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Creative Learning Tree

Philadelphia, PA 19153 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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About Creative Learning Tree

Creative Learning Tree is a home daycare in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 6 children.

As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Inspection reports for Creative Learning Tree

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Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
6 children
License number
#CER-00246195
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 5, 2025: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 4 visits · 33 rules in all · 24 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 11
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Discipline and child guidance 5
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Other rules 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. Sep 5, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3290.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 and #2 did not have their financial agreement and their emergency contact information on the emergency contact form reviewed/updated within the last 6 months.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.31(f)(4)(i) Age and training

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the file for staff #1 and #2 did not have documentation for the completion of a PQAS approved pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3290.123(a)(3) Services provided

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #2 did not have a completed child service report.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 17, 2025

  2. Apr 21, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3290.18 General Health and Safety

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency plan that did not include the facility's plan for continuity of operation during and in the aftermath of an emergency/disaster. Also, the emergency plan did not specify the roles of the staff persons during the emergency. The facility had a written policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment but it did not address the identification and prevention of child maltreatment. Also, staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Staff #2 completed pediatric CPR and first-aid training that was not PQAS approved on 3/3/2025.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 21, 2025

    • Other rules

      3290.23 Compliance/Nondiscrimination

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not complete the civil rights compliance questionnaire.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.31(f)(4)(i) Age and training

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the file for staff #1 and #2 had documentation for CPR training but it was not pediatric CPR and First-aid. Staff#1 and #2 did not have documentation for the completion of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”
    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.131(a) Within 60 days

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #2 did not have a health report on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.22(b) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.31(f) Age and training

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider did not have 12 clock hours of childcare training in their facility record.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan for the facility did not include accommodations for the toddlers in care.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 30, 2025

  3. Mar 12, 2025Inspection8 rules cited
    • Other rules

      3290.23 Compliance/Nondiscrimination

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not complete the civil rights compliance questionnaire.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3290.18 General Health and Safety

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency plan that did not include the facility's plan for continuity of operation during and in the aftermath of an emergency/disaster. Also, the emergency plan did not specify the roles of the staff persons during the emergency. The facility had a written policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment but it did not address the identification and prevention of child maltreatment.. Also, staff person #2 was observed to be caring for children unsupervised. Staff person #2 does not have current pediatric first-aid/CPR training. Staff #2 completed pediatric CPR and first-aid training that was not PQAS approved on 3/3/2025.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.31(f)(4)(i) Age and training

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the file for staff #1 and #2 had documentation for CPR training but it was not pediatric CPR and First-aid. Staff#1 and #2 did not have documentation for the completion of pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) .”
    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 21, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.131(a) Within 60 days

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #2 did not have a health report on file.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3290.31(f) Age and training

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the provider did not have 12 clock hours of childcare training in their facility record.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3290.22(b) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not provide the parent of each child enrolled in the facility with instructions for contacting the appropriate regional child care office.”
    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan for the facility did not include accommodations for the toddlers in care.”
  4. Mar 6, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3290.182(3) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #1 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3290.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that child #2 did not have signed parental consent for administration of minor first- aid procedures by facility staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan for the facility did not include accommodations for infants and toddlers that are serviced at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.22(b) Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility did not give parents instructions for contacting the appropriate regional childcare office.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(a)(3) Contact when arises

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan did not specify the method for facility persons to contact parents as soon as reasonably possible when an emergency situation arises.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3290.24(a)(4) Contact when ended

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency plan did not specify the method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and to provide instruction as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

    • Background checks

      3290.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that staff #1 had a PA state police clearance that was more than 60 months old.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3290.18 General Health and Safety

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the facility had an emergency plan that did not include the facility's plan for continuity of operation during and in the aftermath of an emergency/disaster or the roles of the staff during an emergency. Also, the facility did not have a written policy and procedure to identify the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment. And finally, staff #1 and #2 did not have documentation of the completion of the health and safety update.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.123(a) Signed

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #2 was not signed by the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3290.123(a)(3) Services provided

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #1 and #2 did not specify the services to be provided to the family and the child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3290.123(a)(5) Designated release persons

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the agreement for child #1 and #2 did not specify the persons designated by a parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #2 did not include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact information for child #2 did not include the address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3290.124(e) Updated every 6 months

      “At the time of the renewal inspection the certification representative observed that the emergency contact form for child #2 was not signed by the parent.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 5, 2024

  5. Sep 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 13, 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 Creative Learning Tree

Is Creative Learning Tree licensed?

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

When was Creative Learning Tree last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on September 5, 2025, with 3 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Creative Learning Tree had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 4 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Tree care for?

6, the licensed capacity on the state record.

Does Creative Learning Tree accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Creative Learning Tree's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (215) 908-5340 to confirm.

How much does Creative Learning Tree cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 908-5340 to ask.

What is Creative Learning Tree's phone number?

(215) 908-5340.

Where is Creative Learning Tree?

Philadelphia, PA 19153. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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