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Early Literacy Academy at Fairmount
- licensed capacity
- 144
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Early Literacy Academy at Fairmount
Early Literacy Academy at Fairmount is a child care center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is certified by the state, for up to 144 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Accepts child care subsidy
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
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- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 144 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 144 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Early Literacy Academy at Fairmount has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Early Literacy Academy at Fairmount
License
- Status
- Certified by the state and operating
- License type
- Certificate of Compliance
- Capacity
- 144 children
- License number
- #CER-00246114
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 31, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Background checks 1
- 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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Aug 31, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
3270.95(a) Devices must be compliant
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing documentation of the facility's fire detection system being tested or inspected.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 30, 2026
Aug 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing PA State Police clearance in the file of Staff 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Aug 22, 2025
Sep 25, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
3270.182(1) Initial and subsequent health reports
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing initial health assessment in the file of Child 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024
3270.192(3) Health assessment, TB test
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing initial health assessment in the file of Staff 2.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024
3270.192(5) Two written references
“During renewal inspection, cert rep observed missing references in the file of Staff 1.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 8, 2024
- Sep 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 2, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection dated 6/2/2023, certification representative observed that there was chipped paint in the green room, blue room upstairs and the orange room downstairs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection dated 6/2/2023, certification representative observed that one electrical outlet upstairs in the dining area did not have a protective receptacle cover on it, and it was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection dated 6/2/2023 certification representative viewed staff person #1 personnel file, and staff person #1 has not completed The Mandated Reporter Training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented Mandated Reporter Training on file being dated 7/22/2015.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the unannounced complaint investigation dated 6/2/2023, certification representative observed that there was a 1:11 staff/child ratio in the preschool room upstairs on second floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2023
Jun 2, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection dated 6/2/2023, certification representative observed that there was chipped paint in the green room, blue room upstairs and the orange room downstairs.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 9, 2023
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection dated 6/2/2023, certification representative observed that one electrical outlet upstairs in the dining area did not have a protective receptacle cover on it, and it was accessible to children.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2023
3270.32(a) Comply with CPSL
“During the unannounced monitoring inspection dated 6/2/2023 certification representative viewed staff person #1 personnel file, and staff person #1 has not completed The Mandated Reporter Training within the last 60 months. This is evidenced by the previously documented Mandated Reporter Training on file being dated 7/22/2015.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 17, 2023
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“During the unannounced complaint investigation dated 6/2/2023, certification representative observed that there was a 1:11 staff/child ratio in the preschool room upstairs on second floor.”
Correction date in the state record: Jun 2, 2023
Aug 30, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON AUGUST 30, 2022, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #1, #2, AND #4, DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSITION PERFORMANCE OF ASSISTANT GROUP SUPERVISOR.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“DURING THE RENEWALINSPECTION ON AUGUST 30TH, 2022, STAFF PERSON #1 HAS NOT COMPLETED THE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THEIR DATE OF HIRE (SEE LIS CODE SHEET).”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
3270.151(c)(3) Exam communicable disease
“DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION ON AUGUST 30, 2022, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON #3 DID NOT INCLUDE AN EXAMINATION FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND THE RESULTS OF THAT EXAMINATION.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 2, 2022
Dec 2, 2021Visit1 rule cited
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“ON DECEMBER 1, 2021, DOCUMENTS REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 1 ( HIRE DATE 09/22/2021) DID NOT INCLUDE A COMPLETED NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER CERTIFICATE . ALTHOUGH THE FACILITY HAS A PROVISIONAL HIRE WAIVER EFFECTIVE 03/06/2020, THE REQUIREMENT TO HAVE THE COMPLETED NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER CERITFICATE WITHIN 45 DAYS OF HIRE MUST BE MET.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 2, 2021
Nov 2, 2021Complaint investigation4 rules cited
3270.19(a)/3270.19(b) Required to report/Child abuse reporting
“ON NOVEMBER 02, 2021, DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS FOUND THAT STAFF PERSON # 5 USED A FORM OF PHYSICAL PUNISHMENT TOWARDS TWO CHILDREN ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS AT THE FACILITY. IT WAS FOUND THAT STAFF PERSON # 5 GRIPPED A CHILD UP BY THE BACK OF A SHIRT AND HIT ANOTHER CHILD ON THE HAND. STAFF PERSON # 6 STATED THESE ALLEGATIONS WERE BROUGHT TO THE FACILITIES ATTENTION WHICH PROMPTED AN INTERNAL INVESTIGATION. PER STAFF PERSON # 6 THE ALLEGATIONS WERE NOT REPORTED TO CHILDLINE AS MANDATED BY CPSL.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 30, 2021
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“ON NOVEMBER 02, 2021, DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, AT APPROXIMATELY 09:45 AM, CHILD # 1 WAS OBSERVED ASLEEP IN THE BACK SECTION OF THE INFANT CLASSROOM WITHOUT SUPERVISION BY A STAFF PERSON AT ALL TIMES. STAFF PERSON # 1, # 2, # 3 AND # 4 WERE IN THE FRONT SECTION OF THE INFANT CHILD CARE SPACE WITH TWELVE CHILDREN. THE CERTIFICATION SUPERVISOR ASKED STAFF PERSON #1, 2, 3, AND 4 IF THEY WERE ABLE TO SEE CHILD # 1 FROM WHERE THEY WERE SITTING/STANDING ALL STAFF STATED THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO SEE THE CHILD SLEEPING IN THE CRIB.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2021
3270.113(a) Supervised at all times
“ON NOVEMBER 02, 2021, DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, AT APPROXIMATELY 09:45 AM, CHILD # 1 WAS OBSERVED ASLEEP IN THE BACK SECTION OF THE INFANT CLASSROOM WITHOUT SUPERVISION BY A STAFF PERSON AT ALL TIMES. STAFF PERSON # 1, # 2, # 3 AND # 4 WERE IN THE FRONT SECTION OF THE INFANT CHILD CARE SPACE WITH TWELVE CHILDREN. THE CERTIFICATION SUPERVISOR ASKED STAFF PERSON #1, 2, 3, AND 4 IF THEY WERE ABLE TO SEE CHILD # 1 FROM WHERE THEY WERE SITTING/STANDING ALL STAFF STATED THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO SEE THE CHILD SLEEPING IN THE CRIB.”
Correction date in the state record: Dec 22, 2021
3270.113(b)/3270.113(d) No physical punishment /No harsh language
“ON NOVEMBER 02, 2021, DURING THE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION, IT WAS FOUND THAT STAFF PERSON # 5 USED A FORM OF PHYSICAL PUNISHMENT TOWARDS TWO CHILDREN ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS AT THE FACILITY. IT WAS FOUND THAT STAFF PERSON # 5 GRIPPED A CHILD UP BY THE BACK OF A SHIRT AND HIT ANOTHER CHILD ON THE HAND. STAFF PERSON # 6 STATED THESE ALLEGATIONS WERE BROUGHT TO THE FACILITIES ATTENTION WHICH PROMPTED AN INVESTIGATION. PER STAFF PERSON # 6 THE ALLEGATIONS WERE NOT REPORTED TO CHILDLINE AS MANDATED BY CPSL. IT WAS FOUND THAT STAFF PERSON # 5 USED HAS USED DEMEANING LANGUAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF CHILDREN. IT WAS FOUND THAT STAFF PERSON # 5 MADE COMMENTS IN FRONT OF CHILDREN "HE'S SO BAD" AND HAS YELLED AT CHILDREN AT THE FACILITY.”
Correction date in the state record: Nov 2, 2021
Oct 22, 2021Inspection14 rules cited
3270.151(c)(5) Physician/CRNP assessment
“ON OCTOBER 22, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 10 DID NOT INCLUDE THE PHYSICIAN'S OR CRNP'S ASSESSMENT OF THE PERSON'S SUITABILITY TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2021
3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test
“ON OCTOBER 22, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 2 DID NOT INCLUDE A HEALTH ASSESSMENT.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2021
3270.113(a)(1) Staff assigned to specific children
“ON OCTOBER 22, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WERE NINE CHILDREN ( YOUNGEST CHILD WAS A YOUNG TODDLER,ONE YEAR OLD CHILD) IN THE ORANGE ROOM LEFT, MAIN CHILD CARE SPACE WITH STAFF PERSON # 4 AND # 9. UPON REQUEST TO NAME THE CHILDREN IN THEIR ASSIGNED GROUPS STAFF PERSON # 4 STATED THERE WERE NO GROUPS AND NAMED ALL CHILDREN, STAFF PERSON # 9 STATED SHE WAS NOT ASSIGNED A GROUP BUT KNEW SOME OF THE CHILDRENS NAMES.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2021
3270.124(c) Each child care space
“ON OCTOBER 22, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION WAS NOT PRESENT IN THE INFANT CHILD CARE SPACE FOR CHILD # 1 WHO WAS PRESENT AND RECEIVING CARE IN THE SPACE.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2021
3270.76 Building Surfaces
“ON OCTOBER 22, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS EXPOSED SHARP METAL ON THE FLOOR HEATING UNIT IN THE 2ND FLOOR FRONT BLUE CLASSROOM.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2021
3270.65 Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less
“ON OCTOBER 22, 2021, AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET WAS MISSING A PROTECTIVE RECEPTACLE COVER IN THE FRONT GREEN ROOM CHILD CARE SPACE.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 20, 2021
3270.51 Similar Age Level
“ON OCTOBER 22, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, AT APPROXIMATELY 09:42 AM, THE CERTIFICATION SUPERVISOR OBSERVED STAFF # 7 ALONE IN THE FRONT MAIN CHILD CARE SPACE WITH NINE CHILDREN. THE YOUNGEST CHILD IN THE GROUP WAS A OLDER TODDLER TWO YEAR OLD CHILD. STAFF PERSON # 13 STATED SHE WAS IN THE GROUP WITH STAFF PERSON # 7 BUT STEPPED OUT OF THE ROOM FOR A SECOND.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2021
3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii) HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility
“ON OCTOBER 21, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 8 DID NOT INCLUDE VERIFICATION OF CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY THE STAFF PERSON FOR THE POSITION PERRFORMING. ( ASSISTANT GROUP SUPERVISOR) ON OCTOBER 22, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 2 WAS NOT ACCEPTABLE. THE VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE PRODUCED WAS NOT CHILD CARE EXPERIENCE.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2021
3270.27(c) Training regarding plan
“ON OCTOBER 22, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, UPON REQUEST THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF EMERGENCY PLAN TRAINING PRODUCED FOR STAFF PERSON # 8, 9 AND 10.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2021
3270.77(a) No peeling paint or plaster
“ON OCTOBER 22, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALL IN THE FRONT GREEN CHILD CARE SPACE, ON THE WALL IN THE PRESCHOOL BLUE CLASSROOM AND IN THE BATHRROM ADAJENT TO THE BLUE ROOM ALONG THE WINDOW LEDGE.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2021
3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) Comply with CPSL/CPSL information
“ON OCTOBER 22, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 2 (HIRE DATE 06/14/2021) DID NOT INCLUDE A COMPLETED NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER CERTIFICATE. A COPY OF REQUEST FOR THE NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER CERTIFICATE WAS INCLUDED. ALTHOUGH THE FACILITY HAS A PROVISIONAL HIRE WAIVER EFFECTIVE 03/06/2020, THE REQUIREMENT TO HAVE THE COMPLETED NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER CERITFICATE ON FILE WITHIN 45-DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT WAS NOT MET. THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 3 ( HIRE DATE 09/22/2021) DID NOT NOT INCLUDE A COMPLETED NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER CERTIFICATE OR COPY OF REQUEST FOR THE NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER CERTIFICATE. ALTHOUGH THE FACILITY HAS A PROVISIONAL HIRE WAIVER EFFECTIVE 03/06/2020, THE REQUIREMENT TO HAVE THE COMPLETED NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER CERITFICATE OR COPY OF REQUESTS FOR THE NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER CERTIFICATE WAS NOT MET. THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 7 ( HIRE DATE 10/22/2021) DID NOT INCLUDE A COMPLETED CHILD ABUSE REGISTRY CLEARANCE OR A COPY OF REQUESTS FOR THE CHILD ABUSE REGISTRY CLEARANCE. ALTHOUGH THE FACILITY HAS A PROVISIONAL HIRE WAIVER EFFECTIVE 03/06/2020, THE REQUIREMENT TO HAVE THE COMPLETED CHILD ABUSE REGISTRY CLEARANCE OR A COPY OF REQUEST FOR THE CHILD ABUSE REGISTRY CLEARANCE WAS NOT MET. THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 10 ( HIRE DATE 07/2021) DID NOT INCLUDE AN DHS FBI FINGER PRINT CLEARANCE. ( THE RECORD INCLUDED A DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FBI FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE). THE RECORD DID NOT INCLUDE A NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER CERTIFICATE. ALTHOUGH THE FACILITY HAS A PROVISIONAL HIRE WAIVER EFFECTIVE 03/06/2020, THE REQUIREMENT TO HAVE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICE FBI FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE AND A COMPLETED NATIONAL SEX OFFENDER CERTIFICATE WERE NOT MET.”
3270.31(e)(4)(ii) Fire safety - 1 yr.
“ON OCTOBER 22, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT STAFF PERSON #12 PARTICIPATED IN FIRE-SAFETY TRAINING WITHIN A 12-MONTH PERIOD. ( LAST TRAINING IN THE RECORD DATED 10/16/2018)”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2021
3270.111(a)/3270.111(b) Written plan/Posted in group space
“ON OCTOBER 22, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, A WRITTEN PLAN OF DAILY ACTIVITIES AND ROUTINES WAS NOT POSTED IN THE FRONT GREEN ROOM CHILD CARE SPACE.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2021
3270.192(5) Two written references
“ON OCTOBER 22, 2021, DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 10 DID NOT INLCUDE TWO WRITTEN REFERENCES. THERE WAS ONE REFERENCE IN THE RECORD.”
Correction date in the state record: Oct 27, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Early Literacy Academy at Fairmount
Is Early Literacy Academy at Fairmount licensed?
Yes. Early Literacy Academy at Fairmount is certified by the state and operating. This is how Pennsylvania authorizes this type of child care.
When was Early Literacy Academy at Fairmount last inspected?
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Child Development and Early Learning lists the most recent visit on August 31, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Early Literacy Academy at Fairmount had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Literacy Academy at Fairmount care for?
144, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Does Early Literacy Academy at Fairmount accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Early Literacy Academy at Fairmount's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Early Literacy Academy at Fairmount cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (215) 804-9664 to ask.
What is Early Literacy Academy at Fairmount's phone number?
(215) 804-9664.
Where is Early Literacy Academy at Fairmount?
215 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123. The nearest other daycare we list is Akwd Preschool, 0.1 miles away.