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Early Learning Childrens Academy

6613 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191114.7· 40 reviews
licensed capacity
190
open each week
5 days

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About Early Learning Childrens Academy

Early Learning Childrens Academy is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 190 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 40 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: six weeks through school age
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
190 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon-Fri 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six weeks through school age
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
AccreditationOther accreditation (Keystone STARS 4 rating)
Licensed capacity190 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Early Learning Childrens Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Early Learning Childrens Academy

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Capacity
190 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00245227
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 30, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 10 visits · 40 rules in all · 40 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 9
  • Discipline and child guidance 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safe sleep 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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  1. Apr 30, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “At the time of the complaint, it was verified that staff person #1 grabbed child #1 and lifted him in the air because he was not listening to her.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children

      “At the time of the complaint investigation, staff persons #2, 3, and 4 did not know the names of their children in their assigned group.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 15, 2026

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “At the time of the complaint, staff person #5 was in the changing room with 3 children and left children #2 & 3 unsupervised in the classroom.”

      Correction date in the state record: May 16, 2026

  2. Nov 25, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.67(c) No insects or rodents

      “At the time of the complaint the facility was infested with rodents (mice) that they were working on.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 5, 2025

  3. Sep 9, 2025Inspection24 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At the time of the inspection facility did not have the following policies on file: 1. Strategies for coping with a crying, fussing, or distraught child. 2. The prevention and identification of child maltreatment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(3) Contact when arises

      “At the time of inspection facility's emergency plan did not address the method to contact parents in the event of an emergency procedure at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(b) Plan reviewed/updated annually

      “At the time of inspection, the facility did not review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The facility did not document in writing each review and update of the emergency plan and have it kept on file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.27(c) Training regarding plan

      “At the time of inspection facility person #9 did not have emergency plan training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e)(4)(i)/3270.31(f)(10) Age and Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “At the time of inspection facility person #9 did not have PQAS certified training or trainer for their Pediatric first aid / CPR training that is on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL

      “At the time of inspection facility person #6 had an expired mandated reporter training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “At the time of inspection facility person #1 had an expired NSOR clearance on file, facility person #9 did not have their PA State Police clearance, Child Abuse clearance and no out of state Ohio clearances.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.61(f) No business simultaneous use

      “At the time of inspection, the facility's classroom #9 was being used for storage and not set up for childcare.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “At the time of the inspection facility's classroom #9 did not have emergency phone numbers posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Safe sleep

      3270.106(f) 2 feet apart

      “At the time of the inspection child #4 was sleeping in the crib that was next to two cribs and a wall that was less than 2 feet apart.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “At the time of the inspection classrooms #7 & 8 did not have daily schedules posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c)/3270.181(e) Each child care space/Emergency master file updated

      “At the time of the inspection children #1 and 2 did not have and updated emergency contact form in their classroom and child #2 was missing their emergency contact form from their classroom while childcare was being received.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “At the time of inspection classroom #9 did not have an emergency transportation plan posted.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “At the time of inspection facility person #3 had an expired health assessment (6/2/23) on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At the time of inspection facility person 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9 did not have verified experienced on file”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “At the time of inspection facility persons #6 & 8 did not have verified education on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “At the time of inspection facility person #8 did not have any written references on file and facility person #9 was missing 1 written reference on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(5) Emergency plan

      “At the time of inspection the facility's emergency plan did not provide accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(6) Emergency plan

      “At the time of the inspection facility did not have annual emergency drills documented and on file at the facility as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.94(a)(1) Every 60 days

      “At the time of the inspection the facility did not have fire drills conducted every 60 days. There was documentation of fire drills for only the months of April - August of 2025 on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

      “At the time of inspection the facility did not have documentation of testing their fire system every 30 days as required.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(f) Emergency plan

      “At the time of the inspection the facility did not send a copy of the emergency plan and subsequent plan updates to the local municipality and to the county emergency management agency.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Transportation

      3270.171(a) Pick-up and drop-off points

      “At the time of insection the facility did not notify local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.27(a)(4) Contact when ended

      “At the time of insepection the facility's emergency plan did not provide their method for facility persons to inform parents that the emergency has ended and instructions as to how parents can safely be reunited with their children.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2025

  4. May 23, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(e) Restraints prohibited

      “At the time of investigation staff admitted to restraining "seated bear hug" child on several occasions due to child's behavior.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 22, 2025

  5. May 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.113(a) Supervised at all times

      “At the time of inspection behavior therapist from outside agency was observed alone with child as the child started their nap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jun 6, 2025

  6. Apr 8, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.19(a) Required to report

      “At the time of the investigation facility persons #2 did not call ChildLine to report child being hit "popped" by staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm

      “At the time of the investigation facility person #1 admitted to singling out child for not laying down for their nap.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(d) No harsh language

      “At the time of investigation facility person # 1 admitted to using hard and demeaning language.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jul 21, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “At the time of investigation facility person #1 admitted to hitting "popping" child.”

      Correction date in the state record: Apr 8, 2025

  7. Aug 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 12, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

      “At the time of complaint investigation parent of children1 and 2 did not receive incident report for their child's illness at the facility,”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “At the time of the investigation there were no record of the child 1 or 2's illness at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “At the time of the complaint investigation, it was verified that a facility did not have working HVAC unit and continued to keep children and staff in the that condition during a heat wave for a week causing staff and children 1 & 2 to get sick due to the heat.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.70(a)/3270.70(b) 65º F minimum/Over 82º F - mechanical air circulation

      “At the time of inspection, it was confirmed that the temperature was above 82 degrees and there was no mechanical circulation for three days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024

  9. Aug 12, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

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

      “At the time of complaint investigation parent of children1 and 2 did not receive incident report for their child's illness at the facility,”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(7) Reports of accidents, injuries and illnesses. Original report - parent same day Copy - facility accident file. Copy - child's file

      “At the time of the investigation there were no record of the child 1 or 2's illness at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.21 General Health and Safety

      “At the time of the complaint investigation, it was verified that a facility did not have working HVAC unit and continued to keep children and staff in the that condition during a heat wave for a week causing staff and children 1 & 2 to get sick due to the heat.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 24, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.70(a)/3270.70(b) 65º F minimum/Over 82º F - mechanical air circulation

      “At the time of inspection, it was confirmed that the temperature was above 82 degrees and there was no mechanical circulation for three days.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2024

  10. Jul 24, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(b) No physical punishment

      “At the time of investigation staff person #1 was verified putting his hands (hitting/grabbing) child #1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidance

      3270.113(c) No ridicule or threaten harm

      “At the time of inspection staff person #1 was verified threating the child#1.”

      Correction date in the state record: Aug 19, 2024

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Aug 3, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(e) Age and Training

      “At the time of annual inspection staff persons # 1, 5, 6, 7, 10, 14, and 16 did not have 12 hours of annual PD required training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “At the time of inspection staff person# 12, 13, 14 and 16 did not have two written nonfamily references on file.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “At the time of inspection staff persons # 4, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, and 16 did not have acceptable verification of education on file and staff persons # 13, 14 and 16 did not have acceptable verification of experience in file at the facility.”
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.191 Individual Records

      “At the time of inspection staff persons #14 and 16 did not have a staff file at the facility.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “At the time of inspection staff person #7, 12. 14 and 16 did not have Mantoux testing and reading on file and staff #10 did not have a dated Mantoux test and reading on file.”
    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “At the time of inspection staff person# 13 and 15 did not have a disclosure statement and #12 did not have Child Abuse Clearance, and NSOR on file.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At the time of inspection staff persons # 5, 8, 12, and 14 did not have Health and Safety (CCDBG) training or update on file.”
  2. Aug 2, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2)/3270.192(3) Mantoux TB/Health assessment, TB test

      “At the time of inspection staff person #12. did not have Mantoux testing and reading on file and staff.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

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

      “At the time of inspection staff persons 12 did not have Health and Safety (CCDBG) training or update on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “At the time of inspection staff person# 16 did not have two written nonfamily references on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Sep 25, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(2)(iv) Transcript, diploma and letters

      “At the time of inspection staff person # 2 did not have acceptable verification of education on file and staff persons”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “At the time of inspection staff person #12 did not have NSOR on file and staff person #4 did not have Mandated reporter training on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 9, 2023

  3. Dec 19, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.131(d)(5)/3270.131(e)(2)(i) Immunization record/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “On 12/19/22 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the file of children # 1, # 2, and # 3 did not have verification of having received the flu vaccine and there was no exemption on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022

    • Background checks

      3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

      “On 12/19/22 at renewal inspection certification representative observed that the file of staff person # 1 did not contain the NSOR, the file of staff person # 2 did not contain a PA criminal background check and an NSOR, and the file of staff person # 3 did not contain a DHS FBI clearance or NSOR as required by the CPSL.”

      Correction date in the state record: Dec 30, 2022

  4. Oct 20, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.75(d)/3270.178 On excursions/Transportation First Aid Kit

      “Tweezers, gauze and or tape were not present in 2 of the 3 vehicles observed during the renewal inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2021

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.74 Emergency Numbers Posted

      “Required telephone numbers were not listed in Room 1 at the time of the renewal inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      3270.76 Building Surfaces

      “High chairs in room 1 had countertops that were soiled at the time of the renewal inspection.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2021

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.111(b) Posted in group space

      “Daily activities schedule was not posted in room 1 at the time of the renewal inspection on 10/21/21.”

      Correction date in the state record: Oct 21, 2021

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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Is Early Learning Childrens Academy licensed?

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

When was Early Learning Childrens Academy last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on April 30, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Early Learning Childrens Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 40 rules across 9 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 40 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 Learning Childrens Academy care for?

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

Does Early Learning Childrens Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Early Learning Childrens Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Early Learning Childrens Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 742-9715 to ask.

What is Early Learning Childrens Academy's phone number?

(215) 742-9715.

Where is Early Learning Childrens Academy?

6613 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111. The nearest other daycare we list is In Good Hands, under 0.1 miles away.

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