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Creative Learning Environments

4824 Princeton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191354.9· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
43
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 43 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 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 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
3 to 12 years (before and aftercare)
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
43 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Weekdays 7am - 6pm (Sept - Jun); Summer Camp Jun - Aug”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages3 to 12 years (before and aftercare)
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 students who attend Disston Elementary and Keystone Academy Charter Schools)
Licensed capacity43 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
43 children
License number
#CER-00246386
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 22, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2

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. Oct 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 11, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i) Age and Training

      “During renewal inspection on December 11, 2024, the record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of a current Pediatric First-aid and CPR training completed on or before the expiration of most current certification (dated 11-8-22).”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.72(d) Above ground window opening restricted to 6"

      “During renewal inspection on December 11, 2024, certification representative observed windows that opened more than 6 inches in room 4 and in the bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 9, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

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

      “During renewal inspection on December 11, 2024, the records of children #1 and #2 did not contain a complete health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76/3270.77(a) Building Surfaces/No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection on December 11, 2024, certification representative observed chipped paint in the bathroom and in room 4, and observed areas with debris in need of cleaning in the room 3 bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 20, 2024

  3. Dec 11, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.14/3270.21 Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

      “During renewal inspection on December 11, 2023, the facility did not have a policy on abusive head trauma and child maltreatment as required, and the emergency plan did not address continuity of operations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “During renewal inspection on December 11, 2023, provider did not have documentation of emergency plan review at least annually.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “During renewal inspection on December 11, 2023, provider did not have documentation of annual emergency drills.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(a)/3270.131(b)(2) Health information/Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months

      “During renewal inspection on December 11, 2023, the record of child #1 did not contain a health report (contained immunization record only).”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 11, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.69(b) 110º F or less

      “During renewal inspection on December 11, 2023, the water temperature measured up to 116°F.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster

      “During renewal inspection on December 11, 2023, certification representative observed chipped paint in the hallway and in rooms 3 and 4, and in the downstairs bathroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2023

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “During renewal inspection on December 11, 2023, provider was unable to provide evidence that a copy of the facility emergency plan and subsequent plan updates were sent to the local municipality and county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 17, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(1) Emergency plan

      “During renewal inspection on December 11, 2023, the facility emergency plan did not provide accommodations for lockdown.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 13, 2023

  4. Dec 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 25, 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 October 22, 2025, with no 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 2 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?

43, the licensed capacity on the state record.

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, 7:30 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 (267) 686-5992 to ask.

What is Creative Learning Environments' phone number?

(267) 686-5992.

Where is Creative Learning Environments?

4824 Princeton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19135. The nearest other daycare we list is De Best Gems Academy, 0.2 miles away.

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