthrough of the van after the children exited to ensure no children remained on the van.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“At time of complaint investigation on 3/5/26, certification rep verified that staff person #2 notified ChildLine on 3/2/26, however the SE Regional Office was not notified by phone within 24 hours and a written report was not received by the SE Regional Office within 72 hours when child #1 was left unsupervised for at least 2 hours in the child care van on 2/27/26.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 5, 2026
3270.113(a)/3270.113(a)(1) Supervised at all times /Staff assigned to specific children
“At time of complaint investigation on 3/5/26, it was acknowledged by staff person #2 and staff person #3 that staff person #1 picked up child #1 from elementary school in the child care van and returned back to the child care center at approximately 4:20 PM. During transportation between the elementary school and the child care center child #1 fell asleep on the van and did not exit the van with the other children. Staff person #1 did not count the children under his/her as supervision as they were exiting the van and entering the child care center and did not check the van to ensure all children exited the vehicle. Child #1 was left unsupervised on the van for at least 2 hours, and staff did not realize the child was missing until the parent called the center inquiring about when the child would be dropped off.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 12, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At time of unannounced inspection on 2/19/26, the file for staff person #1 only included 1 written reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At time of unannounced inspection on 2/19/26, the file for staff person #1 did not include a health assessment by the first day of working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At time of unannounced inspection on 2/19/26, the file for staff person #1 observed working at the facility did not include a complete child abuse clearance, only an application/receipt for the clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2026
3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“At time of complaint investigation on 2/19/26, staff person #1 acknowledged that the parent of child #1 told the facility that he/she took child #1 to the dentist on 1/31/26 for an incident that occurred at the facility on 1/30/26, and this was not reported to the Regional Office within 24 and 72 hours of receiving this information.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3270.192(5) Two written references
“At time of unannounced inspection on 2/19/26, the file for staff person #1 only included 1 written reference.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“At time of unannounced inspection on 2/19/26, the file for staff person #1 did not include a health assessment by the first day of working with children.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 2, 2026
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At time of unannounced inspection on 2/19/26, the file for staff person #1 observed working at the facility did not include a complete child abuse clearance, only an application/receipt for the clearance.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 19, 2026
3270.20(a)(1)/3270.20(b) Inpatient hospitalization or ER treatment of child/Mail or deliver written report to regional office within 72 hours
“At time of complaint investigation on 2/19/26, staff person #1 acknowledged that the parent of child #1 told the facility that he/she took child #1 to the dentist on 1/31/26 for an incident that occurred at the facility on 1/30/26, and this was not reported to the Regional Office within 24 and 72 hours of receiving this information.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 20, 2026
3270.151(c)(4) Information re: medical problems
“At time of renewal inspection on 12/12/25, the health assessment for staff person #1 indicated a communicable disease with no additional information regarding how this could threaten the health or care to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.161(d) Potentially hazardous food refrigerated
“At time of renewal inspection on 12/12/25, a warm, drinkable yogurt was observed in a cubby in the Pre-K counts room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“At time of renewal inspection on 12/12/25, several outlets and outlet strips were observed in rooms with children under 5 years of age, that were not in used and did not have protective covers in them.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At time of renewal inspection on 12/12/25, the wall vent in the infant room was observed to be loose and not secured to the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“At time of renewal inspection on 12/12/25, the cots and cribs in the infant/young toddler room were not labeled for individual use.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 12, 2025
3270.123(a)(4) Arrival/departure times
“At time of renewal inspection on 12/12/25, the agreement for child #2 and #3 did not specify the child's arrival or departure times”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“At time of renewal inspection on 12/12/25, the emergency information for child #2 did not include the telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At time of renewal inspection on 12/12/25, the emergency information for child #3 did not include the addresses of the release persons to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2025
3270.131(b)(1) Infant: updated health report every 6 months
“At time of renewal inspection on 12/12/25, the file for child #1 included a health report that was more than 6 months old with a date of 1/15/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026
3270.131(a) Health information
“At time of renewal inspection on 12/12/25, the file for child #2 did not include an initial health report.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025
3270.31(e) Age and Training
“At time of complaint investigation on 3/27/25, during facility staff file review, the file for staff person #1 did not have 12 hours of annual childcare training.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
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
“At time of complaint investigation on 3/27/25, during child file review, the file for child #3 did not contain signed parental consent for the administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff, or for emergency medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“At time of complaint investigation on 3/27/25, the emergency information and agreement form for child #1 and #2 had not been reviewed and/or updated with a signature and a date within the past 6 months. Last review date and signature on both forms for child #1 and #2 is 7/16/24.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.124(d) Excursions
“At time of complaint investigation on 3/27/25, during file review, it was observed that the emergency information for child #1, #2, and #3 was not present in any of the folders on the bus used to transport the three children.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At time of complaint investigation on 3/27/25, during child file review, the emergency information for child #3 did not include the addresses of phone numbers of the individuals to whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“At time of complaint investigation on 3/27/25, during child file review, the emergency information for child #3 did not include the health insurance policy information for the child.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.113(a)/3270.177(b) Supervised at all times /During boarding and exiting
“At time of complaint investigation between 3/14/25 and 4/1/25, it was observed by three individual staff members at the elementary school that on at least two separate occasions the childcare facility has dropped off students at the elementary school prior to the drop off time of 8:45 am. Facility staff person #2 who no longer works at the facility dropped off students on 1/31/25 at approximately 8:30 am, leaving children #1 and #2 unsupervised. Facility staff person #2 dropped off students on 3/10/25 at approximately 8:20 am, leaving children #1, #2, and #3 unsupervised. It was also observed by staff at the elementary school that bus drivers are not turning off the bus and standing outside to supervise children while children board or exit the school bus.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 1, 2025
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“At time of complaint investigation on 3/27/25, during facility staff file review, the file for staff person #1 had an expired mandated reporter training that was dated 8/13/17.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 28, 2025
3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety
“At time of complaint investigation on 3/27/25, during facility staff file review, the file for staff #1 did not include documentation of completing the required 1-hour health and safety update training by December 30, 2022.”
Correction date in the state record: Apr 2, 2025
3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“At time of complaint investigation on 3/27/25, during child file review, the file for child #3 did not contain an agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 27, 2025
3270.135(e) 2 hour diaper check
“At time of inspection on 3/6/25, the facility was unable to show documentation or verification that children's diapers are being checked and/or changed at least every 2 hours.”
Correction date in the state record: Mar 7, 2025
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“At time of renewal inspection on 12/18/24, the emergency information for child #5 did not include the address of all the release persons listed on the form.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2024
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“At time of renewal inspection on 12/17/24, the red piece of furniture in the Pre-K counts room had ripped fabric and exposed foam.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 3, 2025
3270.106(f) 2 feet apart
“At time of renewal inspection on 12/17/24, a child was observed sleeping in a crib and there was not 2ft of space on three sides of the crib.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 17, 2024
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“At time of renewal inspection on 12/17/24, the baseboard heater in the Toddler classroom was not attached securely to the wall and a large screw was sticking out of the wall.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“At time of renewal inspection on 12/17/24, the emergency information for child #1 and #3 did not include the phone number for the child's physician or medical group.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 23, 2024
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“At time of renewal inspection on 12/17/24, chipped paint/plaster was observed in the infant room behind the swing.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2025
3270.91(a) Stairs, exits, etc. unobstructed
“At time of renewal inspection on 12/17/24, the half door in the young toddler room had a crib in front of it, obstructing one of the exits/entrances to the room.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 18, 2024
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“At time of renewal inspection on 12/17/24, the health assessment on file for staff person #1, #2, and #3 did not have question #2 regarding communicable diseases answered by the physician.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
3270.151(b) Conducted by physician, PA or CRNP
“At time of renewal inspection on 12/17/24, the health assessment on file for staff person #4 was signed or dated by the doctor or CRNP, and did not include a professional title.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 13, 2025
3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission
“At time of renewal inspection on 12/17/24, the emergency information for child #3 did not include signed parental consent for administration for minor first aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024
3270.75(b)/3270.103 Inaccessible to children/Small Toys and Objects
“During unannounced inspection on8/20/24, the first aid kit in the infant room was hanging wall hooks and was accessible to children if they were to pull the bag down. Plastic bags were observed to be hanging from cubbies or wall hooks and were accessible to children in the infant room, 1 year old room, 2-year-old room, and the older toddler room.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 26, 2024
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During unannounced inspection on 8/20/24, some of the nap mats in the older toddler room were observed to be ripped, leaving exposed foam accessible to the children.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.94(a)(1)/3270.95(b) Every 60 days/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance
“During renewal inspection, the fire drill log showed that a fire drill had not been recorded since 12/5/23.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2024
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During unannounced inspection on 8/20/24, the older toddler room was observed to have 7 children (age two) and 1 staff person.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During unannounced inspection on 8/20/24, an outlet strip observed on a low toy shelf in the 2-year-old room, had outlets that were not in use and did not have protective covers in them.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 21, 2024
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“During unannounced inspection on 5/23/24, Pre-School children were transported to this location from one of the Legal Entity's other locations (field trip for graduation pictures) and full emergency contact information for each child who was on the trip was not present in the space where the children were receiving care.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3270.124(d)/3270.172(a) Excursions/Written parental consent
“During unannounced inspection on 5/23/24, children were transported to this location from one of the Legal Entity's other locations (field trip for graduation pictures). Full emergency contact information specific to each child was accidently left at the other facility and it could not be verified that each child had parental consent to be transported to another location.”
Correction date in the state record: May 24, 2024
3270.61(h)(2)(iv) No more than twice measured space
“During unannounced inspection on 5/23/24, 20 pre-school aged children were observed in the back child care room which has a capacity of 8 children. The children were combined in this room due to a program activity, however the number of children was more than twice the measured space.”
Correction date in the state record: May 23, 2024
3270.131(b)(2) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months
“During renewal inspection, the file for child #4, who is a pre-school aged child, included a health assessment that was more than 12 months old.”
Correction date in the state record: Jan 5, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“During renewal inspection, the emergency information for child #2 and #4 did not include complete addresses/phone numbers for each person listed as a release person.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023
3270.133(4) Locked
“During renewal inspection, albuterol medication and inhaler were observed in a child's cubby in the Butterflies classroom, and was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 7, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During renewal inspection, staff person #1, who is a provisional hire without a complete NSOR verification certificate on file, was observed working in a classroom past the 45 day provisional hire period.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 8, 2023
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
“During renewal inspection, the file for child #3 did not include parental consent form emergency medical care and for the administration of minor first aid procedures by facility staff.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 14, 2023
3270.131(d)(7)/3270.131(d)(8) Free from contagious/communicable disease/Age appropriate screenings complete
“During renewal inspection, the health report for child #1 did not include statements answered by the physician regarding if the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease, and if the child has received all age-appropri screenings recommended by the AAP.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 29, 2023
3270.181(e) Emergency master file updated
“At the time of onsite inspection, Certification Representative observed several emergency contact forms in classrooms that were not updated at least every 6 months.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“At the time of inspection it could not be determined that facility staff #1 and #2 had the required updated health at the time of intial employment and at least every 24 months thereafter. The current health assessments that were in the file were not completed by the health provider.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 10, 2023
3270.106(a)/3270.119 Clean, age appropriate/Infant sleep position
“On 11/8/2022 Certification Representative observed that 2 infants and one young toddler were left sleeping in equipment that is not appropriate rest equipment from 11:28 a.m. to 11:47 a.m. A young toddler was asleep in a high chair, one infant was asleep in a bouncy seat and another infant was asleep in a swing. Children were not placed in the appropriate rest equipment and in the appropriate sleep position until Certification Representative asked staff to move the children to proper rest equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2022
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“On 11/8/2022 Certification Representative observed several bottles and sippy cups in the infant and toddler rooms that were not labeled with the child's name.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2022
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“On 11/8/2022 Certification Representative observed that one bus and one van were not clean and had trash on the floors of the vehicles.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 8, 2022
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“On 9/2/2022 facility child #1 was not properly supervised when being dropped of at school. Facility staff #1 failed to bring the child into the school building and sign the child in with the appropriate responsible person. Facility staff #1 let child walk into the building and enter the school while a contractor was working on the front door and did not properly escort the child into the building ensuring proper supervision until in the care of the school.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 23, 2022
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FAQ
Yes. Childrens Garden Academy Development Ctr is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 4, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 61 rules across 14 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 61 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.
149, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Every day, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 844-1110 to ask.
(215) 844-1110.
6543 Greene Street, Philadelphia, PA 19119. The nearest other daycare we list is The Clubhouse by Childrens Garden, 0.1 miles away.