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Creative Learning Environments

4800 Longshore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191354.7· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
64
open each week
5 days

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About Creative Learning Environments

Creative Learning Environments is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 64 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, head start and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 3-12 years old (Before/Aftercare); PreK ages 3-5
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
64 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Weekdays, 7am - 6pm (Sept - Jun)”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 3-12 years old (Before/Aftercare); PreK ages 3-5
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, head start, pre-k and summer camp
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsCCIS
TransportationTransportation (pick up and drop off for Disston Elementary and Keystone Academy Charter Schools)
Licensed capacity64 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Creative Learning Environments has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Creative Learning Environments

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
64 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00250384
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 10, 2025: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Dec 10, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “During renewal inspection on December 10, 2025, the emergency contact information of child #4 did not include the health insurance policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 16, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During renewal inspection on December 10, 2025, certification representative observed stained ceiling tiles in the bathroom between rooms 1 and 2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 19, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a)(4)/3270.123(a)(5) Arrival/departure times/Designated release persons

      “During renewal inspection on December 10, 2025, the agreements of children #1, 2, and 3 did not specify the arrival and departure times, or the persons designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.123(a) Signed

      “During renewal inspection on December 10, 2025, the agreements of children #1, 2, 3 and 4 were not signed by the operator.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 10, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During renewal inspection on December 10, 2025, the record of staff #1 contained only one written, nonfamily reference.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2026

  2. Jan 15, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection on January 15, 2025, certification representative observed areas of chipped paint in rooms 1, 2 and 5.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.182(1) Health information/Initial and subsequent health reports

      “During renewal inspection on January 15, 2025, the record of child #4 did not contain an initial health report (contained immunization record only).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2025

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “During renewal inspection on January 15, 2025, the emergency contact information of child #3 did not include the address of the release person.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.

      “During renewal inspection on January 15, 2025, the records of children #1-5 did not contain an initial written agreement.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 26, 2025

  3. Feb 2, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “During renewal inspection on February 2, 2024, Certification representative observed stained ceiling tiles in the PreK Counts 1 room.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection on February 2, 2024, Certification representative observed chipped paint and damaged plaster in the bathroom between PreK Counts 1 and PreK Counts 2.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 21, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “During renewal inspection on February 2, 2024, the emergency contact information of child #1 did not contain the address of the release persons.”

      Correction date in the state record: Feb 2, 2024

  4. Dec 20, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During the facility inspection, a video of an incident which occurred between two children during nap on 12/5/22 was viewed by OCDEL CR.. The video showed two preschool children lying on their cots during nap. One child got off their cot and crawled to the cot of their classmate. The child then worked their way up from the bottom of the cot to the other child and began to fondle the child. There was one staff on the other side of classroom who appeared to be on a computer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022

  5. Dec 20, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “During the facility inspection, a video of an incident which occurred between two children during nap on 12/5/22 was viewed by OCDEL CR.. The video showed two preschool children lying on their cots during nap. One child got off their cot and crawled to the cot of their classmate. The child then worked their way up from the bottom of the cot to the other child and began to fondle the child. There was one staff on the other side of classroom who appeared to be on a computer.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 6, 2022

  6. Oct 13, 2021InspectionNo 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 Creative Learning Environments

Is Creative Learning Environments licensed?

Yes. Creative Learning Environments is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Creative Learning Environments last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on December 10, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Creative Learning Environments had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Creative Learning Environments care for?

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

Does Creative Learning Environments accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Creative Learning Environments' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Creative Learning Environments cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 332-2360 to ask.

What is Creative Learning Environments' phone number?

(215) 332-2360.

Where is Creative Learning Environments?

4800 Longshore Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135. The nearest other daycare we list is CHOICES Academy & Learning Center, under 0.1 miles away.

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