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Early Life Academy Willard Elementary

1930 E Elkhart St, Philadelphia, PA 19134

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About Early Life Academy Willard Elementary

Early Life Academy Willard Elementary is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:45 PM.

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

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

Cost

Tuition and costs

Early Life Academy Willard Elementary has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Early Life Academy Willard Elementary

License

Status
Certified by the state and operating
License type
Certificate of Compliance
Ages
School-age children
License number
#CER-00246284
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Transportation 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. Oct 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 10, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(4)/3270.182(3) Written consent/Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission

      “Certification rep reviewed child #2 record and observed signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child prior to admission was missing on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test

      “Certification reviewed staff #1 record and observed record did not include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessment.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “Certification rep reviewed staff #3 record and observed record did not include out of State Sex Offender Registry Clearance, out of State Criminal History Clearance and out of State Child Abuse & Neglect Registry Clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024

    • Transportation

      3270.182(6) Signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading

      “Certification rep reviewed child #2 record and observed signed parental consent for transportation, walking excursions, swimming and wading missing on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.182(5) Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission

      “Certification rep reviewed child #2 record and observed signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff prior to admission was missing on the emergency contact form.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(a)(4) Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance

      “Certification reviewed child #1 record and observed initial health report examination was not included in record.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(f)(10) Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR

      “Certification rep reviewed staff #1, #2 and #3 record and observed Pediatric First Aid and CPR training was not in record.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      3270.124(e) Written emergency plan posted

      “During the renewal inspection certification rep observed the transportation plan was not displayed in rooms #1, #2, #3 and #4.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(c) Each child care space

      “During the renewal inspection certification rep observed emergency contact forms were not present in a childcare space for children receiving care in rooms #1, #2, #3, #4 and in the cafeteria area.”

      Correction date in the state record: Nov 1, 2024

  3. Jan 9, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(1)/3270.192(3) Physical examination/Health assessment, TB test

      “During the renewal inspection on 01/25/24 the file reviewed for staff #1 did not contain health assessment documenting that staff was free from communicable disease. The file reviewed for staff #2 did not contain initial health assessment required prior to providing direct care.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.192(5) Two written references

      “During the renewal inspection on 01/25/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 only contained one written, nonfamily references.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(f)/3270.181(c) Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos

      “During the renewal inspection on 01/25/24 the file reviewed for child #2 contained fee agreement and emergency contact form that was not updated within 6-month period. Forms reviewed dated 04/11/23.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024

    • Supervision and ratios

      3270.124(b)(7) Name/address/phone release person

      “During the renewal inspection on 01/24/25 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #3 did not specify name, address, and telephone number of designated release person(s).”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.124(b)(6) Insurance coverage information

      “During the renewal inspection on 01/25/24 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 did not contain health insurance coverage information. The emergency contact form reviewed for child #3 did not contain child's policy number.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.124(b)(2) Physician name, address, phone

      “During the renewal inspection on 01/25/24 the emergency contact form reviewed for child #1 did not contain PCP information. The emergency contact form reviewed for child #3 did not contain PCP address.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024

    • Background checks

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

      “During the renewal inspection on 01/25/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 hired (see code sheet) did not contain FBI clearance from the Department of Human Services or NSOR certificate. No application for clearance on file. The file reviewed for staff person #3 contained a child abuse clearance more than 60 months old. No application for new clearance on file.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024

    • 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

      “During the renewal inspection on 01/25/24 the file reviewed for staff person #1 did not contain PQAS approved first aid/cpr training. Staff person #3 did not contain current first aid/cpr certification.”

      Correction date in the state record: Mar 29, 2024

  4. Dec 13, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

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

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not include an FBI clearance.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023

    • Health, medication and illness

      3270.151(c)(2) Mantoux TB

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #2 did not include a tuberculosis screening by the Mantoux method.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023

    • Staff training and qualifications

      3270.31(g) Professional development certificate

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 staff files and the file for staff #1 did not contain the 10 hr health and safety professional development training.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023

    • Records and paperwork

      3270.131(b)(2)/3270.131(e)(1) Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Exemption documentation from parent/guardian

      “During the renewal inspection, certification representative reviewed 5 child files and the file for child #1 did not contain a health assessment or list of immunizations.”

      Correction date in the state record: Jan 6, 2023

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 Early Life Academy Willard Elementary

Is Early Life Academy Willard Elementary licensed?

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

When was Early Life Academy Willard Elementary last inspected?

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on October 1, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Early Life Academy Willard Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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.

Does Early Life Academy Willard Elementary accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Early Life Academy Willard Elementary's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Early Life Academy Willard Elementary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 992-2162 to ask.

What is Early Life Academy Willard Elementary's phone number?

(215) 992-2162.

Where is Early Life Academy Willard Elementary?

1930 E Elkhart St, Philadelphia, PA 19134. The nearest other daycare we list is Catherines Kittens, 0.1 miles away.

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