WONDERSPRING - New Market West
5901 Market St, Philadelphia, PA
4.3· 12 reviews
Divine Academy Center
- licensed capacity
- 38
- open each week
- 7 days
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About
About Divine Academy Center
Divine Academy Center is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 38 children, serving school-age children.
It is open every day, 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 43 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AMOpen until 8 PM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 38 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| SundayToday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 38 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Divine Academy Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Divine Academy Center
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 38 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #CER-00252833
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 23, 2026: 12 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 43 rules in all · 43 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 10
- Records and paperwork 10
- Safety and hazards 8
- Health, medication and illness 7
- Food and nutrition 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Transportation 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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Jan 23, 2026Inspection12 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. Strategies for crying/fussing/distraught children 2. Prevention/identification of maltreatment”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1-3, did not have their annual fire safety training.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that children 1-5, did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan
“During the inspection, it was observed that the has not conducted nor documented their annual emergency drill.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3270.123(a)(1) Amount of fee
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not include their fee on their agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3270.75(c) Has all items
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the first aid kit in the main room did not contain scissors, tweezers, or gauze.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“While conducting my inspection, I observed that neither staff 2 nor 3 knew how many children were in the building.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“While conducting my inspection I observed staff 2 left the room leave staff 1 with 10 children ranging in age from infant to preschooler.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“While conducting my inspection I observed that the main room had 9 children ranging in age from infant to preschooler with only 2 staff.”
Correction date in the state record: May 6, 2026
3270.131(a)(3) Initial health report for older toddler/preschool no more than 1 year
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 4-7, did not include a current physical.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not had their fire system check within the last year.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, did not have a current physical or PPD.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 13, 2026
Oct 6, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During the inspection, it was observed that the fire extinguisher's inspection had expired.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During the inspection, it was observed that the infant's bottle was not labeled correctly. This was corrected while I was onsite.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“During the inspection, it was observed that A&D cream was left out under the changing table accessible to children. The cream was put away while I was onsite.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the inspection, it was observed that there were missing outlet cover both upstairs and downstairs. The downstair ones were fixed onsite.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
3270.106(a) Clean, age appropriate
“During the inspection, it was observed that the rest equipment was not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
3270.104(a) Clean, good repair, proper size
“During the inspection, it was observed that the infant rest equipment was broken.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days
“During the inspection, it was observed that the facility had not conduct a fire drill since 4/25/2025.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 13, 2025
Feb 11, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
3270.66(a) Locked or inaccessible
“While conducting my inspection I observed toxic material under the changing table in the main room. It was removed while I was onsite.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025
3270.166(1) Written statement
“While reviewing the child/children's files I observed that child 1, did not have a written feed schedule from their parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“During the inspection, it was observed that staff 1 was not aware of whom they were responsible for.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025
3270.101(c) Include 6 categories of development
“During the inspection, it was observed that the upstairs classroom did not have all the required play equipment.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 25, 2025
May 3, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.52 Mixed Age Level
“During my investigation I observed staff 1 came inside and left the other teacher out of ratio.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3270.166(4) Bottles labeled
“During my investigation I observed the infant bottles were not labeled.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“During my investigation I observed staff 2 go outside and leave three children in the building.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
May 2, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
3270.111(a) Written plan
“During my walk through I observed that there was not daily schedule posted in the main room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3270.165 Menus
“During my walk through I observed that there was no menu posted in the main room.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
3270.135(e) 2 hour diaper check
“During my walk through I observed that there was no daily logs being complete.”
Correction date in the state record: May 17, 2024
Jan 22, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
3270.166(1) Written statement
“During my inspection I observed that the infant did not have a written feed schedule from the parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024
3270.134(a) Child's hands washed
“During my inspection I observed that staff 1 did not wash her or the child's hands after diapering.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024
3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, did not have the address for whom the child may be released.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024
3270.181(c) Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 3, did not have completed agreement forms.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024
3270.182(3)/3270.182(4) Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1 did not have signed parental consent for emergency medical . al well as signed parental consent for administration of medications or special dietary needs.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024
3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not include health insurance coverage and policy number.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024
3270.124(b)(3) Parent home/work address, phone
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not include the home and work addresses and telephone numbers of the enrolling parent.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024
3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024
3270.124(a) Each child emergency contact person
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 3, did not have an emergency contact sheet.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024
3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters
“While reviewing the staff's files I observed that staff 1, 2, did not have include acceptable verification of experience.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024
3270.123(a)(5) Designated release persons
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, did not have whom the child may be released to.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024
3270.14 Pertinent Laws & Regulations
“During my inspection I observed that the facility did not have all the update and required policy changes. 1. Shaken baby syndrome sign/symptoms”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024
3270.182(8) Copy of initial and subsequent agreements. Parent receives original.
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 2, 3, did not have an agreement form.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024
3270.182(5)/3270.182(6) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission/Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading
“While reviewing the children's files I observed that child 1, 2, did not have all the required signature on their emergency.”
Correction date in the state record: Feb 7, 2024
Aug 28, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
3270.102(a) Clean and good repair
“During the initial inspection on 08/28/23, Cert Rep observed the outdoor play kitchen, push car, and wagon as dirty.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“During the initial inspection on 08/28/23, Cert Rep observed peeled paint on the wall in the Dramatic Play Area on the 1st floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“During the initial inspection on 08/28/23, Cert Rep did not observe verification of completed fire safety trainings in staff persons #1 and #2 staff files.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023
3270.151(a) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter
“During the initial inspection on 08/28/23, Cert Rep did not observe a completed health assessment in the file of staff person #1.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023
3270.27(f) Emergency plan
“During the initial inspection on 08/28/23, Cert Rep did not observe verification on file that copy of emergency plan was sent to the local municipality.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 30, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Divine Academy Center
Is Divine Academy Center licensed?
Yes. Divine Academy Center is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Divine Academy Center last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on January 23, 2026, with 12 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Divine Academy Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 43 rules across 6 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 43 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 Divine Academy Center care for?
38, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Divine Academy Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Divine Academy Center's hours?
Every day, 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Divine Academy Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (267) 250-5040 to ask.
What is Divine Academy Center's phone number?
(267) 250-5040.
Where is Divine Academy Center?
5845 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19139. The nearest other daycare we list is Kiddie Prep Academy, under 0.1 miles away.