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Early Focus Academy

4560 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191445.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
18
open each week
5 days
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About Early Focus Academy

Early Focus Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 18 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
18 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity18 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Early Focus Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Early Focus Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
18 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00247327
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: 2 rules cited

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

  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. May 12, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “During the unannounced inspection on 5/12/26, it was observed that there was no fire drill conducted at least once every 60 days. Document dated 2/13/26.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 13, 2026

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(ii) Exp, educ., training prior to facility

      “During the unannounced monitoring on 5/12/26, it was observed that the records of staff person #1 did not include verification of experience and verification of education.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 18, 2026

  2. Oct 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant

      “During the renewal inspection on 10/15/25, it was observed that there was no current annual inspection of the fire detection system documented. Document presented was dated 10/14/24.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 29, 2025

  3. Jun 9, 2025InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Early Focus Academy

Is Early Focus Academy licensed?

Yes. Early Focus Academy is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.

When was Early Focus Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Early Focus Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Early Focus Academy care for?

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

Does Early Focus Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Early Focus Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Early Focus Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 975-0077 to ask.

What is Early Focus Academy's phone number?

(215) 975-0077.

Where is Early Focus Academy?

4560 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144. The nearest other daycare we list is Kidazzle Kids, 0.2 miles away.

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